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Ingenious Ways To Make Money Online  

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Making money has arguably become more complicated. Changes in the workplace due to COVID have made for “interesting times”.  Sometimes creative thinking has been required to stay afloat, as people tried to “Social Distance”.

The only thing constant in life is change.  Those who adapt quickest thrive, those who adapt slowly survive, those who don’t adapt at all are relegated to the lowest levels of existence, poverty and misery. The key to success is to adapt quickly… it will put you at the head of the pack.

Tim McMahon

The internet has allowed more people to work from home. Those who have been able to adapt to this fast-paced digital world have seen their prospects improved. As more businesses turn to remote working, the world wide web is becoming an even more significant focal point in the global marketplace.

Your best hope today is to make money online. Below you will find some creative tips to help you get started.

The 3 Major Ways to Make Money Online

There are only 3 major categories of things to sell online. It really is that simple:

  1. Sell a Service
  2. Sell a Product
  3. Sell information

Although the following video says How to Make Money Online “as a Teen” the ideas presented will work for anyone.

Make Money Online Selling What You Know

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4 Types of Business You Can Easily Start on Your Own

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If you’ve ever thought of starting a business, you may have run into difficulties finding a business model that could make you good money without requiring a giant up-front investment. The good news is, there are a variety of business ideas that will allow you to make good money on a small scale. Here are four businesses you can easily start on your own.

Social Media Marketing Agency

If you love social media and are always up on the latest trends, you may have what it takes to provide social media marketing services to businesses. Small companies are always looking for new ways to promote themselves, and the ability to get them noticed on social media platforms is an immensely valuable skill. To be successful, you’ll need to be able to use a wide variety of different platforms well. Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, though, are the main sites that your clients will expect you to use.

Plumbing Business

Few businesses can be as profitable as a small plumbing company for people who are handy and don’t mind getting a bit dirty at work. Plumbing is hard work, but the pay is extremely good. While you will need to [Read more…] about 4 Types of Business You Can Easily Start on Your Own

5 Success Strategies to Get Your Small Business the Attention It Needs

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You came up with a great idea and decided to open a business. You’ve thought about the pros and cons, tallied the figures and are ready to jump in with both feet.

But when you’re just starting out, you may not know how to promote your business to make the cash register ring. Understanding how to market your business, whether it’s online or it has a brick-and-mortar location, is the key to success.

Know Your Audience

Before you invest in marketing, you really need to know your audience. Although you might be tempted to say “everyone needs my product or service” even if that is true you will do better by choosing a smaller niche and conquering it first. So, while marketing to the masses is the goal, small business owners need to segment their target audience. Dig deep into the market and segment consumers into groups. You can then segment them into primary and secondary groups, which will allow you to then create a marketing strategy targeted directly to that group.

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Go Local

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4 Well-Paying Jobs for Self-Starters

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Some people are naturally self-starters, with the innate ability to work well independently and get work done without being asked. If you are one of these people and prefer working alone, it is logical to choose a career that lets you self-start. Here are four options.

Social Media Manager/Public Relations Specialists

Social media manager is a good job for a self-starter interested in tech. This job can easily be done remotely and is in high demand due to businesses increasingly using social media platforms as a primary method of marketing and outreach. These professionals manage a brand’s social media channels by creating posts, responding to comments and replying to instant messages. They must understand and keep up with changes to the algorithms social media platforms use. According to Indeed.com “The average salary for a Social Media Manager is $49,055 per year in the United States. Salary estimates are based on 1,299 salaries submitted anonymously to Indeed by Social Media Manager employees, users, and collected from past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months. The typical tenure for a Social Media Manager is less than 1 year.” 

A closely related profession is Public Relations Specialist and according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Public relations specialists create and maintain a favorable public image for the organization they represent… typically need a bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, English, or business… The median annual wage for public relations specialists was $60,000 in May 2018.”

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Writer

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Fun Jobs for Tech-Savvy People

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If you enjoy working with technology, you may be interested in pursuing a career in the tech sector. These careers don’t have to be bland, either—many of them are fun and engaging. If you are tech-savvy, here are four fun jobs you can consider.

Machine Learning Engineer

Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing by leaps and bounds, with nearly every device seeming to have a “smart” variant. AI is only possible through the efforts of machine learning engineers, who create and program these devices to perform their expected function while automatically adjusting to the behaviors of humans. Getting a job in this field may require a degree in electrical engineering or computer science as well as knowledge about data science. Although the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) doesn’t have a specific category entitled Machine Learning Engineer they do track Computer and Information Research Scientists. They say “Computer and information research scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, science, medicine, and other fields… Creating and improving software involves working with algorithms, which are sets of instructions that tell a computer what to do. Some computing tasks are very difficult and require complex algorithms. Computer and information research scientists try to simplify these algorithms to make computer systems as efficient as possible. The algorithms allow advancements in many types of technology, such as machine learning systems and cloud computing.”

“Employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 16 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Computer scientists are likely to enjoy excellent job prospects, because many companies report difficulties finding these highly skilled workers.”

The median annual wage for computer and information research scientists was $118,370 in May 2018.

Video Game Designer

The video game industry has been growing by leaps and bounds for over thirty years. Many people of all ages, cultures and walks of life greatly enjoy playing video games and some may consider turning their passion into a full-time career. This is certainly possible, especially if you think you might want to make and publish your own video game. You can also look for jobs at both large and smaller video game studios. Roles you could pursue include [Read more…] about Fun Jobs for Tech-Savvy People

Consider Becoming a Social Media Influencer

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Can’t find a job that is right for you? Or maybe you’re struggling to find a job that fits around your busy lifestyle? Then why not consider becoming a social media influencer? Becoming a social media influencer is easy. Here are some tips to get you started.

What is a Social Media Influencer?

A social media influencer is a person who develops a following of people by sharing things on their social media platform that entertains, informs, inspires and connects them to their followers. The more followers an influencer has, the more money they will earn, and the more brands will be willing to work with them – often giving them free items to test and comment on.

How Do I Become a Social Media Influencer?

You may think that you have to have a lot of money to become an influencer, but this isn’t the case. This is why this can be the perfect choice for people who are unemployed and can’t find a job to suit them. Follow these simple tips and [Read more…] about Consider Becoming a Social Media Influencer

Start Your New Career Right

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There are more people entering the workforce every day. Wherever you are in the world, and regardless of what job you have, you want to make sure you impress your new boss when you are starting your career afresh. The anticipation and nerves that come with starting a new career can sometimes be overwhelming, and it can be difficult to know exactly how you can squash these feelings, so you can succeed. It’s important to remember that starting your career right is more than impressing new employers. These tips can help ensure you get off to a good start.

Know Your Company

There is a surprising number of people who enter a new role knowing little about the company they are now working for. From how lunch breaks work, to knowing what your employers expect from you on shift, it is wise to brush up on your knowledge of where you work before you start. Not only will this help you to feel better prepared for your new position, but it will show your employers how committed you are to your role and making a positive impact on their company.

Put Your Best Foot Forward

The old saying,”You only get one chance to make a good first impression” is very true not only for the interview but also in the first few weeks getting to know your co-workers. It will take a little time for them to size you up so be on your best behavior for the first few weeks. You don’t want them to get the idea that you are a slacker, or a gossip, so stick to your job and [Read more…] about Start Your New Career Right

4 Tips to Making Your Desk Job More Enjoyable

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For the past few decades, more and more jobs have been created that require people to spend their whole days inside while sitting at a computer. While these jobs can come with bigger paychecks and lower risks, they also are sedentary and can be stressful. While there are disadvantages that come with working at a desk job all day, there are things that you can do to make it more enjoyable.

Get Outside When You Can

Many people try to bring their own lunch to work in an effort to save money and time. While there are benefits that come with eating lunch at your desk, you should still look for ways to get outside as much as possible. Even taking a quick 15-minute walk break outside once or twice per day can help you to get some much-needed exercise and allow you to clear your head. This can also give you something to get excited about during the day.

Be Social

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How Your Social Media Profile Affects Your Job Search

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New job seekers of today’s work force are entering a competitive environment that requires much more emphasis on one’s online presence. Today’s intern or potential candidate has to worry about his social media profile, whether online bullies have ruined his reputation, and where and how to display his work so that it receives the most attention.

Learning one’s industry is not just about learning the trade. A candidate must also build and maintain a reputation that will not only land him a job, but keep other employers interested in him as his career develops.

Clearing Negative Reviews

Register your name as a domain nameEverybody makes mistakes and sometimes circumstances outside of our control will affect us. Even in this early stage, a negative blog post from an old acquaintance or a bad mark posted publicly can disqualify you from a job. Employers want the most disciplined candidates on the market so cleaning your reputation can help cover up some of your mistakes. For those who had too much fun in college, review Facebook photo albums and remove any compromising pictures, and hide offensive comments or posts.

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Social Media Marketing Consultants Needed

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By Tim McMahon, editor

Social Media Marketing Consultants

Social Media Marketing is a new field and just as happened in other new fields like web designers 15 years ago, companies are scrambling to find qualified people to perform this valuable service for them. This is truly an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a budding industry and make a name for yourself and carve out a lucrative career before others catch on.

What is Social Media Marketing?

Social media marketing is a relatively new method of promoting businesses via social media platforms and finding customers and ensuring customer satisfaction after you’ve found them. Companies are increasingly realizing how important happy customers are and that it is much more profitable to retain existing customers than to constantly look for new ones. Today, social media is not just used for finding long-lost colleagues or old High School friends on Facebook; or Tweeting about what you had for lunch on Twitter. Social media has turned out to be an important tool for businesses that want to create a successful online presence. As more and more people are using social media to search for the products they like, social media marketing has become a regular part of daily business transactions and businesses have discovered social media as a method to reach their target consumers and establish a pleasant brand experience online.

Social Media Marketing ConsultantsAs a result, smart companies are shifting a part of their marketing dollars to social media. Large companies like Proctor & Gamble, Taco Bell, and Pepsi are budgeting huge amounts of money to manage brand perception and promote their products via social media. And in the process, they are creating the demand for thousands of Social Media Managers and Marketing Consultants.

So what do Social Media Marketing Consultants do?

Tap Into the Conversation

If an organization wants to find out the “chatter” in the marketplace about a particular product, they need to check the social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook in order to see what prospective customers think about the brand. Social Media Marketing Consultants have their fingers on the pulse of the community. They monitor the chatter and set up alerts related to keywords pertaining to the brand they are monitoring. By tapping into this network and spreading the word Social Media Marketing Consultants can quickly spread the good word or defuse bad chatter from dissatisfied customers.

Spread the News

Social Media Marketing Consultants will often spread interactive online content, in relation to the commodity that’s being launched. For example if Pepsi wants to launch a new soft-drink it might create a game or a contest related to the new product to create a buzz around it with the hopes of it going viral and creating positive word-of-mouth from influencers.

Perform Online Customer Service

If an online linked in Social Media person discovers a dissatisfied customer he or she will quickly step in to diffuse the situation and turn that dissatisfaction into an amazing customer experience. Smart companies are empowering their Social Media consultants to handle customer service issues quickly before they become media nightmares.

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