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| ID: | 309 |
| Title: | MoneyMakerInfo |
| URL: | http://moneymakerinfo.blogspot.com |
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| Category: | Internet: Making Money |
| Description: | About internet marketing with some articles and tips for people who want to learn how to make money. |
| The Internet is the Freelancer's Best Friend - 2011-02-12 11:52:00 |
| Guest Post JC Ryan Freelancing has always had its joys and its despairs. Writing articles that may not be accepted by newspapers and magazines or trying to capture that one photograph that will launch a career had often led to choosing between gas money and the next meal. With the advent of the Internet, however, freelancers have danced to a different, happier tune. Not Just Local Anymore Anyone with a modicum of computer skills, ability to compose and send a legible email, and to post a few ads online can find freelance work. Those with minimal skills can still earn pocket money, and those with superior skills, with diligence and diversity, can enjoy a reasonable income and still be their own bosses—definitely a perk to the independent-minded. A freelancer can solicit work from not only local clients but from around the world. If foreign language fluency is required, there are freelancers who can complete that project or pass for another opportunity. Writers, photographers, web designers, and advertising specialists all find expanded opportunities that didn't exist just a few years ago. The nickname, the World-Wide Web, is a fitting one for dedicated freelancers. Basic Business Concepts Still Apply Because freelancers are running their own businesses, they must know at least basic business skills regardless of the creative or operational skills applied. 1. Advertising:The freelancer must know or learn quickly how, where, and how often to place effective sales copy—ads, white papers, or contract bids, for example—to introduce, reintroduce, and reinforce a public profile that can garner new business. A freelancer, just as a brick-and-mortar business owner, cannot rely on simple word of mouth. If the freelancer does not effectively advertise on more than one site, the business will never succeed. However, because the Internet offers easy solutions with a wider audience, even small advertisements can reap greater rewards than they had in the past. 2. Customer Service:Always paired with service, the freelancer must cultivate relationships with his or her customers—the clients. A one-off job today may lead to long-term work a month later, so long as the freelancer maintains professional and courteous relationships. Remembering the phrase, "the customer is always right" is a freelancing paradigm. 3. Portfolios:A freelancer without a portfolio is like a mechanic without tools. He can say he's fixed cars, but unless he can show a history of proficiency at it, the clients will be few and far between. However, freelance writers, for example, have dozens of freelance writing sites through which a portfolio might be built. Independent contractor status enables branching out to other venues while lending a platform of reliability and a foundation on which the freelancer can build a reputation. Document or photo storage sites pepper the Internet. Using one to store favored works enables a prospective client to view prior work, assess talent, and make a more informed contracting decision. 4. Resource Boxes:A free advertising tool for website owners, a freelancer with a website outlining services can find a resource box more effective than handing out business cards, because it contains a direct link back to the services website. Resource boxes allow free advertising in article submissions, blog posts, and even emails. Not using a resource box when one available is like walking uphill—it just gets harder and harder to reach the top as time goes on. 5. Social Networking:Businesses of all sizes are coming to realize the potential importance of social networking sites. The freelancer can also take full advantage of them to promote his or her business and gain greater public attention, just like the "big guys." If a freelancer already has a personal page on various networks, he or she should create a professional page as well. The personal page can link to the professional page as a friend or via tweet or by some other method—preferably all—and gain higher search engine attention than it would if starting with no back-links. 6. Terrestrial Promotions:Because the Internet is merely a mode of advertising, communication, and service performance, local advertising is still viable, and it can all revolve around the service website. Summary The dedicated freelancer easily finds the Internet a "best friend forever," and when maintaining proper attention and dedication, business is booming! About the Author: JC Ryan is a freelance writer for MyCollegesandCareers.com.My Colleges and Careershelps  people determine if an online education is right for them and helps them understand which online colleges and online courses they can choose from to reach their goals. |
| How To Find Genuine Work At Home Opportunities - 2010-09-06 10:10:00 |
 The Internet has exploded with opportunities for those who are looking for an additional stream of income or want to break away from their current 9-5 and have more flexibility while working at home.There isn’t a single type of person that wants to work from home. It can run the gamut from the stay-at-home moms who want to find opportunities to the executive who has recently been laid off and needs to find something in the meantime to tide himself over. Whether you simply want to make a little extra cash or you are trying to bridge the gap between full-time to flex-time work, there is something for everyone who is looking to find a work at home opportunity. But, how do you find the right opportunities for yourself? If you have done any research at all, you will realize that there is not a shortage of scams out there. You have to be prudent in your choices so you don’t end up spending time or money on a so-called opportunity that is of little to no worth. Here are some legitimate sources that will help you on the road to freedom and flexibility. What Opportunities Are There Out There? 1. Freelance Writing Freelance writing is an opportunity that does not necessarily require a lot of experience though it is helpful if you have it. There are countless topics that clients are willing to pay to have content written for and you do not have to be an expert in order to write about it. If you do the right kind of research, freelance writing can be a lucrative endeavour. There are a many reputable sites such as oDesk and Freelance that offer thousands of opportunities at a time. Another way to find resources for freelance writing is to network. If you know someone who is already writing from home, then ask him or her how they got started. You may be surprised how many opportunities come from putting yourself out there and asking the right questions. 2. Customer Service or Technical Support If you want to continue working in a field that you are familiar with or have experience such as customer service, sales or technical support, there are sources out there that can help. Sites like Arise and Solo Gig have listings for a variety of consulting or contract positions. For Arise, you must become certified as an Arise Certified Professional. Once this happens, you are in control and have the ability to choose which clients you will work for, how many hours, etc. Solo Gig lists offers that need to be filled quickly. If you are skilled in the technical or professional arena, you can find positions that need placement as soon as possible. 3. Odd Jobs and Tasks There is a growing community of employers who do not have the time to complete a variety of tasks. These tasks can range from the very simple to the more complicated. For example, there may be jobs that require creating a spreadsheet or another that wants to have forms filled out online. It really could be anything but the common factor is that it is a task that usually does not require a lot of time. There are sites where you can find many different types of short term offers. A couple of examples are Short Task and Live Work. Finding legitimate work opportunities from home can be extremely time consuming if you don’t know where to look. If you are able to streamline your efforts then you can put that energy into finding the right job that will allow the flexibility and freedom you have been longing for! This article was written by personal finance writer Timothy Ng fromBalance Transfer Credit Cardin Sydney, Australia. He is genuinely passionate about helping people compare thebest balance transfer credit cardsto help reduce their credit card debt.  |
| How To Make Money Using Credit Cards - 2010-08-29 11:41:00 |
 Most of us only think of credit cards as ways to spend money and not ways to make money. But, if you really think about we could all stand to make a bit more money using the same kinds of tricks that card issuers use to get our business. Credit card companies have become infamous for luring new customers with the offer of no interest on purchases. While this sounds great in the beginning, consumers quickly find that once the introductory period runs out they are slammed with a high standard rate. For those who carry a balance on their credit cards this usually means spending loads of extra money on interest. Of course, the easy way to avoid that cost is to pay off your bill each month, but that also means taking money out of your checking account which just means breaking even on your finances. Imagine if you could have the best of both worlds. You could spend on your credit cards without having to empty out your cheque account at the end of each month and also not have to spend a bunch of money on interest. In fact, you can do just that with a unique spending plan that gives you the freedom of using credit cards but comes with a profit instead of a cost. This plan is not for everyone, only those people who can spend wisely and save carefully. Those that fit the bill can make a neat little profit through nothing more than normal spending. Making Money With Credit Cards Step 1:The first step to making easy money with credit cards is to seek out those zero interest introductory offers. Make sure that you find a card that offers you an interest free period of several months, the longer that period lasts the better more money you can make. If you can find a deal that is also free of annual fees then you stand to knock up your profit a bit more. You will have to fill out an application and be approved for this card, so having a fairly good credit file is necessary. Step 2: Once you have procured the credit card the next thing to do is to use it as often as possible. You should switch all of your spending to your credit card instead of using cash or a cheque. This means every time you go out to dinner, buy groceries, or fill your car with petrol you should use your credit card. At the end of each month pay only the minimum payment. Make absolutely sure that you pay your bill on time each month so you do not lose that zero interest deal. Step 3:After you have paid your minimum payment and any other necessary bills, take the remainder of your cash and put it into a high yield savings account. This is how you will make money. Over time the money that you put into the account will grow far past what you need to pay off your credit card bill. Since that card has zero interest it should cost you nothing to revolve your balance, but you will be earning big money on your savings account. Step 4:Finally, when it comes time for your zero interest promotional offer to expire, simply pay it off with the principle money in your savings account. This will leave you with a net profit of all of the interest you earned. There you have it, free money just by doing your normal spending. The only trick is to maintain good credit so that you can continually get those zero interest cards and good accounting skills so you can count up your big profits. This article was written by Timothy Ng. You can read more of his work atCredit Card Finder, where he has a number of comprehensive guides to find thebest credit cards.  |