July 2008 ~ Small Business

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Work at Home for HotelChatter

This from the ProBlogger Job Board: HotelChatter is seeking "a quick-witted contributing editor to assist with its daily publication." Some slight knowledge of HTML and Photoshop is required, in addition to blogging skill.If this sounds interesting to you, "please go to http://www.hotelchatter.com/newuser and become a member, then send your member name along with text description of why you would make an excellent HotelChatter contributing editor to help@hotelchatter.com." Good luck!Related Posts:40 Money Management Resources and a Great Mom FindChefsBest.com Seeking Recipe Writers**********************************************...

After typing too much and getting too little sleep, I'm suffering from an acute case of blog laziness. So I leave you with this cartoon. Related Posts:The Secret of LifeIf Only This Were Possible********************...

Blue Mountain Arts Seeks Greeting Card Writers

Blue Mountain Arts is seeking "highly original and creative submissions on friendship, family, special occasions, positive living, and other topics one person might want to share with another person. Submissions may also be considered for inclusion in book anthologies."Payment is $300 per poem for all rights to publish on a greeting card. Payment for inclusion in an anthology is $50. From their advertisement: "To request a copy of our writer’s guidelines (which include contact/submission information), please send a blank e-mail to writings@sps.com with 'Send Me Guidelines' in the subject line, or write us at: Blue Mountain Arts,...

I don't know if I've ever mentioned it here on this blog, but I'm a big reader, and that's BIG with a capital B-I-G. In fact, at this moment, I have no less than 35 books checked out of my local library, all sitting beside my bed, waiting patiently for me to read them.But sometimes I can't find the specific book I want at the library. And I'm too cheap to ever buy a book in hardcover. (I only buy a few paperbacks a year.) So I was excited to find some book swap sites. In the U.S., there's BookMooch and PaperbackSwap. And in the U.K., there's Read It Swap It.I know with BookMooch, you can also send to other...

GE Money Hiring Work From Home Customer Service Reps

*This opportunity, although a work-at-home position, requires on-site training in Merriam, KS. Only apply if you live within 50 miles of this location.GE Money is advertising again for work-at-home customer service reps. This is a part-time opportunity of 19.5 hours or less per week. It includes paid training, a rewards and recognition program, a pension plan, and the ability to work from your home office.You must have a high-speed Internet connection and a land-line phone. In addition, you must have a high school diploma or GED and a strong work ethic. To apply for this position and find out more, visit the...

Mmm... crunchy peanut butter and bananas. In case you haven't figured it out yet, I like my desserts and sweet breads. Had to share this one.Ingredients:1 3/4 cup sifted self-rising flour1/3 cup shortening3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter2/3 cup sugar2 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup mashed ripe bananasDirections:Sift flour. Then cream shortening and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar gradually until mixture is light and fluffy. Add eggs. Beat well. Stir the flour into this mixture, then the bananas. Mix well. Spoon into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Enjoy!Related Posts:Crock Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe ...

Work from Home Tutoring for Global Tutors

This opportunity is from craigslist. Global Tutors provides online tutoring services to students in grades 1 through 12, as well as college-age students. Using a headset, digital pencil, and digital writing pad, as well your home PC, you will talk to your students voice-to-voice and write on a shared white board space. You must have a bachelor's degree or higher in education and have a current Windows-based PC. You must also have broadband Internet access from your home. Hours are flexible and throughout the day. Saturday and Sunday hours are also available. If interested, visit the Global Tutors...

This from the ProBlogger Job Board:EHarmony.com, America's #1 trusted relationship service, is seeking a community manager to:"Serve as Super-Administrator and point of contact for community leaders on the Advice forum.Help maintain and enforce user guidelines.Recruit new community leaders.Serve as power user and business owner of our community management system.Troubleshoot issues that arise out of the forums." Qualifications are:"Successful track record of participating in and managing bulletin board communities.Spectacular interpersonal and communication skills.Technical savvy, such as light coding and knowledge of how bulletin board software...

Work from Home Opportunity in Web Sales and Service

From craigslist: An unidentified company is seeking experienced appointment setters for a website sales team. This is a work at home (full or part-time) commission job. You will be contacting small to medium-sized businesses, setting up appointments, building a demonstration website, and then teaming up with the company's sales rep to make a pitch to companies.Commissions range from $40 to $1,700 per sale. All that's needed to get started is a phone and computer. If interested, email your resume to: duckyrecycler@verizon.net or fax it to: 503-558-8385. Telemarketing and website design experience is strongly recommended. This job is unresearched,...

Save Money by Planning Your Menus

I was really excited to find this article at The Simple Mom. A Basic Guide to Menu Planning explains not only the cost benefits of planning your menus weeks ahead of time, but also gives step-by-step instructions on how to use Google Calendar to set up your menus. In addition, there's a link in the article explaining how to create a cookbook in del.icio.us and link recipes to your menu plans. Genius! Check it out!Related Posts:What Are Your Secrets for Personal Productivity?The Hardest Word to Say***************************************...

Sometimes when I'm working, I need to take a break for a few minutes and just think about something else. I was surfing around today and came across AOL Radio Network. It's got over 350 free online radio stations. I'm a big fan of the classic rock stations. Love me some '70s music! Check it out.The cartoon above made me think about a story my mom told me about the time she brought home her first Elvis record. It was the 1950's. She was probably about 16 or 17. And my grandfather, who thought Elvis was the devil incarnate, broke the 45 over his knee. What would he think about today's music? ...

A "leader in the online information marketing industry" is seeking a part-time webmaster to be responsibly for updating, testing, and maintaining the company website. In addition, the webmaster will be responsible for "performing technology upgrades, providing occasional technical support, and light Web programming."The website will need frequent updates and changes, therefore the right candidate must be a detail-oriented self-starter "with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment." In addition, you must have good communication skills, a minimum of 3 years in a webmaster role, and be adept at using Dreamweaver. This is...

Freebie Friday: Don't Miss Out!

It was much harder to find some actual freebies this week. But I found a few really good ones. Here they are:Reach Access FlosserPrintable KFC CouponsFree Tide and Downy Fabric Softener64-count box Huggies WipesOatmeal Crisp CerealEnjoy!Related Posts:Free Summer Movies for Kids at Regal EntertainmentGet Ready for the 30-Day Challenge*******************************************...

Demand Studios, the force behind 50 of Demand Media's websites, is seeking freelance writers to provide content for its "vast library of informative articles." Payment is flat fee per article, starting at $15. All payments are made via PayPal.To apply, visit the Demand Studios Employment Application page, where you will be asked to upload your resume and writing samples. Good luck!Related Posts:Life on a DeadlineStudy at MIT for Free***********************...

Mom's Burnt Out Taxi Service Now Closed for Business

If you've been reading this blog for long, you may remember a post written some time ago entitled Mom's Burnt Out Taxi Service. It was about the joys of driving your teenagers here, there, and everywhere. But I am pleased to report that Mom's Burnt Out Taxi Service is now officially closed for business. We're all out of customers. My youngest got her driver's license today. I am now free to pursue other opportunities. Hmm...

Web Graphics Artist Sought for Consulting Firm

A small consulting firm in New Jersey is seeking a part-time web graphics artist. You must be skilled in Photoshop and Web layout. Familiarity with Flash is a plus. This is a work-from-home position. Retirees and college students are encouraged to apply. Approximate working hours are five to ten per week.If interested in this position, respond with a list of your credentials, a resume, samples of your work, and compensation expectations to: job-766754331@craigslist.org Good luck!Related Posts:Work at Home for LovetoKnow.comWork at Home Court Records Research with Wolfgang***********************************...

Are you a Super Mom? I think I am. I'm not a great housekeeper. I'm not a great cook. But I do think I'm a Super Mom. Here are 10 characteristics of a Super Mom. A Super Mom:Doesn't try to be her kids' friend. Yes, she listens. Yes, she can have fun with her kids. But there's a clear line. And the bottom line is: she's a parent. Doesn't live vicariously through her children. She lets them find their own interests and pursuits, and encourages them wherever possible.Doesn't expect perfection from herself, which is good, because it's impossible to achieve.Doesn't withhold love, even when her kids are being rotten. She lets them know...

Legacy.com is seeking "computer-savvy workers who like to read. Stay-at-home-parents, freelancers, and retirees welcome!" They're looking for people to screen online condolence messages in accordance with Legacy.com's established guidelines. Pay is $10 per hour.This is the job description on Legacy.com's employment page: "Legacy.com hosts online obituary sections for newspapers. Each of these obituaries includes an online Guest Book where friends and family can submit messages to express their condolences or share their memories. The primary task of this position is to read these messages before they are posted online to ensure that inappropriate...

Save Money by Creating a Grocery Price Book

Today is the final meet of my daughter's summer swim season. And you know what that means. Yes, I'm going to be lazy today and point you to a great article someone else has written, but I find extremely interesting and useful. It's Grocery Price Book: Save Hundreds a Year from SavingAdvice.com. With the cost of groceries skyrocketing, it's more important now than ever to find ways to save. On a side note, if you've noticed my blog fonts and the size of my type keeps changing, I apologize. Seems Blogger can't make up it's mind how to publish my blog, no matter what size or font I set it on. Hopefully,...

Atlas Web Service is seeking a travel blogger for its travel blogs. Experience in blogging and WordPress is preferred. Topics will be assigned and destination-oriented. For example, a topic might be: "Restaurants in Las Vegas" or "The Museums of New York City." You will be expected to write 2 to 4 articles a week of 1,000 words each. Payment is $20 per article, to be paid by PayPal at the end of each month. If this opportunity interests you, email links to 2 or 3 travel or related posts to jobs@atlaswebservice.com. Good luck!Related Posts: The Number 1 Freelancing MistakeMake a Six-Figure Income as a Freelance Writer ******************...

New Site for Baby Obsessed: BabyCenter

If you're a new mom, pregnant, or planning to get pregnant, check out BabyCenter. It's about all babies, all the time. Check it o...

Just what I love. It's easy. It's chocolate. It's cheesecake.Ingredients:1 and 1/2 cups Nestle's semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup sugar11 oz. Philadelphia Brand cream cheese1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened2 cups Cool Whip, thawed1 ready-made Graham Cracker crustShaved chocolate for garnishAdditional Cool Whip for garnishDirections:Melt the chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave (my choice), stirring constantly. Let cool. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and butter, and beat until of a smooth consistency. Blend in the chocolate slowly and fold in...

Work from Home Ghostwriter or WordPress Theme Designer

These work-at-home opportunities from craigslist this morning:"In need of a few great freelance writers to ghostwrite articles and other documents as an independent contractor. Adherence to deadline is crucial. Must have a paypal account. If interested please send resume and writing sample for consideration" to: job-760504706@craigslist.org.You must have a Paypal account. This is a telecommute position. Good luck!****************************************A Cary, NC based business is seeking a WordPress theme designer who can design a theme from scratch. This means " starting in Photoshop, designing the layout, converting it to XHTML/CSS, and...

This is a great opportunity for graphic artists or fashion design students. From craigslist: "Seeking artists / fashion designers / costume designers to create digital clothing designs and game textures in Photoshop for 3-D online virtual game." You must have advanced Photoshop experience, Photoshop 7.x or above, and a suitable computer with high-speed Internet. In addition, 3-D game art techniques are a plus. Pay is $20 to $40 per design, depending upon experience and complexity of the piece. If interested, email an introduction, resume, and links to your portfolio to: job-761326330@craigslist.org. ...

Here's a new and unique way to make a few bucks. On Mixaloo, you can create playlists, publish them to your MySpace, Facebook, your blog, or any social networking site with the Mixaloo widget, and then sell them via download. Payments are made through Paypal. In addition, you'll earn points with your mixes that can be redeemed for cool stuff. Check it out!Related Posts:Dove Chocolate at Home Business Opportunity Make Money as a Texpert *************************************...

Poor Bill Nye, the Science Guy

I stayed up too late last night watching Larry King. He had Bill Nye, the Science Guy, and several other "experts" arguing the existence of UFO's and aliens. Poor Bill Nye. One of the guests even poked fun at him, asking if he had come to his conclusion that aliens didn't exist using baking soda and vinegar. As for myself, I believe aliens exist. Call me crazy, if you will. This cartoon seemed apropos. Related Posts:The Real Meaning of Lactose Intolerance: A Sunday Funny Don't Forget Your Sunscreen ***************************************************...

American Express Work-at-Home Travel Agent Opportunity

American Express is hiring virtual commissioned travel agents. These positions are work-from-home. Scheduling is flexible. The main requirement is: "At least 2 years of leisure travel consultant experience as a business owner, independent travel agent, or cruise specialist with proven sales success." This opportunity includes the potential for lucrative commissions and inclusion into American Express's medical, dental, vision, and 401K plans. For more information on these positions, visit this American Express Careers posting. Good luck!Related Posts:Will We All Be Retiring to Panama? Living the Digital Nomad Lifestyle ***************...

I've got some good ones today! Enjoy!Playtex SportFree box of CheeriosFree Benefiber SticksArrid DeodorantFree Woolite Sample (must give up an email address. That's what my spam email address is for. If you don't have one for such things, get one. Yahoo is offering @rocketmail addresses now.)Degree Girl Samples (Same deal as above. Give 'em your spam email address.)Free Spring Cleaning Megapack (Again, you must give up an email.)****************************************Related Posts:5 Tips for Saving Money on Groceries Latest Savings Craze: Playing the CVS Game*************************************...

An online service-based company is seeking an experienced copywriter to write for an executive audience. This is a part-time telecommuting position. Pay is on either an hourly rate or flat fee basis. According to the ad on craigslist, "The ideal candidate will have strong consulting experience and preferably a background in the online space and email and newsletter content."When applying, send a resume, desired rate, and one or two samples to: job-759056217@craigslist.org. (Nothing over 1 MB, please) This job is unresearched, so do your own due diligence. Good luck!Related Posts:Work at Home Freelance with ODesk A Solution to Writer's Bl...

AOL Launches WalletPop: New Personal Finance Site

AOL launched its new personal finance site, WalletPop. And I have to say it's loaded with great information, useful tools, and valuable financial advice. Go over and have a look. And while you're there, don't miss I Spy Restaurant Tricks. It's about the tricks restaurants are playing on their customers lately to cut costs. Very enlightening. One sounded particularly familiar. I find I'm regularly being charged for condiments now at my local fast food joints. I know they've got to cut costs too. But geesh!Related Posts:Secret Shop for Restaurant CopsSame Gene Pool: Different Money Styles****...

PC World is looking for experienced bloggers to contribute to PCWorld.com's Today@PCWorld blog. Pay is $15 for a 150 to 200-word blog entry. "After 30-days pay moves up to a combo flat rate and a per-page-view payment formula. Ideal candidates will file 5-8 blogs entries each week." Blog entries will cover the consumer technology world. Some topics will be assigned. But you'll also be expected to pitch your own ideas. Inquiries should be directed to: job-755011343@craigslist.org When inquiring about the positions, include examples of your previous work. Good luck!Related Posts:10 Hot Home Jobs: Buy Food, Not Gas Great List of Sites...

World's Oldest Blogger Dies at 108

Olive Riley, the world's oldest blogger, has died at the age of 108. Her blog, The Life of Riley entertained people all over the world with its wit and wisdom. She will be miss...

A great snack for summer entertaining!Ingredients:1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter1/2 cup confectioner's sugar1 tbsp. powdered lemonade mix1/4 cup graham cracker crumbsDirections:In a medium bowl, mix everything except for the graham cracker crumbs. Cover and refrigerate mixture for 3 hours, then shape into a ball and roll in graham cracker crumbs. Serve with crackers. Related Posts:Nestle Toll House Pie RecipeBanana Split Pie Recipe*******************...

This is from craigslist: The Purse Page is seeking: "a fun, very friendly, SMART, savvy fashionista to help build up the site's community and presence online. We're trying to make our forum busier and more fun, the forum is here: http://www.pursepage.com/forum/. "We have a sophisticated readership thats more interested in Nordstrom's and not TJ Maxx, so we need someone who can appeal to that higher end clientele."The right person will chat with the members, invite people from other sites to visit, run contests, generally stimulate buzz about and involvement in the site and participation in the forum.This is a part time, work-from-home...

Work from Home as a Convergys Home Agent

Convergys is currently hiring home agents in the following states: Alabama; Florida; Georgia; Idaho; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Mississippi; Nebraska; North Dakota; Oklahoma; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Wyoming.You must have:A quiet place to work at homeA PC that meets minimum standards specified in the application processCable or DSL high-speed InternetA noise-cancelling headsetFor more information, see the Convergys Home Agent Page. Good luck! Related Posts: Transcription from Home: How to Get Started How to Start Your Own Online Book Business: Chapter One ****...

Can You Trick Yourself Into Saving Money?

I went to the grocery store last night and spent $25 on a small bag of groceries. I wasn't even buying the expensive stuff: meat, milk, detergent, etc. I am amazed at how much the cost of food has gone up in the last month or so. One goal of mine this year is to actually save some money for emergencies.But how do you save money, when you're already struggling to pay bills, put food on the table, heat and cool your home? How do you put money aside, when there's not enough to go around in the first place? I found an article at LifeHacker that gave me some ideas.I don't think freezing credit cards in a block of ice will help anyone. I don't...

Aim-for-A Tutoring hires at-home tutors to teach students worldwide in a variety of subjects. You may work from anywhere in the world, as long as you have a computer with broadband Internet access. You will also need computer speakers and a microphone, as well as Skype software, which is freely available online.Additionally, you must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in the subject you wish to teach and some type of teaching experience. If interested, visit Aim-for-A's tutor employment page for more information. Good luck!Related Posts: Online Tutoring: Is it the Job For You?Work at Home as a Math Tutor for Ed2Net.com**************...

Fabulous Free Downloadable Sewing Projects

(Picture: Elizabeth Hartman)I ran across this site while surfing the Net this afternoon. It's Oh Fransson Projects. And she is generously offering free downloadable tutorials on her site of some adorable sewing projects, including the vintage sheet workbasket pictured above.I hope she doesn't mind me borrowing a picture of it. But I knew if you saw it, you'd want to go over and see what other great project tutorials she's offering. Go check the site out!Related Posts: Start a Handmade Greeting Card Business from Home Work at Home for New England Crafters ***************************************...

RootSky Creative is seeking a number of freelance copywriters for future projects. All applicants must have 3 to 5 years of copywriting experience, including 1 year as a freelance copywriter. Compensation is on a per-project basis.Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and a link to an online portfolio to: jobs@rootskycreative.com. Good luck!Related Posts:Start Your Own Resume Writing Business8 Great Resources for Freelancers**********************************...

5 Great Money Saving Articles You Need to Read

Thanks to Christina at Northern Cheapskate, I read some great articles this afternoon on saving money the smart way. If you have time, go check these out. I promise you'll find something useful in each one: Sneaky Supermarket Tricks That You Should Know AboutJuly's Carnival of Living Cheaply at 2Paupers.com. More good stuff than you can shake a stick at! 8 Cheap to Free Childcare Options When You Need a Little "Me" Time Emergency Preparedness for Your Freezer The Frugal Olympics: Going for the GoldEnj...

I was watching the Mel Gibson movie Signs the other night. If you've never seen it before, I'll give you a brief recap. Mel Gibson is a preacher who lives on a farm. And all of a sudden, a crop circle shows up in the middle of one of his fields.As it turns out, the crop circles, which are showing up all over the world, are actually landing directions for the aliens that are about to invade. It's a pretty good movie until the end, when we find out...nope, better not spoil it for you. Anyway, this struck me as funny. Related Posts: A Tuesday Funny for YouOh Yes, Please! More Coffee!*********************...

Friday Freebies! Hot Off the Griddle!

Some great Friday Freebies just for you!Pantene Color ExpressionsGarlic Gold Multigrain Cheerios $7 Coupon Crest WhiteStripsFree Airborne Seasonal Sample Scott Xtreme RagesFree Sunsilk Hair SamplesFree Pull-Ups Potty Training DVD Free Monopoly Cash (printable from Hasbro) Fun for kids who like to play store and pretend with money or just need more cash for their Monopoly ga...

OnPoint@Home Hiring Home Agents Again!

This is a great opportunity. OnPoint@Home is open for home agent applications again! All calls are outbound. There are no sales or fundraising calls. In addition, OnPoint@Home pays its agents $12 per hour, with no sales or call quotas. To find out more, visit their employment application page in the link above. People who have worked with this company in the past found it to be a very good experience. Check it out today!Related Posts:How to Start Your Own Personal Concierge ServiceBecome a Kitchen Table Tycoon*************************************...

U-Haul is hiring work-at-home operators to answer incoming calls. As a Hotline Agent, you will be helping customers in need of emergency roadside service. You will gather the necessary information, then dispatch calls to the appropriate service provider. This job does provide paid training. If interested, visit the U-Haul job detail page for requirements and an application. Good luck!Related Posts:Work at Home as an About.com GuideBe Alert to the Warning Signs of a Work-at-Home Scam****************************************...

b5Media Seeks Nickelodeon Blogger

b5Media is seeking a blogger to cover the Nickelodeon channel and its programming. From the Problogger Job Board: " The site will require up-to-date news, spoilers, recaps (in some form, live preferred), & celebrity news.The site will require several updates per day as well as promotion, telephone work gathering exclusives (particularly at the start), and on-site community building." Knowledge of image editing and basic HTML editing is a requirement.If you are interested in this position, send 2 relevant writing samples, along with links to arieanna@b5media.com. In the email, specify all the Nickelodeon shows you currently...

This is a great temporary part-time position with Google that can lead to ongoing work with them. You must speak English, have a bachelor's degree, high-speed Internet, and a valid U.S. or Canadian work authorization.This is a great opportunity. I know many people who do this and have been quite pleased with the work and the compensation. For more information, see Google's ad in the link above.Added 03/20/2010: Google has changed the URL for their quality rater positions. The new job link is here. Related Posts:Work from Home Writing for the Web and iGoogle UpdateAmerican Airlines Hiring Home Based Agents********************...

Work from Home Writing Medical Content

Writers are being actively sought for a medical services website network. Compensation will be on a per project basis at the rate of $10 per assignment. Interest in, or familiarity with the medical field is preferred, but not a requirement. Assignments generally have a 72-hour turnaround time.You must reside within the United States. For more information, email: job-744418440@craigslist.org. This is a telecommute position. It is unresearched. Please do your own due diligence. Good luck!Related Posts:New Site for Writers: YouPublish.comMake a Six-Figure Income as a Freelance Writer ***********************************...

I was up all night typing last night, so I feel particularly old today. So yes, I'm ready for my old person's name. Ethel may...

I read an article yesterday at The Simple Dollar that really got me thinking. Basically, the author of The Difference Between a Job and a Career explains the difference between a job you work to put food on the table and a career. Of course, I knew there was a difference. But I never really thought about what the difference might mean in terms of emotional investment.How much emotional energy should you invest in something if it's only a way to make money, but has no possibility of advancement? Sure, you should do the job you're getting paid to do, and to the best of your ability. But should you let it stress you out? Should you be saving...

Work at Home for AdviseTech

AdviseTech is looking for people who are interested in working part-time (2 to 6 hours per week, to start). You must have a professional phone voice and be friendly and enthusiastic. This is a work-from-home position.Computer experience and Internet access is required. If interested, email your resume and cover letter, along with a request for more information to: employment@advisetech.com. Good luck!Related Posts:Work at Home for New England CraftersDove Chocolate At-Home Business Opportunity***************************************...

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