June 2008 ~ Small Business

Monday, June 30, 2008

b5Media Seeking iPhone Blogger

If you're passionate about the iPhone, as many are, this might be a great gig for you. b5Media is seeking an iPhone blogger to write about all things iPhone. Not many details were provided with the job ad. If interested, email: jayvee@b5media.com. Good luck!

If you live in or around Tucson, Arizona or Fort Worth, Texas, American Airlines is currently hiring home-based reservation agents in your area. You must be at least 18 years old and have your high school diploma or GED. You must be able to use a computer and read, write, and speak fluent English. You also must be willing to work a variety of shifts. The home-based position has a full-time 40-hour work week.For more information, visit American Airlines' employment page and click on Job Opportunities in the United States. The title of the position is Reservations Representative. Right now, American is only hiring in these two areas. But if you're interested, bookmark this page and check back frequently. Good luck!

I have updated the link above to the American Airlines employment page. The home-based agent positions are listed if they are open at this time. Keep checking back, as positions are added on a regular basis.

It's My Birthday!

That's right. I'm one year older, one year wiser, and looking forward to a great year. I wish the same for all of you.

ChefsBest.com Seeking Recipe Writers

ChefsBest, "an independent organization dedicated to recognizing and honoring America's best products" is launching a new website by the same name. ChefsBest will have a variety of articles, resources, recipes, a forum, and blogs.

The website is currently seeking recipe writers for the site. To see the ChefsBest writer's guidelines for recipes and feature articles, visit their Chef Authors page. Note: While the writer's guideline page asks about a culinary degree, the craigslist advertisement indicated they would consider those without a culinary degree. Good luck!

Free Download of Suze Orman's Women & Money

Just got this buzz! Today only (June 27) until 8/7 Central, Oprah.com is offering a free download of Suze Orman's book Women and Money. I've read it, and it's great. Go get yours now, while you can.

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iTouchPublishers hires talented writers, editors, and graphic artists to edit, ghostwrite, design, and layout books. Work is freelance and done on a per-project basis. Pay is $150-plus, depending upon the project. This job is unresearched, so as always, do your own due diligence.If this opportunity is of interest to you, visit their employment application page. Good luck!

The Bugs Are Watching Me

Ever had a day when it seems like every time you turn around, there's a bug on the wall, in the tub, on your foot? I'm having one of those days. And I saw this cartoon, which expresses exactly how I feel. They're watching me. I'm sure of it. Hope you're having a good work week!

If you're interested in starting your own Internet business, then you may want to become involved in Ed Dale and Dan Raine's 30-Day Challenge, which starts up again on August 1st. The challenge is all about setting up your first Internet business and generating your first $10 within that 30 days.

It's absolutely free, and you'll come away with loads of helpful information on getting an Internet business off the ground. The 30-Day Challenge is in its preseason now. So get on over and watch Ed's video. I didn't take part in the challenge last year. But I'm signed up for this year. Hope to see you there!

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Punch Drunk on the Internet?

WarpShirt.com, specializing in funny and novelty design T-shirts, is looking for a web designer to upgrade its website. If you have experience in website design and are an efficient and creative "self-starter," contact WarpShirt.com at: photos@warpshirt.com.

Include the words "Web Designer" in the subject line and provide some samples of your work. Compensation is negotiable. Good luck!

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Work from Home for Nautilus Institute

The Nautilus Institute, a non-profit thinktank located in San Francisco, CA, has a Python/Plone telecommute contracting position open. This is a 10-20 hour per week job dealing with Web and server programming issues. The advert on craigslist says the position is flexible, as far as schedule. The position pays $10 to $20 per hour, depending upon experience.

Strong Python and Linux system skills are a must.

Here are the requirements for the position:
* Intermediate Python skills.
* Good Linux skills, familiarity and comfort working in remote shells.
* Willingness to learn.

In addition, it would be great if you had:
* Plone experience
* Linux sysadmin experience
* Experience hacking Mailman
* SQL skills
* Mad machine learning or visualization work

Finally, the craigslist advert states that: "Unfortunately, when we put up job postings we get spammed by bots and folks with no attention span. So we won't be looking at any replies that don't start with answers to the following three questions:

In Python:
1. What are two different ways to make system calls to the shell?
2. Provide an example generator expression.
3. Provide a line that removes all the white space in a sentence."

If this sounds interesting, and you can answer the three questions, email: job-731848712@craigslist.org. Good luck!

A great resume is absolutely vital if you want to find a work-at-home job. After all, for the majority of these jobs, you will never actually be interviewed in person. This makes your cover letter and resume the first impression an employer will receive.

Where can someone who can't afford to hire a professional resume writer turn? Here are 5 great resume resources. A couple of these are resume writing services, and some do require that you register. But there are loads of free resume templates and examples at these sites that are free for the taking.

Resume ASAP

MyResumeOnline

ResumeTemplates.org

Resume-Help.org

GetResume.com

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Two Great Mommy Giveaways!

My friend Wendy at The Homeschooling Blog and Cake Space has two great giveaways going. On The Homeschooling Blog, she's giving away 5 Braincandy DVD's for kids ages six months to preschool worth $74.99.

And on Cake Space, she's giving away a large 3-D pan shaped like a cupcake that's just adorable (see picture above). You've got to see it. Go on over to both of these sites and read about the giveaways. It's easy to enter, and the prizes are neat! Don't miss out!

b5 Media is looking for a blogger to take over its digital music blog. The right person will be someone familiar with digital music and willing to post more than 30 posts per month. In addition, you should be, according to the posting on the Problogger Job Board, familiar with "WordPress, HTML, photo editing, SEO, and blogging in general."

Send your writing samples and links, along with your qualifications to: jeanne.dupuis@b5media.com. No attachments, please.

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Monday Freebies! Get 'Em While They're Hot!

Here are some great freebie finds for Monday!

Free Guardian Travel Mug (this looks nice)

Clean and Clear Oil-Absorbing Sheets

Free Gold Bond Powder

Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew

Free Sample Pup-Peroni Dog Treats

Free Sampe Multigrain Cheerios

Free Dunkin Donuts Coffee Sample

Enjoy!

FanBridge.com, "the world's leading provider of email and mobile fan list management services for music artists, is looking for fun and dedicated 'people-persons' to join our company as a FULL TIME client service representative to help support the needs of new and existing clients."

If you're interested in music and enjoy working with bands, musicians, and creative types, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will be generally keeping clients happy, answering emails and phone calls to solve client problems and getting clients acquainted with the FanBridge.com system.

You must:

fit well into the FanBridge culture.
be detail oriented with excellent verbal and social skills.
be able to work on a reliable basis, including at least one weekend day.
be professional, polite, and friendly.
a fast typist with a high-speed Internet connection and Microsoft Office.

The positions pays $30,000 a year, plus a performance bonus.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. If this position interests you, send your cover letter and resume to: jobs@fanbridge.com.

Freelance Design Opportunity for Owlkids

Owlkids, publisher of Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL magazines, is seeking freelance designers for future book projects. You must:

have a minimum of three years experience in the graphic design of children's or educational publishing.
be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator (Mac).
have a strong sense of design, typography, packaging, and print production.
be self-motivated and organized

If this sounds like the perfect job for you, send a resume or cover letter, stating that you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board to:

Owlkids
Toronto, ON
Fax: (416) 340-9760

Here is the Owlkids website, if you'd like to have a look. Good luck!

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I've noticed that some of the posts I get the most positive feedback on are the ones where I share a great recipe I've found. And so I've added links to all these in the sidebar, under WAHMR Favorite Recipes. Scroll down and check them out! I hope you enjoy them.

Start Your Own Web Design Business

If you want to do business on the Web, you must have an Internet presence. But most people have no idea how to build and design a website. That's where a smart entrepreneurial type might find an opportunity for the perfect home-based business. If you're creative and Web-savvy, starting your own web design business could be the perfect startup for you.

The first thing you'll need if you want to sell your web design skills is an Internet presence of your own. And it will be your calling card, so make it look good. Make sure it's perfect. This is where you'll direct potential clients for an example of your work.

Make yourself familiar with other business websites. Design and layout are important, but so is ease of use. Are the sites easy to navigate? Do they positively reflect the service or product they're meant to promote? Are they pleasing to the eye? Make notes about the sites you like, don't like, and why.

Start building a portfolio of work, whether it's building sites for yourself or for a friend or non-profit agency. These references will be important in building your reputation and business. If writing copy isn't your strong suit, consider subcontracting to a professional. Nothing spells unprofessional like a site with misspelled words and incorrect grammar.

Advertise your services on the Internet and in your community. Have business cards printed and drop them off at small businesses in your area. Most business owners have realized the necessity of having a Web presence these days. But many have no idea how to make it happen. That's where you come in.

Sorry. I couldn't resist. Hope it starts your Saturday off with a smile.

Online Contest: Pay Yourself First Challenge!

There's an online reality contest about to begin. It's the Pay Yourself First Challenge. And FNBO Direct is giving away more than $45,000 in cash and prizes. It sounds like a fun way to save and win some money. It might be just the incentive to get you started on that nest egg. Check out the contest details. Good luck!

Note: Sorry about the dead link this morning on the American Greetings job posting. Thanks to my readers for pointing it out to me. It has been fixed and should work now.

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American Greetings is seeking merchandisers and installation crew members nationwide to stock their products. American Greetings' brands include Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears, and Holly Hobbie.

This is a part-time opportunity that can be performed with your home office as a base. For more information on this opportunity, visit the American Greetings Job Information page.

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5 Time-Tracking Tools for Freelancers

If you freelance for a living and bill on a per-hour basis, it's important to keep track of how much time you're putting into a project. After all, time is money. It can be difficult, especially if you're working from home.

You may start working on something, have to leave and deal with the kids, then come back. How do you really know how much time you've invested in something unless you track it? Here are 5 great time-tracking tools to help you do just that:

Cashboard
Cashboard gives you the tools to provide estimates, track your time, and invoice the client.

Tick
With a focus on helping you "hit your budget." After all, as they point out, your time is your inventory.

Toggl
Simple to use and can be accessed from anywhere over the Internet.

Harvest
With this sleek tool, you can track time, log expenses, invoice clients, and keep track of accounts receivable and revenue.

FreshBooks
As one Fortune 500 user raves: "Saves you time and makes you look professional."

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Found this job opportunity on craigslist. As always, do your own due diligence. A small, but growing, company is looking for web content and press release writers. "Writers must be skilled in writing 400 to 600-word blog posts, press releases, and other Web content."

This job can be performed from home. If interested, email a resume and writing samples to: job-718868539@craigslist.org

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On another note: I posted earlier this week about my site's content failing to update on iGoogle. Most people said they were getting my posts as usual. But a few people said they were also having difficulty with iGoogle not updating.

I got a very nice note from Google indicating that they are aware of the problem with iGoogle not always updating in a timely fashion, and they are working on it. So I guess we'll just have to be patient.

I post twice a day most days. So if you don't get an update on your iGoogle page, check on the site. And thanks for reading!

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Is it More Difficult to Raise Girls or Boys?

I've got three girls. And I can tell you this: girls are emotional roller coasters. They're up. They're down. They're up again. It can be mentally draining. But when I talk to mothers of boys, they say that although their sons are pretty much drama-free, communication can be a problem. Boys keep more inside. So is it more difficult to raise boys or girls? What do you think?

I found a great article at CNN.com that explores the issue in-depth, even looking at the science behind what makes boys and girls so different. It's Is it Harder to Raise Boys or Girls? by Paula Spencer of Parenting.com. Read it and let me know what you think.

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A lot of stay-at-home moms make extra money mystery shopping. But you can also make money and have fun secret shopping restaurants. Restaurants rise or fall on customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Restaurant Cops hires people from all over the U.S. to visit restaurants and evaluate the food, service, and atmosphere. If you're reliable, honest, and observant, this might be a great part-time gig for you. Visit the Restaurant Cops employment page and fill out an application. Good luck!

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Web Templates for SEO Services

This article is very informative so thats why I have decided to publish it on my blog. It is about Templates and SEO.
Author of this article is Rajeev Guglani.

Web templates are designed in HTML which means hyper text mark up language. The templates should be easy to access, specific in width with the adjustment of image, links, banners, header, and footer as well as navigation structure. The image inserted in the template must be of the specified professional look along with the text and color combination schemes. The html tags must be used in a right way to make its appearance attractive.

The website must provide all information about their products or services line by line as user access your information. There must be right placement of ads, link navigation, company logo and menu bars etc. color appearance in the template must be bright background with the color of text that is readable. The template can be set as more professional with a defined created CSS (Case Coding Style Sheet). You can also add banners, insert background image along with picture and color defined in the text. All this features in template makes the website beneficial from SEO Services point of view.

Proper anchor tags must be defined in a href tag of html. Create extra interest in the website to get user attention. Since site owners try to make their website humorous and catchy to attract more visitors and make it user friendly but it should not disturb the entire theme of the website.

While implementing a professional web design for SEO Services the actual basic theme and illustration design must be kept in mind. All the places in the website like header part, menu, content area and footer part matters a lot in the web design. The header is used at the top of the website servers as a type of intro to the website. Company logo is also inserted in this part. This enables the user to know what site they are on. The navigation part gives the user information about the pages of your website. Menus can be displayed in different ways. In the content area you define the complete function of the website that is to be promoted for SEO services. This can include the text and the user information along with images and pictures or mixture of any of these. The footer part is on the bottom of the website and usually includes the closing information such as copyrights, design credits and text based navigations.

Rajeev Guglani writes articles for SEO.He has vast exposure in writing for Web Promotions.He is working for NDDW. For Web Promotion,Internet Marketing and SEO Services India visit http://www.nddw.com

Well, it's that time of year again when parents sit and time for hours on end in the 100-degree heat. Yes, it's swim meet season. We have our first swim meet of the summer tonight. And although I'm looking forward to watching my daughter swim, I am NOT looking forward to the scorching heat.

The pool we are going to tonight has absolutely no shade. So we'll all stand around dripping, desperately searching for something cool to drink. It reminded me of the cartoon above. Enjoy!

Job #1: The multiplayer online game World of Warcraft is seeking a forum moderator. You must have experience in World of Warcraft and at least one year of experience working with an online community. In addition, you must be proficient in Microsoft Office. For more details, go to their employment page.

Job #2: Roblox, a site for kids 7 to 18, is looking for more moderators. This is a contract job. It is an entry-level telecommuting position. Pay is $10 per hour. You must be 18 or older, have high-speed Internet, and be good with kids. To read more about this position, go to this page. You will find a survey there that will screen for this job. Good luck!

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Surprise Mint Cookies Recipe

Someone shared this on a message board I frequent. It's 3-ingredients and sounds yummy!

Ingredients:

1 18-oz roll refrigerated Pillsbury Sugar Cookie dough
1 package chocolate mint wafers
1 tbsp. finely chopped nuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly grease a cookie sheet. Place thin slices of sugar cookies onto the cookie sheet. Top each with a chocolate mint wafer, then cover with another thin slice of sugar cookie. Press nuts into the top of the dough and bake for approximately 10 minutes. Cool and enjoy! Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Public Opinion Research is hiring home-based telephone interviewers to conduct surveys. Most of these projects are political. Normal calling hours are 5:30-9:30 pm (EST), Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm (EST) on Saturday, and 12 to 9:30 pm (EST) on Sunday.

You will be working on a contract basis, which means you will be paid for each survey completed. Interviewers are currently making $13.25 to $25 per hour. With experience, you will make more. You will be responsible for the cost of phone calls because of the independent contractor status. Therefore, you must have an unlimited long distance calling plan on your phone.

If this job interests you, fill out the application found here. Good luck!

About.com, owned by the NY Times, is looking for a part-time guide on “Stay at Home Moms” and “Stay at Home Dads.”

This is from the About.com site: “The Stay at Home Moms Guide will be a mom, ideally with very young children at home, who has decided to leave the outside work force and stay home or one who has not worked outside the home.

“The Stay at Home Dads Guide will be a dad, ideally with very young children at home, who has decided to leave the outside work force and stay home to raise children.”

About.com guides receive a minimum of $725 a month during the first two years, plus revenue generated as a result of guides' page popularity. For more details, visit About.com.

Happy Father's Day!

I don't get to see my father often enough. He lives a couple of hours from my home. And despite the fact that he's in his seventies and has had a heart attack and multiple hip replacement operations, he's still the hardest working man I know. He currently has a part-time job and a side business.

He's always worked hard. I can't remember him having less than two jobs at a time when I was growing up. And they often weren't the kind of jobs most people would want to do. But they put a roof over our heads and food on the table, so he got up every morning and went to work.

Somehow though, despite working long hours, he made time for us kids and for family vacations. I have many happy memories of my childhood, and many of those were in his presence. He was a great dad to us and a great husband to my mom, who died in 1987. Now he's a great granddad to my three kids and a great husband to my stepmother, Kay, who I love.

Happy Father's Day, Dad. I love you.

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Here some great freebies for you. Don't miss out! These offers may not be open for long.

Pantene ProV Color Expressions

NatureMade Liquid Softgel Calcium

Aquafresh Extreme Clean

Curel Life Stages Lotion

Kotex Thin Pads with Wings

Clorox2 Colors

Enjoy!

This job is off the UC Berkeley Journalism Jobs page. TargetedNews.com seeks part-time work-from-home data gatherers. You will be given a set of URLs to visit and gather data. You will edit the requested documents and post them to the TargetedNews.com system. Pay is per-document.

There is potential for higher pay, more work, and opportunities to do different types of work in the future. You need to be a fluent English speaker and be an expert in MS Word. In addition, you must be available to work part-time Monday through Friday. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, email your resume to: alicia@targetednews.com.

Solution for iGoogle Not Updating Feeds

Well, I finally solved "my" problem with feeds not updating on my iGoogle home page. I thought it was just my Work at Home Mom Revolution feed. But it was actually all of my feeds. I just assumed a lot of people were on vacation this week. (Yes, I was a little slow on the draw there.) Here's the fix that solved it for me. If you're also having this difficulty, it might work for you. I found it at the iGoogle Support page:

Reverting to the most recent backup may fix your problem. To revert, visit http://www.google.com/ig/settings

Click the "Restore Now" button at the bottom of the page. This will restore an earlier version of iGoogle. You then must hit the refresh button. Ta-da! Hope this works for those of you having difficulty.

Unfortunately, I'm also having this issue on My Yahoo homepage. I'll have to get to work on that.

I remember reading somewhere that during the Great Depression, people lined up on city streets for a free apple. And last night, when I stopped by the local grocery store to pick a few things up, I began to wonder if history might repeat itself. I paid almost $3 for a jar of peanut butter. Now I know in some parts of the country $3 may sound inexpensive. But just a couple of months ago, I regularly bought it for half that.

And that's not the only food price that's shot up. I noticed higher prices all over the store. I found it particularly sad that my grocery store no longer gives out coupons at the checkout. It used to be the case that after paying for your groceries, a coupon targeted specifically to you would be printed from the register. I used them regularly. But no more. Apparently, the grocery store can no longer afford it.

What was even more disheartening was coming home to see an ABC News story on my Google home page that asked the question: Are We Living in the Last Century? What do you think? I'm off to eat a very expensive peanut butter sandwich.

Blogging Opportunity with Swimnetwork.com

If you know something about swimming and enjoy reading and writing about sports, this might be a great opportunity for you. This is from the Problogger Job Board: "Swimnetwork.com is seeking 2-3 organized, dedicated bloggers to spearhead the daily investigation for swimming related news."

Applicants should have a straightforward news focused writing style and experience researching and disseminating content on the Web. Pay is on a per-post basis and competitive with other larger, more established networks and sites and is negotiable based upon your knowledge and experience.

This position is not full-time, but may lead to other opportunities. Your content will be highly promoted on the site and will have much exposure. If interested, email your "resume, samples of your work [2-3 links or copy and paste the work in the body of the email] and tell us why you would be a great fit for us at Swimnetwork.com."

Email submissions to: editor@swimnetwork.com

I've had some difficulty over the past 24 hours with Google Reader not updating my feed for those who are subscribed. I'm not sure how widespread the problem actually is. It may only be "my" feed reader. If your Google Reader is not updating this feed, please leave me a comment and let me know, so that I can contact Google Support to find out what the problem is. Thanks! And thanks for reading! I really do appreciate it!

A new website is seeking freelance writers and editors to write "fast, clearly-worded" web video summaries and recommendations. You must have broadband from home and have "basic technical proficiency." This is a telecommuting position. It is part-time. Compensation varies according to the assignment.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, email a resume or bio and short letter, plus a link to a five-minute-or-less web video about the Iraq War that you think provides the best coverage of what is happening in Iraq right now." Then provide your choice of a headline for it, in less than six words, as well as a description expressing why it is noteworthy in less than 120 characters."

Or alternately, "select an outstandingly hilarious humor video posted anywhere during the past week and write a headline and short description for it."

The email address is: job-716306723@craigslist.org

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How Much Sleep is Too Much?

I woke up this morning after five hours sleep and felt pretty good. But it was early, so I laid back down and fell asleep for another few hours. When I woke up the second time, I didn't feel well at all. I was achy. My head hurt. Which made me start to wonder: how much sleep is enough, and how much is too much?

So I did a little surfing and found this article. It's very interesting. Surprisingly, more is not necessarily better. Past a certain point, sleep doesn't benefit you and, in fact, may actually harm you. Check the article out. It's Too Much Sleep as Dangerous as Too Little at CBC.ca. It will definitely make you think.

Bid4Spots.com is seeking phone support agents to help potential clients. Their advertisement on CareerBuilder says: "Bid4Spots.com helps advertisers purchase radio airtime at dramatically reduced rates through a unique reverse-auction process...

"The system is a fast-growing, unique method that helps advertisers get tremendous value out of their ad buys (lots of spots, very low cost) and helps radio stations quickly, easily and confidentially sell their “unsold” inventory that would otherwise go to waste.

"Microsoft Office Live has asked Bid4Spots to provide a radio buying tool for their community of users and we are seeking Media Auction Tour Guides to help their members understand the process of creating an auction and creating a commercial."

This sounds like a great opportunity. Training is provided. This is not a sales position. Those looking to reenter the workforce are encouraged to apply. If interested in this opportunity, please go to: http://www.MyChoiceEngine.com/Role/45830

Good luck!

Start a Handmade Greeting Card Business from Home

Craft businesses are springing up all over the Web, and despite the appearance of e-cards, the greeting card industry has remained strong. People just feel a delivered card - one that you can hold and read and save - is more personal. That's why a handmade greeting card business might be a perfect startup for stay-at-home creative types.

One of the biggest factors to consider is how to price the cards. If you decide to sell on a site like Etsy, you need to factor in the cost of listing fees and shipping. Other venues for selling your cards are local craft shows and gift shops. Since you will either be paying a fee to display your cards or sharing a percentage of your profit, it's important to factor that into your price.

Another possible area to focus on might be local businesses, particularly at Christmas, when many will want to send out a personalized greeting to their customers. Other potential customers might be real estate professionals and service owners. And don't forget the opportunity presented by the Internet. An online presence for your handmade card business is a must.

Finally, keep good records. It's important to track your profits. But also, make sure to keep a record of all materials purchased, along with receipts. If you spend money to advertise, keep an account of this also. This will all be important come tax time, when you'll have the opportunity to offset your earnings with expenses.

Here's a great site with some great handmade card ideas. The picture above is one of Creative Shari's designs.

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As an independent contractor who works via the Internet, I could literally do my job from almost anywhere in the world, thanks to technology. I've always fantasized about being able to travel, while still making a living. When I go on vacation now, I take my laptop with me and work a little.

So I found this article by Mike Framingham at ComputerWorld very interesting. He's actually living the digital nomad lifestyle and loving it. It's a great article with lots of helpful information on how you can create a digital nomad lifestyle for yourself. Enjoy!

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Strawberry Fruit Dip Recipe

This is a great summer fruit dip recipe!

Ingredients:

3 oz. low-fat cream cheese, softened
2 and 1/2 tbsp. sugar
8 oz. vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup crushed strawberries

Directions:

Blend the cream cheese and sugar. Mix in the yogurt. Ta-da! Refrigerate and serve with fresh fruit.

CM of the Year hires bingo chat moderators from the U.K., U.S., and Australia. Their job board lists all available positions open at the moment, but is constantly being updated. Some jobs are U.K. only. Right now, there's a listing for chat leaders from anywhere in the world. Check out CM of the Year's listings, and bookmark the site, so you can go back from time to time and check for new listings.

Health Newsletter Writer Wanted: Work from Home

This is a craigslist advertisement for a freelance writer experienced in health issues to write a monthly 8-page newsletter. You must have a lively style and five years plus experience writing professionally. Compensation is to be negotiated. The work requires a fast turnaround and is time-sensitive. If interested, email samples of your writing, along with a cover letter to: solutions@pagegroup.com. This is a telecommute opportunity.

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If you, like me, are trying to lose weight for the summer, you know the hardest part of dieting is trying not to pile on the calories by snacking between meals. To the rescue, here's a list of ten less-than-100-calorie snacks:

1 pack Oreo Thin Crisps (100 Calorie Pack)

1 Skinny Cow fat-free fudge bar

25 Jelly Belly jelly beans

1 Fudgsicle

1 Snickers fun size bar

Nature Valley Peanut Butter Crunchy Granola Bar

1 (.8 oz.) Rice Krispies Treat

2 cups air-popped popcorn

1/2 cup sugar-free Jell-O with 2 tbsps. Cool Whip

1 hard-boiled egg

The Surprising Thing Some Moms are Doing to Make Money from Home

About ten years ago, give or take a year (my brain is tired), I did something from home to make money that was shocking to a lot of my friends. It wasn't something most people would even consider trying. Because it was then, and is now, very risky. But I did it and was fairly successful at it.

I was a day trader. I traded stocks from my home computer, sometimes making four or five trades a day. I would buy on good news, watch the stock price rise a nickel or dime, then sell and take the profit. Sometimes I made $50. Sometimes I made much more. It just depended on how much I had invested, how much the stock went up, and how long I had the nerve to stay in the game.

It was nerve-wracking. Once I lost big (but jumped right back in and made most of it back within a few hours). And I finally got out of it. The market was going through a correction, and I felt it was getting too risky. And frankly, unless you can afford to lose money, I don't recommend it to anyone.

But I did see this article, The Secret Lives of Stay-at-Home Mommy Speculators and thought it was interesting. So I wanted to share. Seems Japanese housewives have jumped into the market and are causing somewhat of a scandal. Again, I do not recommend day trading as a career. But I found the article interesting, because it really makes you think about the whole new world of possibilities the Internet has opened up for women who want to make money from home. Enjoy!

North American Bancard is seeking telephone surveyors in the San Diego area. "You will be contacting brand new businesses by telephone and conducting a very simple 5 question marketing survey," according to the advertisement on craigslist. No selling is involved, and no experience is required. Positions are available in the corporate office, as well as from home "for those who wish to save gas and time by telecommuting."

There are FULL-TIME and PART-TIME hours available Monday through Friday:

PART TIME (2,3,4,5 and 6 hour shifts) starting at the following times:
5AM, 6AM, 7AM, 8AM, 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM

FULL TIME (7 and 8 hour shifts) starting at the following times:
5AM, 6AM, 7AM, 8AM, 9AM, 10AM

Pay is $10-$20 per hour on a straight commission basis.

To apply, call: 1-800-377-1989 x702

This job is unresearched. As always, do your own due diligence.

Dry Drowning: Read This if Your Kids Swim

Just a quick post. Someone on a message board I frequent just posted this story. I had never heard of "dry drowning," and I'm sure most parents haven't. If you have kids who swim, read this Today.com article on the subject.

Having a herb garden and perhaps a herb business has always been a fantasy of mine. I've checked books out at my local library on the subject and perused gourmet store shelves, daydreaming about how much fun it would be to grow my own herbs from home and sell them to restaurants and stores.

And there are only a couple of things standing in my way. Number one: I don't have any sun in my yard. I live in the midst of a tall stand of pines. Number two: I can't keep a plant alive to save myself. I am the original brown thumb.

But I cling to the fantasy. Who knows? Maybe one day I'll have a patch of sunny land, and I can give it a try. In the meantime, if you're good in the garden and have a sunny spot, this is a home business you may want to consider. I found this great article in Mother Earth News that not only details how one woman started a home-based herb business, but also how much she brings in with it and how she does it. It's Start a Home Business with Herbs! I am salivating just reading it. Enjoy!

Related posts:

Start Your Own Resume Writing Business

Start Your Own Concierge or Errand Service

Today, June 6th, is National Doughnut Day. Yes, that's right. Doughnuts have their own day. In celebration of this momentous holiday, Krispy Kreme is offering one free donut of your choice. But it's today only. Stop by and get yours.

Sorry I got this out so late in the day. I had it scheduled to post early this morning. But for some reason, it didn't happen.

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