A full-time job that pays well is the dream of many. But the reality of a lot of us, especially in this job market, is that we have to piece together a number of part-time or even full-time jobs. If you are looking for some quick ways to earn a little extra money online, here […]
4 Tips for Making the Transition from Stay-at-Home Parent to Full Time Employee
Whether it’s because of the economy or just because you are looking for new challenges, reentering the work force after several months or years at home with your children can present a lot of challenges. How do you appeal to employers who want candidates with up-to-date skills and fresh experience? Can you compete with other […]
Blogging from Home: WordPress vs. Blogger
Are you thinking about starting your own blog to make money from home? While you probably won’t get rich overnight, blogging is a great way to build community around an issue you are passionate about, while also earning income from advertising and affiliate linking. If you’d like to try your hand at writing a blog, […]
Work Abroad Ideas – Freelance and Travel Writing
Sometimes traveling abroad is about just that – traveling. People don’t always decide to live abroad because they are looking for a cultural experience at work, but rather because they enjoy travel. Picking up work along the way may be easy for some, and more challenging for others. For those with a proclivity for writing and some expertise about a certain topic, freelance writing jobs provide a means of income that you can do from anywhere with an Internet connection.
Boost Your Resume with Social Media Skills
According to a recent report by PR Web, being proficient in social media skills might be your key to getting an job. As more and more companies are learning the benefits of Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites, they’re looking for employees who can help the company manage the accounts they create. Some companies […]
How to Get Paid to Blog
Back in the early days of blogging — circa 2004 — blogs were mostly online journals. Moms wrote about their new babies, college kids wrote about their love life angst. Today, however, blogs are part personal catharsis, part PR and part income stream. Every major brand has a blog, and most non-profits communicate with donors […]
35 Deductions for Freelancers & Small Business Owners
With the April 15th deadline for filing your personal income taxes right around the corner, it’s time for those of you who are self-employed to get serious about your 1040s. Whether you hire a tax professional to do your taxes for you, or you plan to go it on your own with software like TurboTax, […]
How to Use Bid Sites to Break into Freelance Writing
Do you want to pursue a career in freelance writing, but think you can’t make it work because of lack of experience? One way to break into freelance writing is by bidding on writing jobs at contract sites such as Elance, Guru, Freelancer or GetAFreelancer. These jobs probably won’t be the highest paying you will […]