By swan480 on Sep 14, 2009 in Business | 0 Comments
Ever notice that tiny little eye just above your laptop screen? That’s called a web cam, and these days it can be employed to do some pretty dirty work.
Take this example: oDesk. Basically it’s a service that hooks clients up with service providers, and helps clients make sure they’re getting their money’s worth [...]
By Dianne on Aug 21, 2009 in Business | 0 Comments
Advertising your product(s) on the internet is certainly not a new idea anymore. I know of people that almost never have to walk into brick and mortar stores anymore. Of course, car repair and doctor visits are hard to accomplish on the web, but for many if not most of our other needs, we can [...]
By swan480 on Jul 29, 2009 in Business | 0 Comments
My favorite sushi restaurant is a perfect example of how you can work in an industry, gain experience, and then open your own small business.
The restaurant is owned by a married couple; the husband, who is Japanese, does all the cooking, and the wife, who is actually Thai, greets people, takes orders, and serves the [...]
By Dianne on Jul 27, 2009 in Business | 0 Comments
I wouldn’t consider myself to be some kind of big time investor. I have done some bonds over the years. And I have partaken in some capital funds. But here recently I bought my first common stock. I figure that the market is down right now. And the whole idea is to buy low and [...]
By Dianne on Jul 17, 2009 in Business | 0 Comments
While many people are complaining about the current world economic situation, I have been looking for opportunities to prosper. You see, as an entrepreneur at heart, I can’t help but see this recession as an opportunity. While some may try to take advantage of others in these times, I have been creating businesses that help [...]
By kathrynv on Jul 13, 2009 in Business | 0 Comments
My father sells lumber to local wood shops in his area. There are only about four shops that are actually located within his town and he sells to all of them. Last time that I visited him, I went with him to one of the shops. He mentioned to the owner of that shop that [...]
By kathrynv on Jun 26, 2009 in Business | 0 Comments
I work as a freelance writer and blogger. A lot of the people who learn this think that I have an easy job. I can’t tell you the number of people who have asked me to explain to them how to earn money from blogging. Most of them believe I can explain it over a [...]
By kathrynv on Jun 24, 2009 in Business | 0 Comments
I spend a lot of time researching different home businesses. I am particularly interested in businesses for crafters and artists. Anything related to sewing, scrapbooking or homemade materials catches my attention. Lately I seem to be seeing a whole lot of shops opening up for repurposed clothing.
Repurposed clothing is clothing that someone was going to [...]
By kathrynv on Jun 21, 2009 in Business | 0 Comments
Sometimes I think about the idea of starting a business with some of my family members. Everyone in my immediate family is self-employed. We all like starting new ventures. We all have different skills and talents that could probably assist one another in a business setting. However, I’m hesitant about getting involved in a family [...]
By kathrynv on Jun 19, 2009 in Business | 5 Comments
Do you have to work in a cubicle? Many people find it depressing to spend their days sitting inside of their own little cube. The best way to combat this feeling is to personalize your cubicle. Make it your own little space.
Great easy ways to personalize your cubicle include:
- Get a funky chair. A really [...]