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Archives for March 2009

quickpenny.org - scam or genuine opportunity?
Quickpenny.org are saying that you receive mail on behalf them and then forward it to their offices, they say that you can earn up to 25 quid a time for doing this, it doesn't mention any fees as far as I can see but it sounds a bit too good to be true, also I have not heard of the site before so I do not want to give my…
working from home with some spare time - can i make extra cash?
Hi all, Basically I am running my own small accountancy business from home after trying to juggle it with a 40hr a week job in a large practice. I have some spare time in the daytime and would like to put it to good use. I remember a while back someone mentioning surveys or something but was after a point in the right…
Home typing
Hi I'm interested in doing some home typying have been looking but a lot of the sites look dodgy. Can any one recommend a trusted one. Thanks
Betterware...How Long
I just wondered if anyone had any idea how long it takes from registering your interest on their website, to getting on your stuff and getting started. I am eager to get started and have only received a welcome email so far.
matched betting
how much are you people out of matched betting
april mystery shopping challenge
I am going to run the mystery shopping challenge again for april. Let me know how much you want to aim to make in fees (not reimbursements) in april and i will add you to the list. 1. pebblepop £100 £103 2. d4wno £100 3. trudy £100 4. adrina_nightshade £75 5. skywalker83 £450 6. whitelabel £450 7. scorgeous £100 8.…
Good jobs to train for?
I am a stay at home mum of 2 and although it has been a personal sacrifice, I have loved it. In the next two years both my children will be at school so nows the time I need to start thinking about what I can do. I would love to get advice/ideas on jobs that give a decent wage and work within school hours (within reason).…
Does a Lodgers Credit Rating Affect Yours?
I was thinking about taking in a lodger and wondering if they have a damaged credit rating will it affect mine? Also if coincidentally they have the last name as me will it also affect my credit rating? Thanks for any replies.
Ehow.com - Is there a similar site in the UK?
Hello all Someone told me about how you can write articles on ehow.com and get paid when people visit the site. Unfortunately you need to be a US resident to write on that site. Is there a similar site in the UK? Please help Ta
MLM (Multi Level Marketing)
I have been involved in MLM, referral marketing, or whatever else you want to call it for a few years now and I believe that a thread on the generic subject may be worthwhile so that sound advice can be given and best practice shared. Anybody interested?
vindale
can anyone please tell me what this means please. just got my first survey with these and im not sure i like the sound of it. are they saying i have to pay 15$ to get 20 back??? thanks ID2709 NameOnling Bingo and Gaming Evaluation RestrictionsUK only, 18 years of age or older Time required…
Top Mailshare? Anyone heard of them
My son has just said he is interested in working for these people, stuffing envelopes. He is assured its a good thing but he says he has to send off £30 to start. Obviously alarm bells are ringing in my head but not in his........ Can anyone help please?
woo hoo ( do a little dance )
I had a ( last minute ) interview on Saturday, and all being well I should be starting within the next fortnight..... I admit that I wasnt too keen on the idea of going back to work full time, but having said that I can work Paddy Paws around work, and still carry it on part time, and work on building it up and getting it…
advice with price
Hello, Hope your all having a splendid sunday afternoon. I wonder, could you help me with a price of something? I have looked on ebay but can't really find this item (similar) but not the same. I have a lovely gift box of a Radley Keychain and a Travel Card Holder. I want to sell it as its not my thing but not sure how…
Is this a scam? Working from home
Hi, I've come across a site that supposidly pays you for working from home with a mailshot company. They apparently take workers from all over the UK to type covering letters and also to insert targetted mail into envelopes which are then handwritten for the addresses. They provide all materials and customers' addresses,…
Buying wholesale and reselling
Hiya, recently I've become interested in finding a good general wholesaler from where I can buy items and them resell them... preferably on ebay. I've been doing some research and looking around different websites. I've found a few which look really interesting but I'm wondering if these sites can be trusted. Does anybody…
Selling desiger clothes?
Hello, can anyone recommend a good site/shop where I could sell few designer clothes (which are gathering dust in my wardrobe)? I've tried The Clothes Agency but they charge a monthly fee and I've got nothing but spam by using Gumtreee. Thanks!
Helping my Dad's business
Hi All, My Dad is self employed and has his own little business. It is very old fashioned and has never advertised as has always kept him ticking over. As credit crunch has severly affected his new sales, I am looking to increase these for him and will get paid commision from him. I have started a little free website,…
in your opinion online surveys
hi, cant find any mention on here about the above company,does anyone know if these are a legit company or not. thanks chelle
Marking Exam Papers
I was approached by someone stating that they would pay money for me to mark exam papers, but couldn't get out of them how much I could actually earn. Has anyone else experienced this?

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