Sunday, April 12, 2015

Get Paid for Taking Surveys

In addition, to phone and admin work, one of the things that I do on a regular basis is do internet surveys.  I use this as my pocket change and will use it to pay for Christmas or  save up for a Disney vacation.  like we went on  back in 2013.   
Eligibility
In order to earn money by completing surveys you must meet the criteria for the specific survey. Many companies will require an unpaid screener survey during registration. This information is used to select participants for specific product and service surveys. The key is to have enough of your information on file for the company to know you fit their demographic and extend the offer to you.
Watch Out for Scams
Be cautious. Although being paid for taking surveys is legitimate, there are some that are out to scam and make a quick buck on the hopes of others. Simply follow these rules:
  • Never pay up front.
  • Never pay a membership fee.
  • Never give out personal information like your social security number, credit card or bank account number.
  • Read the terms and conditions.
  • Ensure cash  or gift cards are  the payment method.
Legitimate Companies Follow These Guidelines:
  • Never guarantee a set income
  • Makes clear the reward for each survey
  • Posts privacy policies
  • Does not sell member information to third parties.
Many companies look legitimate. Check out the terms and conditions agreement and privacy policy before signing up. If you can't find these, skip that site.
Look for wording such as, "We do not share personally identifiable information with other third-party organizations for their marketing or promotional uses without your consent except as part of a specific program or feature for which you will have the ability to opt out."
How Paid Surveys Work
Compensation will vary company by company and survey by survey. You may receive a little bit of money, free products, or sweepstakes entries.
First sign up for a paid survey site and complete your member profile. You should receive an email when a survey matches your profile. The email should contain this information:
  • How long it takes to complete the survey
  • How you will be compensated
  • A link to the survey
Most surveys take only 15-20 minutes to take.
Payment
Do not expect a full-time salary from survey taking. It is acceptable to receive compensation of about $50 to $100 each month in cash and products for several short surveys.
Payments can vary widely and can range from $1-$50 in cash, points toward prizes, or sweepstakes entries. Generally the cash is the most valuable option.
How to Maximize your Survey Earnings
Sign up with several legitimate companies and check them all often so you don't miss out on surveys you qualify for.
Once you have been selected for surveys, use the time you have and complete the best offers. You are not obligated to complete all offers.
Keep your profile up to date so you meet eligibility requirements.


Final Word
Taking online surveys is a great way to earn a bit of extra money for a little time. Remember to watch out for scams and look for good compensation.



Thursday, April 02, 2015

March 2015 work at home job income report

I  get a lot of questions about am I am really making money online. I think it is important that you can make money while working at home without  MLM or direct sales. 

I want to start tracking each month for my readers how much money I am making at home doing call center work and some of my other gigs.   Due to Non disclosure agreements I signed  I am not comfortable in saying which call centers I am working making  this money. 

Call Center work I track by the number of hours I am logged in and taking calls.   Some call centers pay a flat hourly rate and some pay only on sales and other pay per talk time.  



During March  I focused on getting back into phone work. After a   I made sure that I did 20 hours a week.  I gave myself a schedule and worked some overnight hours to make sure I did it.  Coffee helps!!   




My husband and I have also started gotten into a bit of credit card debt so I need to focus on getting that paid off.   April I will try to hit 80 hours a week it will be tough since my kids are n spring break Easter week. 



Call Center work   (click to see which companies hire call center workers) 

Time work  80  hours 
Pay $968
Average pay per hour  $12.11


Elance (now Upwork)  and other short task work including mturk -aka non phone work 

Pay  $450



I am not including anything from any  survey and rewards programs as to me those are just extras and I usually save them up for Christmas.  

Gross Total  $1418
Expenses  Landline phone and Internet  $100 


Net Total   $1318

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Do Work at Home Typing Jobs Exist

Reader Question 


 I need a typing job. Can you help me with this? is there any available? I can type 1000 words per half an hour. any e book projects or form filling projects?


In the sometimes quest for legitimate work from home jobs like typing jobs and data entry jobs, there are a few things  to keep in mind. First, these kind of jobs do exist. Second, there are different varieties of home typing jobs. Third, there are a million scams, and you need to be smart about it. The old saying if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.
A common  scam one is where they call it mailbox money hey just keep on posting this in facebook group, craigslist etc and the money will roll in. 

Typing and data entry jobs are a broad category composed of freelance writing, survey taking, audio or voice transcription, virtual assistant and simple data entry to name a few of the most common. Some jobs, like audio transcription or medical transcription, may require special training, software or equipment. Many of the survey taking and simple data entry jobs found online, while legitimate, require you to fill out forms, commit to  trial offers of  products, and to give out your email address and other personal information.


The majority of home typing jobs can be found through websites like   that specialize in posting typing and data entry jobs. 
A couple of resources on how starting 

How to Start Your Work at Home General Transcription Career!




Sunday, March 22, 2015

Balanced: Finding Center as a Work-at-Home Mom

How can a work-at-home mom raise kids, juggle a career and take care of family responsibilities with only 24-hour days? Working at home while raising kids and juggling a career and family responsibilities is no easy feat. Author and homeschooling mom Tricia Goyer shares her tips for finding balance among all your many hats as a mom. Balancing is a process and a journey, one that Tricia herself has yet to perfect. But between writing more than forty books, raising and homeschooling six kids, being a wife, and being active in her community, she has amassed valuable tips she shares in Balanced." 




My Story of Finding Balance {And Some Practical Starter Ideas}
How Your Work Benefits from You Being at Home
How My Kids Benefit from My Work-at-Home-Ness
What Does God Have In Mind When He Selects and Shapes a Person?
Working and Serving from Your Core
Becoming the Architect of Your Own Schedule
Successful {Not Stressful} Family Living
I Can’t Tell You How Many Times a Week I’m Asked, “How Do You Do It All?”
Being a Mom and Following Your God-Given Dreams … I Give You Permission
The Freedom of Knowing Yourself
Balance Isn’t the Ultimate Goal – Knowing God 


The book is currently free for kindle users grab Balanced: Finding Center as a Work-at-Home Mom

Saturday, March 07, 2015

Tips for Professional Work at Home Interview Thank you Note

A work at home job interview is just like if you had a regular interview with a brick and mortar company. It's highly recommended to write a thank you email to the interviewer. Not only is it good business etiquette, but a thank you email will keep you, a likely candidate fresh in their minds.

Here are some tips on writing a professional work at home thank you email. 

Sending a thank you email shows you are interested in the position and the company. Show your enthusiasm and interest throughout the letter.
It shows your appreciation towards the interviewer for investing their time to interview you.

Emphasize your strengths, skills, accomplishments and experience. Let them know what you plan to bring to the company if hired; why you would be a good fit and or an asset to the company.
Use what you've learned in the interview to point out your strongest skills or expertise. You can also help the interviewer remember you by bringing up specific points discussed in the interview.
This a good time to provide additional information that wasn't discussed or forgotten in the interview.
Your interview follow up email should be no longer than a page, error free and professional. Have someone proofread it and don't forget to include your contact details.

When you send an email even a most beautiful document can end up at the recipient's looking all messed up and sloppy. Make sure it is formatted properly. You may want to send it to some friends before firing it off just to make sure it looks professional.

As part of the interview process this is an important step to take. It is best to send your thank you email within 24 - 48 hours after your interview. Anything later may be a moot point.

A thank you email could be just enough to separate you from another candidate in your search in a competitive work at home industry.

S McIntyre owns WorkAtHomeSpace.com a free work at home resource focusing on work at home companies, daily telecommute job leads, articles, business resources and other work at home related topics. You can also get tips on writing resumes and cover letters, interviewing tips and more on her work at home forums.



Sunday, February 22, 2015

Work at Home as Internet Researcher


Remember to  Sign up for daily job leads 
If you are looking for non phone work on the internet, consider becoming an internet researcher answering questions from other people on the web.  
Become an internet researcher 


There are several sites that contract Work at home moms or other people   to answer questions on various topics. So if you have experience in a certain area that will be extremely helpful when you’re applying. With these opportunities you’re not only researching answers for people, you’re also writing the answers online. 

Experts 123 – Experts123 is the best place to go to share your knowledge, get information and promote your expertise. Upon becoming a member of Experts123 you will have all access to our collection of questions, answers, articles, and our experts directory.

Signing up is easy. You can sign up through Facebook or simply enter your email address to the right if you don't have a Facebook account.

Just Answer – Pays 20% – 50% of what the person is willing to pay for the answer (if it’s accepted). Payments are made via PayPal. Has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Small Biz Advice - Browse questions and make a bid. Payments are made bi-monthly via PayPal, minus a 5% commission fee. Are you a business expert? Get paid for sharing your knowledge and expertise in your spare time. Some sites provide you points and some say you can promote your services by providing answers, but on our site you can get paid for providing expert advice. Questions may be simple enough how-to's and where to find certain information online or offline and can be answered by anyone knowledgeable enough, or could be complex and need to be answered by a qualified professional. Some may include compiling a research report or data. You can decide which questions to answer.

Web Answers – Incorporates Google Adsense after answering 50 questions , so you get paid based on how much traffic your answer receives. Your goal is to have users select your answer as the "Best Answer" among all other answers posted to that specific question. If your answer is selected as the "Best Answer" you will earn ongoing advertising royalties on that thread and this question becomes yours to monetize. WebAnswers automatically displays Google Adsense  on your behalf for all questions awarded to your account. The more "Best Answers" you receive the more money you earn!

Sunday, February 08, 2015

How to Get Started With Work at Home Medical Billing & Coding Jobs

Medical billing and coding  is  often a popular work from home type of job, but like many other telecommute opportunities, getting started is a challenge. Many companies advertise medical billing jobs that can be done from home, but more often than not, these companies ask you to purchase something. So how can you find real  medical billing from home jobs? 

Here's a few tips to get you started.



Start with the Right Skills
Medical billing, coding and transcription positions require a college degree or certification, so start there if you haven't already. While building the right skills, make sure you are networking since building relationships with instructors and classmates can prove invaluable in the future. Check with the school you studied with—many offer assistance with job placement.  University of Phoenix and Kaplan have medical billing and coding courses that you can do online or in person.  


Do not pay for the job!

If an employer asks for money, this should always be a red flag. Employers shouldn't be asking for money --they should be paying you. There may be financial investment in getting the right software, but pick up what you need from a company that doesn't offer a “too good to be true” job along with it.  

Work in hospital or doctor's office first 

Many employers require their staff to start in-house but offer telecommuting flexibility further down the road after  the relationship is established. Check your local classifieds and job listings for opportunities in the area that could lead to telecommuting opportunities.

Contact Medical offices directly 

Create a list of medical offices near you and give them a call, or better yet drop your resume off in person. Ask if they're hiring, and even if they aren't they may be impressed with your initiative enough to keep your information on file.


Working in medical billing can be a rewarding career that allows you to work from home. Never pay anyone for a job—it's likely not a legitimate opportunity. Instead, ask connections from your schooling or certification studies, consider starting at an in-house position, contact local 

Here are some companies that regularly hiring medical coding and billing.   They may or may not be hiring right now!

Aviacode – Coding, and billing. Must have at least three years’ experience.

Codebusters – Coding, and billing. Experience required.

Conifer Health Solutions – Coding, and billing. Requires experience.

Himagine – Coding. Experience required.

LexiCode – Coding, and billing. Experience required.

Maxim Healthcare – Coding, and billing. Requires at least two years’ experience.

MModal – Coding. Some experience is required.

nThrive – Coding, and billing. Requires at least three years’ experience.

Piedmont Healthcare – Coding. Must have at least two years’ experience.

The Coding Network – Coding. Requires at least three years’ experience.