A collection of practical articles concerning the pursuit of income, including valuable job hunting, career and freelancing advice. Check out our solutions section for ideas designed to help you make some extra cash now!
Job Search Advice
Working as a Freelancer
Changing Career
Website Design & Marketing, Making Money Online
Winning Competitions
Budgeting and Saving Money
Making Money From eBooks
Submit an Article
Job Hunting [top]
Boost Your Job Search with the Buddy System
C.J. Hayden, MCC
The constant challenges you encounter while seeking out job opportunities and going on interviews make job-seeking a difficult road to travel all alone. You and your buddy can assist each other in reaching your goals by setting up a regular check-in, where each of you reports on progress, announces successes, and describes challenges.
Writing an Effective CV or Resumé; a Brief Guide
Max Barclay
Don't underestimate the importance of resume writing in the job-hunting process. Let us help you with the process of writing a professional CV.
Good Reasons Why You Cant Rely on Your Spellchecker
Jan K., the Proofer
Avoid common spelling errors at all costs! A useful guide whether you are writing a CV or a professional article.
9 Tips on Creating a Professional E-mailed Job Application
Angela
If you absolutely must send a job application by e-mail, here's how.
Oh No! Not Another Meeting!
C.J. Hayden, MCC
Approch meetings with more confidence.
Working as a Freelancer [top]
Putting Objectives in Check
Rachel Goldstein
Is freelancing for you? Answer the questions in this self-evaluation test honestly, and you may find your true calling. These are all points to consider whether you plan to work as a freelancer or want advice starting a small business.
Amway: My Brush with the Great Pyramid
Max Barclay
Have you had any experience with Amway or similar schemes? This author wasn't pursuaded. Twice.
An Interview with Nancy Hendrickson, author of "Secrets of a Successful Freelancer"
Brian Konradt
Nancy Hendrickson has published more than one thousand features, shorts and newsletter columns in national and regional magazines and on the Internet.
So... You Think You Want to Be a Freelance Proofreader
Jan K., The Proofer
How are your proofreading skills? Here are some useful pointers about finding freelance work in this area.
FAQ: The Reality of Working at Home
Kimberly Hargis
Various ways to make money at home, written by someone who does just that.
Managing the Time You Haven't Got
C.J. Hayden, MCC
Four strategies for managing your time
Your World Your Way - Trusting Yourself In Business
Ann Kelly
You cannot have peace of mind or have a healthy business if you don't trust yourself.
Changing Career [top]
The Great American Dream Challenge
Marcia Wieder, Americas Dream Coach®
Without dreams and vision, companies and countries fail, and without our personal dreams, hopes and aspirations, life can become meaningless.
An Irreverent Critique of Career Testing
Cathy Goodwin
The true value of career testing examined. Who is it actually good for?
Is it Time for a Job Change?
Tag Goulet
Before you make a career-changing decision, make you haven't overlooked other courses of action.
My Career is in The Doldrums. Do I need a Coach or a Therapist?
Nina Ham
If you have had enough of your job, first decide what kind of help you need before you act.
Searching For Your Calling. Quest or Curse?
Nina Ham
If your job is not satisfying you, don't be afraid to ask yourself some searching questions about what to do next and what you want out of life.
What Do You Prize Most in Mid-life?
Craig Nathanson, The Vocational Coach
It's finding the perfect alignment of interests and abilities that make going to work seem like it isn't work at all. People who find the magic balance tend to be healthier and more energetic. In turn, they find more satisfaction in other areas of their lives.
Portrait of a Portfolio Career: An Answer to the Perfect Job?
Nina Ham
A new career design model that braids together multiple strands - different projects, different employers, different interests - into work that fits women's lives.
Five Steps to Vocational Passion: A Disciplined Plan for Major Mid-life Changes
Craig Nathanson
If you don't act to pursue your vocational passion, then every seven seconds someone else will come along and ask themselves: "Is that all there is?" Many of them will answer, "No," and will do something about it. You can be one of the doers.
Happiness and Work: Your Life Depends On It.
Craig Nathanson
A poignant point, well made.
The Mid-Life Challenge: Make a Plan to Re-ignite Vocational Passion
Craig Nathanson
Take responsibility for change, and change will happen.
Helping Mid-Life Employees Find Meaning
Craig Nathanson
An excellent article from the Vocational Coach
Work that Works for Sensitive Souls: Six Steps to Transforming Your Career
Jenna Avery
"You are here to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, and with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world." - Woodrow Wilson
Website Design & Marketing, Making Money Online [top]
How to Successfully Network Online
Rachel Goldstein
Tried and tested methods of getting your business name out there via the World Wide Web.
Sell Your Services to Businesses That Don't Have a Web Site
Rachel Goldstein
Excellent advice about landing clients, from first contact to job-winning presentations.
It's Not What You Say But How You Say It
Michel Fortin
An insight into the art of selling both on and off the page, including interesting observations about interpreting body language and considered copy editing.
What's Your Visitor's UPA?
Michel Fortin
A look at the way in which visitors react to a website, and ways to keep them there.
Simple Steps to Success
Michel Fortin
Marketing's three basic principles: focus, target and multiply. Here's how to apply them.
I Was An eBay Virgin!
Max Barclay
A simple tale of discovery, enlightenment and an old leather jacket. Start to learn how to make money off eBay UK.
Winning Competitions [top]
Beginner To Winner - Part 1
Lynne Suzanne
"Be in it to win it!" The fewer the entrants, the better your chances.
Beginner To Winner - Part 2
Lynne Suzanne
The harder to enter, the easier to win.
Beginner To Winner - Part 3
Lynne Suzanne
Some answers to slogan-writing success!
How I Raised My Family In 10 Words Or Less!
Lynne Suzanne
Someone has to win - why not you?
Budgeting and Saving Money [top]
Benefits Of Making A Budget
Jeffrey Strain
A straightforward article demonstrating the basic techniques behind planning a budget strategy.
Saving Money Games: Save Money
Jeffrey Strain
Numerous simple routines which can be adopted to help you save money. Readers outside the US substitute"$" with your own currency!
Unclaimed Money
Jeffrey Strain
With billions in unclaimed funds worldwide, how do you find out if any is rightfully yours?
Making Money From eBooks [top]
The HOTTEST Way to Make Money Online Right Now
an ebook by Jim Edwards & David Garfinkel
How did this book come about? Why is it such a valuable resource? Read on.
"How to Write and Publish your own eBook... in as little as 7 Days"
an ebook by Jim Edwards
eBooks can mean high profit lines and zero delivery costs.
"The Lazy Man's Guide to Online Business"
an ebook by Jim Edwards
Secrets to making more money... working fewer hours... and having a lot more fun with your online business.
Submit an Article [top] [Click here to SUBMIT AN ARTICLE]
If you have something to say about the world of commerce, please accept our invitation to submit your article. We will include full credit info and any weblinks you would like to include. All published articles remain the copyright of the author. If you would like some professional help before you begin, try the following two-part guide:
Writing Effectively: A Two-Part Guide to the Well-Written Text (Part 1)
Jan K., The Proofer
Part one of this excellent guide concentrates on the structure and content of your article.
Writing Effectively: A Two-Part Guide to the Well-Written Text (Part 2)
Jan K., The Proofer
Part two covers the post-production stage. Always check your work!
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