| Again, I want to share, as I have with a couple other posters, MOST legitimate businesses home-based or otherwise are going to require an investment. Jobs are free (and even those aren't really), businesses are not. I'll highlight some other things that I have not yet shed light on. Let's take a look at the "costs" associated with getting a good job:
- Nice suit; any job worth having, will require a nice suit for the face-to-face interview
- Professionally organized resume; you may not pay someone to do your resume, but you will need to pay either for your own computer, printer, and ink or go to your local print place to have it drafted
- Some situations require a uniform or a change in your wardrobe
These are just a couple of the costs associated with a job; most people don't pay attention to them, because they seem "normal," but that's because most people are so used to a job they don't even notice them.
Now, let's take a look at the costs of a business:
- REALTOR® (I like this one, because most people can relate)
Classes $200 - $500
Licensing Exam $100 - $300 depending on the state
National Board fees about $150
Local Board fees $80 - $400 depending on the area
Business cards $50 - $200
Open House signs about $30 each
Lock Boxes about $100
Marketing Materials $50 - $500
That's a couple thousand dollars right there, but of course when we think about people making money we think about people in real estate. So, with that I say just use your own judgement and discern whether or not you think whatever opportunity is a scam. I have a home-based business that cost me a couple hundred bucks to get started and I walked away from my job back in December 2005 (my Christmas present to myself); so I guess if it's a scam I missed the memo. |