Thursday, January 8, 2009

Get Fast Cash: Work From Home

Lots of people are looking for jobs. In today's economy, these can be quite rare or hard to find. Lots of people go out every day and fill out application after application and get no calls back. Well, now there is an easier way. Would you like to know how to make cash fast without the fuss and competition? Here it is: work from home. If you have access to the Internet, a few extra hours per day, and some knowledge of computers and word processing, then you are on your way to making that extra buck!

Freelance Writing. Among the many kinds of work from home jobs, freelance writing is among the most highly paid, but also takes the most skill and dedication. In order to do this work, you must be able to write and speak intelligently and communicate correctly so that your articles can be understood. This includes good grammar and communication skills.

You must have Internet access. Also required is dedication. If you do not have the time to devote to this sort of position, do not try to take on the responsibility. Here is how it works: once you land the job, your employer will send you a certain amount of assignments per day or week. Sometimes, however, there is no work for a period of time. Once you receive these assignments, there will also be a deadline. You should then complete the assignments and send them back to your boss. More than likely, if you do not complete all of them by the deadline, you will not get paid at all. But, if you think you have what it takes to be a freelance writer and have full Internet access, go for it!

Surveys. This is yet another great way to make money over the Internet. Usually, what you should do is find a good, legitimate website that pays you to complete surveys. When you find a legitimate survey site, register and then start making money. You will probably have to complete a small survey before receiving any paid surveys in order to see what surveys you qualify for. Then, you will begin to receive the paid surveys. Once completed, you will get paid about fifty cents to two dollars per survey via a PayPal account. Most of the time, though, you have to wait until you have collected at least twenty-five dollars in your survey sites account to actually receive payment.

Blogging. This type of work is almost like freelance writing. Basically, you are paid to go from site to site and write small paragraphs about a certain topic and link this paragraph back to your employer's website. For every good, usable link, you will get paid about fifty cents.

Working from home is not for everyone. Some people do not have the time nor the dedication. But, these jobs are great for high school students or stay-at-home moms that are looking for a little bit of fast cash. If you have Internet access and basic computer skills, then you are on your way to making money online today!

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

How to write an article (scroll to bottom)

In understanding that everyone does not have that writing gene, I have found that everyone still has the ability to write. It is a matter of choosing whether you want to do it well or not.

When writing, it is important that you write about the things you are more than just familiar with. You want to make sure that your readers know that you are a credible source, and that they can trust the information that you are providing them with. In addition, your writing is a reflection of who you are. Surely, you do not want to be known as an author that puts out garbage—and trust me, readers are very savvy, they can tell.

In talking about the simple mechanics of writing, there should be an introduction, a body and a closing. The introduction tells the reader what you will be talking about. The body provides the content and substance of your topic; including examples, sources of information, statistics or even opinions. And the closing, recaps what you have already talked about and brings it to a close.

The key is to be able to transition from introduction to the body, the body to the closing. This helps to link the article and allows it to flow for easy reading.

Though people have different writing styles, it is imperative to have some basic structure to your writing. For someone that has difficulty with their writing skills, my best advice would be to write how you speak. A good strategy for this would be to write down several questions about the topic you plan to write about, and tape record yourself answering the questions, in a normal speaking manner.

This strategy, serves multiple purposes. It tests your knowledge, to see if you are actually an expert on what you plan to write about. It helps you to capture details concerning your topic that goes beyond surface knowledge. And you have the opportunity to playback your recording so that you can transfer it into a wordprocessing document for easy editing.

Another important tip, is to make sure your title relates to the context of the article. It is great to be cute and witty with your titles, but make sure you fulfill your commitment to the reader by answering what was implied in the title.

To give an example, an article was posted on my blog site that seemed to be in line with the vision I have for my readers; which is to provide business tools and resources for new and existing entrepreneurs, including home based programs. Well, the title of this article, I thought was perfect for the vision. It was talking about how to find home based jobs. But as I began to actually read the article, I discovered that it did not fulfill the commitment of the title. There were no real suggestions on where to find such programs. The types of programs that were suggested had negative implications, as if the writer did not believe in their own suggestions. And to be specific, the writer made this statement “It’s probably transferred to some kind of account…” That statement, was a major red flag for me. That told me that they were not an expert on their topic, and they did not do their homework! I deleted the article.

I know that seems harsh, but in whatever you intend on accomplishing, you should give it your best. There are sufficient tools available for even the worst writers needs. Use the internet and library to research your topic. Use spell check and proof readers to confirm your writing ability. And if all else fails, there are some very capable ghost writers and article companies that you can acquire articles through to post.

Even though I deleted the poorly written article, I must admit that it has inspired me to write this article. So indeed good things have come out of the experience and has created an opportunity for me to assist others in their writing needs. Not to mention, that I still think that the concept of the article was appropriate for my readers, so I plan to still provide another resource for it.

Finally, the most important rule of all, NO plagarism. There are a lot of consequences to plagarism. If you are unable to write on a particular topic, don’t steal it. Find someone else to write on the topic for you, or choose another topic. Plagarism will get you expelled in college, so consider the offense.

At the end of the day, writing for your readers is a service and an honor. So the greatest thing you can do is to write with integrity. Use the tools as a guide until you become more experienced and develop your own style of writing. And above all, don’t do your readers a disservice.

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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

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Saturday, January 3, 2009

Top Home Business Ideas

The limits of what you can do with a home based business are only your creativity and innovation. Do you have a product or service that you believe can help other manage their lives or businesses better? Then, you are on the right track for creating a successful home business.

Providing online management services for currently existing companies can be a great way to earning money from home. Are you good with organizing data and developing efficient ways for business systems to work? If you are able to get current business owners on board with your service, you can help them manage the content and data that they use for their websites by becoming an independent contractor. By freelancing your services to several different companies, you can maximize the amount of opportunities to network and grow in your online management services. Becoming a webmaster or online writer is an extremely effective and profitable way to make your own income by helping others make theirs as well.

Data entry is another buzz phrase that we hear very often in the world of home business. While this is more of a supplementary position where you are providing one specific service to usually a smaller amount of clients, it is still a great way to earn money while working from home. However, it is important to ensure the legitimacy of your employer's company before investing time and money into your data entry position.

Being an online merchant is a position that gives you a great deal of freedom and creativity with your home business. You can target a specific audience to sell your products to, or sell a variety of products that appeal to several different audiences, depending on your desired amount of investment to your business. In this case, building a strong customer base and good rapport with secure transactions, timely shipping, and attentive customer services is important to make sure that the customers you have are the customer you will keep.

Once you have built a reputation for yourself on the internet, it can work for the forward progression and expansion of your customer base. In the same respect, if you give the wrong impression of your merchandise or leave customers dissatisfied, you can risk having a poor reputation and thus a failing business. When embarking on a merchandise-based business opportunity, be aware of these possibilities and make a commitment to pleasing your customers in order to keep your business thriving.

New home business ideas are constantly emerging from the internet and seeking the newest profitable markets is in your best interest to achieve the success that you desire in your home business. Finding one that caters to your strengths and abilities with the computer and the internet is important to meeting the needs and providing the best services you can with the means that you possess. Create a website, market yourself, develop a strong rapport and a great reputation for your business to ensure that no matter what idea you choose to pursue, you will have the success you deserve.