Can You Make Money Stuffing Envelopes At Home?

If you have been searching on line for an easy money making opportunity that can be done at home, you may have come across stuffing envelopes and wondered if it really is possible to make money this way. The answer is yes it is, although you should not expect to become rich doing it; at best it will be a little additional income. As with all other work from home jobs and opportunities, there are probably more scammers and fake jobs than there are real ones, and you should be careful when responding, especially with your personal information. As the old saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, then it almost certainly is.

One thing that you should do if you are looking for envelope stuffing jobs is to focus on those that sound realistic. You should avoid those jobs or offers that claim that you can make millions from the work, or that you can make enough to live on by working just a few hours every day. These types of home based jobs have been around for some time and although there are legitimate opportunities to do this type of work, there are also more than the usual number of bogus job offers. Also be wary of those companies that require you to pay a fee to register or to sign up for work.

There are several places that you can check to ensure that any company that you sign up for is legitimate. Try checking with your local Better Business Bureau to ensure that a company is for real; you can also search on line for reviews and recommendations from other people who may have signed up with a specific company. If you find a company that you feel is reputable, ask them some relevant questions such as what exactly your responsibilities will be, what their advertising policy is, and how often and by what method you will get paid. Be wary of a company that is reluctant to provide you with the information, or is evasive.

Although stuffing envelopes is relatively easy and undemanding, it can be more difficult than you might think. Firstly, it can be repetitive, tedious and tiring, especially if you are constantly reaching or lifting. Depending on the requirements of the company, you may have to insert several different sheets of paper or booklets into each envelope, making it essential to focus to remain error free. You will also have to seal the envelopes and perhaps address them. Of course, you will also have to keep track of the number of envelopes that you have stuffed, and report the information to the company on a regular basis. Finally, you may be responsible for pre-paying taxes and declaring this income to the IRS, and you may be expected to stuff a certain amount of envelopes in a certain time, in order to satisfy requirements.

However, this type of work has the big advantage that you can work whenever you like, and at your own pace. The work can be performed just about anywhere and you do not need any complicated supplies or a lot of space. If you are able to multi-task, the work can easily be done while you are watching television or listening to music.