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Casual Articles - Little Red Flags Used To Spot A Scam
Powerful Presentations -- The Six Ps
In today’s fast paced world, being able to present our messages powerfully is not just an asset, but has become a necessity. Whether we are presenting one-on-one or to a large group, we will be successful if we make use of what I term as the Six Necessary Ps.The first “P” stands for Passion. If we are not passionate about our topic, our ideas, and/or our products, our presentation will lack enthusiasm and sincerity. No one loses credibility more quickly than the presenter/speaker who appears to be giving a canned speech that doesn’t come from the heart.The second “P” stands for Preparation. Some presenters pride themselves on “winging it” which quickly becomes obvious to the audience. I am not advising memorization of your presentation, but I suggest knowing your topic thoroughly, having more material than you need, and creating an outline or roadmap to follow. A suggestion that works well, however, is to have a strong opening and closing, and memorizing both of them.The third “P”
didate will never be bored within this rewarding and dynamic position that allows the writer the ability to suggest and contribute their input in a variety of ways.
In today’s fast paced world, being able to present our messages powerfully is not just an asset, but has become a necessity. Whether we are presenting one-on-one or to a large group, we will be successful if we make use of what I term as the Six Necessary Ps.The first “P” stands for Passion. If we are not passionate about our topic, our ideas, and/or our products, our presentation will lack enthusiasm and sincerity. No one loses credibility more quickly than the presenter/speaker who appears to be giving a canned speech that doesn’t come from the heart.The second “P” stands for Preparation. Some presenters pride themselves on “winging it” which quickly becomes obvious to the audience. I am not advising memorization of your presentation, but I suggest knowing your topic thoroughly, having more material than you need, and creating an outline or roadmap to follow. A suggestion that works well, however, is to have a strong opening and closing, and memorizing both of them.The third “P”
As you can see this example ad does not raise alot of Red Flags! It does not use the phrase "work at home" loosely. It does not promise you overnight success and money. What it does do is give you a plain, no frills, easy to understand explanation of what the company needs and a brief description on where and how the job is performed.
Pressure - A sense of urgency - Anything used to rush your decision.
Scammers will try and make you feel like you must decide and you must decide now. I don't ever recall applying for a job outside the home where the employer said as I was turning in my application or leaving the interview that I must decide and I must decide now. Usually it ended something like "we have a few more applicants to interview and we will be in touch with you when we have made our decision".
They willing to hire you without asking for your work history.
I have never been hired by an employer for a job outside the home where I didnt have to give them some kind of information about my previous work history. Secondly I h
The Secrets of Starting Business Successfully
Starting Business Secrets will help you to start your own business successfully. The American Dream is, and always will be, to come up with an idea, start a business and become rich from your own efforts. Based upon this motivation, thousands of businesses fail each year, due primarily to not being familiar with the basics involved in running a business. This report will enlighten you, and give you a number of suggestions you can use to better guarantee your chances for success. This report is written with the warning that any and every business venture contains certain inherent risks, and any number of alternatives. We do not espouse that any one way is the right way or that our suggestions are the only way. On the contrary, we advise that before investing any money in a business venture, you seek counselling and help from a qualified accountant and/or attorney. Just about the first thing you should consider before deciding to start or purchase a business is the legal form you'll be operatin
I have been helping people who want to work from home now for over 5 years.
Starting Business Secrets will help you to start your own business successfully. The American Dream is, and always will be, to come up with an idea, start a business and become rich from your own efforts. Based upon this motivation, thousands of businesses fail each year, due primarily to not being familiar with the basics involved in running a business. This report will enlighten you, and give you a number of suggestions you can use to better guarantee your chances for success. This report is written with the warning that any and every business venture contains certain inherent risks, and any number of alternatives. We do not espouse that any one way is the right way or that our suggestions are the only way. On the contrary, we advise that before investing any money in a business venture, you seek counselling and help from a qualified accountant and/or attorney. Just about the first thing you should consider before deciding to start or purchase a business is the legal form you'll be operatin
To this day it still amazes me how clever some scammers can be.
Yes it can be said that they still even fool me from time to time!
If you have been involved in any kind of work at home search lately I'm sure you know how overwhelming it soon can get. There are literally billions and billions of web sites on the internet claiming to be work at home specialists.
They all claim to have "Legitimate", "Real", "Free", work at home jobs and opportunities. Some add that you could be "Making $1,000's Overnight" "With Little or No Experience Required, Training is Provided" and it requires "Little Effort & Hardly Any Time" to achieve this new found fortune. In fact some of these $1000's of dollars can be earned just a few short minutes after you fill out their application.
Which leads me to the point behind this article:
There are Little Red Flags (for lack of a better phrase) one should pay attention to when determining if a lead is legitimate or a scam.
Remember the old saying
"If it sounds to good to be true then it probably is to good to be true."
I don't know how many times I have ignored that feeling I get when something just doesn't feel or sound right. I think if I learned to pay more attention to this instinct I could stear myself away from some of the more common scam techniques, and so could you!
Never Pay Anyone Any Money Until You Have All The Facts
I would never pay someone to work for them and neither should you. You wouldn't pay someone to work for them outside the home and you shouldn't pay someone for a job to work inside your home. Now if you are just looking for a JOB that you can do out of your home you need to rid yourself of leads asking for money and move on.
However just because someone is asking for money does not mean its a scam and you should stay away. It could very well be a legitimate business opportunity and a good home-based business can be a very good way to earn money at home. If you are open minded about a business opportunity the lead can still be valuable and you would need to research it further. (You can do so by using the links at the bottom of this article)
If you don't really understand the differences between the two CLICK HERE and read this article.
Another common service on the internet are web sites that charge membership fees to their sites in order to access the list of work at home opportunities they have found or employers have posted with them. The fee is usually small and some of these sites are very legitimate. If the site doesn't look professional or they don't offer you a way to get your money back save yourself some headaches and stay away. Once again you should trust your gut here and this should help you stear clear of most scams.
Guarantee of employment
This one is just plain silly. If a web site, company, or individual tells you that they can guarantee you a position, ignore it and move on. Especially if they are asking for money!
How long has the company been hiring telecommuters?
Usually the length of time a company has been doing business is a good indicator of how reputable a company is. This does not mean that companies out there justing starting up cant be as good. However the risk of being scammed is greatly increased and will require alot of research.
There isnt any way to contact the company or person directly.
If there isnt anyway to ask any questions how can you really research a company? Answering machines do not count as a way of contact.
"Work at Home" are the only words used to describe the position.
Work at home is an over abused phrase. The phrase is often used to peak ones interest. If you have ever been in sales you should recognize the phrase "bait and switch". Bait and switch is a very common tactic used by internet marketers and everyday companies. It is used to lure a consumer in then once they have your attention they try and sell you something else. The same holds true for alot of advertisements you see on this topic. To eliminate the possiblilties of being scammed by these types of ads you should be looking for a more detailed title and description.
Example Ad:
Title: Content Writer Position (gives you a good description of title)
Hours Per week: Part Time 20-25 hrs a week
Job Location:Work can be done at home. (be critical about what they say here)
Job Description: The content writer will work closely with the marketing manager and other management personnel. The content writer will be responsible for overseeing and assisting with an array of content-related and customer service oriented projects. The chosen candidate will never be bored within this rewarding and dynamic position that allows the writer the ability to suggest and contribute their input in a variety of ways.
As you can see this example ad does not raise alot of Red Flags! It does not use the phrase "work at home" loosely. It does not promise you overnight success and money. What it does do is give you a plain, no frills, easy to understand explanation of what the company needs and a brief description on where and how the job is performed.
Pressure - A sense of urgency - Anything used to rush your decision.
Scammers will try and make you feel like you must decide and you must decide now. I don't ever recall applying for a job outside the home where the employer said as I was turning in my application or leaving the interview that I must decide and I must decide now. Usually it ended something like "we have a few more applicants to interview and we will be in touch with you when we have made our decision".
They willing to hire you without asking for your work history.
I have never been hired by an employer for a job outside the home where I didnt have to give them some kind of information about my previous work history. Secondly I h
Affiliate Marketing Presell Formula Part 1 - Study Your Affiliate Product
Preselling is a very important skill that you must learn if you want to be successful in your affiliate marketing business. You will have realized that in order to have a successful preselling, you will have to create valuable contents to your potential leads. When you do that, you will create the trust in the customer and they will be more incline to buy the product from you.This affiliate marketing presell formula article will be separated into 4 parts as it is a long article. I will touch on the part 1 of it in this article and it is to study your affiliate products.Since you will be preselling and promoting the affiliate products, it is only necessary that you take a good look at the affiliate products. The best solution is to buy the affiliate product and you personally go and use it. Think of yourself as a customer when you are using the products. Ask yourself these few questions:• Why do they need and buy this product?• What is the difference between the affiliate products from the ot
es I have ignored that feeling I get when something just doesn't feel or sound right. I think if I learned to pay more attention to this instinct I could stear myself away from some of the more common scam techniques, and so could you!
Preselling is a very important skill that you must learn if you want to be successful in your affiliate marketing business. You will have realized that in order to have a successful preselling, you will have to create valuable contents to your potential leads. When you do that, you will create the trust in the customer and they will be more incline to buy the product from you.This affiliate marketing presell formula article will be separated into 4 parts as it is a long article. I will touch on the part 1 of it in this article and it is to study your affiliate products.Since you will be preselling and promoting the affiliate products, it is only necessary that you take a good look at the affiliate products. The best solution is to buy the affiliate product and you personally go and use it. Think of yourself as a customer when you are using the products. Ask yourself these few questions:• Why do they need and buy this product?• What is the difference between the affiliate products from the ot
Never Pay Anyone Any Money Until You Have All The Facts
I would never pay someone to work for them and neither should you. You wouldn't pay someone to work for them outside the home and you shouldn't pay someone for a job to work inside your home. Now if you are just looking for a JOB that you can do out of your home you need to rid yourself of leads asking for money and move on.
However just because someone is asking for money does not mean its a scam and you should stay away. It could very well be a legitimate business opportunity and a good home-based business can be a very good way to earn money at home. If you are open minded about a business opportunity the lead can still be valuable and you would need to research it further. (You can do so by using the links at the bottom of this article)
If you don't really understand the differences between the two CLICK HERE and read this article.
Another common service on the internet are web sites that charge membership fees to their sites in order to access the list of work at home opportunities they have found or employers have posted with them. The fee is usually small and some of these sites are very legitimate. If the site doesn't look professional or they don't offer you a way to get your money back save yourself some headaches and stay away. Once again you should trust your gut here and this should help you stear clear of most scams.
Guarantee of employment
This one is just plain silly. If a web site, company, or individual tells you that they can guarantee you a position, ignore it and move on. Especially if they are asking for money!
How long has the company been hiring telecommuters?
Usually the length of time a company has been doing business is a good indicator of how reputable a company is. This does not mean that companies out there justing starting up cant be as good. However the risk of being scammed is greatly increased and will require alot of research.
There isnt any way to contact the company or person directly.
If there isnt anyway to ask any questions how can you really research a company? Answering machines do not count as a way of contact.
"Work at Home" are the only words used to describe the position.
Work at home is an over abused phrase. The phrase is often used to peak ones interest. If you have ever been in sales you should recognize the phrase "bait and switch". Bait and switch is a very common tactic used by internet marketers and everyday companies. It is used to lure a consumer in then once they have your attention they try and sell you something else. The same holds true for alot of advertisements you see on this topic. To eliminate the possiblilties of being scammed by these types of ads you should be looking for a more detailed title and description.
Example Ad:
Title: Content Writer Position (gives you a good description of title)
Hours Per week: Part Time 20-25 hrs a week
Job Location:Work can be done at home. (be critical about what they say here)
Job Description: The content writer will work closely with the marketing manager and other management personnel. The content writer will be responsible for overseeing and assisting with an array of content-related and customer service oriented projects. The chosen candidate will never be bored within this rewarding and dynamic position that allows the writer the ability to suggest and contribute their input in a variety of ways.
As you can see this example ad does not raise alot of Red Flags! It does not use the phrase "work at home" loosely. It does not promise you overnight success and money. What it does do is give you a plain, no frills, easy to understand explanation of what the company needs and a brief description on where and how the job is performed.
Pressure - A sense of urgency - Anything used to rush your decision.
Scammers will try and make you feel like you must decide and you must decide now. I don't ever recall applying for a job outside the home where the employer said as I was turning in my application or leaving the interview that I must decide and I must decide now. Usually it ended something like "we have a few more applicants to interview and we will be in touch with you when we have made our decision".
They willing to hire you without asking for your work history.
I have never been hired by an employer for a job outside the home where I didnt have to give them some kind of information about my previous work history. Secondly I h
Bad Credit Business Loans - to Exchange Bad Credit for Monetary Benefaction
You want to raise a business on your own or you want to expand it further. You have a plan and the vigour to make your mark in this field. The company that produces refrigerators to the one that produces anti wrinkle cream; every company no matter how small it is – requires money, hard core moolah to take it to great heights. You dream of the same every night. But isn’t there a nightmare that invariably spoils your dream every time you plan your business. It is bad credit. So, how to end this chain of unpleasant circumstances? Bad credit business loans have furthered the cause of preventing financial mishaps for people who want to make it on their own.Not every loan lenders is geared to provide bad credit business loans. You know you have bad credit if you are a bankrupt, CCJ, default, charge off, or have any past loan related arrears. Start from the beginning – get to know your credit score. A credit score enable the loan lender
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You want to raise a business on your own or you want to expand it further. You have a plan and the vigour to make your mark in this field. The company that produces refrigerators to the one that produces anti wrinkle cream; every company no matter how small it is – requires money, hard core moolah to take it to great heights. You dream of the same every night. But isn’t there a nightmare that invariably spoils your dream every time you plan your business. It is bad credit. So, how to end this chain of unpleasant circumstances? Bad credit business loans have furthered the cause of preventing financial mishaps for people who want to make it on their own.Not every loan lenders is geared to provide bad credit business loans. You know you have bad credit if you are a bankrupt, CCJ, default, charge off, or have any past loan related arrears. Start from the beginning – get to know your credit score. A credit score enable the loan lender
Another common service on the internet are web sites that charge membership fees to their sites in order to access the list of work at home opportunities they have found or employers have posted with them. The fee is usually small and some of these sites are very legitimate. If the site doesn't look professional or they don't offer you a way to get your money back save yourself some headaches and stay away. Once again you should trust your gut here and this should help you stear clear of most scams.
Guarantee of employment
This one is just plain silly. If a web site, company, or individual tells you that they can guarantee you a position, ignore it and move on. Especially if they are asking for money!
How long has the company been hiring telecommuters?
Usually the length of time a company has been doing business is a good indicator of how reputable a company is. This does not mean that companies out there justing starting up cant be as good. However the risk of being scammed is greatly increased and will require alot of research.
There isnt any way to contact the company or person directly.
If there isnt anyway to ask any questions how can you really research a company? Answering machines do not count as a way of contact.
"Work at Home" are the only words used to describe the position.
Work at home is an over abused phrase. The phrase is often used to peak ones interest. If you have ever been in sales you should recognize the phrase "bait and switch". Bait and switch is a very common tactic used by internet marketers and everyday companies. It is used to lure a consumer in then once they have your attention they try and sell you something else. The same holds true for alot of advertisements you see on this topic. To eliminate the possiblilties of being scammed by these types of ads you should be looking for a more detailed title and description.
Example Ad:
Title: Content Writer Position (gives you a good description of title)
Hours Per week: Part Time 20-25 hrs a week
Job Location:Work can be done at home. (be critical about what they say here)
Job Description: The content writer will work closely with the marketing manager and other management personnel. The content writer will be responsible for overseeing and assisting with an array of content-related and customer service oriented projects. The chosen candidate will never be bored within this rewarding and dynamic position that allows the writer the ability to suggest and contribute their input in a variety of ways.
As you can see this example ad does not raise alot of Red Flags! It does not use the phrase "work at home" loosely. It does not promise you overnight success and money. What it does do is give you a plain, no frills, easy to understand explanation of what the company needs and a brief description on where and how the job is performed.
Pressure - A sense of urgency - Anything used to rush your decision.
Scammers will try and make you feel like you must decide and you must decide now. I don't ever recall applying for a job outside the home where the employer said as I was turning in my application or leaving the interview that I must decide and I must decide now. Usually it ended something like "we have a few more applicants to interview and we will be in touch with you when we have made our decision".
They willing to hire you without asking for your work history.
I have never been hired by an employer for a job outside the home where I didnt have to give them some kind of information about my previous work history. Secondly I h
Financing, a Review of all Your Options Available
It's a common saying that live within your means or don't spend what you don't have.But today's philosophy is quite different. The idea of having to slog, save, suffer and sacrifice all your desires in the hope of being able to buy things or enjoy a trip "some day", is just not palatable to the young generation of today. They don't like idea of saving up money and dying rich so that their children can enjoy their hard-earned money. Today's mantra is not only enjoy all the money you have now, but also to enjoy today and pay tomorrow.And this is where the finance companies come in. Financing is a huge industry today, especially in the USA. But this culture is fast catching on in even countries like India, whose people were, in the past,a conservative lot when it came to spending. Today one can finance practically every commodity that can be sold. From two-wheelers to expensive motor cars, from computers to homes, from education to holidays, everything can be financed. You just name it and there's a financie
ns how can you really research a company? Answering machines do not count as a way of contact.
It's a common saying that live within your means or don't spend what you don't have.But today's philosophy is quite different. The idea of having to slog, save, suffer and sacrifice all your desires in the hope of being able to buy things or enjoy a trip "some day", is just not palatable to the young generation of today. They don't like idea of saving up money and dying rich so that their children can enjoy their hard-earned money. Today's mantra is not only enjoy all the money you have now, but also to enjoy today and pay tomorrow.And this is where the finance companies come in. Financing is a huge industry today, especially in the USA. But this culture is fast catching on in even countries like India, whose people were, in the past,a conservative lot when it came to spending. Today one can finance practically every commodity that can be sold. From two-wheelers to expensive motor cars, from computers to homes, from education to holidays, everything can be financed. You just name it and there's a financie
"Work at Home" are the only words used to describe the position.
Work at home is an over abused phrase. The phrase is often used to peak ones interest. If you have ever been in sales you should recognize the phrase "bait and switch". Bait and switch is a very common tactic used by internet marketers and everyday companies. It is used to lure a consumer in then once they have your attention they try and sell you something else. The same holds true for alot of advertisements you see on this topic. To eliminate the possiblilties of being scammed by these types of ads you should be looking for a more detailed title and description.
Example Ad:
Title: Content Writer Position (gives you a good description of title)
Hours Per week: Part Time 20-25 hrs a week
Job Location:Work can be done at home. (be critical about what they say here)
Job Description: The content writer will work closely with the marketing manager and other management personnel. The content writer will be responsible for overseeing and assisting with an array of content-related and customer service oriented projects. The chosen candidate will never be bored within this rewarding and dynamic position that allows the writer the ability to suggest and contribute their input in a variety of ways.
As you can see this example ad does not raise alot of Red Flags! It does not use the phrase "work at home" loosely. It does not promise you overnight success and money. What it does do is give you a plain, no frills, easy to understand explanation of what the company needs and a brief description on where and how the job is performed.
Pressure - A sense of urgency - Anything used to rush your decision.
Scammers will try and make you feel like you must decide and you must decide now. I don't ever recall applying for a job outside the home where the employer said as I was turning in my application or leaving the interview that I must decide and I must decide now. Usually it ended something like "we have a few more applicants to interview and we will be in touch with you when we have made our decision".
They willing to hire you without asking for your work history.
I have never been hired by an employer for a job outside the home where I didnt have to give them some kind of information about my previous work history. Secondly I h
Always Thrill the Customer
You may wonder if the car dealer has gone overboard with his service and perhaps he has in a way. The customer can decline his offering at any time but at least he is there to offer it. You can go overboard with your willingness to please but you cannot go overboard with a good customer service policy. You really want to over deliver your promises but you do not want to under promise what you will do.There must be value attached to everything you do for the customer. If they do not perceive a value in the service, then you will not keep that customer for life. I recently had a contract with a company in the Bay Area; their motto was "To Thrill the Customer Everyday". Each person that came on board was also asked to take the motto and implement it in every way possible. As a result, this company is doing extremely well in a slumped economy. The customer service they offer goes beyond just doing the job, the quality of work, the professional attitudes, and the insightful solutions make this company tops.Ser
didate will never be bored within this rewarding and dynamic position that allows the writer the ability to suggest and contribute their input in a variety of ways.
You may wonder if the car dealer has gone overboard with his service and perhaps he has in a way. The customer can decline his offering at any time but at least he is there to offer it. You can go overboard with your willingness to please but you cannot go overboard with a good customer service policy. You really want to over deliver your promises but you do not want to under promise what you will do.There must be value attached to everything you do for the customer. If they do not perceive a value in the service, then you will not keep that customer for life. I recently had a contract with a company in the Bay Area; their motto was "To Thrill the Customer Everyday". Each person that came on board was also asked to take the motto and implement it in every way possible. As a result, this company is doing extremely well in a slumped economy. The customer service they offer goes beyond just doing the job, the quality of work, the professional attitudes, and the insightful solutions make this company tops.Ser
As you can see this example ad does not raise alot of Red Flags! It does not use the phrase "work at home" loosely. It does not promise you overnight success and money. What it does do is give you a plain, no frills, easy to understand explanation of what the company needs and a brief description on where and how the job is performed.
Pressure - A sense of urgency - Anything used to rush your decision.
Scammers will try and make you feel like you must decide and you must decide now. I don't ever recall applying for a job outside the home where the employer said as I was turning in my application or leaving the interview that I must decide and I must decide now. Usually it ended something like "we have a few more applicants to interview and we will be in touch with you when we have made our decision".
They willing to hire you without asking for your work history.
I have never been hired by an employer for a job outside the home where I didnt have to give them some kind of information about my previous work history. Secondly I have never been offered or taken a position with a company where I havent talked to or been interviewed by some sort of company representative.
Grammar - Spelling Errors - Professionalism
First impressions are always important. How one looks, talks, writes, acts and works effects how we look at them. This should also be applied to advertisements on working from home. Spelling and grammatical errors are small indicators of professionalism and could be used to help determine if the offer is legitimate or a scam.
Ads Containing Free Email Addresses Or Free Hosted Web Sites
Although scammers have gotten better at building more professional web sites this method can still be used to stear clear of many scams. Most, not all, legitimate employers will have their own company domain and email accounts.
Seeing a particular ad with the same title and description posted alot?
Companies tell their marketers that they can only use a certain ads to attract potential customers. This is the reason why you see alot of the same ads posted everywhere. Most of the time they are business opportunities and not necessarily a scam.
Web sites I use to research scams and companies that run them:
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Fill out the form with as much info as you can on the company your looking at and the B.B.B. will give a Reliability Report on the company in question.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Read the commission actions filed against companies that the FTC provides information on. (by month and year)
National Fraud Foundation Site that offers consumers the information they need to avoid becoming victims of telemarketing and Internet fraud.
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