In the Process At Home, rebate processing certification course you are presented with what appears to be a legitimate work from home job opportunity. If you can type and fill out some simple forms, you can be earning hundreds a day, right? Wrong. Process At Home is very deceptive, although clever, in how they present this work from home job opportunity. Allow me to explain...
The first few steps you take as a Process At Home Rebate Processor are to enroll with services such as Pay Dot Com, Blogger, Pay Pal and Google Pay Per Click just to name a few.
Step one is to pick a product and/or service in Pay Dot Com that you would like to market. Step two is to then choose a method in which to market that product, be it Google Pay Per Click, Blogger, EZine Articles or online classifieds ads. This advertising is what will lead consumers to the website of the product you chose to sell back on Pay Dot Com.
Now, in your advertising, you offer a rebate for X number of dollars as a way to generate a sale over someone who may be advertising the product at full price. But you are paying the customer the rebate, not the company or the person who is selling the product. The rebate is a portion of your commission if you were to make a sale. Process At Home has taken the basic principle of affiliate marketing, a legit way to make a living from home, and created this "rebate processing" program around it. You do not need any sort of credential or certification to be an affiliate marketer.
Not only does Process At home deceive you into thinking you will be processing rebates for fortune 500 companies, but the training leaves a lot to be desired. After researching the various affiliate networks out there, Commission Junction offers a free university of sorts for folks to learn the basics of internet and affiliate marketing. Is the training complete? No, but its free and will certainly provide better training then Process At Home.
Yet another snag in the premise of Process At Home's program, is the fact the altering pricing is in direct violation of the terms & services of the affiliate user agreement you sign when you set up your account. Granted, the odds that you will get caught are probably 1000 to 1, but its a violation just the same.
Last but not least is the rebate checks! Process At Home has you set up an account with Pay Pal for the sole purpose of processing these rebates. This means that you will need to monitor and time line of all your sales as well as any money back guarantees of each product. And what if a customer does not use Pay Pal, how are you going to issue the rebate? Write them a check?
Now, you may be thinking, I want nothing to do with selling, advertising or marketing, affiliate or otherwise. All I want is a job that I can do from home. You want to be able to sit down at your computer for a few hours a day and get paid for your work, right?
Sure, it seems like that should be an easy thing to find and I hate to burst your bubble, but those jobs are few and far between. I know there is advertising all over the net, you probably get at least 2 emails a day telling you otherwise. Trust me, traditional J-O-B's are hard to find online. If you are able to find one that is legit, know that you will be treated not as an employee, but as an independent contractor.
Jobs that allow you to work from home and hold a position as an employee or independent contractor usually involve some time traveling as well time in the corporate office. Other jobs include tasks like recruiting, copy writing and telemarketing. Many of these jobs are on a commission basis and are usually part time or temp positions.
*Online Tutor
*Virtual Administrative Assistant
*Telephone Customer Service
These are just a few examples.
But, no matter what job title you choose to pursue, you are an independent contractor and are essentially working for yourself. You are responsible for meeting deadlines, organizing and prioritizing tasks and managing your time effectively. But just as important is knowing how to position yourself in front of those in need of your services.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this means that you still need to learn how to market. Internet marketing is unavoidable if you want to be apart of the work from home industry. Now, marketing does not mean selling. Marketing simply means using various tools on the internet, paid and free, to promote you and your skills.
"Where do I learn to market on the internet?" There are many ways, paid and free, but buy with caution. I have found free information on the subject that is fantastic and I have also purchased information that wasn't worth ten cents. Do your research and buy wisely. - 15432
The first few steps you take as a Process At Home Rebate Processor are to enroll with services such as Pay Dot Com, Blogger, Pay Pal and Google Pay Per Click just to name a few.
Step one is to pick a product and/or service in Pay Dot Com that you would like to market. Step two is to then choose a method in which to market that product, be it Google Pay Per Click, Blogger, EZine Articles or online classifieds ads. This advertising is what will lead consumers to the website of the product you chose to sell back on Pay Dot Com.
Now, in your advertising, you offer a rebate for X number of dollars as a way to generate a sale over someone who may be advertising the product at full price. But you are paying the customer the rebate, not the company or the person who is selling the product. The rebate is a portion of your commission if you were to make a sale. Process At Home has taken the basic principle of affiliate marketing, a legit way to make a living from home, and created this "rebate processing" program around it. You do not need any sort of credential or certification to be an affiliate marketer.
Not only does Process At home deceive you into thinking you will be processing rebates for fortune 500 companies, but the training leaves a lot to be desired. After researching the various affiliate networks out there, Commission Junction offers a free university of sorts for folks to learn the basics of internet and affiliate marketing. Is the training complete? No, but its free and will certainly provide better training then Process At Home.
Yet another snag in the premise of Process At Home's program, is the fact the altering pricing is in direct violation of the terms & services of the affiliate user agreement you sign when you set up your account. Granted, the odds that you will get caught are probably 1000 to 1, but its a violation just the same.
Last but not least is the rebate checks! Process At Home has you set up an account with Pay Pal for the sole purpose of processing these rebates. This means that you will need to monitor and time line of all your sales as well as any money back guarantees of each product. And what if a customer does not use Pay Pal, how are you going to issue the rebate? Write them a check?
Now, you may be thinking, I want nothing to do with selling, advertising or marketing, affiliate or otherwise. All I want is a job that I can do from home. You want to be able to sit down at your computer for a few hours a day and get paid for your work, right?
Sure, it seems like that should be an easy thing to find and I hate to burst your bubble, but those jobs are few and far between. I know there is advertising all over the net, you probably get at least 2 emails a day telling you otherwise. Trust me, traditional J-O-B's are hard to find online. If you are able to find one that is legit, know that you will be treated not as an employee, but as an independent contractor.
Jobs that allow you to work from home and hold a position as an employee or independent contractor usually involve some time traveling as well time in the corporate office. Other jobs include tasks like recruiting, copy writing and telemarketing. Many of these jobs are on a commission basis and are usually part time or temp positions.
*Online Tutor
*Virtual Administrative Assistant
*Telephone Customer Service
These are just a few examples.
But, no matter what job title you choose to pursue, you are an independent contractor and are essentially working for yourself. You are responsible for meeting deadlines, organizing and prioritizing tasks and managing your time effectively. But just as important is knowing how to position yourself in front of those in need of your services.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this means that you still need to learn how to market. Internet marketing is unavoidable if you want to be apart of the work from home industry. Now, marketing does not mean selling. Marketing simply means using various tools on the internet, paid and free, to promote you and your skills.
"Where do I learn to market on the internet?" There are many ways, paid and free, but buy with caution. I have found free information on the subject that is fantastic and I have also purchased information that wasn't worth ten cents. Do your research and buy wisely. - 15432
About the Author:
About the author: Jess Ray can help you find an income opportunity suited to your unique situation. Get your free "Work at Home Guide 2009" e-Course at her Angel Stevens Rebate Processing Scam website. If you've fallen prey to the Process at Home Scam, you'll find free advice on how you can take action.
