Imagine using your crafting skills to make money.
This is very appealing to most, and especially to
anyone who may not be able to take a job outside
their home.
Although legitimate ways to market your crafting skills
exist: consider the following warnings.
Crafting for hire companies target individuals with their deceptive,
often misleading ads, describing great incomes assembling craft
products at home.
These ads might describe opportunities assembling doll houses,
bracelets, earrings, necklaces, bows, holiday decorations. You
name it!
But, a word of caution here: they do not disclose hidden facts.
The real fact is the respondents to these opportunities
will have to pay for supplies, instruction manuals,
or software. And of course the companies soothe suspicions
by informing you that you will be completely compensated
for any required purchases.
One victim described a crafting company that hired
workers to make decorative holiday pot holders. She was
required to purchase all the material and supplies. They
even suggested she purchase an expensive sewing machine
from their company. Well, she followed their
suggestions. After finishing her first
work assignment she mailed the items back to the company.
To her dismay, the company pointed out several errors
in craftsmanship and refused to pay her!
This is a common practice, according to consumer
advocates. The crafter finishes a project and
submits it to the company. The company will complain
about the workmanship. Bottom line is no matter how
good the work it will never be up to their very strict
standards.
Soon the worker discovers this same daunting fact!
And the worker is left with overly priced supplies, equipment,
and very empty pockets.
The Real Deal:
The scammers are making money selling you their
crafting starter kits, not the assembled products!
If you want to sell the finished products you will have
to find your own customers.
Don't Get Scammed!
Remember legitimate work at home companies (many exist) will tell
you up front what task you are expected to perform, how much you will
be compensated, how you will be paid, when you will receive your
first paycheck, and any up-front cost.
Or, if you have a crafting idea or skill, start
your own crafting business without the middle-man. Sell your
home crafted products directly to customers at flea markets,
street fairs, house parties.
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BB Lee is editor/publisher of SmallBizBits News. A Home Based
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