Evaluating a Home-Based Business Opportunity
If you’re thinking about getting into a MLM (Multi-level Marketing), Network Marketing, or Direct Sales Company – especially during COVID – there are some things you need to keep in mind before you sign up so you can be successful as possible. Read More…
Unemployment Benefits for Starting a Business
If you qualify for unemployment, but are having a hard time finding a job, you may be able to use your benefits to go into the Self-Employment Training Program (SEAP) and learn how to start your own business! Read More…
Approach the media right with these quick pitch tips
Every small business has a story to tell! Learn how to approach the media the right way so they will be interested in your message and promote your business on this week’s #TalkinShopThursday Read More…
Why Businesses Fail
Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back! Starting a business can be a rewarding experience, just keep these tips in mind to help you plan for the greatest success possible. Read More…
How to Create Multiple Income Streams from One Idea
In this week’s #TalkinShopThursday we explore different ways to make income from one business idea. That way, if one of your income streams dries up, you have others to fall back on! Read More…
Save Cash – Barter for Your Small Business Instead
Small business owners may not have the cash available to get everything they need or want for their business. In today’s #TalkinShopThursday, we explore bartering to get what you need – without spending a dime! Read More…
You Need to Stop Reading and Start Doing!
On today’s #TalkinShopThursday, I give a little bit of tough love to someone who is getting stuck absorbing information about starting a new business. Read More…
Why I hate MLM and Direct Sales
Dear WAHFAQ, How on earth can you sing the praises of MLM and Direct Sales companies? They’re nothing but scams! I have lost so much money with them it isn’t funny. What is wrong with you? How I love fan mail 🙂 It’s true that I love MLM and Direct Sales. Moreso the opportunity itself than any one particular business. But I do believe someone should evaluate an opportunity before signing up. There are many good aspects to the industry, but, there is a lot about it that I don’t like. So, let me give a bit of balance to…
How can you tell if an opportunity is a scam?
Dear WAHFAQ, How can you immediately tell when a Work At home opportunity is a scam, before providing your personal information? The first thing you have to do is figure out if you’re looking at an actual “opportunity” or a work at home “job.” There’s a difference. Opportunities mean you run your own business, you’ll have to put up capital, develop a marketing plan, etc. “Jobs” mean you work for someone else, just at home in your fuzzy bunny slippers. Many people get these confused and lump them all together. Then they get frustrated because they’re asked to put money…
Which is better for work at home jobs: Macs or PCs?
Dear WAHFAQ, As a proficient Mac user, does that computer interface with most work@home opportunities? Thank you! All work at home jobs will require that you have some proficiency with computers and the Internet. Now, which platforms really depend on the type of work that you do! Most of the time, if you just need access to the Internet, or if you’re using programs like the Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc) or Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc) it really doesn’t matter if you’re on a PC or a Mac. However, certain jobs (like transcription) will require that you have Windows-based…