smilersmiff Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Due to the fact that work for plumbers has practically dried up at the moment I am considering looking into some of the work from home schemes. I realise that some of the schemes that you see advertised are scams and hope I have enough common sense to avoid them. However there must be some genuine ones about. I am not looking at making mega money , just enough to enable me to pay a few bills and put food on the table. Do any PW members know of any such schemes ? Any info would be helpful, links to web sites etc. Also do or have any members undertaken work from these schemes ? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Smiler, the general view is that unless it is some kind of call centre type work ( except that you dial in remotely). most of the schemes are a rip off. I would advise caution. I know it's not what you want to hear but it is the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 In general, there is no work about as you know yourself. So the chances of there being any substance behind any of these schemes is pretty remote. I know of somebody who spent the weeks before Christmas delivering parcels in their own car for 40p a parcel. Thats 100 parcels to earn £40 less petrol and wear and tear on the car. Not great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddan Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Due to the fact that work for plumbers has practically dried up at the moment I am considering looking into some of the work from home schemes. I realise that some of the schemes that you see advertised are scams and hope I have enough common sense to avoid them. However there must be some genuine ones about. I am not looking at making mega money , just enough to enable me to pay a few bills and put food on the table. Do any PW members know of any such schemes ? Any info would be helpful, links to web sites etc. Also do or have any members undertaken work from these schemes ? Thanks in advance. Start a website selling something you are interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr15j Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I run a vehicle leasing business and am looking for someone to come on board, home based. Pm me and we'll have a chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'm posting from my phone - where are you based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Pm on its way later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 avoid any offers that want money up front or are commission only both mean you are taking all the risks. Personally if you are a plumber get out and get a few thousand business cards printed and get them in every letterbox you can find locally and you may be very surprised what comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Buy stuff from local car boot sales and put it on Ebay-wont make you rich but with experience you can make a few bob.We do this as a family sometimes-we all go out with £20 each and buy then whoever makes the most money on reselling gets a prize-silly but it teaches you and your kids the value of money.Last time out I bought a childs "Relentless Suzuki" sweatshirt for £1 that went on the bay for £32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilersmiff Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'm posting from my phone - where are you based? St Austell Cornwall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 can I just say I have been self employed for the last 23 yrs mainly I have worked on a commission other than when I had ltd status. I think I have done ok, to me PAYE gives little job protection and far smaller pay packets. Investment in stock etc on the promise of sales is a whole different matter, paying large amounts to training companies on the non binding promise of work also a bad plan- I am thinking here of the well publicised scams surrounding HGV and driving instructor courses here ( admittedly they wont all be bad). I have lost thousands over the years as clients go bust or pull a fast one but I have made many, many thousands more than I ever could have working for someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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