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 →

Could Your New Home Based Business Be Just 52 Hours Away?

If you are thinking of starting your own business, then you may be interested in attending a unique type of event called Startup Weekend. Say goodbye to the idea that starting your new business is going to take weeks, months, or even years. By attending a Startup Weekend event, you can get your business up and running in fifty four hours. Startup Weekend events are being held in cities all over the world, with more events being added every few days. From Boise to Seattle and Jerusalem to Paris, there just might be a Startup Weekend happening near you soon. … Continue reading →

Is It Worth It?

In this economy everyone is trying to make some extra money. Having a home based business seems like a perfect solution, extra money without leaving your family. Now, where to start? Everyone has things they are good at, you just have to think about it. Make a list of all the things you do well, no matter how silly they seem, write them down, you can sort through them later. One of the first things you need to ask yourself after you have your list is, do I really want to do this? I’m really good at picking up dog … Continue reading →

Using Hootsuite for Your Social Media Needs

If you business has you involved in several social media sites then perhaps you need one source to manage all of your accounts. Hootsuite is one such source available to you. You can choose between the pro version and the free version. The free version offers most of what you need for basic social media needs. My Favorite Hootsuite Features: Multiple Accounts: You can connect Hootsuite to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts. You can connect directly to your LinkedIn groups specifically and Facebook groups and pages. Scheduling: You can schedule all your tweets, updates, and statuses to all your accounts … Continue reading →

Do Catalogs Still Work?

About fifteen years ago, it seemed it was all about the mail-order catalog. Many people started out in home-based mail order businesses that were focused on catalogs that were shipped out to prospects and customers. With the onset and obvious popularity of the internet, more and more catalogs have given way to web sites and online ordering. Is it still worth it to use catalogs for marketing and sales? Judging by my mail box on a weekly basis—there must be some reason for companies to continue to print and distribute catalogs. However, I don’t get the plethora of small and … Continue reading →

How Do You Know If You’ve Got a Good Idea?

Every small business (and large corporations too, for that matter) starts with an idea. A little inkling of an idea that you might have for the type of business you see yourself operating. I don’t know about you, but I knew that I wanted to work on my own long before I knew exactly what to do or how to do it. And there were dozens of little ideas along the way before I landed in the place where I am at. How do you know if you have an idea, talent, the resources, energy, etc. that you can turn … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, I Have Yet to Find the “Get Rich Quick” WAHM Job

When I started to look for a work at home career (nearly ten years ago) I was admittedly drawn to the ads that say such things as, “make $1000 per month…in your sleep”, or “ground floor opportunity, get in now and make millions”. Can you imagine going to bed one evening and waking up with a $1000 check in the mailbox? It sounds just about as good as the ads that suggest you’ll lose 20 inches in 20 days. Well, I hate to break it to you…but I’ve never lost 20 inches in less than a month, and I’ve never … Continue reading →