Each Thursday, I’m highlighting a work-from-home job or business.
Job Description: An advertisement driver is someone who receives payment for renting out space on a car to companies, which place an advertisement there.
Education: None necessary.
Skills: The ability to drive a vehicle.
Job outlook: This job has potential to earn up to $800 monthly or even a free car, depending on how much space you rent to advertisers and how many miles you drive per month.
Possible employers: Check out FreeCar Media and CarAds.us. Also look for local car wrap companies in your metro area.
Preparation: Make sure you have a clean driving record and up-to-date auto insurance. Read “Companies pay motorists to wrap their cars in ads,” from the New York Times for more information.
Get your foot in the door: Be prepared to fill out a detailed questionnaire about your driving habits and how many miles you typically log each month. You’ll have to wait up to 90 days for your first ad, but if you spend a lot of time in your car, it could be worth it.
Until next time,
Sarah
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
How an Ebook Might Be Good Marketing For Your Business
Should you write an ebook to market your at-home business? Here are some things to think about relating to using ebooks as a marketing tool.
First, understand that ebooks are different than e-publishing. Ebooks are created as PDFs for easy download and as such retain graphics, formatting, etc., better than e-published books created for e-readers, such as Kindles and Nooks.
Second, businesses should use ebooks as a freebie to lure in new clients and reward current customers.
Third, hire a professional writer or copyeditor/proofreader to polish your ebook. As with any marketing tool, your finished product should be free from grammatical mistakes and mispellings. It's worth the extra money.
Fourth, hire a professional graphic designer for the layout so that your ebook can make the most of this marketing opportunity.
Fifth, don't forget to let your customers and potential clients know about your ebook. Promote it in social media (Facebook, Twitter), on your website and in other marketing materials.
Writing an ebook can be a lot of work but it also can be a great way to promote your business. For more tips, check out "eBooks: The New Darling of Small-Business Branding" article posted on Huffington Post.
Until next time,
Sarah
First, understand that ebooks are different than e-publishing. Ebooks are created as PDFs for easy download and as such retain graphics, formatting, etc., better than e-published books created for e-readers, such as Kindles and Nooks.
Second, businesses should use ebooks as a freebie to lure in new clients and reward current customers.
Third, hire a professional writer or copyeditor/proofreader to polish your ebook. As with any marketing tool, your finished product should be free from grammatical mistakes and mispellings. It's worth the extra money.
Fourth, hire a professional graphic designer for the layout so that your ebook can make the most of this marketing opportunity.
Fifth, don't forget to let your customers and potential clients know about your ebook. Promote it in social media (Facebook, Twitter), on your website and in other marketing materials.
Writing an ebook can be a lot of work but it also can be a great way to promote your business. For more tips, check out "eBooks: The New Darling of Small-Business Branding" article posted on Huffington Post.
Until next time,
Sarah
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Work-From-Home Job Spotlight: Wedding Planner
Each Thursday, I’m highlighting a work-from-home job or business.
Job Description: A wedding planner or bridal consultant helps couples plan and execute their nuptials from start to finish.
Education: None required, although a bachelor’s degree is helpful.
Skills: The ability to plan, execute, and run a wedding.
Job outlook: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finds that “employment of meeting and convention planners [under which wedding planers fall] is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Opportunities will be best for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and some meeting planning experience. … Employment of meeting and convention planners is expected to grow 16 percent over the 2008-18 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations.” Check out the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for more details
Possible employers: Scour engagement announcements in your local paper and send newly engaged couples a brochure advertising your services. Ask around at singles groups or organizations to see who’s getting married.
Preparation: Consider becoming certified through the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants or the Association of Bridal Consultants. Both associations offer training, conferences, and other resources.
Get your foot in the door: Consider giving the first two or three brides a discount on your services as you build your business. Offer referral bonuses to those who refer brides that sign with you.
Until next time,
Sarah
Job Description: A wedding planner or bridal consultant helps couples plan and execute their nuptials from start to finish.
Education: None required, although a bachelor’s degree is helpful.
Skills: The ability to plan, execute, and run a wedding.
Job outlook: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finds that “employment of meeting and convention planners [under which wedding planers fall] is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Opportunities will be best for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and some meeting planning experience. … Employment of meeting and convention planners is expected to grow 16 percent over the 2008-18 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations.” Check out the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for more details
Possible employers: Scour engagement announcements in your local paper and send newly engaged couples a brochure advertising your services. Ask around at singles groups or organizations to see who’s getting married.
Preparation: Consider becoming certified through the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants or the Association of Bridal Consultants. Both associations offer training, conferences, and other resources.
Get your foot in the door: Consider giving the first two or three brides a discount on your services as you build your business. Offer referral bonuses to those who refer brides that sign with you.
Until next time,
Sarah
Monday, January 2, 2012
Time for a Business Checkup
With the start of 2012, you should schedule some time to do a business checkup. Just as we need to see a doctor for a physical on an annual basis, we should also take a few minutes to think about how our business is doing. Here are a few things to put on your checkup list.
Goals for 2012. If you haven't written out what you hope to accomplish in 2012, then you should jot down at least your top two or three goals for the year.
Financial inventory. Knowing where you've come from and where you want to be by the end of 2012 financially can be a good way to keep your business on track.
Promoting agenda. How will you market your business this year? Write down at least three new or expanded ways you will promote your business in 2012.
Your dreams. What are your dreams for the business? This could be different from your goals, which should be more concrete. This is more along the lines of letting your imagination take flight in relation to your business.
These are just a few ways to check up on how your business is doing and to focus your attention on the things that need to be accomplished in this new year. Now go out there and get started!
Until next time,
Sarah
Goals for 2012. If you haven't written out what you hope to accomplish in 2012, then you should jot down at least your top two or three goals for the year.
Financial inventory. Knowing where you've come from and where you want to be by the end of 2012 financially can be a good way to keep your business on track.
Promoting agenda. How will you market your business this year? Write down at least three new or expanded ways you will promote your business in 2012.
Your dreams. What are your dreams for the business? This could be different from your goals, which should be more concrete. This is more along the lines of letting your imagination take flight in relation to your business.
These are just a few ways to check up on how your business is doing and to focus your attention on the things that need to be accomplished in this new year. Now go out there and get started!
Until next time,
Sarah
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
The week before Christmas and the week between Christmas and New Year's has been called the lost weeks because so many workers take days off to be with family and friends. I'm no exception, and will take a brief hiatus from now until January 3.
Enjoy the holidays and I look forward to the new year with its clean slate and endless possibilities.
Until next year,
Sarah
Enjoy the holidays and I look forward to the new year with its clean slate and endless possibilities.
Until next year,
Sarah
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