Posts Tagged ‘ workfromhome ’

Check it out: iPhone app for self-motivation

Check it out: iPhone app for self-motivation

Some days I wonder if it is fate that sends me to find specific sites that are better left unexplored. Yesterday, I ran into a site on Twitter and later in the day, I ran into exactly the same site using another search.  What’s so ironic about this you might ask? I was actually looking for something LEGIT to write about rather than tripping across yet another questionable opportunity.  Yet, here it is.  I will disclose here I am NOT a fan of MLM shemes of any kind, but this one is more shady in my mind that others (like…

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Evaluating Online Business Opportunities

Evaluating Online Business Opportunities

The Internet has opened up several online business opportunities that can turn into full-time income generators. While there are many legitimate online business opportunities, many more are frauds. When researching opportunities, research will help ensure the opportunity is legitimate. Some of these include: Contact information Numerous companies offer affiliate marketing opportunities as well as the potential to start e-commerce businesses.  All too frequently, these sites are shadow companies that are set up for the specific reason of collecting fees from unsuspecting entrepreneurs. One way to avoid this problem is to review the website and look for the companies contact information.…

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Working at home: Silly pro and con arguments

Working at home: Silly pro and con arguments

It is astounding to me in this day and age that Yahoo! has decided to bring their “work-at-home” staff members back into their offices. However, what I find even more ridiculous is some of the views that people have about this move.  I speak from many years of experience. Before I began freelancing in 2007,  I worked at home for two local companies. For me, this was not because I had children at home or because of any other reason that would make a lot of sense to people like Farhad Manjoo  whom I have a great deal of respect for…

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Year drawing to a close

Year drawing to a close

Who would have thunk it? 2012 is drawing to a close and I’ve gotten around to reviewing what my plans were for 2012. While some of my plans came to fruition, it appears that they got somewhat thwarted around mid-year meaning I had to change course!  Last year at this time I was planning on starting my new website, No Scam Work at Home to help identify and call out scams. For several months, this worked out pretty well. The problem of course came in that my site was hacked around mid-year and I had to rethink what to do…

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The best way to market your company

The best way to market your company

Marketing for growth One of the many challenges of owning a business is marketing. Without a successful marketing plan, chances are that your business will stagnate and over time, you will see a decline in sales. When sales begin declining, it may be too late to start a new marketing campaign to revive your business. That means that you must have a plan in place when you begin your business and one that is flexible over time. To determine your best options for marketing you must have some basic knowledge including: Your customer base – you need to know who…

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Twitter – How effective is it for marketing?

Twitter – How effective is it for marketing?

Maximizing Twitter’s effectiveness Freelance writers, online marketing professionals and bloggers may be overlooking the potential for a great Twitter advertising campaign for their products or services. Learning how to use Twitter effectively is one of the most important steps that must be taken to get the most out of Twitter. While Twitter is free to use, it is important to understand that it is a tool that can be most effectively used when reaching out to an audience. Interaction and information are the two primary things that are required to be effective when using Twitter. The art of interaction It…

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How do you select great writing topics

How do you select great writing topics

Defining your niche market For many writers, the biggest obstacle to writing is selecting a worthy topic. For some, this is a fairly straightforward process while others struggle to come up with the right ideas. There are some things that may determine how a writer prepares to create new work. Interest, political leanings and even educational levels may limit a writer’s ability to find work they want. Some writers have identified niche areas that work best for them. For example, a writer with a good grasp of law or medicine may focus on these topics exclusively. Oftentimes, education and life…

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Essential elements of a successful blog

Essential elements of a successful blog

Never overlook the importance of small things It’s easy to set up a blog, and with the variety of social media sites that are available, it’s easier than ever to find a group of readers who are interested in your site. Of course setting up your blog well and getting readers is crucial to long-term blogging success, there are some things that can make or break your blog regardless of how many readers you may have. Here are some of the components that make up a successful blog. Interlocking pieces There are pieces that all work together that can help…

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How to create an effective social marketing plan

How to create an effective social marketing plan

Common social media plan issues Frequently, social media specialists think that opening an account on popular social media sites and throwing a bunch of information into the feed is the best way to attract attention. Nothing could be further from the truth. Social media marketing requires a well thought out plan that provides solid information to followers, and offers relevant information while promoting. Social media marketing involves sending a positive message to potential customers. An effective social media plan can help improve credibility, increase sales and reach out to new customers. However, a poorly designed social media marketing plan can…

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Online Writing: Pleasure or practicality

Online Writing: Pleasure or practicality

Motivation for writing Many of us envy those writers who write for the sheer joy of writing. While many writers are motivated by the sheer pleasure of writing and sharing knowledge, many more are motivated by the money they can earn writing. However, this does not mean that the person who is motivated by cold, hard cash does not take any pleasure in their writing, it merely means their motivation is different. Here’s how you can determine your final motivation for writing: If you could not earn money online from writing would you stop? Answering for myself only, I would…

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The dangers of multi-tasking

The dangers of multi-tasking

Too much work too little time We have nearly all done it. We take on one thing after another then try to get them all done, oftentimes with set deadlines. While some people boast about their multi-tasking skills, the problem is that if we are trying to do too many things at one time, something is bound to suffer. Some of the common problems with multi-tasking include: Stress levels increase – if we are trying to do too many things at once, chances are that we are putting ourselves under high levels of stress. While some people may work well…

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The basics of business blogging

The basics of business blogging

Blogging as part of freelancing One of the many opportunities that freelance writers can take advantage of is blogging for money. Setting up a blog is easy, maintaining a blog and promoting it well is not as easy. Blogging can be fun and rewarding, but also requires a fair amount of dedication and work. Blogging as a way of earning money or even making a living can be a rewarding career choice. Even on those days when you find that you are not entirely sure how to approach your blog posts, there are always ways to come up with new…

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Work at Home: Freelance Writing

Work at Home: Freelance Writing

Great option for working at home If you are considering entering the freelance writing market, there are some things that you will have to understand first. Freelance writing professionals are not created overnight, they work hard at their trade. Understanding freelance writing is part of the battle you will face to get started. There are many paths that you can take to become a successful freelance writer. Each writer will have to decide what is right for them. In order to find success writing online however, you will need to understand your audience. Writing with the reader in mind all…

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Qualities needed for success in business

Qualities needed for success in business

Many will try, many will fail Business ownership requires a leap of faith. After all, there is no guarantee of success when you make a decision to go into business for yourself. While some people seem to have the winds of success at their backs, the chances are that they are not as much lucky as they are prepared. While preparation is necessary for long-term success in business, there are some traits that most business owners will share. Business ownership is not for everyone, some people may decide that working for other people is their lot in life. However, for…

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Your Online Identity and Your Resume

Your Online Identity and Your Resume

We are living in an age that makes all types of information readily available by running a simple Google search. Many people are surprised about what turns up when they do a simple search on their own name. Just imagine what type of information will show up when someone that you do not know performs the same search, especially if they are looking for information. Many people who have online accounts set up accounts using a pseudonym. The theory behind this is for privacy and protection. The challenge becomes when you are applying for work, whether or not you should…

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