When The Traditional Work Place Doesn't Work For You

I spent 33 years working for the same employer, and saw a lot of people come and go. Some were viewed a absolute assets - the "boy, if we only had a few more of those" types. Some were viewed as liabilities because, frankly, they were. They thought the world owed them a living and all they had to do for pay was show up and hang out.

But some didn't fit either category. There were a few people whose health - or the health of a family member - just kept getting in the way. These people were intelligent, capable, hard-working, loyal, and all those things you want in an employee. But they came to be thought of (usually not to their face) as "high maintenance." They became "a bother" because they always needed something - time off, to leave early, a schedule change, something. There were times when the air was just thick with impatience as management was forced again and again to deal with their neediness, and forced to pretend that it was OK when it wasn't.

No one wants to be treated this way. No one wants to be thought of this way. No one wants to be sick, and no one wants to be in the position of caring for a chronically sick family member. At the very least, the stress is not healthy for anyone involved.

But life happens.

It has made me realize just how many people would be better off working from home. Depending on what type of work they did, they could sit or stand as much or as little as necessary. They could move around and change positions if that was what they needed to do. They could - again depending on they type of work they did - be interrupted as necessary and it would be OK.

They could work in short spurts - odd hours - frequent breaks - whatever. Perhaps they could even work on a laptop in a doctor's office waiting room!

They could work long hours one day and no hours the next, if that is what needed to happen. They could work 45 minutes and rest for 15 if that is what needed to happen.

The point is, there are countless ways to work from home - either as an employee, an independent contractor, an freelancer, or a home business owner.

If working in the traditional workplace is not working for you, look seriously into the ways you can work from home.

Check out my 2 sites below. There you will find many opportunities that fit into one of the above mentioned categories. To the best of my knowledge, there are NO scams. All require work and ability on your part, but can be done. Check them out and see if one is for you!


123 I From Home 4 Me
123 Home Based Business Works For Me

Home-Biz-Help BizOpp Review: Bookkeeping From Home

I used to know I single mom who really needed to be available for her son before and after school. She also obviously needed to have a source of income to provide for herself and her son, and she was able to do that by working as a bookkeeper from her home.

She had at one time worked in an office as a bookkeeper, so she knew what to do and how to do it. She was also able to obtain references from her boss and from clients when she left the workplace to strike out on her own.

If you have experience, working from home as a bookkeeper can provide you with a nice income, complete control over who you work for and with, and great flexibility with your work hours. This would be a great home business for that Work At Home Mom with a head for numbers and organization.

There are many small businesses, not necessarily home based, who need someone very part time to keep their books. For more information on how to find these potential clients, convince them that you are just what they need, and other vital information you will need to start your Home Based Bookkeeping Business, click on the link below.

Secrets to Starting and Running Your Own Bookkeeping Business,

Home-Biz-Help BizOpp Review: "Welcome Service" from Bizymoms

This is the kind of home based business that is legitimate and viable for the right person who wants to work at home. You would need to be out-going, energetic, and like to meet new people. It would allow for total flexibility and would be especially good for a mom whose kids are in school. The following is quoted from an e-mail I received. There is a link at the end if you would like to explore further. Bizymoms is a totally respected source of home business opportunities geared especially for moms who want to generate income from home.

"Are you on the look out for a home based business idea? Would you be interested in a Welcome Service business? A welcome service is a community venture where you personally welcome new residents and provide them valuable information regarding the neighborhood. In this profession your services need not be limited to new residents alone, you can also cater to newly married couples, new babies or students in your neighborhood.

While providing you with immense satisfaction of owning your own business, this also allows you to give back something to the community you love. In addition, you would be conducting your business from the comfort of your own home, which in turn allows you to spend more time with your family. If you are an outgoing person who loves to meet and acquaint yourself with new people, this would be ideal for you.

Being a newcomer in the community can be hard and intimidating for anyone. Finding out the location of grocery stores, utility companies or even a place to hangout at, can be overwhelming. Any newcomer will want to fit in as soon as possible. Your service would be a welcomed assistance for them in familiarizing themselves with the community.

You would be providing your new neighbors with a free “Newcomer Welcome Bag” which contains useful information such as the location of shops and utility companies, tourist attractions, upcoming events, etc along with ads of the local businesses, coupons, gift certificates and freebies.

As stated at the beginning, your services need not be curtailed only to new residents. For example, for newly married couples you can provide information such as locations of furniture shops, electrical item shops, etc, for families with new babies’ information regarding baby shops, toy stores, hospitals and clinics, etc can be provided.

After deciding on your target audience, the next step in this business is to find your sponsors. You would be paid by the businesses in your area for delivering their advertisements to the local community. Since you are offering inexpensive and personalized marketing to the targeted audience, many businesses would grab this opportunity. Your sponsors could range from grocery stores, clothing shops, salons, barber shops to sports centers and movie theaters. Once the business owner is willing to sponsor your newcomer welcome bag, you can sign up a contract with him/her for a particular period of time. A contract is extremely beneficial in protecting your interests as well as your sponsors.

A competitive price should be fixed for your services before you offer it to the local business community. Since you would be creating the welcome bag and printing the advertisements for your sponsors, it is important to incorporate these costs into your price. Also you should consider elements such as the amount of effort and time you put in, traveling costs involved, the competitive advertising rates, cost of supplies, etc. as well.

Designing your welcome bag is fun and exciting. You can decide what type of bag to create and also what colors and styles to use for it. But you should always remember that the main focus should be on the ads in the bag. In addition, you should create within your budget. Your welcome bag would be the main marketing tool of your business. In addition to the welcome bag, you should also utilize flyers, posters, business cards, marketing letters, etc. to attract sponsors.

The Welcome Service Venture is a great home based business, which not only benefits you but also your community.

Bizymoms’ Welcome Service Home Business Kit is the easy way to start a business! Check it out today and start your welcome service for only $69! "

Home-Biz-Help BizOpp Review: SFI Part 2 - Veriuni Health and Wellness Products

Back on October 26, 2007, I posted Part 1 of the SFI Home-Biz-Opp BizOpp Review. I discussed the opportunity to market the Veriuni All Purpose Cleaner, the best all-purpose cleaner money can buy, IMHO.

Today I am going to discuss the Veriuni line of nutritional health and wellness products marketed through SFI.

It has often been said that the best home business to start is one about which you are both passionate and knowledgeable. Also, the best advisory sources say, don't find a product and then try to sell it; find a need and meet it.

Do you or a loved one have food allergies or intolerances? Do you or a loved one have other health conditions that make it beneficial to take an easily absorbed nutritional supplement?

If your answer to any of these questions is "YES" then becoming an SFI Affiliate may just be the opportunity for you to make some money with your own home business, and provide a wonderful product that will benefit many others. You truly would be helping yourself by helping others. It doesn't get much better than that.

First of all joining SFI is absolutely FREE. You are invited to look around as long as you like. You can make a purchase for resale, and recoup your purchase price. Or you can have people buy directly from your SFI-provided website, without spending a penny from your own pocket.

Perhaps the best marketing technique might be to purchase the products for your personal use, and then recommend them from your own experience. There is nothing like a personal testimony to get people to try something new.

Let's face it. The Veriuni product line is suffering from a lack of recognition. Even though there are millions of SFI affiliates world-wide (not all of them active) that is a small drop in the bucket of the 6 Billion people in the world, most of whom have not heard of the Veriuni product line.

In the USA alone, there could be 7-10 million people with food allergies and/or intolerances. Many of these people are not properly absorbing the nutrients from the food they eat, and their health suffers even more because if it.

These people are your potential customers for Veriuni Advanced Liquid Nutrition.

If your digestive system is not absorbing enough to keep you healthy, it is to your advantage to make it as easy on your digestive system by providing it with Veriuni Advanced Liquid Nutrition. "You are what you eat" because of what you absorb from what you eat. If you are not absorbing what your body need to maintain optimum health, your health suffers, and so do you.


So in conclusion, marketing the Veriuni line of nutritional supplements by becoming an affiliate of SFI could be a very lucrative home based business for someone interested in natural products and personal health and wellness.

Home-Biz-Help BizOpp Review: Tutoring

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 5.4 million moms have put their careers on hold to stay home and raise their families. I would not be surprised to find that a sizable portion of those moms had been teachers, trained to be teachers but started a family before actually entering the field, or had acquired a skill that others want or need to know.

When my daughter was in high school, there was a mom who made some nice money thankyouverymuch, by tutoring students in math. There was a need and she had the knowledge and skills to meet that need.

Tutoring is definitely a legitimate home based business that can be done by moms - or dads - who have the knowledge and ability to teach, have decided to stay home to raise a family, but need some extra income. It lends itself to great flexibility because it can be done at home, in the student's home, or online. Tutors can select hours of availability, and hours that are off limits. Tutors can choose to teach either adults or children of all ages in small groups or one-on-one.

Any subject taught in school can be tutored. Also, if you were an outstanding athlete in your high school or college days, there are some really competitive parents willing to pay good money for you to teach your skill to their kid. Trust me on that one.

Don't forget music and the arts. Many schools do not offer the level of instruction they once did, but parents still want their kids to be able to play an instrument, sing, draw, sculpt or at least appreciate the abilities of those who can. :)

If this post has made you realize that this could be for you or someone you know click here then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the TutorMonster banner.

Home-Biz-Help Boz-Opp Review: Survey Savvy

Back on October 14, 2007, I posted a Biz-Opp Review on taking online surveys. If you read that post you will see that I didn't have the best of experiences. >:(


However there is one company I have found whose record and "behavior" has been impeccable, and that company is Survey Savvy. When you sign up you are given the opportunity to complete several questionnaires that will establish a profile about you. Once you have done that, you are only sent surveys that are potential fits for your profile. You are never sent "junk" surveys that are really trolling for your contact info to sell to marketers.



As with other types of online survey companies, you are not going to rich from this, but there are 4 ways to make money from Survey Savvy.

1. You make money when you qualify for and complete surveys.


2. You get paid for every survey every person you refer qualifies for and completes.


3. You get paid for every survey each of their referrals qualifies for and completes!


4. If you don't qualify for the surveys you are sent, you are entered into monthly drawing, so you still might make some money!

I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience with Survey Savvy. Sign up and see for yourself why I highly recommend this one!