I worked as an independent contractor for a company called GMI Central otherwise known as Global Marketing, International. The job involved calling businesses finding decisions makers interested in receiving emailed information. This contained details on travel incentive packages used for attracting new customers or motivate employees. The pay agreement was simple, it was a draw against commission, meaning $12 an hour or straight commission, whichever was higher. I was able to set almost 40 appointments in 40 hours, that'... read full review »

OPK Telemarketing advertises work from home positions, these are independent contractor positions, you're told that your first paycheck is paid after six weeks. There's many trainings over the phone involved with many different project managers, this can make it very confusing and time consuming. Many times you are emailing requested information and multitasking as your communicating with staff members. After work you are sometimes still sending out information on your own time because the company doesn't want to pay... read full review »