A Work at Home Challenge – Do You Spend More Time Working, or Searching?

If you are currently looking for home-based work, or if you are looking for additional income sources, have you ever taken the time to consider the amount of time you spend searching? Are you searching now? Did you find my blog during your home-business hunt? If so, bookmark me… and keep reading. This is just the first post in a series of home-business challenges I have for you. In a previous post (Find Your Passion or Fake it Until You Make It?) I talked about how it may not be a bad idea to settle for a “less-than-perfect” home business … Continue reading

Home Business: Writing Web Content

Okay, there are writers who will tell you that writing web content isn’t “real” writing. I’m here to tell you that it is. It is a great way to start earning extra money right away. You won’t have to wait months for acceptance -or rejection- and you won’t have to wait months to get paid. Many if not most content buyers pay within the month (if not sooner), many via PayPal. The main reasons that a lot of seasoned writers don’t like writing content is because 1) it doesn’t generally pay big bucks, and 2) a lot of content buyers … Continue reading

How Can A Freelance Writer Create Steady Income?

Freelance writing is a wonderful home – based business opportunity. Like any other business opportunity, it has its benefits and its drawbacks. One of the most challenging things about being a freelance writer is that it can be hard to earn a steady income. Fortunately, it is possible to have at least some regular income as a freelance writer if you are able to find a client that needs work on an ongoing basis. Blogs are just one type of assignment where a client may ask you to write a certain number of posts each week or each month, for … Continue reading

Government Jobs: Truth and Fiction

When most people think of working for the government in some capacity, they imagine a nice, cushy job. They assume the salary is competitive along with the benefits package, they believe opportunity for advancement will be excellent, and they know they’ll get national holidays off with pay. What’s not to like? Well, con artists also know these things, and they know that people want government jobs, and they take full advantage of the fact. You have likely seen classified ads offering to help you get a job with the United States Post Office or other government agencies. You sign up, … Continue reading

How to Make a Million Dollars (A Dollar at a Time)

Most people will glance at the title or an ad with similar copy out of curiosity, despite the fact that the little voice inside is saying, “It’s a trick! Don’t even look!” Well, that little voice is right, “it ain’t gonna happen.” The only way you are going to make a quick million dollars, one dollar at a time, is by ripping off other people who are also looking for moneymaking opportunities. I remember a similar ad. I had to laugh when I saw it. “Do you want to make a million dollars? Just send one dollar to learn how!” … Continue reading

Need a Little Extra Cash?

Looking for a few extra dollars here and there? Want some new ways to generate a little more cash on your own schedule? Read on for a few ideas… * Give lessons or tutor Do you have a talent worth sharing? Whether you play an instrument, are an artist, are great at math, or are a computer programmer, chances are that someone out there would be willing to pay to learn from you. Advertise at music stores, local schools, in the newspaper, and by word of mouth to gather clients. * Freelance writing Nowadays, with Internet articles, blogs, newspapers, and … Continue reading