A(nother) Work at Home Site That Isn’t A Rip Off
By Jennifer Boutell, Careers.Org Contributing Editor
Yes, they are hard to find. But one of the few good ones is Sparkplugging, which bills itself as “Work at Home Resources & Community for the Web 2.0 Generation.” More than just not a rip off, this site is actually kind of great. What makes it [...]
10 Ways to Conquer The Resume Gap
By : Jennifer Boutell - Tacomamama.com, a locally-grown city guide
Returning to the workforce after a long absence? It’s not easy. Whether you’ve been a stay at home parent, were temporarily disabled, deployed, or experienced a long period of unemployment, we’ve put together a list of 10 tips to help move you out of the house [...]
7 Search Engine Optimization Strategies that Work!
These strategies have been used by SEO experts time and again - follow them closely.
Although the concept of SEO can be somewhat complex, there are a number of basic search engine optimization practices you should note before starting any SEO related activity. These basic principles are essential for any web page or website for which [...]
Freelancing Career – Be Your Own Boss and Make Money at Home
Before you can make money with freelancing, you must first understand what it means to be a freelancer. A freelancer is a person who works independently by contracting his/her services. If you choose freelancing as a career, you will be negotiating the terms and conditions, including terms of payment with the client, and ensuring that [...]
Small Business Financing Secrets
If your business is not tied to a local market or a specific geographical location, you might consider making a move for the better, says James Byrne, Director of the Small Business Consumer Centre. “Some provinces offer greater odds for government financing in the form of grants and loans,” says Byrne. “And these [...]
BBB Warning : Work-at-Home Schemes
Modern Twist to Old Scams
With the rise of the Internet and e-mail, getting a phony ad or message out to a vast audience is cheap and easy. Even though the old work-at-home scams have taken on a modern twist, the typical profile of victims who are most susceptible to these scams [...]
How to Freelance Your Expertise
If you’re tired of being on the employee treadmill, now may be the best time to consider freelancing your hard-earned skills.
Are dreams of freelancing dancing through your head? If you’re nodding yes, now’s a great time to give it a whirl. As companies scale back on their expensive, benefit-heavy workforce, they’re increasingly turning to outside–freelance–help. [...]
Plan Your New Business
Why you Need a Business Plan
A business plan serves two main purposes. First, it serves as a road map for documenting the objectives, strategies and format for your business. It is a form of verification that the entrepreneur understands the business and it also documents the understanding of the business between all of its owners [...]