Sunday, March 28, 2010

Money Making Online Sites

You have seen a lot of money making online sites that promises you thousands of dollars in a matter of weeks just by clicking on ads, answering surveys or participating in a forum. But here's the catch...they say that you have to pay for a minimal registration fee and you're ready to go. Before you hit that "REGISTER NOW" button, think first before getting fooled by these ads.

Always remember, these people are just scammers! Legitimate employers never ask people to pay for your start-up kit or training. Ads that tell you that you will earn $1,000 in a month because of answering surveys or you will earn $30-$100 per survey sounds too good to be true. 


These are 2 legitimate sites that I have tried and worked well for me.


1) oDesk - as a freelance provider, you get to choose different types of work that will suit your interest and knowledge. You easily get paid though the oDesk Debit Mastercard, PayPal, Direct Deposit or Wire Transfer. 


2) Freelancer.com (fornerly GetaFreelancer) - they use the same mechanics as oDesk. They also send your earnings through Freelancer.com debit card, PayPal, Moneybookers and wire transfer. For first time withdrawals, they might delay your earnings by 15 days for security reasons.


In these sites, it really depends on how much money you want to earn. The longer you work, more money will come your way. Working for an hour or so in a week won't give you enough money to last a month.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Skills That Help You Earn Money Online

I finally realized that there is no such thing as a "perfect fit" when it comes to deciding what type of job you think you can do at home. Often times, you spend your time thinking of what to "google" then just end up opening your Facebook account and harvest your crops on Farmville or clean your pet in Petville. If you believe that you have the interest of selling goods such as bags, clothing, accessories and food, then social networking sites such as Facebook or Multiply can be your best bet. Though there are some people who are successful in this kind of field, there might be something out there that will surely benefit you monetarily and intellectually.


Working at home takes creativity in large amounts. Don't fall into that self-imposed trap of thinking that you have to master a new skill just to earn money online. Think hard about what skills you do best then go from there.

Below is a short list of the most in demand jobs that you might be interested in doing:

1) Data Entry - This job entails you to "copy & paste" information in the internet. Typing can also   be considered as a data entry job.

2) Freelance writer/Ghost writer - If you love writing, there are thousands of companies who are in dire need of writers to blog about their product. You can also do web content, copywrite articles and do SEO (search engine optimization) articles.

3) Web Designer - Basic knowledge in HTML, Adobe and Joomla are the basic requirements.

4) Virtual Assistant - These people are admin experts. They operate remotely from their own places/homes and use today's technology to provide their services and communicate with clients.

5) Business Services Provider - Jobs such as accounting, bookkeeping, project analysts and business consultations can also gear up a lot of money.

And the list goes on and on and on...The opportunities are countless and are just waiting to be tapped and discovered. Just remember to focus on something that you are really good at and you'll do just fine.

To Quit or Not to Quit

Let's face it. It's a difficult world out there but you are indeed lucky to have a 9-5 job and an ample amount of salary to take home to your family.

But have you ever thought of sleeping soundly without worrying about that big presentation the next day? Have you ever thought of waking up in the morning happily and not worry about the terrible traffic? And...Did you wish that you can just easily quit your job because you are just too tired of hearing your boss nag you about his report? I have been through all that but I finally made a choice.

At first, it was hard to earn extra money but I had to do my homework. I bought a magazine which caters to young entrepreneurs. They had tons of advices and recommendations but baking, cooking, arts & crafts didn't even tickle my interest. I love cooking but honestly, it never crossed my mind that I would make an income out of it.

Read on and this blog will make you say that "YES, I WANT TO QUIT MY JOB AND START EARNING MONEY ONLINE WHILE I'M AT HOME!"