Recession Proof Home Business Ideas
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Interns Leigh Anne Wilkes and Sherra Humphreys have been top direct sales business leaders for 18 and 16 years respectively.
With recent news about people being take advantage of with work at home job scams, it is more important than ever to be sure that you do your due diligence and research. We don’t want anyone to fall for the schemes that are taking advantage of people trying to earn extra income in hard economic times.
The good news is that even in the midst of the recession there are still legitimate and reputable work at home opportunities.
One industry that is actually seeing growth in spite of the economy is the direct sales industry. USA Today sites that direct sales can be a recession-proof job.
Here are some tips to help you pick a direct sales opportunity that is a good fit for you:
- Choose a direct sales company with products you can be passionate about.
- As you research direct sales companies, talk to field leaders and consultants to get a real feel for the company and the market.
- Be aware that there are no income guarantees – there is a direct correlation between effort and income.
- Visit Direct Selling 411 to get more facts and find a company with an opportunity that is right for you.
Another option for entrepreneurs is to turn a hobby into extra cash. Two great ways to do this are through Etsy or Ebay.
Etsy describes itself as “your place to buy and sell all things handmade.” If you have a love for the handmade or vintage you will love Etsy. Setting up an Etsy shop is easy. Etsy provides you with step by step directions. In no time at all you can be selling your handmade items or vintage finds right from the comfort of your own home.
If you are thinking about starting an Ebay store, here are a couple of great articles you will want to read:
We believe this recession is a great time to start a new business. You can build a work at home business right alongside your other job. With more and more people living paycheck to paycheck, a work at home business may be just the safety net that can help you and your family!
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Leslie Truex is the pajama-clad work-at-home mom dedicated to helping other moms live and work comfortably. She's the author of The Work-At-Home Success Bible and owner of 
Laurie Ayers is a WAHM from Michigan and a Star Director with 
Great roundup. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to develop my own products/services to sell, but I’m going to be giving direct sales a much closer look.
I have always said (even when it was unpopular) that direct sales is a great, affordable way to make money from home. But like any home business it requires research, planning and action.
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I never thought direct sales would be where its at, but its good to know that its not dead!
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