by Aster C. Lilly

Created on: March 09, 2007   Last Updated: April 17, 2007

A few signs that you should avoid a Work-At-Home Job:

1. You have to pay money up front.

The business should be paying you, not the other way around. Any time you have to pay up front, take caution.

2. The business does not have a listing with the secretary of state.

Any reputable business must register with the Secretary of State as a corporation. If the business does not have a listing, ask to see that listing.

3. The business does not have a F.E.I.N. number.

An F.E.I.N. number is a public record of a business. It's like a business's social security number; it's unique and tied to the owners of that business.

4. The business is not a member of the Better Business Bureau

Keep in mind that any business can REGISTER with the BBB, but to be a MEMBER, businesses must be in existence for several years and pay dues. Viewing a basic report on the Better Business Bureau is FREE.

5. The business is not listed with Dun and Bradstreet

Dun and Bradstreet is similar to the Better Business Bureau, however it relates more to business revenue and income than customer relations. Viewing a basic listing on Dunandbradstreet.com is FREE.

Hopefully these simple tests will help you find a decent paying Work-At-Home job! If not, there's always Helium.

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