Are you between jobs and need to make extra money? You’ve come to the right place.  Did you know there are hundreds of companies that are willing to pay you for sending them new customers?  This can be a great option if you have a lot of  contacts on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and other social media websites.

Here’s how it works:

1. You sign up with a company’s referral program (often called an affiliate program).
2. As an affiliate, they give you a unique tracking link. Use this link when sending your contacts to the company’s website.
3. If your referral buys, you earn a commission. Rinse and repeat.

If you’re new to this technique of making money, don’t even think about referring to a company without reading the following tips. The following tips can save you money and grief when referring people for money:

• Don’t pay money to refer customers.  There are plenty of companies that have free referral programs. They cost nothing to join and you can make between $1 to $500+ per referral.  See our Free Resource page that has a list of companies to get you started.
• Check the company out. Don’t tell people in your network about companies you wouldn’t do business with, just to make a buck.  Try to determine if the company is a quality company. Do they have good reviews and testimonials?  Do they have a guarantee? Would you refer your mom?
• Match the company to your contacts. If you have a lot of mom contacts, tell them about mom-friendly products. If you have a lot of business contacts, tell them about products that can help their businesses.  If you tell your friends about a thousand dollar seminar, they’ll stop listening to you. However, if you share with them something you think theyd genuinely be interested in, they’ll thank you.

Becoming an affiliate can help your friends and contacts. It can help companies grow which is good for the economy. And it can help you earn money in these tight economic times.

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