For students these days, the pressure is on. From elementary school kids to college kids to adult learners at trade schools, all are feeling the push to succeed in their respective learning institutions. You have to get good grades to get into a good college, after all. And how well you do at technical school [...]
What do you do when you have a “burning” question? Say you’re at lunch with a friend, and he maintains that the Al Pacino movie, “Scent of a Woman,” was released in 1996. You say no way, it was 1992. (You’re right.) Or maybe you’re walking home in a scary thunderstorm, and you wonder if [...]
It’s the same story around the world. English has been the language of commerce for decades. And the spread of American movies, TV shows, music, and culture is global these days. As a result millions of people, from China to Chile, from France to South Korea, all want to learn English. It’ll get them better [...]
It’s a symptom of the modern workplace and employment landscape. As we’ve explored over the last several months, more and more jobs are going virtual. These days, traditional corporate employers often prefer to have at least some “remote” employees working from home full- or part-time rather than taking up expensive desk space. And many businesses, [...]
Many of us – maybe you – have had starry-eyed dreams involving Hollywood. Red carpet photo sessions with beautiful companions on our arms. Flashy sports cars. Taking meetings with big name stars at pricey restaurants. And for the vast majority of us, those dreams will remain simply fantasy. Breaking into show business is often about [...]
In today’s hectic commuting-based world a second job would be a welcome source of extra income to any household if only time would allow for it – there are only 24 hours in a day after all. That said, wouldn’t it be great to have a steady, stress-free home-based, less than part-time job that could [...]
If you look at any job forecast or trend story, one industry reigns supreme in terms of growth and availability of jobs: healthcare. The widespread availability of medical care in the United States, healthcare reform, and our aging population in need of more and more medical services of all types as they get older all [...]
Let me paint a scenario that you have no doubt encountered: you get a new laptop and all the software runs smoothly – for the first few months, at least. But pretty soon, little boxes pop up that notify you of a new version of the software is available. It seems that certain programs, like [...]
Communication is the bedrock of any successful enterprise. It doesn’t matter if it’s a new business venture, artistic endeavor, or merely organizing a party: if there isn’t good communication, the project will more than likely fail. The first, and most obvious step, is that goals and expectations down to the last detail need to be [...]
Do you enjoy a nice vacation and think that planning it is half the fun? You love getting a great rate on a luxury hotel, scoring discount theme park tickets, securing coupons for restaurants… as well as setting up an itinerary to maximize the fun you’ll have during your time off. Or maybe you’re just [...]
We’ve all had the following experience: after encountering a problem with a product or service, whether it’s a laptop or a toaster oven or a credit card or satellite TV, we’ve called the help line and someone with a foreign accent comes on. While they’re polite and they try to be helpful, your problem just [...]
If you’re looking to make money in your spare time but don’t exactly want to work the graveyard shift down at the local gas station, you should join SurfBounty.com. You’re not going to be able to quit your job with the money you make. But it’s a great way to get paid for doing all [...]
The Internet these days is all about the algorithms. They’re Google’s lifeblood, of course. But other innovative companies are also using algorithms – plus some freelance talent – to create their own cash cows. And that means a fun, easy, and interesting way for you to cash in yourself. I’m talking about Demand Media. If [...]
The typical person in today’s 9 to 5 world is always tired. A little unorganized. They come home from a busy day at the office and find a dozen more errands and chores waiting for them. A busy week leaves them feeling fried and ready for a margarita. It’s a sad fact. For far too [...]
There’s no denying the power of social media. Sites like Facebook and Twitter have tremendous reach when it comes to connecting with customers. And more and more companies are realizing that they cannot afford to ignore these great marketing tools. If you’re a member of any of these social media sites, you’ve no doubt encountered [...]
If you’ve tried your hand at the freelance writing game, you may have become disillusioned with the industry. Because let’s face it: for all the well-paying writing gigs that actually pay what your time and effort are worth, there are dozens of ads for writing gigs that pay peanuts. And that means a lot of [...]
If you’re the kind of person who always has the right answer in Final Jeopardy… or you always bring home the jackpot at trivia night down at your local watering hole… or you’ve been banned from playing Trivial Pursuit with your friends because you always win… there is a quick and fast way you can [...]
There’s an industry that’s become huge on the Internet, yet the money-making potential goes pretty much unknown. You probably already listen to podcasts but haven’t given much thought to how you can take advantage of this boom in online broadcasting. If you’re not familiar, essentially podcasts are the radio shows of the Information Age. They [...]
We’ve all seen the flurry of reviews every time some new electronic gadget hits the market, whether it’s the newest iPhone, the newest laptop, or the hot Android tablet. The same thing happens with new video games, cars, sports equipment, home improvement tools, clothing, camping gear, gardening supplies… the list goes on forever. Whatever the [...]
Let’s say you have a very unique, maybe eccentric, hobby. I’ll use taxidermy as an example. So let’s say every spare minute you have, every hour you’re not on the clock at your regular job, you devote to taxidermy. Over the years you’ve developed certain skills and knowledge that only a few people possess. And, [...]
Market research is a hot commodity. How well something sells, who it sells to, what demographic it appeals to most…all this information is worth money. And lately, there has been a proliferation of “survey” websites that, in return for your help in gathering this market data, promise money and prizes for just minutes of your [...]
The Internet is bulging at the seams with companies that offer small rewards for small jobs: $.10 to take a survey, $1.50 to download a toolbar, etc. And while many of these may not sound like they’re worth your while, if you approach it wisely and efficiently, you can quickly start making a tidy sum [...]
Chances are, if you use the Internet, you probably know about WordPress. In the past couple of years it has become the #1 platform for designing websites. And for good reason: WordPress is easy to use, offers a wide variety of options, and is 100% free. No matter what kind of website you have – [...]
Despite all the bad news coming from the music industry – tales of record companies going bankrupt, of artists suing music-sharing sites, and the decimating effect iTunes is having – there is still money to be made off of music. In fact, I would argue that music today is a much more dynamic industry than [...]
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Become a Consumer Consultant
Chances are, you’re a consumer. And if you’re a consumer, that probably means you have some strong opinions about the products and services you buy. What if I told you there’s a way you can make money from your opinions? Thanks to the Web – and a little technical savvy – it’s possible these days. [...]