Scam Free Zone

This post is dedicated to all up and coming VAs.

Making the decision to work at home is a difficult decision for many. I have to say the with all the scams over the internet makes it an even riskier decision. I remember when I first made the decision to work at home many years ago there were a few scams out there, now they have multiplied to an unbelievable extent.

I'll share my philosophy with you:

• There are no easy ways to make hundreds in one day.
• Look out for mysterious advertisers, I believe that a legitimate business should have no problem listing its name and location.
• Why should you respond to whoever@yahoo.com or hotmail.com?
• Why should you pay for training or software? DON'T
• If I'm hiring for an important position I need an experienced employee, what do you think?
• Make hundreds or thousands with no experience... come on
• WAHMs many of you do have experience, years of experience don't sell yourself short, seek positions that will utilize and value your experience.
  
• Trust your instincts, if it screams SCAM it most definitely is.

I avoided these scams many years ago because I promoted my business offline at first. I was hired by people who new my work ethics and referred me to their friends. Upcoming VAs I suggest you use your much needed dollars for marketing yourself instead of filling some scum's pocket.