TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requirements
LiveOps does not provide any equipment to set up your home business.
Independent contractors who support our clients must maintain the their own computer, software, and telephone. We strive to keep these in line with other Work From Home opportunities, to give you the greatest flexibility in running your business.
• A personal computer with at least a 1 GHz Pentium III processor or better
• DSL or Cable Modem connection to the internet
• A minimum of 1 GB of RAM Memory.
• Windows XP (we do not recommend the Home Edition), or Windows Vista (see important information below)
• Internet Explorer 7
• Java 2- Version 1.5
• A minimum of one USB port (USB version 2)
• System configured to Microsoft's recommendations as outlined on their “Protect Your PC Web Site." These steps include:
- Windows Update enabled and configured to update automatically
- Windows standard firewall enabled on systems where it exists
- Anti-Virus software installed and configured to automatically update (please refer to Microsoft's website for instructions on securing your system)
- Microsoft has effective anti-spyware software you can download for free: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/ software/default.mspx
• Ad-Aware installed and run at least once per week. Download free at www.lavasoft.com
• A monitor capable of displaying at least 1024 X 768 pixels
• A sound card installed
• Speakers or headphones
• Printer
Important information about Windows Vista :
Although Windows Vista is compatible with the LiveOps system, there are some VPN issues, which our vendors are addressing. Independent Agents operating Vista can participate in most (about 95%) but not all Programs. The hardware system requirements for running Windows Vista are higher than XP.
Equipment
• A landline telephone SEPARATE from your home phone
- Along with corded, landline service, LiveOps also supports digital telephone from AT&T Uverse, Verizon FIOS and Comcast Digital Voice
- Call waiting, voicemail and all other features must be disabled
- Voice-over IP phone services (e.g. Skype, Vonage), cellular phones, and satellite phones are not compatible with LiveOps’ system
- Long distance service is not necessary
• A corded headset
Other
Independent contractors providing services to LiveOps must:
• Be at least 18 years old
• Legally permitted to work in the United States
• Reside in continental United States (not Alaska or Hawaii)
• Must pass a background and credit check
• Maintain your own records and pay your own taxes
“I love my relationship with Liveops and currently I am earning between $15-22 hr. The most important reward of working from home is, I get to spend time with my daughter and granddaughters (you cannot put a price on that)." - Veronica, Raleigh NC
“As a Liveops Independent Agent, I have a working identity, owning my own business, not only making extra money, but saving my family money.” - Karen, Myrtle Beach SC
“My entire career has been in sales, and I have always been an independent contractor. It gives me the freedom to schedule when and how much I want to work.” - Vickie, Marietta GA
“LiveOps provided me with the information I needed to become a sales person. I didn't know I could sell a pencil, let alone a $400 piece of exercise equipment. I have grown in my skills and as a person.” - Julia, Troy TN