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The Top 5 Best Work at Home Websites
No surprise here, this post is dedicated to my top five favorite work at home websites. I base this list on a number of factors. Some of the criteria for getting on this list are: How much work at home information the site contains, the rankings it has in search engines, how helpful the site owner is, how often the website is updated, the work at home opportunities promoted, how user friendly it is, and basically my overall preference based on a number of things.
Well, before I get started on the top five best work at home website list, I will give you a site that goes above and beyond the normal criteria. This is the best work at home website on the entire internet…
Okay you might have figured out by now that I own that site. Of course I am going to list it first! That is the obvious thing to do. Wouldn’t you have done the same thing? But, even without my biased opinion, it really is one of the top ranking websites in the work at home and/or home business niches. Go ahead and verify that for yourself.
Anyway, without further ado, here are my top 5 work at home websites (other than the ones I own). I promise I don’t own any of these. Oh and they are in no particular order…
1) http://www.24hourwealth.com
2) http://www.worldwideworkathome.com
3) http://www.workathomespace.com
4) http://www.work-at-home-business.com
5) http://www.thehonestway.com
Yep, that’s them, my top 5 favorite work at home websites. There are quite a few more work at home websites that I love and visit on a regular basis but these are the ones that have rocked the overall list. Congrats to them, and to you for discovering them now.
Oops, I forgot about one more. Not sure how I overlooked this one since it is one of the best… http://www.onestopwebemployment.com
I guess I should have named this post “The Top 6 Work at Home Websites” – Oh well, no big deal, just another great resource for you!
That’s it for now. See you soon.
Dedicated to your work at home success,
Trent Brownrigg
“The Online Home Business Guru“
Ramblings Of An IM Junkie – Boston Pops On YouTube
The whole world is getting in on the act.
Have you noticed that some pretty big names are popping up on the Internet doing videos?
Ever wonder why that is?
The answer is simple. Video is HUGE. Even Keith Lockhart, the conductor of the Boston Pops, realized this. He now has concerts of the Boston Pops up on the Internet. How much you wanna bet that these end up on YouTube sooner or later, if they’re not already there?
The truth is, video marketing is HUGE. People spend more time at YouTube than just about any other site, with the exception of 3, according to the latest Alexa rankings.
So if you want to take your marketing to the next level and reach a bunch more folk, I strongly suggest you get into creating videos. If you don’t know how, below in my sig are 2 great resources that will get you started. One is for video articles and the other is for videos in general.
Time to get yourself in the limelight if you want to get YOUR share of that big pie in the sky.
See you again soon.
Sincerely,
Steven Wagenheim
4 Tips to Staying Healthy While Working at Home
They say most car accidents happen close to home. Just when you thought it was safe to drive your car a few blocks without wearing your seat belt. BAM! Not a good idea. Accidents can happen anywhere and yes, they do happen in the home too except these aren’t really accidents; they are health problems.
Your life won’t change if you break a fingernail tapping the keys on your keyboard. Your life may change if you don’t maintain a proper sitting posture, have good lighting and good exercise.
Poor posture results in poor alignment of the head, neck, shoulder and back that causes stress and pain which affects every part of your body from head to toe. Prolonged sitting in front of the computer can cause poor circulation resulting in fatigue in your limbs and leg cramps and poor lighting causes eye strain. Eating is another major component. You have to fuel yourself to keep your energy up.
You have deadlines to meet, phone calls to make, emails to answer and you haven’t had a bite to eat or drink since early this morning and it’s almost 2 PM! You have a major headache and a nap is sounding very attractive at this moment. You’ve hit a wall…
1. You need to re-fuel. Grab something healthy to eat and drink. Keep a bottle of water by your desk. Have a desk planner to help you organize your time.
2. Make sure you have a proper backrest on your chair. The backrest should fit the natural curve of your lower back. Your feet should be planted firmly on the floor or comfortably on a footrest. Avoid slouching. Keep a comfortable shoulder and arm posture. An ergonomical keyboard and or wrist pad may help.
3. Your monitor should be at least at arm’s length. The top of the screen is at eye level. Overhead lighting or lighting from behind and dust on the monitor contribute to glare and reflection problems. Adjust the contrast and brightness on the monitor that is comfortable for you to reduce eye strain. Taking frequent breaks by focusing on other things other than the monitor will give your eyes a rest and blinking often will lubricate your eyes and prevent dryness.
4. Improve circulation by taking frequent breaks and exercising. You don’t have to go very far, in fact, you can do it at your desk. Shoulder rolls, ankle rolls, deep breathing, arm and leg raises and stretches.
With these tips in mind you will be more focused, more efficient and more productive throughout the day.
To your success,
Sophia
Work At Home Space
Taking The Mystery Out of Mystery Shopping
In my much younger days I worked in retail for quite some years and I remembered wishing I had a job where I could evaluate sales associates on their customer service skills. During one of my shifts, I said to my co-worker, ” I would luuuv to be a secret shopper.” She totally agreed with me as it seemed like such a cool job…definitely much more exciting than being a sales associate/cashier in the shoe department!
What is Mystery Shopping?
A lot of retailers hire marketing research companies to anonymously evaluate their employees for quality of service. Mystery shoppers are given instructions on what is required for their assignments. This involves going to ABC Store and making a purchase or ordering a particular food item/s. It doesn’t stop there; as part of an assignment, one may have to check the cleanliness of a restroom. The mystery shopper will make mental notes and are required to fill out a form to report the experience. Most times the shopper will be reimbursed and can keep the product.
If Mystery Shopping is something you’re interested in pursuing then here are some tips to help you get started.
1. You should never have to pay a for a list of mystery shopping companies. You can find a list for free.
2. Legitimate companies don’t charge an application fee and many accept applications online.
3. You may be required to have the following equipment scanner, printer or fax machine to submit receipts or payment invoices.
4. Visit the Mystery Shoppers Providers Association (MSPA) at http://www.mysteryshop.org. Here you can search for assignments and mystery shopping companies.
5. It’s known for companies to ask you to fill out a W9 form or issue a 1099 form for income tax purposes, provide your SSN/SSI or bank account/routing number, but don’t give out personal information to anyone unless you know for sure it is a legitimate and reputable company.
6. Make yourself available, but don’t overwhelm yourself with too many assignments.
7. It’s important to submit your reports in a timely manner. Make sure you make accurate reports and be specific.
8. Don’t bring children while you’re working unless it is specified in your assignment. Children can be a distraction and you want to be focused on completing your job as accurately as possible and small details are still important. Remember, it is a job.
9. Check the sites daily for new shop assignments.
10. Mystery shopping is a part-time job and a good extra income earner.
Volition.com is also a great resource for mystery shoppers in obtaining information on companies, job openings and more.
Now that I’ve taken the mystery out of mystery shopping, go out and have fun at your job!
To your success,
Sophia
Work At Home Space
Four Tips for an Optimal Home Office
One of the most overlooked things for succeeding in a home based business is to have your own separate space dedicated solely to your work – a home office. The following are four tips for creating the optimal home office working environment easily and affordably:
Make sure you have a door you can close. To really concentrate on your business tasks and make your work time much more effective and efficient you need the option of being able to close the door and work in seclusion. Maybe you don’t always keep the door shut when you work, but it’ll help a lot when you really need some peace and quiet to get work done.
Use furniture you already have. Most of us have attics, garages, basements, sheds, and spare rooms filled with furniture we rarely or never use. There’s no reason to spend more money on buying new office furniture when you can touch up and recycle something you’ve already got.
Have a place for everything and put everything in its place. Organization is crucial for an effective home office environment. You will be much more efficient in your home business if you are organized, and it starts with your office. It’s easy to get overrun by a mess of paperwork and office supplies if you don’t watch out. Prevent that from happening by preparing an organized work space in advance and keeping it that way.
Get a dedicated home business phone and number. When running a home business, the last thing you want to do is compete with your family for the telephone. One business expense that’s well worth your money is a separate phone line, whether that’s a land line or a cell phone.
There are a few benefits to having a separate business phone number. First, you won’t be interrupted by personal calls beeping in or family members needing to use the phone. Second, it comes across as more professional because the business associates and clients calling will only reach you or your business voice mail. Lastly, it’ll be easier to keep track of your home based business expenses when your home phone bills and work phone bills are separate.
Use the four tips above and you will be well on your way to creating an optimal home office working environment that is suitable for running a successful home based business.
Dedicated to your success,
Trent Brownrigg
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