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Work At Home
Success Jobs and News August 3, 2007
Welcome to WAHS Jobs and News where each week you'll find work-at-home job announcements, articles to inspire and inform, scam alerts, telecommuting trends and much more!
Contents of this week's newsletter:
- Notes from Leslie - Scam Alert, Telecommuting Teleseminar rescheduled!
- Work-At-Home Tips, Tidbits and Inspiration - Entry Level Telecommuting Jobs
- Work-At-Home Jobs - 20 New Jobs!
- Telecommuting News! - Another reason to telecommute
- Scam Alert - AWP Group isn't paying its workers.
- Work-At-Home Opportunities - Affiliate programs, home business and more.
- Marketing and Promotion for your home based business - How Email can build your business.
- ETC... (Disclaimers, ad policy, subscription information, etc)
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"How To Get Your Boss to Say 'Yes' To Telecommuting...and What To
Do If He Says 'No'" Teleseminar has been rescheduled for August 9,
2007. If you have already subscribed to the teleseminar
announcement list, you should have gotten information about this
change. If you are not on that list and want to attend the call, visit WAHS' Teleseminar Page
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How to Use WAHS Jobs and News: On occasion I get an email from someone who can't find the jobs posted in this newsletter, so I thought I'd give a quick overview on how to use the ezine. In the section above this one, you'll find the contents of this week's ezine. Each feature now has a link so you can easily find the information you are looking for. Each feature (Notes From Leslie, Tidbits, Jobs, etc) is separated by a color divider which the section contents indicated in the divider. For example, if you scroll down you'll find a blue divider that says, "Tips, Tidbits and Inspiration". Below that section you'll find a green divider that says "Work At Home Jobs".
I also want to point out that the only jobs (employment) listed in this ezine are listed in the Job section. Any other work-at-home opportunities you come across will be affiliate programs, home businesses or work-at-home resources. So if you are hear solely for the jobs, you'll want to stick to the Work-At-Home Job feature.
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Every attempt is made to check ads to make sure they offer legitimate
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found to be suspect. The site also feeds ads from Google Adsense. I do
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ads are added all the time and they rotate making it difficult to
always find the duds. If you find an ad that is
questionable, please email me so I can remove it ASAP. Also, while WAHS
runs ads, that doesn't mean it endorses the product or service offered.
To learn more about WAHS's policies, visit WAHS Disclaimer Statement or see special notes below.
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Have Leslie speak to your group or organization! Leslie is now offering her teleseminars to live groups from Maryland to North Carolina and points in between. Seminar/workshop topics include:
- Online Employment: Finding or Creating a Work-At-Home Job
- Developing a Telecommuting Program to retain and recruit the best employees for your business.
- Online Income - How to turn your Interests into Income Using the Internet!
- Internet Marketing for Small Businesses
- My Name isn't Mommy - Helping moms find balance in their lives.
Have a terrific weekend!
Leslie Truex
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Best Entry Level Telecommuting Jobs by Nell Taliercio
There are many telecommuting jobs available in the area of telephone customer service. Compared to many positions, they are easier to get, because many of them provide on-the-job-training and require little experience. Most of theses companies offer flexible hours, and usually require between a twelve and forty hour workweek. Some even offer benefits. Other companies consider you an independent business owner or contractor.
When considering a telephone customer service job, you should have a separate phone line for business purposes, a headset phone and possibly a high-speed internet connection (depending on the company, some require this).
There are two basic types of phone customer service positions: inbound and outbound. If you have an inbound position, you are waiting for calls to be transferred to you by the company that are initiated by the customer. In outbound service, you are given a list of customers to call. These are pre-existing customers, instead of cold calling.
Alpine Access is one company that hires inbound customer service employees. They provide customer service via phone, e-mail and chats. They require any prospective employees to have high speed internet, a landline and a phone with a headset. They do pay every two weeks (average of $9 an hour) by direct deposit and offer benefits after three months. They are only hiring in a few states, despite being a telecommuting position, so be sure to check if the opportunity is available in your state.
Customer Loyalty Concepts hires outbound phone customer service employees. They focus on two main types of business: newspaper subscriptions (renewals) and business-to-business sales, with the goal of increasing the client base. They require employees to have unlimited long distance phone service, but provide training (they have a special dialing system so the calls don’t go on your bill). They pay every other week by check or direct deposit (direct deposit available after 90 days). They do provide paid training, starting at $7 an hour, with the potential to make $11 an hour. CLC does not currently hire in all states, but they do not list all the states in which they do hire.
Liveops is in inbound customer service job, but you are considered an independent agent or business owner, as opposed to an employee. As a Liveop agent, you will receive calls from customers wanting help with Liveop services. Pay is based on actual talk time on the phones, averaging from $7 to $10 an hour, in addition to bonuses and incentives. Agents are paid twice a month, by check or direct deposit. While there is no start-up fee, there is a $30 fee for background check. Liveops hires in the forty-eight contiguous states.
Nell Taliercio, the Telecommuting Answer Lady, owns http://www.telecommutingmoms.com where you can locate legitimate work at home jobs and practical advice to start your work at home career tomorrow!
Article Source: http://www.ladypens.com
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READ FIRST! To apply to the jobs listed below, please follow the directions posted in the announcement. DO NOT CONTACT WAHS TO APPLY TO A JOB LISTED HERE. Work-At-Home Success is not representing or affiliated with the companies posted here. These jobs are found by Work-At-Home Success or submitted for posting. Further Work-At-Home Success can make no guarantees about the jobs posted. Remember to never pay money to get hired. Please let me know if any job posted below asks for money or is otherwise questionable. Visit WAHS's Scam Alert page to get information on protecting yourself from scams.
Administrative Support and Clerical Jobs
Administrative Assistant (Burlington, MA)
Transcribers (85 wpm)
Medical Transcription
Virtual Assistant (India Only)
Typist (must know Word and Powerpoint)
Legal Transcription
Legal Transcription (near Cherry Hill, NJ)
Administrative Assistant (Camarillo, CA)
Researcher for investigative reporters
Customer Support at online community
Computer and Internet Jobs
Internet Researcher (must know marketing)
Webinar Trainer
Financial, Bookkeeping and Real Estate Jobs
PR, Marketing, Sales and Fundraising Jobs
Press Release writer
Press Release Writer
Copy writer
Writing, Art, and Photography Jobs
Ghostwriter
Fiction Copy Editors
Technical Report Writer
Fiction book editors
Miscellaneous
Paralegal - Glendale CA
Search for more jobs!
Telecommuting Job Databases (fee required to access these services)
- HomeJobStop has over 100 jobs in clerical, and more in customer service, writing, transcription, miscellaneous plus 100's of others. Very affordable.
- VirtualAssistants has 100''s of Secretarial/General jobs plus 100's more in other categories. Little more expensive but offers more jobs.
- Freelance Work Exchange offers
over 13,000 jobs in many areas. It offers a 7-day trail for $2.95.
Free job search sites (you need to search by keyword to find work-at-home jobs on these sites).
- CareerBuilder
- Monster.com
- Job.com
- Yahoo! Hot Jobs
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CraigsList.org (Search jobs under the city nearest you. Click on the "telecommute" option in the job search. Search other cities as well.
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Reel in New Clients and Keep Your Current Clients Mesmerized with Every Email You Send! by Heidi Saeter
Emailing is a daily, sometimes mundane task. It’s also the easiest way to show your clients and potential clients that you have what it takes to handle their job; professionalism, promptness, thoroughness, and follow-through. In essence, it’s your calling card.
Writing an email that doesn’t have anything to do with your client’s issue, misunderstanding what their question was, or writing just enough to “get by” doesn’t cut it. This can result in lost business and unhappy clients. On the other hand, responding in a clear and concise manner, answering every question, and even going above and beyond, retains clients and increases referrals.
Many of you may be familiar with emails like this in response to a dinner invitation: “G8. CU at 8.” While this example is quite extreme, imagine getting an email like that from a business associate. What does it tell you? Does the sender not have enough time to type out, “Great. See you at 8:00pm.” Maybe they aren’t looking forward to dinner and are trying to blow you off, or do they look at you as more of a buddy than a business associate, therefore they feel that they can communicate with you in a friendly tone. Very confusing! Learn how to create clear, professional emails that not only address your client’s needs, but also go that extra mile to keep your current clients happy and potential clients edging in your direction.
1. Promptness
Answering emails promptly and confirming receipt, even if you cannot fulfill your client’s request for another 24 hours, gives your client piece of mind. Let them know you received the email and when you will be able to fulfill their request.
2. Clear & Concise
Don’t beat around the bush. Assume all of your clients or potential clients are busy. After all, they’re asking for your help. For example, if your client asks when you will be able to finish a project, don’t respond with this: “Hi. I have a full schedule this week and an appointment next Monday, so maybe Tuesday.” Instead, the response can be as simple as “Hi Dave, I can have this completed by Tuesday afternoon.” Keep it simple.
3. Subject Lines
Keep the subject line short and to the point, but clear. For example, the subject line “Meeting” isn’t very descriptive. Instead, choose something like “Lunch Meeting on Tuesday”. This will be much easier for your client to locate in his or her exploding-at-the-seams inbox when needed.
4. Grammar, Punctuation, & Spelling
Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling can make or break a deal. I, as a client, would not have much faith in a business that writes an email like this: “Hi, we are on track to offer, you a spectacular deal for your printing for your brochure becaue you have spend much money with us.” When I communicate with a vendor, I need to know that they understand and comprehend my needs and will complete my project on time and up to spec.
5. Personality & Humor
You can remain professional and still throw in a bit of your own personality and a bit of humor from time to time. As a matter of fact, that can help to create rapport however, unless I know a client well, I always wait for them to “humor” me a bit before I “humor” back. As an example, instead of saying, “Yes, personalized tennis balls are a great idea!” you could personalize it slightly by saying, “Giving out personalized tennis balls at the company tennis tournament would be a great idea. As a matter of fact, my dog is getting his racket out as we speak.”
6. Prevent Needless Mistakes
We’ve all done it; sent an email to the wrong person, sent an incomplete email, or written something in the heat of the moment then clicked on send. Ouch! To prevent this, save the “To:” field for last. Write your email, proofread, and then enter the email address and click send. If you’re feeling a little riled up, close the email (without saving!), walk away, grab a drink (of water, preferably), take a deep breath and start over.
7. Going Above & Beyond
While time is usually of the essence and you rarely have a moment to spare, going above and beyond is, by far, the most important aspect to creating and maintaining solid email relationships. When was the last time someone did something pleasant for you that you didn’t expect? Take this example: A client emails asking you to create a brochure for their business. They have included the text, graphics, the date they will need it complete by, and all other pertinent information. They have also noted that they will be using Printer #1. You know that Printer #1’s fees are very high. When emailing the client back, you acknowledge receipt of their request, provide them with an estimated completion date, and go above and beyond by providing them with information about Printer #2 who you have been very happy with and who’s rates are very reasonable.
Spending a little time and attention on each and every email you send will help you maintain a strong working relationship with your current clients. Potential clients will, without a doubt, notice your attention to detail and say, “Yes, I want to work with her!”
Heidi Saeter is the owner of Chameleon Office Pros. Her company provides a variety of services including newsletter creation and management, website updates, graphic design services, shopping cart management, and more. For more information, visit her website at http://www.chameleonofficepros.com.
Article Source: http://www.ladypens.com
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