Are you considering a work at home career, but are wondering if you can stay on top of everything? Being your own boss and setting your own schedule can be very rewarding. However, it can also be easy to stray off track and not be motivated about your work. Here are a few suggestions to help you stay productive as you work at home.
Create a structured work at home environment. Make a to-do list every day and include all the projects you want to accomplish. Don’t forget to include emails and time for other correspondence and breaks. Set your goals by numbers such as writing 500 words instead of working a defined amount of time. A job perk for work at home business owners is being able to work when you can, not working a certain amount of hours per day.
Discuss with friends, family and neighbors that your work at home business truly is a business, and you cannot be bothered when you are working. Otherwise, you might be one person who “doesn’t work outside the home” that everyone calls on to run errands or to watch sick children. Let them know that even though you are home, you are not available for phone calls while you work at home. Set guidelines with your immediate family and children about what is a valid reason to interrupt your work.
It’s very important to schedule breaks while you work at home. Make a point of leaving your work to eat lunch and take an afternoon break to walk the dog or just get outside for a few minutes. It’s easy to do one more task or finish one last paragraph while you work at home alone. Getting wrapped up in your work can lead to getting stuck at your desk for much longer than you had planned. Scheduling in set breaks helps you to walk away from work and not allow your online home business to become your entire life.
Commitments can motivate you to keep working. Accepting work at home jobs that require a minimum amount of work can keep you focused on the work at hand. Deadlines are an excellent motivator as long as they are realistic. Finally, don’t expect to love your work at home right away. It takes time to adjust to the different work environment. Some people feel isolated at the beginning of their work at home career. Give yourself a few months to adjust to your home business before deciding if you want to return to your previous career.
Working at home is a different work environment, but these few simple tips can help you stay productive and motivated building your home business.
Copyright 2006 Harrold Swalve
About The Author
Harrold Swalve is a successful online entrepreneur and bestseller author. His latest E-book "Profit Shockdocs" reveals all the secrets on how to set up your own online money making website and is already referred to as "the A to Z on online marketing". To ensure your copy of his E-book visit http://www.profit-shockdocs.com
Friday, December 29, 2006
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Timeless Tips to Set-Up Your Online Work at Home Business
The most important part of setting up an online work at home business is obtaining customers and getting work. Customers generally want to hire an expert, so you need to market yourself and your online work at home business as being the best. You need to establish a worthy reputation for your business.
First of all, publish a book or write some articles regarding your field of knowledge. The Internet has made it possible for everyone to publish his or her own articles through ezines or you can distribute an ebook. Internet newsletters are another way of showing you are knowledgeable in your area. Once you create an online newsletter, you can send the link to potential and existing customers. An ongoing newsletter is a good way to keep your name in front of your customers and show your authority in your field. Press releases that end up being published can also show your authority in your business field. Send out press releases regarding your work at home business.
Creating a website to promote your work at home online business is a cheap investment to showcase your talents. Updating your site regularly with good information will keep your customers coming back. Hire a work at home freelance web designer if you are not familiar with building and maintaining websites.
Become a member of an association in your business field. Associations are great places to network and make new contacts and can also add credibility for your online work at home business. Associations are useful for keeping informed about industry news. Being active in industry associations will put your name in front of many potential clients.
Volunteer for public speaking events even if it’s just for a local group. Speaking in front of audiences is a great way to build your online work at home business. Likewise, teaching workshops or seminars can build your reputation as an authority on your subject area and also help you make new contacts. Potential customers will feel connected to you after hearing you speak at an event or at a workshop. These people might refer you to other potential clients as well.
Finally, online forums are another place to show your area of expertise. Answering questions about your business area can drum up customers for your online work at home business. Building a strong reputation will help build your website traffic and develop your online work at home business.
Copyright 2006 Harrold Swalve
About The Author
Harrold Swalve is a successful online entrepreneur and bestseller author. His latest E-book "Profit Shockdocs" reveals all the secrets on how to set up your own online home business. To ensure your copy of his E-book visit http://www.profit-shockdocs.com
First of all, publish a book or write some articles regarding your field of knowledge. The Internet has made it possible for everyone to publish his or her own articles through ezines or you can distribute an ebook. Internet newsletters are another way of showing you are knowledgeable in your area. Once you create an online newsletter, you can send the link to potential and existing customers. An ongoing newsletter is a good way to keep your name in front of your customers and show your authority in your field. Press releases that end up being published can also show your authority in your business field. Send out press releases regarding your work at home business.
Creating a website to promote your work at home online business is a cheap investment to showcase your talents. Updating your site regularly with good information will keep your customers coming back. Hire a work at home freelance web designer if you are not familiar with building and maintaining websites.
Become a member of an association in your business field. Associations are great places to network and make new contacts and can also add credibility for your online work at home business. Associations are useful for keeping informed about industry news. Being active in industry associations will put your name in front of many potential clients.
Volunteer for public speaking events even if it’s just for a local group. Speaking in front of audiences is a great way to build your online work at home business. Likewise, teaching workshops or seminars can build your reputation as an authority on your subject area and also help you make new contacts. Potential customers will feel connected to you after hearing you speak at an event or at a workshop. These people might refer you to other potential clients as well.
Finally, online forums are another place to show your area of expertise. Answering questions about your business area can drum up customers for your online work at home business. Building a strong reputation will help build your website traffic and develop your online work at home business.
Copyright 2006 Harrold Swalve
About The Author
Harrold Swalve is a successful online entrepreneur and bestseller author. His latest E-book "Profit Shockdocs" reveals all the secrets on how to set up your own online home business. To ensure your copy of his E-book visit http://www.profit-shockdocs.com
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Is Working At Home For You?
Let’s Play What If?
A dream for millions of people has always been to work at home. Who really wants to be working at some crummy job for very little pay? No matter what our profession or nationality is we all seem to want more out of life than what we all actually have now. The answer to so many of our problems seems to be to work at home. Just imagine what life would be like if you did not have to wake up in the morning and spend the day doing something you did not like, answering to your superiors who seem to be always on your case. Now ask yourself "How would I feel if I was able to work at home, be my own boss and answer to me?"
I can answer that for you. You are going to feel fantastic. You will have a terrific time it you did not have to wake up each day to go to work. This is assuming that you didn't like your job to begin with. If you are having a rip-roaring time each day, at your job, and love it, than you probably will not need to read the rest of this article. This article is written for those who are not sure about one thing: the decision to stay with their current job or to begin work at home. In other words, those who want to work from home.
Decisions, decisions, decisions
If you do decide to work from home, you are really trying to become self-employed or an entrepreneur. If you will, this decision is not to be taken lightly. Working from home is not for everyone. As comfortable as it may be, a Home Based Business carries a significant amount of risk with it. There is always a chance that the business will fail. However, if you make good choices right at the start and set a solid foundation for years to come, you will drastically increase your chances for success. There is no doubt about it, starting your own business is risky. But you also stand to realize massive gains, perhaps even amass a fortune!
If you decide to work from home, there are a number of advantages that will accrue. For openers, not having to go to the office daily is enticement enough. After all, have you not wanted to sleep for a few more minutes, but could not because you would be late for work? Everyone has experienced this. You begin to take charge of your life when you work at home. You will take control of your time and you will decide how to spend it. Of course, this can be a two-edged sword - if you are not the well organized self-controlled type. You might end up unsure on your tasks, or perhaps not even doing them at all. These will most certainly cause your work at home business to fail. So you need to ask yourself, "Are you disciplined enough?" before you decide to try and work at home. Being at home will present you with countless occasions to wriggle out of your work. You will be better off earning a regular wage if you can not trust yourself to do the right thing. If you are the type of person who has the desire, the will or motivation to go after your dreams, then you are the type of person who will have nothing to lose by working at home. You will have everything to gain.
by Glenda Malcolm
freedomathome@gmalcolm.ws
http://gamlcolm98.payitforward4profits.com
http://mybloggmalcolm98.blogspot.com
Copyright © Glenda Malcolm
About The Author
Glenda Malcolm
My background was in the food industry. I was a Food Service Supervisor and cook for a retirement home with a capacity of 145 beds. I was employed there for 22 years. Recently, due to management changes I was let go. Now, I am trying my hand at working from home which has always been my ultimate dream. Learning all I can about Network Marketing through the Internet Marketing Success Guide is helping me get to my dream. I want to be my own boss, work when I want and also answer only to me. Hopefully I will achieve my goal.
http://mybloggmalcolm98.blogspot.com/
A dream for millions of people has always been to work at home. Who really wants to be working at some crummy job for very little pay? No matter what our profession or nationality is we all seem to want more out of life than what we all actually have now. The answer to so many of our problems seems to be to work at home. Just imagine what life would be like if you did not have to wake up in the morning and spend the day doing something you did not like, answering to your superiors who seem to be always on your case. Now ask yourself "How would I feel if I was able to work at home, be my own boss and answer to me?"
I can answer that for you. You are going to feel fantastic. You will have a terrific time it you did not have to wake up each day to go to work. This is assuming that you didn't like your job to begin with. If you are having a rip-roaring time each day, at your job, and love it, than you probably will not need to read the rest of this article. This article is written for those who are not sure about one thing: the decision to stay with their current job or to begin work at home. In other words, those who want to work from home.
Decisions, decisions, decisions
If you do decide to work from home, you are really trying to become self-employed or an entrepreneur. If you will, this decision is not to be taken lightly. Working from home is not for everyone. As comfortable as it may be, a Home Based Business carries a significant amount of risk with it. There is always a chance that the business will fail. However, if you make good choices right at the start and set a solid foundation for years to come, you will drastically increase your chances for success. There is no doubt about it, starting your own business is risky. But you also stand to realize massive gains, perhaps even amass a fortune!
If you decide to work from home, there are a number of advantages that will accrue. For openers, not having to go to the office daily is enticement enough. After all, have you not wanted to sleep for a few more minutes, but could not because you would be late for work? Everyone has experienced this. You begin to take charge of your life when you work at home. You will take control of your time and you will decide how to spend it. Of course, this can be a two-edged sword - if you are not the well organized self-controlled type. You might end up unsure on your tasks, or perhaps not even doing them at all. These will most certainly cause your work at home business to fail. So you need to ask yourself, "Are you disciplined enough?" before you decide to try and work at home. Being at home will present you with countless occasions to wriggle out of your work. You will be better off earning a regular wage if you can not trust yourself to do the right thing. If you are the type of person who has the desire, the will or motivation to go after your dreams, then you are the type of person who will have nothing to lose by working at home. You will have everything to gain.
by Glenda Malcolm
freedomathome@gmalcolm.ws
http://gamlcolm98.payitforward4profits.com
http://mybloggmalcolm98.blogspot.com
Copyright © Glenda Malcolm
About The Author
Glenda Malcolm
My background was in the food industry. I was a Food Service Supervisor and cook for a retirement home with a capacity of 145 beds. I was employed there for 22 years. Recently, due to management changes I was let go. Now, I am trying my hand at working from home which has always been my ultimate dream. Learning all I can about Network Marketing through the Internet Marketing Success Guide is helping me get to my dream. I want to be my own boss, work when I want and also answer only to me. Hopefully I will achieve my goal.
http://mybloggmalcolm98.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Work At Home Moms Beware!
In this day and age a new trend is emerging where a group known collectively as single moms want to stay at home looking after the children, whilst being able to contribute towards the family income.
This group actually comprises of single moms, disabled mothers, moms low on cash and mothers who generally would like a better standard of living.
Finding ways to work from home, ideally doing only a few hours each day and still being able to bring up your children without resorting to employing nannies etc. would seem like the ideal solution. Many moms look to the internet or local newspaper adverts for opportunities to earn money from home. Unfortunately the scammers know this, and to them, these unsuspecting victims are 'easy meat'.
They are faced with adverts that promise a better lifestyle, lots of free time, and the ability to earn vast quantities of extra cash with no real training or expertise. This is exactly what the unsuspecting moms would like to hear and therefore they become very easy targets.
What makes things even worse is the fact that the majority of moms who lose money to the scammers, never try to retrieve the cash they have paid out in good faith.
So what are the most prevalent scams that one comes across nowadays?
Let us start with three of the most popular that can be found anywhere you look for working from home opportunities, these being:
· Envelope Stuffing
· Medical Billing
· Home Assembly
Each of these three take a different route to the same end. That end being to make you pay upfront for a service that basically is non-existent.
Envelope Stuffing
Envelope Stuffing scams promise moms up to $2000 for mailing 400 brochures with free postage and stationary supplies. After calling a toll free number, a pre- recorded
message instructs you to leave your name and address for more information. Shortly afterwards you will receive a letter claiming that if you pay the $35.00 registration fee then for every envelope you fill and post, $5.00 will be paid to your account.
So you pay the fee, only to find that you either get a letter telling you to place an advert exactly the same as the one you replied to, or a list of companies that if contacted already have in-house envelope sealing and addressing machines, and as such do not require your services!
Medical Billing
Medical Billing ads lure consumers with promises of substantial income working from home full- or part-time - "no experience required." They direct consumers to call a toll-free number for more information.
On calling, a sales representative will entice you to sign up by telling you that the processing of medical claims is a very lucrative business, that doctors are desperate for help with electronic claims processing, and that you - even without any experience - can do this work from the comfort of your home, after you have bought the software off them, for a charge of sometimes up to $8000
In exchange for the initial fee, they claim to provide everything you supposedly need to launch your medical billing business: the software program to process the claims and a list of prospective clients ready and waiting.
But the reality is that few consumers who pay for medical billing opportunities find clients or make any money, let alone earn the promised substantial income. The software consists of various forms and letters; anyone could design.
Competition in the medical billing market is fierce, especially for those who are new to it. Many doctors' offices process their own medical claims. Doctors who contract
out their medical billing often use established firms, not individuals working from home.
The end result is you lose the total amount invested!
Home Product Assembly
This scam can be very depressing for many work at home moms. The advert will claim that anyone can easily assemble various products using a few simple tools that you probably already have at home, and when you submit the assembled product you will be paid immediately.
When you apply to the company, you receive a booklet or pamphlet that has a description of the finished product. Once the items are finished (as many as you can produce) you return them to the company and you will be paid a certain amount for each item assembled. Once again this all sounds fairly straightforward doesn't it.
Well here is the scam side of it all.
After paying for your assembly package, you will receive your instructions for assembly; you will be informed that all materials for the project will have to be purchased from the actual company involved (this is to ensure that the 'correct quality' of material is used). In most cases the materials could have been purchased a lot cheaper elsewhere. So to start with you have already paid money to the company and are out of pocket. Then after submitting the finished product for payment, you receive a letter (not containing a cheque!) and this letter informs you that your finished products have been rejected for being sub-standard due to some ludicrous reason or other.
Why would this happen you ask? Well the simple answer is that the products you are asked to assemble do not have any actual buyers. The only money made by this scam is by the originating company or individual selling you overpriced materials to complete your tasks. Very upsetting if you have spent many hours carefully assembling products you believe will provide you substantial income.
I have listed three common scams to affect WAHM, many others will be listed or discussed on our site www.workathome-moneyscams.com.
Tips for Work at Home Moms on how to spot internet scams:-
1. The first line states you make $100's or $1000's per day or week.
2. The initial ad uses lots of capital letters and exclamation marks.
3. They say 'no experience is needed'
4. Only working a few hours per week (even in your pyjamas!) guarantees easy cash.
5. The ads will make out that you need to join immediately and places are limited, or a special offer is on.
6. You are always asked to send a fee up-front for some item e.g. Enrolment fee, start up package etc.
7. If it sounds too good to be true, then it most probably is.
8. If the company in question uses free hosting- any legitimate company will have its own domain.
If you are a mom wanting to work from home please do not despair because opportunities are out there. Keep an eye on our website and do your homework before you commit any money to any advertised internet home business opportunity.
About The Author
Andrew Murrayfield owns and operates the following site dedicated to scams, home business scams and ways to make money from home:- www.WorkAtHome-MoneyScams.com
This group actually comprises of single moms, disabled mothers, moms low on cash and mothers who generally would like a better standard of living.
Finding ways to work from home, ideally doing only a few hours each day and still being able to bring up your children without resorting to employing nannies etc. would seem like the ideal solution. Many moms look to the internet or local newspaper adverts for opportunities to earn money from home. Unfortunately the scammers know this, and to them, these unsuspecting victims are 'easy meat'.
They are faced with adverts that promise a better lifestyle, lots of free time, and the ability to earn vast quantities of extra cash with no real training or expertise. This is exactly what the unsuspecting moms would like to hear and therefore they become very easy targets.
What makes things even worse is the fact that the majority of moms who lose money to the scammers, never try to retrieve the cash they have paid out in good faith.
So what are the most prevalent scams that one comes across nowadays?
Let us start with three of the most popular that can be found anywhere you look for working from home opportunities, these being:
· Envelope Stuffing
· Medical Billing
· Home Assembly
Each of these three take a different route to the same end. That end being to make you pay upfront for a service that basically is non-existent.
Envelope Stuffing
Envelope Stuffing scams promise moms up to $2000 for mailing 400 brochures with free postage and stationary supplies. After calling a toll free number, a pre- recorded
message instructs you to leave your name and address for more information. Shortly afterwards you will receive a letter claiming that if you pay the $35.00 registration fee then for every envelope you fill and post, $5.00 will be paid to your account.
So you pay the fee, only to find that you either get a letter telling you to place an advert exactly the same as the one you replied to, or a list of companies that if contacted already have in-house envelope sealing and addressing machines, and as such do not require your services!
Medical Billing
Medical Billing ads lure consumers with promises of substantial income working from home full- or part-time - "no experience required." They direct consumers to call a toll-free number for more information.
On calling, a sales representative will entice you to sign up by telling you that the processing of medical claims is a very lucrative business, that doctors are desperate for help with electronic claims processing, and that you - even without any experience - can do this work from the comfort of your home, after you have bought the software off them, for a charge of sometimes up to $8000
In exchange for the initial fee, they claim to provide everything you supposedly need to launch your medical billing business: the software program to process the claims and a list of prospective clients ready and waiting.
But the reality is that few consumers who pay for medical billing opportunities find clients or make any money, let alone earn the promised substantial income. The software consists of various forms and letters; anyone could design.
Competition in the medical billing market is fierce, especially for those who are new to it. Many doctors' offices process their own medical claims. Doctors who contract
out their medical billing often use established firms, not individuals working from home.
The end result is you lose the total amount invested!
Home Product Assembly
This scam can be very depressing for many work at home moms. The advert will claim that anyone can easily assemble various products using a few simple tools that you probably already have at home, and when you submit the assembled product you will be paid immediately.
When you apply to the company, you receive a booklet or pamphlet that has a description of the finished product. Once the items are finished (as many as you can produce) you return them to the company and you will be paid a certain amount for each item assembled. Once again this all sounds fairly straightforward doesn't it.
Well here is the scam side of it all.
After paying for your assembly package, you will receive your instructions for assembly; you will be informed that all materials for the project will have to be purchased from the actual company involved (this is to ensure that the 'correct quality' of material is used). In most cases the materials could have been purchased a lot cheaper elsewhere. So to start with you have already paid money to the company and are out of pocket. Then after submitting the finished product for payment, you receive a letter (not containing a cheque!) and this letter informs you that your finished products have been rejected for being sub-standard due to some ludicrous reason or other.
Why would this happen you ask? Well the simple answer is that the products you are asked to assemble do not have any actual buyers. The only money made by this scam is by the originating company or individual selling you overpriced materials to complete your tasks. Very upsetting if you have spent many hours carefully assembling products you believe will provide you substantial income.
I have listed three common scams to affect WAHM, many others will be listed or discussed on our site www.workathome-moneyscams.com.
Tips for Work at Home Moms on how to spot internet scams:-
1. The first line states you make $100's or $1000's per day or week.
2. The initial ad uses lots of capital letters and exclamation marks.
3. They say 'no experience is needed'
4. Only working a few hours per week (even in your pyjamas!) guarantees easy cash.
5. The ads will make out that you need to join immediately and places are limited, or a special offer is on.
6. You are always asked to send a fee up-front for some item e.g. Enrolment fee, start up package etc.
7. If it sounds too good to be true, then it most probably is.
8. If the company in question uses free hosting- any legitimate company will have its own domain.
If you are a mom wanting to work from home please do not despair because opportunities are out there. Keep an eye on our website and do your homework before you commit any money to any advertised internet home business opportunity.
About The Author
Andrew Murrayfield owns and operates the following site dedicated to scams, home business scams and ways to make money from home:- www.WorkAtHome-MoneyScams.com
Monday, December 18, 2006
Work At Home Moms Can Have It All
With proper planning and good time management, work at home moms can achieve balance in their work, parenting and personal lives. That’s not to say it will always be smooth sailing. Kids get sick, computers crash, and spouses say things like “Oh didn’t I tell you, the boss invited us to his summer home this weekend” and it’s Thursday night. Some things are out of your control, and your attitude will determine how far off balance you become when life unexpectedly takes a wrong turn. Getting back on track, however, is much easier if you have a plan in place before those incidents occur.
Here are some tips for work at home moms to live by:
1. Create a schedule and stick to it whenever possible. Divide each day into blocks of work time, family time, and personal time. You determine how much of each is best for you. Do not work during family or personal time. Close the door to your office when you’re not scheduled to be there. It will help you resist the temptation to “make just one more call”.
2. Stay focused on one thing at a time. This will be a challenge to most work at home moms who tend to multitask, and why wouldn’t you when the laundry needs to be folded and the living room is screaming “vacuum me!” Keep in mind, however, that several studies have revealed that multitasking (carrying on several duties at one time) may in fact reduce our productivity, not increase it. Leave the dishes until family time and do them together. Who knows, maybe somebody will notice them first and toss them in the dishwasher while you finish up that proposal.
3. Prioritize your daily workload. If one task has a deadline and the other is open ended, start with the former. If you need to make several phone calls, or answer your email, try doing them first thing in the morning. You’re more likely to reach your party which then allows you to avoid having to wait for the return call or email several hours or days later.
4. Minimize distractions such as ringing phones and doorbells. If you’re no good at ignoring them, then turn off the ringer and post a sign on the door that says “Leave Deliveries on Doorstep Between 8 am and Noon” or “Work At Home Parent – Do Not Disturb!”
5. Take “should” out of your vocabulary. Make a conscious decision to do something because you want to or because of the benefit to you, your work or your family, not because you “should”. You can also say “no” if it doesn’t fit into your schedule or you don’t want to do it. Others will respect you and value your time if they see you value yourself first.
6. Hand over chores and obligations that you don’t have time for or just plain don’t like doing. If there’s nobody in your family or circle of friends to help, hire someone. The acquisition of more time will likely outweigh the expense.
7. Wear a watch or set a timer so you are aware of the transition between your work time, your family time, and your personal time. Try not to develop “just 10 more minutes” syndrome. Those ten minutes, usually spent working, can sabotage the rest of your day and make you and your family cranky.
About The Author
Sheila Hull-Summers
Sheila Hull-Summers is a work at home mom and the owner of Sunrise Imports, an e-commerce site specializing in unique handcrafted gifts from Mexico, Central America and the United States. http://www.sunriseimports.net.
Here are some tips for work at home moms to live by:
1. Create a schedule and stick to it whenever possible. Divide each day into blocks of work time, family time, and personal time. You determine how much of each is best for you. Do not work during family or personal time. Close the door to your office when you’re not scheduled to be there. It will help you resist the temptation to “make just one more call”.
2. Stay focused on one thing at a time. This will be a challenge to most work at home moms who tend to multitask, and why wouldn’t you when the laundry needs to be folded and the living room is screaming “vacuum me!” Keep in mind, however, that several studies have revealed that multitasking (carrying on several duties at one time) may in fact reduce our productivity, not increase it. Leave the dishes until family time and do them together. Who knows, maybe somebody will notice them first and toss them in the dishwasher while you finish up that proposal.
3. Prioritize your daily workload. If one task has a deadline and the other is open ended, start with the former. If you need to make several phone calls, or answer your email, try doing them first thing in the morning. You’re more likely to reach your party which then allows you to avoid having to wait for the return call or email several hours or days later.
4. Minimize distractions such as ringing phones and doorbells. If you’re no good at ignoring them, then turn off the ringer and post a sign on the door that says “Leave Deliveries on Doorstep Between 8 am and Noon” or “Work At Home Parent – Do Not Disturb!”
5. Take “should” out of your vocabulary. Make a conscious decision to do something because you want to or because of the benefit to you, your work or your family, not because you “should”. You can also say “no” if it doesn’t fit into your schedule or you don’t want to do it. Others will respect you and value your time if they see you value yourself first.
6. Hand over chores and obligations that you don’t have time for or just plain don’t like doing. If there’s nobody in your family or circle of friends to help, hire someone. The acquisition of more time will likely outweigh the expense.
7. Wear a watch or set a timer so you are aware of the transition between your work time, your family time, and your personal time. Try not to develop “just 10 more minutes” syndrome. Those ten minutes, usually spent working, can sabotage the rest of your day and make you and your family cranky.
About The Author
Sheila Hull-Summers
Sheila Hull-Summers is a work at home mom and the owner of Sunrise Imports, an e-commerce site specializing in unique handcrafted gifts from Mexico, Central America and the United States. http://www.sunriseimports.net.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Working at Home: An Increasingly Attractive, Lucrative, and Realistic Option
For many parents who desire to stay at home to raise their children, as well as entrepreneurial spirits still willing to chase the American Dream, home-based businesses offer a seemingly unique solution. Recent findings suggest that home-based work is a booming trend, as more and more home-based business owners are finding success in this enviable arena.
In June of 2006, Kent Hoover, Washington Bureau Chief for the Sacramento Business Journal, reported that “New research from the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy shows that home-based businesses generate more than $100 billion in revenue a year, and possibly (up to) as much as $500 billion.”
The lure of it may seem too good to be true: be your own boss, set your own hours, little overhead cost, and tremendous earning potential. However, those in search of an easy, quick buck should take notice that the individuals responsible for these large, at home reported revenues are typically driven and pioneering, not afraid to take a risk or carve their own path. Yet with the expansion of this market, more substantial opportunities continually arise for the taking.
The Internet’s omnipresence and global reach is largely responsible for this shift in stay-at-home entrepreneurs as commerce can take place 24/7 anywhere in the world. Among these net businesses, technology is being employed to automate systems that would impress the Suits working out of offices for Fortune 500 companies. And while automated systems are busy pitching, presenting, and following up with potential customers, our savvy home business person is able to focus on improving specialized and critical skills, such as marketing, to further grow their business.
But opportunity-seeker beware, all that glitters online is not necessarily gold. A challenge for those looking to become part of this trend is finding the right, legitimate opportunity. Less than honest emails and annoying pop-up banner advertisements promising Internet riches are almost as commonplace in cyberspace as Viagra spam. Serious lookers must practice due diligence in examining opportunities thoroughly before investing hard-earned money. In addition to research, networking with someone who’s already made a mark in the home-business industry may be wise.
Despite the word of necessary caution, working from home is, now more than ever, a viable and exciting option that many are considering when looking to change both their financial situation as well as their lifestyle.
Tony Zayas is an online business coach and consultant. For access to his free audio course: Secrets to Choosing a Profitable Online Business, visit http://WhoisTonyZayas.com
About The Author
Tony Zayas is an online business coach and consultant. For access to his free audio course: Secrets to Choosing a Profitable Online Business, visit http://WhoisTonyZayas.com
In June of 2006, Kent Hoover, Washington Bureau Chief for the Sacramento Business Journal, reported that “New research from the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy shows that home-based businesses generate more than $100 billion in revenue a year, and possibly (up to) as much as $500 billion.”
The lure of it may seem too good to be true: be your own boss, set your own hours, little overhead cost, and tremendous earning potential. However, those in search of an easy, quick buck should take notice that the individuals responsible for these large, at home reported revenues are typically driven and pioneering, not afraid to take a risk or carve their own path. Yet with the expansion of this market, more substantial opportunities continually arise for the taking.
The Internet’s omnipresence and global reach is largely responsible for this shift in stay-at-home entrepreneurs as commerce can take place 24/7 anywhere in the world. Among these net businesses, technology is being employed to automate systems that would impress the Suits working out of offices for Fortune 500 companies. And while automated systems are busy pitching, presenting, and following up with potential customers, our savvy home business person is able to focus on improving specialized and critical skills, such as marketing, to further grow their business.
But opportunity-seeker beware, all that glitters online is not necessarily gold. A challenge for those looking to become part of this trend is finding the right, legitimate opportunity. Less than honest emails and annoying pop-up banner advertisements promising Internet riches are almost as commonplace in cyberspace as Viagra spam. Serious lookers must practice due diligence in examining opportunities thoroughly before investing hard-earned money. In addition to research, networking with someone who’s already made a mark in the home-business industry may be wise.
Despite the word of necessary caution, working from home is, now more than ever, a viable and exciting option that many are considering when looking to change both their financial situation as well as their lifestyle.
Tony Zayas is an online business coach and consultant. For access to his free audio course: Secrets to Choosing a Profitable Online Business, visit http://WhoisTonyZayas.com
About The Author
Tony Zayas is an online business coach and consultant. For access to his free audio course: Secrets to Choosing a Profitable Online Business, visit http://WhoisTonyZayas.com
Friday, December 15, 2006
5 Advantages of Working at Home
There are a multitude of advantages of getting out of the grind, starting your own business and working at home. Working at home can be a risky proposition, but if successful you’re going to enjoy a much more fulfilling life and so will your family. In addition to that, keep in mind that the wealthiest out there work for themselves.
Work at Home Advantage 1:
Being there for your family!! Who are the most important people in your life? That’s right, your family!! By working for yourself at home you will be able to set your own hours AND be available when your family needs you. You won’t have to ask some boss permission if it’s okay for you to take your son or daughter to the dentist, YOU ARE THE BOSS.
Work at Home Advantage 2:
Working from home will actually save you money!! Yep, you read that correctly, you will save money working at home. You can say goodbye to that HUGE daycare bill, you’re working at home the kids do not need a babysitter. With the current rise in gas prices and auto repair working at home will keep gas in your tank and the wear off of your vehicle. If you use public transportation to get to work, well…YOU ARE WORKING AT HOME, no need to buy that bus pass anymore.
Work at Home Advantage 3:
Every weekend off!! Of course, this is optional. That’s right, it’s optional and is 100% up to you (look in the mirror, you’re working at home and you’re the boss remember). Ever wonder why most events are held on the weekends? Because there was once a time when most people didn’t work weekends, but in this day and age it is rare to find a job where you don’t have to work at least some Saturday’s or Sunday’s, or (egads!!) both!! By working at home you will be able to be one of the few who has every weekend off.
Work at Home Advantage 4:
Dress Code!! Working at home offers you the opportunity to dress exactly how you feel like dressing. Heck, if you don’t want to get dressed, then don’t!! There are a ton of work at home business owners who get out of bed, make some coffee and start working with nothing on but their underwear and, maybe, a pair of slippers.
Work at Home Advantage 5:
Your time is YOURS!! Oh yeah!! Use your time however you want to use your time, you are the one in charge now and you can be as efficient or as non-efficient as you want to be (warning, too much inefficiency may cause you to have to go work for somebody else again!). You set your own start time, your own stop time, your own break time…it’s all your time!!
Those are just a few of the advantages of working at home and once you get off your duff and pull the string, you’re sure to find that the preceding five advantages are just the tip of the ice berg.
Good Luck!!
About The Author
Matt Ryan is the owner/operator of the http://www.topworkathomelist.com, a work at home and internet marketing resource and blog website.
Work at Home Advantage 1:
Being there for your family!! Who are the most important people in your life? That’s right, your family!! By working for yourself at home you will be able to set your own hours AND be available when your family needs you. You won’t have to ask some boss permission if it’s okay for you to take your son or daughter to the dentist, YOU ARE THE BOSS.
Work at Home Advantage 2:
Working from home will actually save you money!! Yep, you read that correctly, you will save money working at home. You can say goodbye to that HUGE daycare bill, you’re working at home the kids do not need a babysitter. With the current rise in gas prices and auto repair working at home will keep gas in your tank and the wear off of your vehicle. If you use public transportation to get to work, well…YOU ARE WORKING AT HOME, no need to buy that bus pass anymore.
Work at Home Advantage 3:
Every weekend off!! Of course, this is optional. That’s right, it’s optional and is 100% up to you (look in the mirror, you’re working at home and you’re the boss remember). Ever wonder why most events are held on the weekends? Because there was once a time when most people didn’t work weekends, but in this day and age it is rare to find a job where you don’t have to work at least some Saturday’s or Sunday’s, or (egads!!) both!! By working at home you will be able to be one of the few who has every weekend off.
Work at Home Advantage 4:
Dress Code!! Working at home offers you the opportunity to dress exactly how you feel like dressing. Heck, if you don’t want to get dressed, then don’t!! There are a ton of work at home business owners who get out of bed, make some coffee and start working with nothing on but their underwear and, maybe, a pair of slippers.
Work at Home Advantage 5:
Your time is YOURS!! Oh yeah!! Use your time however you want to use your time, you are the one in charge now and you can be as efficient or as non-efficient as you want to be (warning, too much inefficiency may cause you to have to go work for somebody else again!). You set your own start time, your own stop time, your own break time…it’s all your time!!
Those are just a few of the advantages of working at home and once you get off your duff and pull the string, you’re sure to find that the preceding five advantages are just the tip of the ice berg.
Good Luck!!
About The Author
Matt Ryan is the owner/operator of the http://www.topworkathomelist.com, a work at home and internet marketing resource and blog website.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Working at Home with Paid Surveys
Getting paid for your opinion while working at Home through Paid Surveys, is a profitable way of making money if done right.
Working at home seems to be a popular trend these days. With the expenses incurred by working outside the home many people are finding it simply easier to stay at home and work.
There are many options for working at home. One option is getting paid for your opinion through paid surveys. This type of work at home opportunity is very different than a typical job, but with effort and hard work a person can make nice amount money through paid surveys.
There are many different types of paid surveys. Some companies do not actually pay a person with money, but rather issues them points that they can use to buy prizes or just offers them prizes.
There are, however, plenty of companies that do pay a person in money. Each company works differently and it is important for a person to read all the information about the company before signing up so they can ensure they will indeed be paid in cash.
The basics of paid survey companies are that a person must register with the company first. Registration involves giving an email address. Many companies send the surveys through email links. Other companies give each person a page on their website where they can go to get survey assignments.
Many times these surveys also require a person to sign up for a free trial offer. This may or may not involve the use of a credit card. Other companies simply have a person fill out survey forms and that is it. Each company will have its own way of issuing surveys and types of surveys.
Being paid for taking surveys is not a get rich quick opportunity. In order to make money a person must be able to keep accurate records and spend time online everyday working on surveys.
It is also advisable for a person to set up an email account dedicated to their surveys. Keeping records is incredibly important, especially when a person is taking surveys where they must sign up for free offers. If a person keeps records of when they need to cancel services they will not end up being billed for something by accident.
Getting paid also differs from one company to the next. Most companies have a set amount of money a person must earn before they can be paid.
Some companies do not have minimum pay out. The method of payment also differs, as some will use online options, like Paypal, while others may send out checks. All of these details are important to know before signing up for a survey opportunity.
It takes time and effort to make money getting paid for your opinion, but it is well worth it for the dedicated survey taker.
A person who is organized and works will find paid surveys are a great source of additional income. Working at home and getting paid for your opinion is a great opportunity.
About The Author
Amrou Sukhon is an internet marketing expert who has successfully promoted many different affiliate programs, and Helping all who are determined to succeed.
http://www.goaboutmarketing.com
Working at home seems to be a popular trend these days. With the expenses incurred by working outside the home many people are finding it simply easier to stay at home and work.
There are many options for working at home. One option is getting paid for your opinion through paid surveys. This type of work at home opportunity is very different than a typical job, but with effort and hard work a person can make nice amount money through paid surveys.
There are many different types of paid surveys. Some companies do not actually pay a person with money, but rather issues them points that they can use to buy prizes or just offers them prizes.
There are, however, plenty of companies that do pay a person in money. Each company works differently and it is important for a person to read all the information about the company before signing up so they can ensure they will indeed be paid in cash.
The basics of paid survey companies are that a person must register with the company first. Registration involves giving an email address. Many companies send the surveys through email links. Other companies give each person a page on their website where they can go to get survey assignments.
Many times these surveys also require a person to sign up for a free trial offer. This may or may not involve the use of a credit card. Other companies simply have a person fill out survey forms and that is it. Each company will have its own way of issuing surveys and types of surveys.
Being paid for taking surveys is not a get rich quick opportunity. In order to make money a person must be able to keep accurate records and spend time online everyday working on surveys.
It is also advisable for a person to set up an email account dedicated to their surveys. Keeping records is incredibly important, especially when a person is taking surveys where they must sign up for free offers. If a person keeps records of when they need to cancel services they will not end up being billed for something by accident.
Getting paid also differs from one company to the next. Most companies have a set amount of money a person must earn before they can be paid.
Some companies do not have minimum pay out. The method of payment also differs, as some will use online options, like Paypal, while others may send out checks. All of these details are important to know before signing up for a survey opportunity.
It takes time and effort to make money getting paid for your opinion, but it is well worth it for the dedicated survey taker.
A person who is organized and works will find paid surveys are a great source of additional income. Working at home and getting paid for your opinion is a great opportunity.
About The Author
Amrou Sukhon is an internet marketing expert who has successfully promoted many different affiliate programs, and Helping all who are determined to succeed.
http://www.goaboutmarketing.com
Friday, December 8, 2006
Forex Currency Trading, A Great Work At Home Opportunity.
Everyday more and more people looking for a work at home opportunity and the possibility of braking free from the corporate world without losing their current lifestyle and even improving it, realize that the world of forex currency trading could be the answer to what they have been looking for.
Some of the great reasons why FOREX trading is such a great way of entering the capital markets are; it's easy accessibility thanks to the widespread use of the internet, the fact that currency trading is all commission-free and also the low transaction costs involved. All the best forex brokers will facilitate you a trading account with these characteristics and even Mini Forex traders (i.e., traders starting with accounts having a capital as low as $250), who are just starting in this field, can buy and sell currencies online always commission-free.
When trading the forex markets you don't have to worry everyday about fees you may have to pay your broker; there are also none of the usual fees to which futures and equity traders are used to pay every day the enter a trade; no exchange or clearing fees, no NFA or SEC fees.
You may be asking how forex brokers make money if they don't charge you fees for placing trades. They make money thanks to one characteristic of currency markets, this is, they are over-the-counter markets and trading them involves a bid/ask spread and that's how the brokers make money. Thankfully the currency markets are capable of offering you a round-the-clock liquidity and this way you will receive tight, competitive spreads both in intra-day and night trades, without worrying about having big spreads in prices.
Once you have decided to enter and learn how to trade forex, always remember that practice and more practice makes the master and one of the best ways to get a feel for the market is to paper trade. No one wants to experiment with their own hard earned money; this is why many brokers came up with an innovative idea that would take all the risk from trying out forex trading. This way of trading is called simulation trading or paper trading as mentioned above, and the premise is simple. The program is an exact copy of the broker or trading systems real-time trading program. The main difference is that they allow you to “play” the market just as you would if you were actually investing, but obviously without the persistent worry of losing your money. You can do a simulation trade with a set amount of money, usually around $50,000 dollars. You can practice setting bid and ask prices, and using their various analysis tools provided by the broker software, which is the same you would have in a real account.
From all these facts you can see there are many advantages, and lots of money to be made, if you decide to enter the world of forex currency trading and learn the basics of the markets behavior.
About The Author
Adrian Pablo is a Forex freelance writer with articles published in a number of places. Get a free report on Fibonacci Trading and learn more about the world of forex trading , visit: http://www.1-forex.com
Some of the great reasons why FOREX trading is such a great way of entering the capital markets are; it's easy accessibility thanks to the widespread use of the internet, the fact that currency trading is all commission-free and also the low transaction costs involved. All the best forex brokers will facilitate you a trading account with these characteristics and even Mini Forex traders (i.e., traders starting with accounts having a capital as low as $250), who are just starting in this field, can buy and sell currencies online always commission-free.
When trading the forex markets you don't have to worry everyday about fees you may have to pay your broker; there are also none of the usual fees to which futures and equity traders are used to pay every day the enter a trade; no exchange or clearing fees, no NFA or SEC fees.
You may be asking how forex brokers make money if they don't charge you fees for placing trades. They make money thanks to one characteristic of currency markets, this is, they are over-the-counter markets and trading them involves a bid/ask spread and that's how the brokers make money. Thankfully the currency markets are capable of offering you a round-the-clock liquidity and this way you will receive tight, competitive spreads both in intra-day and night trades, without worrying about having big spreads in prices.
Once you have decided to enter and learn how to trade forex, always remember that practice and more practice makes the master and one of the best ways to get a feel for the market is to paper trade. No one wants to experiment with their own hard earned money; this is why many brokers came up with an innovative idea that would take all the risk from trying out forex trading. This way of trading is called simulation trading or paper trading as mentioned above, and the premise is simple. The program is an exact copy of the broker or trading systems real-time trading program. The main difference is that they allow you to “play” the market just as you would if you were actually investing, but obviously without the persistent worry of losing your money. You can do a simulation trade with a set amount of money, usually around $50,000 dollars. You can practice setting bid and ask prices, and using their various analysis tools provided by the broker software, which is the same you would have in a real account.
From all these facts you can see there are many advantages, and lots of money to be made, if you decide to enter the world of forex currency trading and learn the basics of the markets behavior.
About The Author
Adrian Pablo is a Forex freelance writer with articles published in a number of places. Get a free report on Fibonacci Trading and learn more about the world of forex trading , visit: http://www.1-forex.com
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
What Are The Ways To Work At Home and Make Money Online?
There are thousands of things you can do to make money online. Internet has changed the life for majority of people. Could our parents have imagined that some day we will be able to work from the comforts of our homes? Actually pursue a career at that!
Coming to the point, there are many ways to work at home. Do keep a few basic things in mind. Like, there could be short term opportunities and long term opportunities to work at home and make money online. Opportunities that require special skills and opportunities that don't. Some work at home offers will be such that you will be able to start working as soon as soon as you have joined the program and likewise money will also start coming immediately. while some will take time to build. We will discuss them in a nutshell here.
Take for instance getting paid for Taking Online Surveys, doing Data Entry Assignments or being a part of Focus Discussion Panels. These are the simplest and most popular ways to work at home. Anybody can do it. The ground work includes identifying companies that are looking for people to do surveys or data entry work.
In case of surveys, once you have found such companies, you register your profile with them and then when there are surveys matching your profile a survey will be sent to your inbox which you are expected to answer and send back. Or they may also provide you with a link where you have to go and take the survey online. One survey takes about 15 to 30 minutes. The more companies you have registered your profile with, the more surveys you will receive. And the more surveys you do, the more money you make.
Likewise, you can make money shopping. It works on the above lines. Except that instead of taking surveys you go out and shop. You keep the product, they pay for it and you try them and give the companies a feedback. Simple.
Data entry jobs can also be found online. They sent you jobs online which you have to do in the given time period. You make money per assignment or word depending on the policy of the companies you are working with.
Long term opportunities include having a website and selling stuff through them. Its your shop on the net open to the entire world. Even on a Sunday! You can sell anything you want, from stuffed toys to computer peripherals to a recipe book written by you. You can do a lot and make a lot more money if you have a website. Building and promoting a website is time taking and requires focus and patience but the effort is worth it.
Jobs that require special training or skill include, becoming an Online Proofreader, Medical Transcriptionist, Translator etc.... There are many, many more such opportunities on the net. Just surf as much as you can. Type your main keywords and you will come across many opportunities. Go through and understand each one of them before taking the final plunge. Always remember, your work at home job or business is going to last you a lifetime, so make sure you are choosing something that you enjoy doing.
About The Author
Purva Mewar started her work at home career 3 years back as a newbie and is now making a living online, with her two websites, www.yesearnformhome.com www.work-at-home-earn-extra-income.com
Coming to the point, there are many ways to work at home. Do keep a few basic things in mind. Like, there could be short term opportunities and long term opportunities to work at home and make money online. Opportunities that require special skills and opportunities that don't. Some work at home offers will be such that you will be able to start working as soon as soon as you have joined the program and likewise money will also start coming immediately. while some will take time to build. We will discuss them in a nutshell here.
Take for instance getting paid for Taking Online Surveys, doing Data Entry Assignments or being a part of Focus Discussion Panels. These are the simplest and most popular ways to work at home. Anybody can do it. The ground work includes identifying companies that are looking for people to do surveys or data entry work.
In case of surveys, once you have found such companies, you register your profile with them and then when there are surveys matching your profile a survey will be sent to your inbox which you are expected to answer and send back. Or they may also provide you with a link where you have to go and take the survey online. One survey takes about 15 to 30 minutes. The more companies you have registered your profile with, the more surveys you will receive. And the more surveys you do, the more money you make.
Likewise, you can make money shopping. It works on the above lines. Except that instead of taking surveys you go out and shop. You keep the product, they pay for it and you try them and give the companies a feedback. Simple.
Data entry jobs can also be found online. They sent you jobs online which you have to do in the given time period. You make money per assignment or word depending on the policy of the companies you are working with.
Long term opportunities include having a website and selling stuff through them. Its your shop on the net open to the entire world. Even on a Sunday! You can sell anything you want, from stuffed toys to computer peripherals to a recipe book written by you. You can do a lot and make a lot more money if you have a website. Building and promoting a website is time taking and requires focus and patience but the effort is worth it.
Jobs that require special training or skill include, becoming an Online Proofreader, Medical Transcriptionist, Translator etc.... There are many, many more such opportunities on the net. Just surf as much as you can. Type your main keywords and you will come across many opportunities. Go through and understand each one of them before taking the final plunge. Always remember, your work at home job or business is going to last you a lifetime, so make sure you are choosing something that you enjoy doing.
About The Author
Purva Mewar started her work at home career 3 years back as a newbie and is now making a living online, with her two websites, www.yesearnformhome.com www.work-at-home-earn-extra-income.com
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