Ways to Turn Off the “Time Wasters”

Today, there are many people who work from home. There are freelancers whose entire career consists of working from home. The best way to ensure productivity while you are working from home is to turn off the “time wasters”. Before you can do that, you must identify the things that are slowing you down. Social Media Social media can be tricky for freelancers. Writers and bloggers are often working on assignments that require them to write about the “hot topic” of the day. Social media, especially Twitter, has become the go-to for the latest news. The goal is to find … Continue reading →

Making Money from Vending Machines

Think about how much cash you’ve deposited in vending machines over the years? Isn’t it about time you started making money from these machines instead of allowing them to suck your wallet dry? Running a vending machine business is a great way to pad your budget. What’s more, you can run the bulk of the operations from your home, set your own hours, and turn a profit without a ton of advertising and manual labor. If you decide to give the business idea a try, consider the type of machines you want to own. Find a reliable manufacturer who can … Continue reading →

Clean For Green

How clean is your home? So many of us whine and complain that cleaning our living space is a never-ending chore. We wake up from deep slumbers with a smile on our face remembering the dream we just had: The one where our entire house was clean for more than a couple of hours. Household chores are part of a vicious cycle that will follow us to our graves. But, would your take on washing dishes, dusting and scrubbing toilets change if you were given cold hard cash to complete them? One of the most popular home businesses out there … Continue reading →

Make Money from Mom’s Taxi

Just when you thought you couldn’t wear another hat, your kid decides to join the school’s soccer team and now you are spending yet another afternoon carting him to and from practice, in addition to driving him to piano lessons, Scouts, and karate. Mom’s taxi is constantly on the move, so why not make money from your driving skills? While it’s not a traditional home business, running an independent taxi service is not a far-fetched idea for an ambitious mom; especially one who practically lives in her vehicle. If you are worried about the type of people you’d be driving … Continue reading →

Hot Summer Job: Tutoring

The academic year is coming to a rapid end in my next of the woods. Meanwhile, in other parts of the country, kids are already enjoying summer break. Even though most students will be out of school for the next few months, that doesn’t mean learning will grind to a halt. In fact, during the summer, many home-based tutoring businesses experience a surge in customers. If you have a college degree or excel in certain subjects, starting a tutoring business may be an ideal way to earn some extra money. What’s more, by working out of your home you will … Continue reading →

Cheap But Classy

Sunday marks Hollywood’s biggest night of the year. The Academy Awards will be handed out to the best of the best amongst pomp, circumstance and a ton of glitz and glam. All while the rest of us watch from our unswanky living rooms. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. You don’t have to rake in the income of Ben Affleck, Sandra Bullock, or Kristen Stewart in order to make Oscar night a class act. Frugalistas can have fun celebrating Oscar as well with the following party tips: Décor: Raid the Dollar Store or your closets for red, plastic … Continue reading →

Freelancer Acquires vWorker

If you are a freelancer or you aspire to become one, then there is a big piece of news that you might be interested in. Freelancer.com has just acquired vWorker.com. Existing vWorker users will automatically be transferred over to Freelancer.com. and those who have been using both sites will have their vWorker accounts automatically merged with their Freelancer accounts. The merging of the two freelance sites into one gives companies access to an even bigger pool of talented freelancers. Freelancers are able to bid on a huge variety of projects. There truly is something available for just about any freelance … Continue reading →

More Tips For Overcoming Writer’s Block

If you are a freelance writer, it is inevitable that some days you will come up empty handed when you sit down to write. Sometimes it happens when you are up against a deadline, other times it happens when you are just sitting down to do your regularly scheduled work. It does not matter much when or why it happens because no matter when or why it happens you need a way to get the words flowing again. Here are a couple of ideas for things to do when you simply have no words at the ready. You can try … Continue reading →

The Basic Steps For Writing An Ebook

I am sure that I am not the only freelance writer who wonders whether they will ever author anything other than the pieces that they produce for the writing assignments that they take on. Writing is enjoyable for me, and I have been able to find projects that allow me to express myself creatively while earning money. Someday, though, I would like to write something independently of work. I am not sure how and when I will ever find the time to do that, but it is still a dream of mine. Since the process of getting a traditional book … Continue reading →

How To Select Good Freelance Writing Projects

When you are new to the world of freelance writing, it can be tempting to bid on any and all projects that you see. What you need to know is that while many freelance writing jobs are advertised by well meaning buyers who are willing to pay what they say that they will pay for work which meets their expectations, there are some bad apples out there. The best defense against unscrupulous buyers is to be choosy about which projects you bid on. Here are a few tips that you can use while you are browsing project listings and deciding … Continue reading →