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You want to earn extra money from home but you don't know where to start or what you can do.  You definitely want to avoid any and all work at home scams of which there happen to be many of those out there on the Internet.  The majority of those come up first in the search engine rankings long before you find any legitimate companies you can apply to.  It seems unfair but don't give up because there are several ways for you to earn money from home but first I must explain the difference between a work at home job and a work at home business.

Is there really a difference between the two you may ask?  The answer is yes.  A work at home job is simply that.  A job or duty that you would perform outside of the work place in your own home office right from your computer.  Working at home gives you the freedom to work in your own environment and allow you to have more time to spend with your family.  Some companies even offer their employees who work from home a flexible schedule so that you can perform at a time that is convenient for you.  This is not a general rule because every company and employer has their own set of guidelines and standards but it is not unrealistic to expect or look for these options in a work from home job.  You may even be asked to complete a background check depending upon the nature of the job where small fees may may be incurred. Most employers will cover this cost but if the company that you are applying to does not, they may either deduct it from your pay or ask you to pay that fee.  It shouldn't cost more than $30.

If you work for a company where you assemble crafts and jewelry from home, you may need to purchase a kit and the price range for those may vary.  For this kind of work at home job, you normally get paid after you have sent in your product and it has been accepted.  Some companies pay by the piece or projects but as I stated earlier, every company is different.  Other than these exceptions, there should not be any other fees associated with working from home, if any at all.  Just a side note:  I have yet to find a legitimate company that will pay people to do this from home.  

A work at home business on the other hand, is a totally different thing altogether.  More than likely you are probably going to have to make a small investment to get started.  If you decide to start a work at home business like Mary Kay, Avon, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, selling candles, jewelry, books, etc you will need to purchase a kit, brochures, products, or samples to show to your potential customers.  Your payment will most likely come from sales and commissions.  You can earn a percentage of the merchandise that you sell or whatever terms each individual company has agreed upon.  Potential earnings may not be guaranteed or known until after you have been in the business for sometime.  It can vary from month to month.  If you have a good network or clientele base, your earnings could reach maximum potential.  With a work at home business, you can work around your schedule or your clients schedule.  There is a possibility that there will be some travel involved for you to meet with your clients by having parties, trunk or jewelry shows, demonstrations, or other creative ways to get your product noticed and on display. You could even decide to sell your products through Etsy, Ebay, Zazzle, Amazon, or even on your own blog or website.  Some companies will charge you a fee for selling your products through them and others won't.  If you sell it through your own website, you can keep 100% of the profits if it is not company based.  That is just one of the advantages of having your own blog or website. It can prove to be a win win situation especially if you have a steady flow of traffic to your site.  

These are just some of the things to consider between having a work at home job and a work at home business.  More often than not you can probably expect to invest a little bit of money when it comes to starting a work at home business but if you are successful, you will get it all back and then some.