Want to do work from home transcription?
Hi,
I want to talk to you today about work from home transcription.
I come across many people who want to do data entry at home. Unfortunately, I have to discourage them from that because of how many scams there are out there in that field.
What I do recommend to them, if they are a good typist, is to consider starting their own Transcription business. That would involve transcribing audio/video recordings to typed text.
There are SO many people today using audio/video presentations. Everytime I turn around I am getting another email about a call (teleseminar) being held for some reason or another. Those calls are recorded and will need transcribing.
I think if you have good typing skills, there is a lot of work out there. Of course, you need to be willing to look for it and promote yourself and be persistent.
Don't confuse this with Medical Transcription. What I am talking about here is general transcribing - no medical knowledge needed.
Take a look at the guide below that outlines how to get a Transcription Business started.
Transcription GuideHave a great week!
Laurie
Labels: work from home transcription
Use ezines for a successful business
Hi,
I listened to Part 1 of a call by Alexandria Brown, known as the "Ezine Queen." She shared great information on how to produce profitable ezines (emails).
This was a free call - she said it will be her last free call on ezines. She will be doing Part 2 tomorrow night (Thursday) so you can still sign up for it. There are going to be some business owners sharing about how these strategies helped them grow a successful business.
You can click on the link below to sign up. There are already 6,000 registered to listen to these calls, so they had to secure four phone lines to make sure everyone gets on!
http://www.ezinequeen.com/boostbizcall.htmLabels: ezine tips
31 free blogging tips!
Hi,
I hope you had a wonderful Easter. How good it is to remember what Jesus did for us and what they means to us. We had a very nice church service and went out to dinner later on.
I mentioned a few weeks back that I was going to be following 31 tips to better blogging during that March. Well, you know how some plans don't always go the way you thought? I made if for about the first five days, then got busy doing other things and haven't really gotten back to it.
So I thought I would just give you the link to where you can read about the 31 tips to better blogging yourself. I still want to tackle them (at least the majority of them) but I think it may take longer than I anticipated.
Here's the link - it's free, so take advantage.
http://northxeast.com/blogging/31-days-to-becoming-a-better-blogger
Have a good week!
Laurie
Labels: blogging tips
Want some guidance finding telecommuting jobs?
Hi,
Well, it's a rainy, foggy day in New York today. The forecast is that it will get colder again, so I guess that means more snow:-(
I wanted to tell you today about an ebook that was just released by Nell Telercio of justonlinejobs.com Nell is known as the "Telecommuting Answer Lady" and rightly so. She has five years experience with telecommuting and knows a LOT about it.
She has written an ebook called " Job Search Answers - How to Find and Land Your Work at Home Job". I had the opportunity to review her ebook (you will see my review on her sales page) and it is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to telecommute. Remember - she is writing from EXPERIENCE.
Some of the topics she covers are:
- Types of Telecommuting positions
- Steps to a successful job search
- WHERE to search
- Resumes
- Interviews
- and so much more!
If you have been thinking about telecommuting, this would be a valuable resource for you to pick up.
Click the link below to read more about it or to purchase.
Job Search AnswersHappy searching!
Laurie
Labels: real telecommuting jobs, telecommuting employment
A different home business idea
Hi there,
I ran across an interesting idea for a home based business the other day. After several emails back and forth with a very nice (and patient) woman who answered a ton of my questions, I think I am grasping the concept. Sometimes, I don't catch on too quickly:-)
MyStreet.com is an organization that rewards people for starting communities in their neighborhoods. If you become a leader of a community, you are paid for your service of starting it up. There are other ways you can continue to earn money as you serve your community.
Read all about this business idea at
www.mystreet.comBlessings,
Laurie
Labels: home based business ideas
What's your story?
Hi all,
I was reading a blog by Chuck Smith, who is involved in helping others succeed in their own quilting business.
He was saying how we need to have a "story" that defines our business and that makes it stand out among the rest. What do you want people to think of when they think of your business? What will make them remember you the next time they need the services/products you offer?
He was talking about a few different well-known businesses' stories. Did you know that L.L. Bean will guarantee everything you own from them, for as long as you own the product? I didn't know that, but it will make me think of them the next time I go to buy some clothing. See how it works?
He was relating this to a quilting business, but you can follow his ideas for any business you own.
Go on over to his blog and read what he has to say about crafting your own story.
http://www.quiltingbusiness.com/tell-your-quilting-business-story/ Have a great weekend.
Laurie
Virtual Assistant training
Hi,
I just finished listening to a recorded call in the Barefoot Summit series. This call was with Kathie Thomas, who has vast experience in the Virtual Assistant field. Kathie has a network that you can sign up for and work on her team. She actually lives in Australia, but has people on her team from 16 different countries, including the US.
Kathie has put together a ten week training course to get you started in your own virtual assistant business. Signing up for the course also gives you a free copy of her ebook "How to Become a Virtual Assistant."
Learn from someone who truly understands the industry and has been with it since its inception in the mid 1990s. Kathie will lead students through a number of things to help them establish their Virtual Assistant business, including working out niche areas that are right for them.
Kathie is highly respected in the Virtual Assistant field. Who better to teach you the ropes?
Click on the link below to read about this amazing course. Make an investment in your future.
Virtual Assistant Training Course
Take care,
Laurie
Labels: virtual assistant training
Download your FREE printable Easter card
Hi,
What a treat I have for you today! My friend, Anne Goodrich, has created two beautiful sets of downloadable printable cards. Anne does wonderful work - she designed the top header that is on my website and the cover for my Home Business Resource Guide.
Printable cards are so convenient. Have you ever just remembered someone's birthday and didn't have a card? Or gotten news that someone is sick and want to get a card off to them right away? Well, with these beautiful printable cards, you don't have to rush out to the store. All you do is turn on your computer and print!
Take a look at the cards Anne has designed. I know you will love them! Click the link below to see them. You can also download a free sample card there.
Printable CardsAnd, as a special treat, Anne has provided a free Easter card that I can give to you. Click here to download your free card.
Easter CardEnjoy!
Laurie
Labels: printable cards
Tax Tips for your home business
Hi,
Well, another week has come and gone (almost). Are you getting ready to do your taxes? That is something my husband and I have to take care of soon.
If you work from home, there are some deductions you can claim for your business. Take a look at the blog post below by Kristine McKinley to give you some tips.
http://www.onlinebiztaxtips.com
Have a great weekend!
Laurie
Labels: home business tax tips, online business tax tips
Face Painting business
Hi,
Well, I am continuing on with my 31 days of blogging tips, but as promised, I also want to give those of you who are looking for home based opportunities good resources.
So, today, I thought we would talk about starting a face painting business. Now, obviously you can't do this ALL at home, but you can set up your events from home. Then you go to the event and spend some time doing face painting for the kids there. If you have younger kids, they would probably enjoy going with you watching your artwork!
What kind of events would want your services?
- Birthday parties
- Company family parties
- Fundraisers
- Fairs and festivals
Take a look at this guide that will give you all the information to start up this fun business.
Face Painting BusinessThe blogging tips for today are:
- Clear your sidebar of unnecessary itmes
- Move your most popular posts to a prominent place on your sidebar
Take care,
Laurie
Labels: face painting business
31 days of blogging tips!
Happy Monday,
I hope you had a nice weekend. It is 64 degrees here today. That is practically unheard of in New York in early March! I've got all the windows open - I love to let the fresh air in.
I am doing a 31 day blogging challenge and thought you might benefit from it too. Join me in the fun if you have a blog.
I am starting this a little behind - March 1 would have been the ideal day to start. But here goes: I'll cover the first three lessons here.
1. Do an informative "About Me" page -
http://www.skelliewag.org/how-to-write-the-perfect-about-page-by-numbers-150.htm 2. Use images in your blog posts - it makes it more interesting for the reader and gives them a better feel for what you are talking about. I use istockphoto.com - the pictures are very inexpensive there.
3. Write blog posts in advance. This is so helpful for those days that you are really busy working on other things, or totally out of ideas of what to write. Write 7 days of posts in advance.
This is especially helpful if you are writing a series of posts on the same topic. Write them while your train of thought is going!
So where am I in all this? Well, I did work on my About Me page and I just bought a great picture to use in one of my posts.
Now, I need to go write the next 7 posts. Let me know if you're going to do this challenge with me. I'd love the company!
Laurie
P.S. I will still cover some other topics during March so even if you aren't a blogger, there will be something for you.
Labels: blogging tips
