We often equate our self-worth with the amount of money we have. What does that mean for families with low incomes? Money doesn’t have to define us if we know how to use it properly. Here are some strategies for saving money when you don’t have much to work with. The economy has led to…
If you have a knack for writing great resumes and cover letters, you may have a lucrative profession ahead of you. Resume and cover letter writers have a scarce and very valuable skill. By turning this skill into your own business, you could be making a very substantial income in just a few…
Bookmarking is a popular way for people to store articles or websites they find interesting. A “bookmark” is simply a link to a website saved for later use. You can choose to save bookmarks directly in your web browser. You can also choose to save them via a browser plug-in, or through any number of…
It almost goes without saying that one of the main reasons you run a business is to make money. If you have a traditional “bricks and mortar” store, you can always accept payments from your customers simply by getting yourself a cash register or cash box. Yet many businesses are exclusively on the internet. Then…
The trick lies in finding a specialty and gaining experience and contacts in that market. Rather than calling yourself just a “transcriptionist,” it helps a lot to be able to say that you have experience with a particular kind of transcription. Here are the various types of tasks a transcriber might do, along with a…
Etsy has really grown in leaps and bounds. And while I don’t personally sell on this platform, I have it on good authority that those that do are finding it surprisingly easy to make money creating things that they’re passionate about. I had a few questions about how folks are doing what they do. I’m…
If you’re an artist who wants to make some extra money on the side, Etsy can be a really great way to do that. Etsy is a specialized artist-driven website where people can sell handmade goods to those who love and appreciate artistic crafts. How and Why Does It Work? In 2009, Etsy sold over…
Blogging can be a lot of fun. It can also be quite lucrative. In fact, some college students are paying their way through school by blogging for others. You can get in on this fascinating career. Here are six ways to find paid blogging work. Create Your Own Blog It’s important to have a body…
It seems every single book you read on business has one primary word of advice: do what you love. Passion, then, is very important for business success. It makes sense. If you love what you do and are willing to devote yourself to it, then you’ll have fun and success will follow. However, it can…
If you’re a teen who loves working with people, fundraising is a great way to earn money while helping out a good cause as well. If you enjoy planning events and parties, this is also a great way to build a full-fledged business, or just earn some extra cash in your spare time. Fundraising is…
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