Melody's Mommy News
March 7, 2005
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What's New?
This past week has been spent focusing on my family. We have been battling a nasty flue. But I am happy to say that we all seem to be finally getting better! Yeah! So back to work this week!
Success!
I am thrilled to report the success of one of my partner sites. Krissy from Boo Boo Blankies http://www.boobooblankies.com/ was recently featured on Live with Regis and Kelly! The result? Over 2000 visitors and over 50 blankets sold in one day!! If you haven't had a chance to check out her site and get yours, head on over today. Let her know that I sent you! :)
Get Published!
Heather Ijames is currently writing a book with a target audience of stay at home moms. She is currently looking for mom’s who would be willing to share their stories, and in turn allow her to include these stories in her book as living references in achieving goals. If you could take a moment and help her out it would be appreciated! You even might get to see your name in her new book! Heather is a great gal to work with. Check out her questionaire here: http://www.melodysmommy.com/MommyNews/Stay-At-Home-Mom-Questionaire.html
Opportunity
Want to win up to $20,000 in cash, a fabulous vacation valued at $25,000 or even a new car? Join Homescan Consumer Panel and actively participate and you will be eligible for a special sweepstakes where you can win one of many prizes!
As a panel member, you'll earn valuable gift points for scanning and transmitting UPC barcodes. At any time during your membership, you can redeem these points for exciting gifts from our Gift Catalog. Whether it's electronic equipment, household items, jewelry or toys, we're sure you'll find the perfect gift in our catalog. The longer you stay on the panel the more points you'll earn! Most panel members stay on our panel for many years. I signed up today! They are with AC Neilson who is best known for monitoring what households watch on T.V.
Survey Opportunities
Want to get paid for your opinion? Visit our Paid Surveys Section! Tons of Survey Companies you can join for free!
Take a short survey and enter for a chance to win a $50,000 ultimate makeover for your yard or $50,000 cash. (US Only) Take Survey
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Do you think we need Increased Homeland Security? You're invited to take our short survey and in return we'll enter you into our monthly drawing to win a $400 Shopping Spree. (US only) Take Survey
Home Business Opportunity of the Week
Each week I will select a business opportunities from our message boards to feature. Want to see your opportunity listed? Go introduce yourself and your business on Melody's Mommy Message Boards! Hint: If you are a frequent "poster" on our message boards, I will use your ad first!
My Precious Kid
With Kay Green
Is your child protected? In an emergency there may not be time to wait for information. An identification card with medical and contact information attached to a car seat or backpack may be the difference between life and death! Protect that which is most precious to you...Your Child. Order an ID KIT Today and feel SAFER and more secure tomorrow. Make sure your kids are safe at home, in the car, at day care, at the zoo and so much more. You’ll also need first aid kits, car seat pillows, ID scopes, Travel Totes, Sport Safety Kits, Pet ID product. Baby Slings, Shopping Cart Covers, Taggies, Allergy labels and more. "The child you save could be your own!" http://www.MyPreciousKid.com
Have you been looking for another product to add to your business?
* One that you can make 50% profit on?
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* One made by a USA company that backs you up?
* Only $50 to start
* No monthly minimum to buy.
* Inventory always optional.
* Lots of help, support, training, etc.
* Sales materials you can print your self or buy from others.
* All under your own business name.
Work at Home Jobs
The following work at home jobs are offered on a one-time basis, see if one of them might be a good match for you! (Please note that these leads are unresearched. I have done a quick check on them, but make sure you investigate any opportunitiy for work online before joining.)
**Some of the jobs in this section are from Home Job Stop. They have a huge database of work at home jobs that they continually update. A lifetime membership with them is only $18.00. I have personally been a member with them for over 6 months. If you are looking to find more jobs visit home job stop today! Home Job Stop
Online Tutors
This innovative after-school program connects students with expert tutors. Accepting applications for math, science and social studies tutors. Flexible hours and work from home.
Editors, Writers and Proofreaders
This professional editing company provides editing, writing, and proofreading services. Offers freelance opportunities for skilled editors, proofreaders, and writers. To review requirements and register: http://www.editfast.com/english/editjobs.htm.
Community Representative
AYUSA International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange student organization. We welcome teenagers from over 60 countries worldwide and provide host family placement and ongoing supervision for 5 and 10-month academic programs. The Community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding in the community and earn some extra money to help supplement their income. Applicants best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-cultural communication, and feel comfortable networking in the community. Basic responsibilities include recruiting and interviewing host families, providing ongoing support to families and students and maintaining professional contact with local high schools. All applicants must be available during some evening and weekend hours. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices located throughout the U.S. Positions available in most states.
Remote Captioners
Administrative Assistant
Assist chief financier by reading, correcting, clarifying and organizing client document submissions.
Requirements: BA Degree. Min of 5 yrs biz exp preferred. Exp in real estate, small/medium businesses, and/or finance is a plus but not necessary. Good computer, word processing and typing skills required. Trustworthy, disciplined, reliable and confidential.
Computer requirements: min of 256 RAM; 2.0 GHz; Win XP; Win Office 2003; Up to date Virus Scan Software; High speed internet access. Home Office Requirements: Separate, private, secure, quiet office with separate phone line and voice mail.
Salary Wage: 10/Hr to start. Independent Contractor Status. No benefits. Growth Opportunities.
Phone Works
Premier Staffing Agency for the Entertainment Industry has opportunities for Psychics. Offers high call volume. Set your own schedule. To learn more or apply, visit: http://www.nationalphoneworks.com
Consultants
Experienced Fiction Authors, Game Designers, Editors & Artists
Creators of innovative, quality d20 role playing game products has opportunities for experienced fiction authors, game designers, editors and artists posted on their website.
Mystery Writers
A leading short-fiction mystery magazine welcomes submissions from both new and established writers. Please become familiar with this magazine before sending stories: http://www.themysteryplace.com
Independent Contractors (IT, Consulting, Technical Writing)
A leading professional services organization has opportunities for independent contractors: Information Architects, Clinical Development Process Improvement Consultant, Senior Technical Writers, Senior Instructional Designers. To learn more and apply, visit this company's website here: http://www.lr.com/careers/index.html
Freelance Business Writers
Professional freelance writers for a bimonthly university-based Web publication with an educated, business-savvy subscriber base. Strong journalism and/or business backgrounds. Experienced in the creation of engaging, in-depth pieces on topical business issues, personalities and research for national publications. Pay depends on project and requirements Email resume and three previously *published* writing samples to: elizabeth.farquhar@asu.edu
Article of the Week
Do you write your own articles? Post them on my message board for consideration. You may see them in the next newsletter!
The Secret to Making Money Online.....Patience!
Brandy Latshaw
I'm going to let you in on a little secret...
the best advice I never received for making money online....
Patience is the key to making money online. Sounds simple right? Actually this is the most challenging thing to accomplish when looking for ways to make money online. Why? Because the internet is loaded with get rich quick schemes and marketing tactics that lead you to believe that you can make thousands per month for doing nothing. Your Challenge? To sort through all of the information and pick out what works for you!
There are tons of ways to make money online; home business opportunities, telecommute positions, becoming a webmaster, promoting affiliate programs, taking surveys for cash, playing poker and the list goes on. Can you make money with them? Yes! Will it happen overnight? Nothing happens overnight online. Sure you may get lucky, but you can also win the lottery, right?
Don't get discouraged! The biggest question I get from my readers is how long will it take to start making money? It really depends on how much time and effort you put into something. You need to make a committment to your chosen way to make money online and then learn as much as you possibly can about what you would like to do. On your journey, make sure you gather as much free information as you possibly can. You would be amazed at what you can find online for free if you know where to look!
I started my website back in September of 2004 with one goal in mind: to help provide information for people who want to work from home. My mission: to provide as much free information as I could to help people start making money online. My objective: to eventually replace my full-time income that I gave up in order to stay-home with my daughter. So after 6 months of work, where am I? I have a business that is giving me an income of about $800 per month. I know, you're saying, that's not a lot, but let's look at the facts. I am a self-taught web designer with a background in Business. Since starting Melody's Mommy I have read everything I can get my hands on about building web pages, and making money online. My income is steadily increasing and I love what I do. Best of all, I am doing it my way! That's what makes me successful. By this time next year, I should be a lot closer to where I want to be with my at-home income.
So the moral to the story? Choose something you are interested in. Look at what you do in life and see where your talents are? Do you have a special knowledge about something? Take these ideas and start surfing the internet and see how people are making money by doing what you are interested in. Love gardening? Start surfing through gardening pages to see what people are doing. Don't limit yourself to opportunities presented to you online. You can make your own opportunities happen. The key to it all is patience. If you realize that it takes time and patience to make money online, and are committed to it, you can make it happen.
About The Author: Brandy is the webmaster of Melody's Mommy and is committed to helping Moms and Dads work from home. She lives in MA with her daughter Melody and is a successful work at home Mom. This article may be used on any site or in any newsletter as long as it is not altered in any way and this signature line remains intact. http://www.melodysmommy.com
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