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Their system is very easy to use. I guess if my tips I submitted are approved I'll let you know how the process works in a future blog.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
Getting Started with a Google Account
Online Office Tools
Getting Started with Google
Google carries a useful assortment of tools available to the home office. Today we’ll feature the effectiveness of the Google Calendar.
Unlike products such as Microsoft Outlook and personal calendars, Google’s calendar is online and easy to use. It is also the perfect collaboration tool. It is compatible with ics calendars and other popular formats. It is also interactive with it’s own GMail system.
Over the next few weeks we’ll be discussing the features of GMail and Google Calendar. To get started, however, you must have a Google account.
To reduce abuse of SPAM and viruses, Google requires new GMail and Calendar subscribers to have access to a cell phone. When you sign up for service, Google will send a confirmation code to the cell phone for completion of the signup. You may have the confirmation code sent to either your cell phone or to a a friend’s mobile.
Another way to obtain a Google account is to receive an invite from another Google member. I invited my family members so we can collaborate on family events. Other choices would be extended family members, office buddies, and other telecommuters. Google gave me 50 invites to send out to recruit others. The only thing missing from that equation is getting paid for these members. Wouldn’t that be great?
To create your first event, click on the Create Event button in the upper left corner.
Enter the data as desired.
If you’re sharing your Google Calendar, be sure to click on Add guests. Enter the email addresses of your guests. If you want the guests to invite others, then click on the invite others checkbox.
One feature that seems to be missing from this window that would be helpful is the ability to choose guests from your GMail address book.
There are many more features we'll discuss next week. Until then...have fun Googling!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
How to Search for a Telecommuting Job
So you're looking for a job that allows you to work from home?
Believe me, there are quite a few of them out there. Unfortunately it's like weeding through the hard candy to get to the delicious chocolates!
When I post the telecommute jobs on my telecommute job list blog I go through a lot of business opportunities and scams before posting the real stuff. Sometimes I might miss a good listing or I might accidentally post a scam or business opportunity. It's hard work, believe me.
The odds are probably 50 to 1 in finding a good telecommuting job out there. When you find a list on a system such as Craigslist or another online usenet feed, you're going to find a lot a junk, especially if the posting is free. Newbies to the online business opportunity system will quickly learn paying for posting doesn't get the results they need so the eventually stop just in time for another newbie to do the mistake.
To weed out these scams or opportunities, look for words like GET RICH or TIRED OF THE RAT RACE? Look for all caps or special characters. They realize that no one is actually looking for a work at home business so they need to get their post seen and using subject identifiers is a great way for these people to get noticed. Skip them.
Next, look for keywords of what you want to do. Do you like to chat? Build websites? Sell things? Look for these keywords and you'll possibly find what you're looking for. I've run across a few legitimate posts for "Home Typist Needed" because the poster didn't know of the Home Typist Scam. It's too bad because he probably lost a lot of good candidates by looking like a scam.
If they ask you to pay for something then stay far away. These are usually people who have compiled lists of other home business or telecommuting jobs. They're using the good intentions of the would be telecommuter to sell the booklet.
Patience will help you in the long run. Take on some short assignments and never stop looking for the longer ones or the full time jobs. Make sure you understand how long the position is for and what your benefits are. If you end up as an actual employee, see if they pay for your communication services such as your Internet or phone. If you're a contractor, then don't forget to write it off on your taxes.
Last - never give up!
Believe me, there are quite a few of them out there. Unfortunately it's like weeding through the hard candy to get to the delicious chocolates!
When I post the telecommute jobs on my telecommute job list blog I go through a lot of business opportunities and scams before posting the real stuff. Sometimes I might miss a good listing or I might accidentally post a scam or business opportunity. It's hard work, believe me.
The odds are probably 50 to 1 in finding a good telecommuting job out there. When you find a list on a system such as Craigslist or another online usenet feed, you're going to find a lot a junk, especially if the posting is free. Newbies to the online business opportunity system will quickly learn paying for posting doesn't get the results they need so the eventually stop just in time for another newbie to do the mistake.
To weed out these scams or opportunities, look for words like GET RICH or TIRED OF THE RAT RACE? Look for all caps or special characters. They realize that no one is actually looking for a work at home business so they need to get their post seen and using subject identifiers is a great way for these people to get noticed. Skip them.
Next, look for keywords of what you want to do. Do you like to chat? Build websites? Sell things? Look for these keywords and you'll possibly find what you're looking for. I've run across a few legitimate posts for "Home Typist Needed" because the poster didn't know of the Home Typist Scam. It's too bad because he probably lost a lot of good candidates by looking like a scam.
If they ask you to pay for something then stay far away. These are usually people who have compiled lists of other home business or telecommuting jobs. They're using the good intentions of the would be telecommuter to sell the booklet.
Patience will help you in the long run. Take on some short assignments and never stop looking for the longer ones or the full time jobs. Make sure you understand how long the position is for and what your benefits are. If you end up as an actual employee, see if they pay for your communication services such as your Internet or phone. If you're a contractor, then don't forget to write it off on your taxes.
Last - never give up!
Monday, January 22, 2007
How to Find Balance In Your Work At Home Career And Your Personal Life
How to Find Balance In Your Work At Home Career And Your Personal
Life
Work at home moms face challenges that are very
unique. The decision to work outside the home or stay
with your children is difficult, with each option
having advantages and disadvantages. If you stay home
you may lose income and you will lose interaction with
fellow employees, and if you work outside the home you
live with separation from your children and pay
caregiver expenses. Many women are choosing to work at
home and finding the right opportunity is the first
step in finding success as a work at home mom.
You could use the knowledge and skills you have and
become a consultant, develop a career in design or
writing, telecommute to a job, or start a home-based
business. The opportunities are endless.
It can be difficult for a work at home mom to balance
home, family, and career. Even if you are not a parent
it is hard to find time for a personal life when you
operate a home-based business. It is very easy to
become consumed by your work when you work from home
and it can be a challenge to find time for yourself
and your family.
To successfully balance a home and career you must
create a work schedule. Decide what hours will be set
aside for work and try hard to stick to that
time-frame. It very beneficial to create a boundary
between work and home. Setting a work schedule will
give you a routine to follow.
To give yourself the opportunity to socialize and meet
new people, try geting involved with community or
other volunteer activities. If you do not get out of
the house regularly you may begin to resent your work
and your family obligations.
During your workday, take short breaks to get up and
move around. A simple stretching routine or a short
walk will do wonders for your outlook. It will be
necessary for you to deliberately schedule time for
personal activities such as reading, picnics, or
exercise. By adding these activities and free time to
your schedule you will ensure that you get some much
needed "mommy" time and that your family spends
quality time together. You will find that if your
leisure and family time suffer too much, your
relationships will suffer as well. Make time for the
fun things and times shared with children and family.
If you implement these ideas into your life as a work
at home mom, you will be better able to achieve
balance between work and your home life.
Aurelia Williams is the mom of four busy children, a
Personal Life Coach http://www.reallifecoaching.net/
and the owner of http://www.reallifesolutions.net/
which is an informational site that also offers products, articles
and a great newsletter. You can also hear Aurelia
daily on the http://www.wahmtalkradio.com
show, she is the Resident Life Coach.
Life
Work at home moms face challenges that are very
unique. The decision to work outside the home or stay
with your children is difficult, with each option
having advantages and disadvantages. If you stay home
you may lose income and you will lose interaction with
fellow employees, and if you work outside the home you
live with separation from your children and pay
caregiver expenses. Many women are choosing to work at
home and finding the right opportunity is the first
step in finding success as a work at home mom.
You could use the knowledge and skills you have and
become a consultant, develop a career in design or
writing, telecommute to a job, or start a home-based
business. The opportunities are endless.
It can be difficult for a work at home mom to balance
home, family, and career. Even if you are not a parent
it is hard to find time for a personal life when you
operate a home-based business. It is very easy to
become consumed by your work when you work from home
and it can be a challenge to find time for yourself
and your family.
To successfully balance a home and career you must
create a work schedule. Decide what hours will be set
aside for work and try hard to stick to that
time-frame. It very beneficial to create a boundary
between work and home. Setting a work schedule will
give you a routine to follow.
To give yourself the opportunity to socialize and meet
new people, try geting involved with community or
other volunteer activities. If you do not get out of
the house regularly you may begin to resent your work
and your family obligations.
During your workday, take short breaks to get up and
move around. A simple stretching routine or a short
walk will do wonders for your outlook. It will be
necessary for you to deliberately schedule time for
personal activities such as reading, picnics, or
exercise. By adding these activities and free time to
your schedule you will ensure that you get some much
needed "mommy" time and that your family spends
quality time together. You will find that if your
leisure and family time suffer too much, your
relationships will suffer as well. Make time for the
fun things and times shared with children and family.
If you implement these ideas into your life as a work
at home mom, you will be better able to achieve
balance between work and your home life.
Aurelia Williams is the mom of four busy children, a
Personal Life Coach http://www.reallifecoaching.net/
and the owner of http://www.reallifesolutions.net/
which is an informational site that also offers products, articles
and a great newsletter. You can also hear Aurelia
daily on the http://www.wahmtalkradio.com
show, she is the Resident Life Coach.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Our Telecommute Job Lists Have Moved!
These job listings take up a lot of space so I moved them to telecommute.blogspot.com.
This way we can focus on hints and tips for telecommuting and you can still search for the perfect work at home job.
This way we can focus on hints and tips for telecommuting and you can still search for the perfect work at home job.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Are You Ready to Work from Home?
Are you ready for the home office? Whether you work for yourself or for someone else, you'll want to make sure that you're ready to work from home. It takes a certain type of person to pull it off. Keep on reading to make sure it's for you.
1. You need to be dependable on your own.
I know that sounds obvious, but many people cannot function when working all alone--especially from home. You need to be able to ignore the tv, the kids, the chores, and all the other responsibilities that get in the way.
2. You need to know how to say no.
When people find out you work from home they'll take advantage of you. You'll be asked to babysit or run errands. You'll find friends at your door wanting to come in when you should be working. Telling people no can be really difficult when you think you have a lot of extra time on your hands.
3. You need to learn to use your own resources.
Hopefully when you worked at an office they provided you with many different resources to use and learn from. Shame on the bosses who don't! Now that you're looking to work from home, where are you going to get the latest and greatest information for your job?
4. You need to be setup to work from home.
Distractions are the worst when you're not in a secluded area. Even in my office I find a toy here or there or something that shouldn't be left around in an office space. I can be a little bit more relaxed about my surroundings, but I still need to look professional to feel professional.
5. You need the right tools.
Today's home businesses need the Internet, preferably broadband. Most likely you'll also need a computer and a phone. Phone lines can be used from the computer using a system like Skype to place inexpensive or free calls.
6. You need a secondary bank account.
Yes, you do. I've heard others claim you don't need one, but you do. Get one with a Visa check card and use it wisely. Make note of everything and why.
7. Get a filing cabinet and use it just for business. Invest in some folders and hanging folders. Use it.
8. Make your surroundings comfortable. If the radio helps you work then use it! It's your office and you can do what helps you work, not your boss. I use iTunes.
9. If possible, choose a space with a door. It will define where your office ends and begins. My office was in the pantry. It was big enough for a desk, some shelves on the wall, a stand for the printer and scanner, a bulletin board/pen board, and a filing cabinet. Oh, and a little rolling space for my office chair. It was perfect.
10. Get a comfortable chair. The kitchen chair isn't the most comfortable chair when sitting in it all day.
11. DO YOUR TAXES, save all receipts, and plan to make a profit! If you're telecommuting for someone else then you can't do many of the writeoffs, but you can expense them back to your employer if agreed upon.
1. You need to be dependable on your own.
I know that sounds obvious, but many people cannot function when working all alone--especially from home. You need to be able to ignore the tv, the kids, the chores, and all the other responsibilities that get in the way.
2. You need to know how to say no.
When people find out you work from home they'll take advantage of you. You'll be asked to babysit or run errands. You'll find friends at your door wanting to come in when you should be working. Telling people no can be really difficult when you think you have a lot of extra time on your hands.
3. You need to learn to use your own resources.
Hopefully when you worked at an office they provided you with many different resources to use and learn from. Shame on the bosses who don't! Now that you're looking to work from home, where are you going to get the latest and greatest information for your job?
4. You need to be setup to work from home.
Distractions are the worst when you're not in a secluded area. Even in my office I find a toy here or there or something that shouldn't be left around in an office space. I can be a little bit more relaxed about my surroundings, but I still need to look professional to feel professional.
5. You need the right tools.
Today's home businesses need the Internet, preferably broadband. Most likely you'll also need a computer and a phone. Phone lines can be used from the computer using a system like Skype to place inexpensive or free calls.
6. You need a secondary bank account.
Yes, you do. I've heard others claim you don't need one, but you do. Get one with a Visa check card and use it wisely. Make note of everything and why.
7. Get a filing cabinet and use it just for business. Invest in some folders and hanging folders. Use it.
8. Make your surroundings comfortable. If the radio helps you work then use it! It's your office and you can do what helps you work, not your boss. I use iTunes.
9. If possible, choose a space with a door. It will define where your office ends and begins. My office was in the pantry. It was big enough for a desk, some shelves on the wall, a stand for the printer and scanner, a bulletin board/pen board, and a filing cabinet. Oh, and a little rolling space for my office chair. It was perfect.
10. Get a comfortable chair. The kitchen chair isn't the most comfortable chair when sitting in it all day.
11. DO YOUR TAXES, save all receipts, and plan to make a profit! If you're telecommuting for someone else then you can't do many of the writeoffs, but you can expense them back to your employer if agreed upon.
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