Work at home JOB or Home BUSINESS?  Which one should I choose?

Here are our suggestions on finding a legitimate opportunity that's right for YOU: 

- Set your financial goals -- Are you just looking for extra income or a potential full-time income?  How long (and hard) are you willing to work to meet your goal?
 
- Determine if you are looking for a JOB or a BUSINESS -- there is a distinct difference between the two and you want to focus your energies appropriately for the best results.
 
- If looking for a JOB, what are your marketable skills and previous experiences?  If you are looking for a BUSINESS, go with your passions, things that interest and motivate you the most.  Build a list and use that to begin your search.  General rule of thumb:  Never pay for a job (businesses, on the other hand, usually involve some expenses).   I recommend checking out the Telecommuting Moms folder here at WAHM.com for leads on home JOBS.  I also have some resources for freelance work and telecommuting jobs on my Work From Home site.
 
- Review your budget -- know ahead of time what you are willing and able to invest into your business, including start-up costs and ongoing maintenance and promotion.
 
- Find a rep to contact, check out their websites, ask questions, do your own independent research.  You can get an idea of what others here are doing by visiting the sites listed in our signatures.