Business


Securing Ongoing Writing Gigs is Essential to Job Stability

When I was in the process of moving cross-country, it became clear that I needed more ongoing assignments. Pretty much the only thing I managed to keep up with was my monthly obligations as the Herbal Medicine Expert at eHow.com. Those tasks were already part of my routine so taking care of it on the […]

My Blog Needs to Be a Reflection of Me

I turned this blog into something other than what I envisioned. I wanted it to be a creative online place where I can share bits of my career and my life with all of you while sharing articles and advice on how to make a living doing what you love. This is my vision for […]

Should You Outsource or Hire an Employee?

There are certain businesses where hiring employees is unnecessary. If you operate a business at home, chances are you do pretty much everything yourself. If you have a small business such as a shop or a restaurant, however, you will find that you need some help. But there are some businesses that […]

Work at Home Business Ideas

So, you’ve decided to start a home based business. With the convenience of the internet, there are a lot of things that you can do. What’s even better is that you can do it from anywhere. Home business owners enjoy a level of flexibility that is unprecedented. To get started all you […]

Things to Consider When Monetizing Your Blog

Monetizing their blogs is a desirable concept for most people. I know, I do the same. We put affiliate ads up, use Adsense and other Pay Per Click programs. There are also things like Text Link Ads, asking for donations, and finding advertisers to your blog directly. All of these are perfectly good ways to […]

Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?

There are a lot of reasons why you might want to start a business and be self employed. You’ve had the same desk job for several years. The pay is pretty good, but there is something about your situation that doesn’t make you happy. You often think that starting your own business […]

I Have a New Freelance Writing Blog …

I love starting new blogs and lately I’ve been having fun starting blogs through networks like Orble and Today.com. It gives me some variety. Even though I have several blogs of my own with their own domains, these blog networks offer a lot of perks.
The latest is a blog I started called Writer Girl which […]

Finding the Time to Work When You Think It’s Impossible

My schedule has been hectic and I’ve still been able to find some time to work. Granted, I prefer to spend 6-8 hours a day doing work related tasks. However, I’ve learned that’s not exactly possible the way things have been for me lately. But I can still get some things done. Here are some […]

Simple Steps on How to Start a Profitable Business Online

Are you wondering how to start a profitable business online? That was my main concern a few years ago. I had spent a year or two working primarily offline as a freelance writer - sending queries to publications and waiting for them to accept my story.
Although fun and satisfying in its own right, that kind […]

Started the Thirty Day Challenge Yesterday

I’m two weeks behind from starting the Thirty Day Challenge - but I did it! I completed the challenge last year - more than once actually. Each time I went through it, I learned something new. It’s packed with information and knowledge and it’s all for free.
I was wrestling with whether or not to do […]