Do you know how some people grow up knowing what they want to do from a very young age? Yeah, well, that wasn’t me. Every year in my School Days Keepsake Album, it would ask the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” And every year I would answer something different: […]
Make Money on Craigslist: How I Earned $3,500 in 30 Days
When I first started working from home, 99% of my business came from word-of-mouth – a design here, a few blog posts there. I started every workday by spending a few hours writing cold emails to friends of friends and pitching to freelance gigs found on various sites and Facebook groups. Finding work was as […]
How to Stand Out in a Crowded Niche as a New Blogger
“Blend in, but stand out” – that is my motto when it comes to blogging for my website. As a new blogger, blogging can get overwhelming. The struggle begins once you start getting serious about it! One of the biggest setbacks for bloggers is standing out in a crowded niche. You might be interested in […]
Finding Your Niche: Write Up What Lights You Up
“Do what you love, and the money will follow.” – Marsha Sinetar, writer So you want to write. And you’re good at it! And you even have a tiny bit of experience! Now you’re ready to get your blog up and running. Or pitch some clients for freelance writing opportunities, right? Well, almost. While some […]
How to Find Your Business Idea in a Weekend
By Olivia Angelescu Just like Agatha Christie, one of my favorite fiction writers, once said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” To build a successful business, you first have to find that business idea which seems perfect for you: one that would build up on all the things you enjoy doing while allowing […]
Finding Your Niche By Following Your Heart
By Mary Sailors It’s what everyone wants in life: to find their niche and belong Be it as a stay-at-home mom, a star salesperson, or a community activist. As long as when we pillow our head at night, we feel that we are fulfilling our purpose. We all want to feel we are giving back […]
From Itch to Niche: Finding the Right Home Business for You
By JC Ryan You’ve always wanted to start your own business, and you know it will take self-discipline, focus, and determination. You also know that you must wear multiple hats—business owner, office manager, marketing director, administrator, financial officer, bookkeeper, and creative director. You have your office space dedicated and stocked, and you’re ready to roll. […]