Those who truly believe they can make a living working on the internet may be right, but finding the right opportunity on the internet will take research and common sense. Most job opportunities listed on the internet are examples of how people make money working online. Convincing others to send money to receive information about how to find work on the internet is one of the biggest opportunities there are. However, since that’s what you were doing when you stumbled across that job prospect, you probably already know how it is done.
Common sense is probably the most important thing you have that will save you time, money and disappointment. When reviewing job opportunities take an objective look at the promises and claims being made about the job and consider the possibility of being able to meeting the claims actually being made.
For example, many internet positions promise that working only a few hours a day can yield an income equivalent to a year’s salary every month. Think about that for a minute. You are being told that you can sit at your computer, in your pajamas for three or four hours a day and make a six-figure income. Consider the odds of this being a real possibility before sending the sponsor of the ad money for a list of jobs making these claims.
One of the biggest so-called job opportunities on the internet today is advertisements for secret shoppers. The ad talks about thousands of companies who use private individuals, “just like you” to go shopping, eat at restaurant and go to the movies and report back to them. Pay is promised to by upwards of $40 an hour for doing things you like to do and you get to keep everything you bought. Who wouldn’t want to become a secret shopper.
You realize that you can’t possible do this job eight hours a day, five days a week, but heck at $40 an hour, working only 20 hours a week is a pretty good paycheck, so you fill out the “application” and enclose your fee and wait for the assignments to come rolling in.
Usually what happens next is you receive a list of companies that at one point registered to use secret shoppers. However, they all have their own criteria and you will have to apply to each company before they will consider using you in their secret shopper program. That is if they still use them or if the company is still in business.
A few applicants actually get hired by a couple of companies as secret shoppers and find out that part time work can be eight to ten hours a month, if not less. Yes, you usually keep what you buy, as the legitimate companies will reimburse you for the purchases, provide you comply with all the procedures they set down for you to follow. Failing that, you have just experienced a shopping trip and it was all on your dime.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Figure Out Your Online Home Business
By show of hands, who wants to go to work day in, day out for an unappreciative boss, be stuck in traffic about two hours per day, and miss many of your children’s milestones? Nobody! There is hardly anyone currently employed who does not daydream of working from home, being their own boss, forgetting about the commute, and being available to family and friends whenever possible. For quite a few, this dream translates into a reality when they start their own home business, but some have a hard time getting started; in particular, they have a tough time deciding just what to do for a work from home business.
While finding your work from home niche is not necessarily hard, it is also not as simple as it may sound. To help you along in this process, here are some things to consider when getting ready to earnestly find something to do as a home business:
What are you capable of doing that perhaps someone else does not wish to do or is not able to do? For example, changing your car’s oil and rotating its tires are things that take a special ability, but even those who have it do not always want to do it and therefore will gladly pay someone else to take these messy tasks off their hands. Maybe you have a knack for getting that television hooked up or a computer repaired after a virus attack? Are you great with kids and have them eating out of your hand at your church’s daycare? Do you have a keen eye for bargains and can ferret out deals and steals when even the hardiest shoppers are unable to save anything? All these skills take a knack that you can turn into a home business.
If a special skill does not come to mind readily, why not capitalize on a special talent you may have? Are you a fine artist and can paint portraits of dogs that are so lifelike that friends and family are always asking you for another likeness of Fluffy or Rover? Are you a great cook? Does your garden look like an oasis in a sea of gardens with dried grass and wilting flowers? Can you explain even the most complex algebraic equations to your children in such a way that they actually understand them? Perhaps you play and instrument and would not mind teaching others to do so as well. If so, you have a talent that is quite marketable!
Last but not least, if you have neither special skill nor confirmed talent, you do not need to give up! The odds are good that you will be able to base a business on doing those things everyone knows how to do but in some cases simply does not wish to deal with. For example, if you know how to put a party together, you could be a party planner specializing in children’s birthdays. Conversely, if you do not mind climbing on ladders, then window washer could be your stick. Own gardening equipment? Why not use it to cut other people’s lawns and hedges and become a gardener?
While finding your work from home niche is not necessarily hard, it is also not as simple as it may sound. To help you along in this process, here are some things to consider when getting ready to earnestly find something to do as a home business:
What are you capable of doing that perhaps someone else does not wish to do or is not able to do? For example, changing your car’s oil and rotating its tires are things that take a special ability, but even those who have it do not always want to do it and therefore will gladly pay someone else to take these messy tasks off their hands. Maybe you have a knack for getting that television hooked up or a computer repaired after a virus attack? Are you great with kids and have them eating out of your hand at your church’s daycare? Do you have a keen eye for bargains and can ferret out deals and steals when even the hardiest shoppers are unable to save anything? All these skills take a knack that you can turn into a home business.
If a special skill does not come to mind readily, why not capitalize on a special talent you may have? Are you a fine artist and can paint portraits of dogs that are so lifelike that friends and family are always asking you for another likeness of Fluffy or Rover? Are you a great cook? Does your garden look like an oasis in a sea of gardens with dried grass and wilting flowers? Can you explain even the most complex algebraic equations to your children in such a way that they actually understand them? Perhaps you play and instrument and would not mind teaching others to do so as well. If so, you have a talent that is quite marketable!
Last but not least, if you have neither special skill nor confirmed talent, you do not need to give up! The odds are good that you will be able to base a business on doing those things everyone knows how to do but in some cases simply does not wish to deal with. For example, if you know how to put a party together, you could be a party planner specializing in children’s birthdays. Conversely, if you do not mind climbing on ladders, then window washer could be your stick. Own gardening equipment? Why not use it to cut other people’s lawns and hedges and become a gardener?
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Taking Pictures for Your Business
Taking family portraits and wedding pictures is probably best left to the professionals with the right equipment for the job, but there are opportunities for good amateur shutterbugs to provide photography services for homes as well as businesses. Real estates agents are always using photography services for pictures for newspapers and home sale magazines and may be looking for someone who can do a quick turnaround for their houses for sale.
Taking pictures of houses is fairly simple, provided the weather is good and the house doesn’t move while having its picture taken. Most can be done with an inexpensive digital camera and sent by file transfer to the agent or broker. Very few agencies will be working with prints in this electronic age, but if they do, there are several one-hour services around that can allow you to offer same-day service on photographs.
Online auctions always sell better with photos of the items being listed and there are some folks who would like to sell their used household items but do not have a camera with which to take the pictures. You can offer to go to their house, take pictures of the items and download the images onto their computer so they can use them on the auction sites. Alternatively, if you hand them a media disk they can download them at their leisure and keep them for back up in case they need them again.
Neighbors and friends may want pictures of little Johnny or Susie at their birthday party but do not want to hire a professional photographer. Picking up a few bucks from a neighbor or friend may make some feel somewhat uncomfortable, but it is your time and camera doing the work. Do not hesitate to inform them that yes, you can take the pictures but your time is worth something.
With many bakeries offering to put pictures on cakes there is a need for decent pictures of the birthday boy or girl to decorate the confection. Unfortunately, many bakeries will not use professional studio photos due to claimed copyright laws and an original picture will be needed.
If you are any good at taking pictures, you may consider giving your services as a wedding present. The way many make this work, is they buy a few rolls of film and shoot pictures at the wedding, the reception and other shots the couple want for their album. Once you finish, hand the film to the couple to take to the lab of their choice for processing.
Once the prints come back they can choose the ones they want for enlarging and have their entire wedding album transferred to DVD for future use. Your wedding gift cost a few rolls of film and the time at the wedding, where you probably would have been anyway.
Taking pictures of houses is fairly simple, provided the weather is good and the house doesn’t move while having its picture taken. Most can be done with an inexpensive digital camera and sent by file transfer to the agent or broker. Very few agencies will be working with prints in this electronic age, but if they do, there are several one-hour services around that can allow you to offer same-day service on photographs.
Online auctions always sell better with photos of the items being listed and there are some folks who would like to sell their used household items but do not have a camera with which to take the pictures. You can offer to go to their house, take pictures of the items and download the images onto their computer so they can use them on the auction sites. Alternatively, if you hand them a media disk they can download them at their leisure and keep them for back up in case they need them again.
Neighbors and friends may want pictures of little Johnny or Susie at their birthday party but do not want to hire a professional photographer. Picking up a few bucks from a neighbor or friend may make some feel somewhat uncomfortable, but it is your time and camera doing the work. Do not hesitate to inform them that yes, you can take the pictures but your time is worth something.
With many bakeries offering to put pictures on cakes there is a need for decent pictures of the birthday boy or girl to decorate the confection. Unfortunately, many bakeries will not use professional studio photos due to claimed copyright laws and an original picture will be needed.
If you are any good at taking pictures, you may consider giving your services as a wedding present. The way many make this work, is they buy a few rolls of film and shoot pictures at the wedding, the reception and other shots the couple want for their album. Once you finish, hand the film to the couple to take to the lab of their choice for processing.
Once the prints come back they can choose the ones they want for enlarging and have their entire wedding album transferred to DVD for future use. Your wedding gift cost a few rolls of film and the time at the wedding, where you probably would have been anyway.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Etiquette for Online Business Communication
Etiquette for online business is virtually the same it is for offline business:
* always be polite
* show respect
* listen/read intently
* go out of your way to satisfy any and all customers’ needs
* never fabricate information to mislead or suit one’s own business interests
* be willing to negotiate
These are no-brainers although, unfortunately many of those involved in business (both those who run businesses and the general public) do not always follow them. This is either because they do not know, misinterpret or simple do not care. In the end however, despite desperation or personal gain, using appropriate behavior will always ensure better service and reception.
Of the most important and critical forms of business etiquette is that of communication. How, when, where, for what reasons and the identity of those with whom one interacts all play a significant part in which practices one uses through communication.
Of course, one should always be polite. This rule is universal and absolute (probably one of the few ‘absolutes’ there is in the business or any other type of social interaction). Being polite means that you care about servicing, not to mention looking professional, to the other person involved in the transaction. Politeness is the true sign of a civilized mind. This makes others feel comfortable and even draws their interest into the venture and maintains it throughout the duration of the said transaction. It also reflects respect for that other person. Without a doubt, politeness and respect are indeed most important and non-disputable. These are both virtual laws to be obeyed by everyone at all times!
Another aspect of good etiquette involved in online communication is promptness. Constant and forthright recognition and response shows a respect for the other person’s time .Yes, busy schedules sometimes make it difficult to get back to others right away. This is why proper pacing is essential in public relations of all kinds, whether involving shoppers, potential clients who would provide sponsorship, colleagues, executive personnel or those in the legal field. All of these deserve timely responses. A term of three business days is the acceptable amount of time in which to reply to anyone.
One exception is the no-reply. A good example would be in the context of when one applies for a job. As much as many people dislike it, employers quite frequently do not respond when they are not interested in hiring an applicant. Job seekers, however, are encouraged to send out follow ups within two weeks to thirty days of the submission of application to show ongoing interest. If, however, an applicant still doesn’t receive a respond from an employer, s/he should not follow up further and move on.
In the end, communication etiquette is critical for everyone to know and practice. It could mean the difference between failure and success.
* always be polite
* show respect
* listen/read intently
* go out of your way to satisfy any and all customers’ needs
* never fabricate information to mislead or suit one’s own business interests
* be willing to negotiate
These are no-brainers although, unfortunately many of those involved in business (both those who run businesses and the general public) do not always follow them. This is either because they do not know, misinterpret or simple do not care. In the end however, despite desperation or personal gain, using appropriate behavior will always ensure better service and reception.
Of the most important and critical forms of business etiquette is that of communication. How, when, where, for what reasons and the identity of those with whom one interacts all play a significant part in which practices one uses through communication.
Of course, one should always be polite. This rule is universal and absolute (probably one of the few ‘absolutes’ there is in the business or any other type of social interaction). Being polite means that you care about servicing, not to mention looking professional, to the other person involved in the transaction. Politeness is the true sign of a civilized mind. This makes others feel comfortable and even draws their interest into the venture and maintains it throughout the duration of the said transaction. It also reflects respect for that other person. Without a doubt, politeness and respect are indeed most important and non-disputable. These are both virtual laws to be obeyed by everyone at all times!
Another aspect of good etiquette involved in online communication is promptness. Constant and forthright recognition and response shows a respect for the other person’s time .Yes, busy schedules sometimes make it difficult to get back to others right away. This is why proper pacing is essential in public relations of all kinds, whether involving shoppers, potential clients who would provide sponsorship, colleagues, executive personnel or those in the legal field. All of these deserve timely responses. A term of three business days is the acceptable amount of time in which to reply to anyone.
One exception is the no-reply. A good example would be in the context of when one applies for a job. As much as many people dislike it, employers quite frequently do not respond when they are not interested in hiring an applicant. Job seekers, however, are encouraged to send out follow ups within two weeks to thirty days of the submission of application to show ongoing interest. If, however, an applicant still doesn’t receive a respond from an employer, s/he should not follow up further and move on.
In the end, communication etiquette is critical for everyone to know and practice. It could mean the difference between failure and success.
Monday, March 17, 2008
A Separate Room for Your Home Marketing Business
Before we begin, lets discuss what we hope you will learn through this article. Then we can begin to piece it together for you.
There are many ways that you can work with your home business, and one of the most important things that you have to think about is how you are going to have enough space to have your home business. This is one of the biggest problems that many people have because no matter how much they want to work on their home business, they have to deal with the fact that they simply don’t have enough room to have a separate office or room for their home business.
If this is an issue that you are dealing with, you have to first remember that you are going to be focusing first on what kind of space you need. If you are simply working online, and you don’t any thing other than your computer, it is easy for you to have a corner of your home that you can dedicate to your business. This is something that you want to think about, because it is very easy to have your computer in the corner of a bedroom, living room or even the kitchen ,and to make that space some how separate from the rest of your home.
If you need a bigger space, one that you can use for merchandise, for doing certain things, or for working on other things that relate back to your home business, you are going to have to find another space for your home business. One of the things that you should remember is that if you can create a space somewhere in your home, this is going to work well for you. You don’t need to have a room that is only for your home business if you can remember to keep them separated.
Keeping your home and your business separate is very important because you simply have to be able to have a space for your business. This is vital in making sure that your business runs well. You have to be sure that as you go to work, you are actually moving into an area that is separate from your home. This is something that many people don’t do, and it blurs the lines between their business and their home life. This can be very dangerous. So, in order to make sure that you are giving yourself the right kind of lifestyle, you have to be sure that you have a separate area for your home business, one that you can know is different from your home. Remember, keeping them separate is something that is very important, and it is something that you can do very easily as well. You have to be sure that you keep your business and your home separate, even if they both are in the same building.
To learn more about this topic, visit your local library or do a simple Internet search to get the information you desire.
There are many ways that you can work with your home business, and one of the most important things that you have to think about is how you are going to have enough space to have your home business. This is one of the biggest problems that many people have because no matter how much they want to work on their home business, they have to deal with the fact that they simply don’t have enough room to have a separate office or room for their home business.
If this is an issue that you are dealing with, you have to first remember that you are going to be focusing first on what kind of space you need. If you are simply working online, and you don’t any thing other than your computer, it is easy for you to have a corner of your home that you can dedicate to your business. This is something that you want to think about, because it is very easy to have your computer in the corner of a bedroom, living room or even the kitchen ,and to make that space some how separate from the rest of your home.
If you need a bigger space, one that you can use for merchandise, for doing certain things, or for working on other things that relate back to your home business, you are going to have to find another space for your home business. One of the things that you should remember is that if you can create a space somewhere in your home, this is going to work well for you. You don’t need to have a room that is only for your home business if you can remember to keep them separated.
Keeping your home and your business separate is very important because you simply have to be able to have a space for your business. This is vital in making sure that your business runs well. You have to be sure that as you go to work, you are actually moving into an area that is separate from your home. This is something that many people don’t do, and it blurs the lines between their business and their home life. This can be very dangerous. So, in order to make sure that you are giving yourself the right kind of lifestyle, you have to be sure that you have a separate area for your home business, one that you can know is different from your home. Remember, keeping them separate is something that is very important, and it is something that you can do very easily as well. You have to be sure that you keep your business and your home separate, even if they both are in the same building.
To learn more about this topic, visit your local library or do a simple Internet search to get the information you desire.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Another Interesting Home Business
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Do you like to learn about new and interesting things? If so, then this article will be right up your alley!
If you know how to push a broom and use a vacuum cleaner, you can probably open a home business offering janitorial services to small businesses. While many have their own in-house cleaning crews, many utilize the services of small local businesses to keep their trash cans empty and floors clean. Starting out small and doing a good job, can often lead to new cleaning contracts and a future business.
Whether cleaning needs to be done daily, weekly or somewhere in between, having everything that is to be done and its frequency in writing will protect both you and the client. You will have to note any products you use that may cause allergic reactions in the regular business staff and avoid their use in that office.
There are many franchise opportunities available for office and home cleaning services and many people are willing to pay to have a service enter their home and clean once or twice a week and especially before special occasions. Most folks want a clean house for the holidays but just do not have, or are not willing to take the needed time to clean the house properly. Having a home or office cleaning business can pay off big all year around and even bigger during the holidays.
You do not have to limit the cleaning services you offer to only the inside of the home or office. Many homeowners would be happy to turn the responsibility of cleaning the sidewalks and yard to a professional cleaning company. Buying into a franchise that offers all around services will provide more opportunities to pick up more clients. The more homes and offices you have to clean, the more money you can make.
Finding a special niche in the cleaning business is tough, but with the push for using less chemicals can open a door for an all natural cleaning company. There are natural products available for every phase of professional cleaning and advertising that your company use only natural and biodegradable products may help bring in some environmentally friendly customers. It would be advisable to use only one type of cleaning products, accidentally using chemically-enhanced products on a job that specifies natural products only, will probably cost not only that contact but some of your reputation as well.
If you can develop a different type of specialized service, such as cleaning and caring for all wood floors, you can become the one business that people calls when they need your specialized services. When working with cleaning homes and offices, it is best not to promise to do something you an unfamiliar with doing. Wood floors, for example require special handling and cleaning and if you use the wrong ones it could actually damage the flooring.
No matter which way you look at it, having a firm understanding of this topic will benefit you, even if it is just slightly.
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Friday, March 14, 2008
Popular Home Business Today
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Think you already know what this subject is all about? Chances are that you don't, but by the end of this article you will!
One of the popular home businesses today is that of maintaining an E-Commerce site. Depending on the products that you sell or promote, you can have quite a lucrative business in this area without having to do anything more than promote your site. You don't need inventory, and you don't have to ship any of the products—that is done for you. It's so easy that someone who has never run a business before will quickly learn how to operate one of these sites.
In the majority of cases, you contract with a company that already has an E-Commerce site, and they provide you with a "mirror" site of theirs with your own codes and URL. You are responsible for promoting the site, but you will not be handling the shipping or maintaining of inventory. For someone who has a busy lifestyle and has things they like to do without being tied down to a desk, this is a perfect business. You don't have to sit at your computer waiting for someone to buy something because it will be automated for you, including the installation of credit card links. The only thing you will have to do is promote your site so that you will have a steady flow of visitors in order to ensured constant traffic and sales. You will receive a commission from those who purchase products from your site. Of course, this is not the only type of E-Commerce site.
You may also choose to use your personal or business website to post links and banners from companies with whom you have agreed to be an affiliate such as Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and thousands more. In exchange for posting their banners on your site, they will pay you for click throughs that create a sale. Of course, these are not as profitable as an E-Commerce site as described above unless you generate a great deal of traffic as some of the companies only pay perhaps ten cents a sale. On the other hand, some others such as ClickBank pay much higher. Of course, if you have the time to promote your site, you may generate enough traffic to make it worthwhile.
Promotion is the key issue with an E-Commerce site whether it's a mirror site or affiliate programs. The amount of money you make is directly related to how much time you spend promoting your site and how visible your site is. With good promotion, your site will be highly visible and allow you enough visitors to afford you a reasonable income. How much you make depends on the scope of your site and your target audience, so it's not something you can guess ahead of time—you have to do the work first and reap the benefits later.
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has literally changed my life, and I am sharing my real Success
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