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"I Want To Work From Home!"
2008-10-02 16:02:00
I have been looking to work from home for a long time. I don't have money to put up front and finding something legitimate seems impossible. There are so many scams out there. Right now I just need to make money but I would eventually like to start my own mommy/twin business. Being a mother of twins childcare is outrageous and returning to the work world is going to cost me more than staying at home making nothing. Any ideas? My email is...........................Actually from reading your comment I have a few ideas yes!Well if your first concern is being able to make money now then the best piece of advice that I have posted on my Consultation Page is to find a need and fill it. That simply means that if you can find a pressing need that needs to be filled then you may be able to make money sooner rather than later. What is a pressing need? Since one of your objectives is to stay at home have YOU considered opening up a childcare business? Goodness knows that there are a...
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Broadcasting?
2008-10-01 03:57:00
I was reading online about how someone wanted to get into broadcasting and it made me remember my days in radio broadcasting. I was a DJ for about 10 years but since I worked at mostly smaller stations I did a lot of other jobs at the radio stations as well! I was even a receptionist at one time - I really hated that! But it was a stepping stone to my first DJ job.I believe that radio stations and radio station broadcasting has changed a lot since the time that I was a DJ - although I do think that the more smaller markets still offer some great opportunities for those that want to be in broadcasting.How did I start my DJ career? Well I went to broadcasting school for about 6 months. Then it took me about 2 years before I got my first radio job! In those 2 years I almost gave up hope but I got that first job because one of my co-students worked there and that's how I got the job there. Like I mentioned above, I started off as being the receptionist.I kept saying that I wante...
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Attention All Aspiring Artists!
2008-09-17 19:51:00
Sometimes I find links to articles that say so much more than I can put into words myself.I am sure that you have heard the term "starving artist" before. Well here is a link to an online article about an artist who is definitely NOT starving!Artist Rakes In $200 Million Dollars!
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How Would You Like To Get Paid By Blogger.com?
2008-09-09 21:42:00
That's Right! Blogger .com is actually going to pay qualified participants that they need to help participate in a user research study which is being done to help improve Blogger.com because they need and want your feedback!If you are in the United States or Canada and would possibly consider volunteering (yes you still get paid if you qualify!) for this study you can find out more about it by clicking here.*Please bear in mind that the link above goes to a legitimate Google website!How much could you get paid? Well the site says as much as $100 per participant.
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Thinking About Grantwriting As A Career?
2008-09-03 22:29:00
Thinking About GrantWriting As A Career ?Please be sure to read my blog post about it:Thinking About GrantWriting As A Career?
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Part-time Fashion Designer Wanted!
2008-08-24 20:51:00
Silk Threads is a fashion forward designer, manufacturer andwholesaler of Missy tunics and T-shirts.We are looking for a part-time designer to help us launch our newNikki & Seabstian T0shirt line.Please contact us with your portfolio for an interview. More detailsat our website!Location: flexCompensation: TBDTelecommuting is ok.This is a part-time job.This is a contract job.This is an internship jobPrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products orcommercial interests.
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Four Ways to Make Money Online
2008-08-23 01:20:00
Four Ways to Make Money Online Here is an interesting article talking about different ways that one can make money online!It shouldn't surprise you to find out that one of those ways of making money only has to do with having a blog (or two). If you have a blog (or website) you might want to consider adding Google's Adsense ads. You can find out more about the adsense program by visiting The Adsense Consultant's BlogBlogged with the Flock Browser
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The 2008 Olympics Has Truly Inspiring People Participating!
2008-08-19 02:18:00
While I have been watching some of the olympic events, I have also been watching some of the programs that talk about the olympic athletes themselves. So many of them have gone through so much to get to where they are. Some have even had circumstances put upon them where they continued to keep their eye on their olympic goals no matter what!There are some truly inspiring stories behind these great olympic athletes!
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Blog Template Designer?
2008-08-15 04:17:00
I saw someone posting asking for someone to help them design a custom made blog - the kind of design they wanted was one that no one else has done before!Of course my "Dream Job Consultant mode took over and I thought that I would post about this here.Don't you find it interesting that with all the different websites out there that offer different blog layouts and different blog templates that there would be someone who was still requesting a custom-made blog template? (This just goes to show you that there seems to be a marketplace for almost anything!)Now designing and creating custom-made templates isn't all that easy - at least to some of us. For those of you that know how to do this it isn't that hard! So there may be a market for something that you might not think that there is a market for!
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3D Graphics Designer?
2008-08-12 20:49:00
I think that my career as a 3d graphics designer is way, way in the future but it is still a fun thing to do! Right now this is a hobby for me and you can read more about it on my The 3D Beginner blog.It may be a hard thing to believe but lots of people have turned their hobbies into successful careers!I have some information on my Dream Job Consultation site about how one could take a program that they already have installed on their computer and turn that into a career that you can work from home.The above render I made with a 3d program called Daz Studio. The program was available as a free download and for a free download it is quite a very powerful program!Could one use this program as a career that they could start from home? The answer is a most definite YES!If you are already a 3d artist then it really goes without saying that having this program could definitely be useful as an added tool for your career! (And you should know that as a grant researcher I have found that...
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Your Income As A Writer?
2008-07-14 03:25:00
Just found an absolutely great link to a website that lists what some publishers are paying writers. Although a lot of the money figures are from romance publishers it will give you a good general ideas as to what the average is for those who are writers as far as publishers are concerned.What Publishers Are PayingOf course there are other ways that writers can earn an income. It's just that getting a publisher to publish one's manuscript is one of the things that writers dream about!
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"Do What You Love And The Money Will Follow?"
2008-07-09 21:48:00
Here is a good example of that saying!Ever heard of Paula Deen? She has (amongst other things) a cooking show on the Food Network!All in all it comes down to one thing - Paula Deen loves to cook and it shows!She didn't start out as an overnight sensation - quite the contrary the people at the Food Network felt that she wouldn't be able to draw in a large audience because of the way she looked - boy were they wrong!Now I know you may be saying sure there are a lot of people that love to cook and they don't have Paula Deen's success and my answer to you would be "Well why don't they have her success?"Basically speaking Paula Deen got her start when she started making sandwiches. She started off with $200. Her sandwiches became a success and that success allowed her to open a restaurant and then Oprah came a-calling and that was the start of Paula Deen's success!Besides having a show on the Food Network, Paula Deen has written cook books, has a line of other products and I'm ...
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I Really Do Pity The Poor Graphic Designers - Including Myself As Well!
2008-06-28 20:30:00
One of my very first paid work was designing a website for a neighbor of mine. He did pay me and that was the start of my working at home! (I have since moved on to include research on such things as grants and unclaimed money and other things as well.)But I have seen yet another post from someone who would like to have a logo designed for them and not once did they mention that they would be willing to pay for it. It wasn't until other graphic designers brought up the fact about actually paying for the service did the original poster of the message say that he would be willing to pay $100 for the logo.I'm sure that there are a lot of graphic designers out there who get this kind of thing where people want them to provide free or a reduced cost service - which is something that is not really fair to ask for in the first place. I mean you expect to get paid for the work you do - right? Why wouldn't the same be true for graphic designers.I have read many stories from graphic d...
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Another Benefit Of Having Your Own Business?
2008-06-07 20:22:00
Tax Deductions!Now that I can put this tax year behind me as far as my 2007 income taxes are concerned I have to tell you that one of the benefits of having one's own business is that you are able to deduct a lot of things that are considered business expenses!Since I have earned money from adsense there are a lot of things that I have been able to deduct as far as my blogs and internet services are concerned. You can also deduct things such as computer supplies, advertising costs and much, much more!I do have to say that I hate the "self-employment" tax part of filing my income taxes because any income you make over $400 will have a self-employment tax!I hate paying money! However I do love MAKING money!
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Ever Get Fired From A Job That You Loved?
2008-05-06 03:56:00
Here is a very inspirational story about a woman news anchor who used to work for CNN who's contract wasn't renewed.I especially liked this story because it shows that you can't use the excuse of being "too old" to go after your dreams!Here is a brief synopsis of the story:Former CNN anchor does the 'Possible' *In a competitive and youth-obsessed business, most everyone gets The Call sometime. For ex-CNN daytime anchor Daryn Kagan, it came in January 2006. She was brought into an office and told that CNN would not renew her contract when it expired at the end of the year. Kagan was lucky in one sense -- she wasn't escorted out that day by security -- but by the first of September, she was gone. Left with a personal crisis sadly familiar to many, Kagan reinvented herself with a Web site devoted to telling inspirational stories. ...sourceSelfgrowth.comShe has a website and a blog (unfortunately comments can not be added) and she has written a book! She has accomplished a LOT!Sh...
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A "Word" About Adsense!
2008-04-20 16:53:00
I think that Adsense is a GREAT way to be able to make money online! You put adsense ads on your website and / or blog and when visitors to your site click on the ads YOU earn money!To find out more about Google's Adsense program you can visit The Adsense Consultant's Blog.BUT I should also say that you do have to do some work. I mean you may get lucky and start earning money once your site is up but for a lot others work is going to be required. So many people think that by just putting up a site and adding the adsense ads to it that it will immediately start making money and it doesn't happen that way for a lot of people.I also want to stress that you don't have to have a "cajillion" visitors to your site to start earning money with adsense. I am a firm believer in "content is king" meaning that its the content on your site (and how you "work" that content) will determine your adsense earnings!Using my own self as an example, I'm not an Adsense Millionaire yet, but I am c...
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Are You A Billionaire In The Making?
2008-04-16 01:50:00
I found another very good article that will interest those who are looking to get (filthy) rich! The article talks about the likes of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. Did you know that Warren Buffet gives most of his money away to charity? And yet and still he is a billionaire.I will provide a link to the article at the end of this post.I posted about it because what stood out in the article was that it said that these two men were visionaries and were willing to take risks. These are 2 important things that you should keep in mind when you are wanting to start your own business. I say that because while having one's own business is a very rewarding feeling you should also know that its not always going to be 100% perfect. But if you don't mind being as rich as say a Warren Buffet or a Bill Gates then you will strive to continue on until you succeed.Are You A Billionaire In The Making?
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How Is This For Inspiration?
2008-04-09 11:29:00
I'm embedding the code for a YouTube video. (I sure hope it works!)I saw this video posted on someone else's site and its an excerpt from the movie "The Pursuit Of Happiness". Will Smith plays a man who was at a very low time in his life and he decided to change his life for the better! The story is based on a real-life man who did just that!If I remember the story correctly the man was homeless and he had a little baby son to take care of. He used to bathe his son in public restrooms! One day he saw a man who was driving a very fancy sports car and he asked the man how did he make his money? The man said he was a stockbroker and so then he decided then and there that that was what he was going to do and he went on to pursue and fulfill his dreams!
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I'm A Photographer!
2008-04-06 21:20:00
Remember when I said that one never knows what kind of hidden talents they might posess? Well I have recently come to find out that I am a photographer! It never really occurred until I was visiting one of my "art" galleries that I have online. (You can find out more about my "art" by going to my The 3D Beginner blog.I was looking at other people's art galleries and realized that they had included their own photography into their galleries and I thought to myself that 'hey, I have pictures that I have taken too!' and I started adding them to my art galleries as well.I have taken quite a few pictures of my local area and have added them to my blog. Now some of the pictures look blurry and some of them are not 100% clear but it is still photography. What is also interesting to note is that most of the pictures that I have taken so far have been with my camera phone. (Note to myself - I need a digital camera!).Now since I have earned an income from my blogs that means that I c...
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Aspirations
2008-04-04 17:21:00
I recently had a chance to view a little bit of "America's Next Top Model" and I also recently was looking at a blog about an American Idol contestant who was recently voted off the show.I really do have mixed feelings about these types of shows. On the one hand they provide great experience for those that have aspirations of fulfilling their Dream Jobs. But on the other hand when they are dropped or voted off it seems so cruel. Some of them have said that they have not given up on their dreams and that they were going to continue to pursue their dreams. Good For Them!It can be really tough when you have a dream and sometimes it seems like everything becomes an obstacle - but that is when you have to continue - no matter what anyone else says! I heard a quote from Dr. Wayne Dyer that said "Never let your music die inside of you" and he was referring to his own daughter who wanted to leave school and pursue a singing career. Her father gave her his blessings and even took her ...
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Do You Have A Paypal Account?
2008-03-30 16:57:00
I got excited when my brother told me that he signed up for Paypal ! I got excited for him because that meant that he now has another way to get income. But he doesn't see it that way. When he told me that he was signing up for paypal my thoughts thought of him getting "big-time" money. How? Well he is very knowledgeable about computers. He doesn't just know about computer programs but he also has a whole lot of experience at fixing them.He said to me that the reason that he was signing up for paypal was for his ebay transactions and that was the only reason for him.He explained to me that since he does fix computers his customers / clients would have to be of a "local" nature. Now I do agree that it would be quite cumbersome to have clients hundreds of miles away who want their computer fixed but he is not seeing it like I'm seeing it.He could set himself up as a consultant and / or expert and answer people's questions about computers and be paid a fee for it - hence havi...
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"Your Sign Here"
2008-03-23 02:09:00
Since I am a 3D Beginner, I am a member of Renderosity.com which is a site for graphic artists (and even webdesign artists) of all kinds. I was looking throught their "free stuff" and saw a picture similar to the one above. (I couldn't use their actual photo without permission so that's why I didn't post it here - I made one of my own)What came to my mind is that advertisers are ALWAYS looking for a place to advertise and why not online. I have read that online advertising is popular and becoming more and more popular! Offline I remember I was watching a movie yesterday and during one of the scenes - which was a chase scene - I saw this great big Pepsi truck and I just knew that Pepsi paid a lot of money to have a truck with their logo in the movie! I have read about this type of thing in the newspaper - companies paying big bucks to advertise their products in the movies!Online there have been people who have auctioned off theirself as advertising displays on Ebay! For ins...
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"Relocation" Astrology
2008-03-17 01:29:00
Now I myself do astrology readings but this is the first time that I have heard the term "relocation" astrology.A relocation astrologer will help people by composing astrological charts for different locations to find a location that charts good results. I was just reading an article about one such astrologer who has a good client base and they work with online clients.This is just yet another example of successfully being able to work online and have online clients. The astrologer mentioned that they loved doing this kind of work which is also a good example of taking something that one loves and turning it into a business.If you think your own "work at home" idea may sound silly or impossible then don't forget this post.
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Podcasting!
2008-03-10 00:09:00
Well I am just all over the internet today! I'm visiting blogs and reading newsgroup threads...............posting to my AOL Journal.....and so on................One of the things that I am currently working on is one of my podcasts for my local area.This podcast of mine is relatively new and I'm still learning it. However I have some things already included on it so far. I have a public service announcement that I produced about my area's local firehouse. There are also a couple of other public service announcements that I got online and added to my podcast as well. I'm also working on adding music to my podcast but here is where you have to be careful! Unlike Live365 where you can add any music, my podcast's host doesn't allow just any type of music to be added - it has to do with copyright issues. But there is a site where you can download certain music and add it to your podcast.I'm treating this podcast like my own little radio community talk show! It's like hav...
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It's Time To Take A Little Bit Of Mystery Out Of The "Business Plan"!
2008-03-08 04:00:00
One of the services that I provide for clients are customized / personalized business plans. However you don't really need to have someone create your business plan for you because you can do it yourself!Basically speaking a business plan is simply a plan for your business. You can find websites that are online that have templates of business plans that you can download for free and adapt to the kind of business that you want to start.You can even start your businessplan on your own by getting a blank piece of paper. At the top just write down the kind of business that you want to start. Then figure out how much you would have to make monthly in order to make a profit. Also list your expenses - and you don't have to know all of this right away because no business plan has to be absolute - you can change it as you go along.Once you know what your expenses will be and how much you will have to make to make a profit you can go on from there.Like I said before a business plan is ...
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Attention All Aspiring Singers, Songwriters and Artists!
2008-02-27 02:43:00
I just read one of the most inspiring blog posts from a singer who is making her way in the world. She has CD's out and she is touring!Many times I have advised those that want to be singers or actors that they have resources available to them that are right in front of them but they just don't see it!There have been many aspiring artists who have decided to just pack up and move to Hollywood or New York hoping to have a career right away (and unfortunately a lot of them end up on the streets)No matter where it is you live you have the makings of starting your own career as an artist. Just look at Myspace.com! MySpace even has it's own recording label! There have been some artists who have gotten recording contracts strictly on the basis of their music on their myspace page.Computers have become so sophisticated now that one can record their own CD (and sell it!)One of the things that fascinates me so is that one artist won a grammy for music that he produced entirely on the ...
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Your Career By Horoscope?
2008-02-22 18:58:00
I'm going to post a link to an article that talks about career choices for people determined by their horoscope / astrological sign. I was very curious to see what mine said:Cancer (June 22-July 22)Your traits: Compassionate, energetic, intuitive and imaginative. Your sensitivity, loyalty and organizational skills make you an excellent *caregiver.* - I was a caregiver to my mother and I have also worked as a nurse's aide.Compatible jobs: Tap into your nurturing nature with a job in health care, social work, psychology or teaching. You might also consider a career in law, where your desire to protect and defend others would be put to good use. Since I do a lot of grant research this really would come under the heading of social work because social workers do help those that are having problems. Like I noted above I have been a caregiver to my mother and I have also worked as a nurse's aide so I have done work in the health field. Psychologically speaking the work that I do with...
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Dream Job - A Baby Sitter?
2008-02-20 20:25:00
Someone recently sent me an email saying that their dream job was to be a babysitter in their own home.Well there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with that!As a Dream Job consultant I would have a lot of advice and tips for this person.First of all I would advise them to check out their own state's website to find out what the criteria is for people being able to take care of children in their own home. Sure you can provide babysitting services for a certain number of children without being considered illegalSecondly I would advise that this person look into operating as a official and licenced daycare business. Many grant recipients have received money to start their own daycare business. And some have even received grant funding to start their own daycare business in their home! I had one previous client who was looking for grant funding for her already licensed daycare business and I was able to find her over 10 pages worth of information about grant programs that her for-profit...
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Please Remember To Have Some Fun!
2008-02-17 00:06:00
Please do not be all work and no play!Today is Saturday and I decided to have some fun with my computer! I'm going to enter one of Renderosity's Fractal Art contests. Here is a link to my "Fractal" site. Here is one of my fractal creations!Even though I have decided to have fun today I still can't help but be in the working from home "mode" when I think about fractals. Everything is related - even my interest in creating fractals.Here is a link to one of my past blog posts about fractals and how you could start your own business having to do with fractals. I did a quick google search and found that there is a business that creates fractal business cards!You may not think so but you could start a business in almost ANY area that you could think of.

Want To Work From Home? Have You Thought Of Giving Ebay A Try?
2008-02-15 21:24:00
There was a segment on my local news about a woman who runs a MILLION DOLLAR business selling on Ebay . What I found most interesting about her story is that she never thought that it would turn into such a profitable business!Not only does she sell her own items but she sells other peoples' items as well. Of course she charges a percentage of what the item brings in and as well as she should because she is doing the work! But this would be a very good idea for someone who wants to be able to work from home. It doesn't take too much to belong to Ebay so that you can start selling on it. There are a few fees involved and you should find out more about them by going to the Ebay site.
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