If you think your full-time gig keeps you from pursuing other things, think again. Meet Your Side Hustle. I first ventured into the world of the Side Hustle back in 2005. While I had a day job, I kept things moving on the side on a startup. Hired contractors, developed marketing campaigns, and eventually got it to a point where the Side Hustle became the Full-Time Job. Your … [Read more...]
Forced Continuity is the Devil
One of the most evil tricks in the history of online money-making is this... It's called "Forced Continuity," and you've no doubt run into it. The purpose of this blog post is to (1) explain this concept so you know what to look for, (2) call a couple businesses onto the carpet for doing this and, (3) remind you that this can be a horrible business practice that you should … [Read more...]
Build a Business for 100 Dollars
There's a guy named Chris Guillebeau and he wrote a book called "The $100 Startup." We won't rehash the book here, but the premise is that you can build a business with sustainable income on less than $100. It has been done, and you can do it, too. Right? Well, it is not THAT easy. But, yes, the book wouldn't have been a New York Times Bestseller if it didn't strike a … [Read more...]
What the Heck IS Passive Income?
It sounds so appealing. "Passive Income." Make money sitting on the couch, because your website has turned into a cash register or profit machine - all you need to do is push the right buttons. Ha! In these times, when a savings account in an American bank is lucky to earn 1% interest, do you really think having a "Profit Launch Machine 2013" or "Massive Online Income … [Read more...]
How To Sell Your Services for the Right Price
One of the toughest things to do is price yourself appropriately. And, whether you are a full-time freelancer, a part-time service provider, or just someone with a day job looking to make some extra money on the side, you're going to need to know what to charge. N.B. This is not meant as advice for anyone in a product business. If you have an Etsy store, for instance, that's … [Read more...]