Telejobs (Work From Home): Talent Inc.

Help empower job seekers!

Talent Inc. has many writing jobs for cover letters, resumes, etc.

Their website says: "As part of the vital-and growing-telecommuting portion of the Talent Inc. team, you'll enjoy the flexibility of remote work along with the rewards that come from a fantastic company environment. This role will be based on one of three states (New York, Washington, or California) and will collaborate with team members in New York City and on the West Coast. This provides the benefit of having access to a team environment and the autonomy of working from your home office."

Scroll down to the bottom and look at their list of open positions here:  https://www.talentinc.com/careers



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Earn Quick Money: Rent Out a Room in your House

Do you live in a house and have a room that you do absolutely nothing with but store all your crap that you need to throw away?

Do you rent an apartment with an extra room that you use as an office but you never go in there?  And for you people with a one-bedroom apartment, do you have a couch someone could sleep on?

But most importantly, do you live in or near a big metropolitan location where plenty of people like to travel to sightsee or attend educational or business conventions?

If you have any of these options and you need to make some money, then you should think about renting out a room, a bed or a couch to make extra money.

I personally have a friend that bought a two-bedroom one and half bath house in a nice university town in the Bay Area that rents out her room maybe two weekends out of the month on average which gains her 60% of her mortgage payment.  If you have room to spare you should really think of taking advantage of the many "vacay rental" or "couch surfing" sites like AirBnB.

It's very simple (not easy, just simple) and lucrative as long as you follow a few tips:

1.  You have to be okay with people living in the same space you live in.  It's important to get your mindset right.  Even if you have a separate space with a separate entrance to offer, you will still hear noises or have to deal with occasional requests and problems.

2.  Take all your personal effects out of the room. Think hotel room when you are cleaning and clearing the room.  Have useful items in it for a guest staying there, but those are the only items that should be in that space.

3.  Make sure your landlord is okay with this if you rent.  Make sure your home association will permit this activity if you own.  It's a good idea to check your local zoning laws as well.

4.  Clean the place, or better yet have a professional cleaner come in and do a deep clean.  Make sure everything in the space works (windows should open easily, doors should close tightly and locks work, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, etc.)  Even if you have all kinds of things not functioning in the rest of the house, make sure wherever the guests are placed everything is working well.

5.  Light the room well and take great photos.  If you are not very good at taking photos, get a friend that it's into photography or even a photography student from your local community college to come in and take some shots.

How to get the highest ratings and make the most money

There is one word that that will get you more money and high-star ratings:  AMENITIES.  There are three things you need to be concerned about.  Cleanliness, Safety, and Amenities.  Think about investing in a professional cleaning service.  Make sure the space you are renting out is super clean. You can add a "cleaning fee" to your rate on your room to recoup that expense.  Safety is key, make sure you have smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kit and fire extinguishers fully functional.

But what will put things over the top are the amenities in your room.  When you think of amenities, think of these items:

Electronics
Wi-Fi access
Television with a Firestick attachment (Netflix)
Small Electric Fan
Universal (international) Charging Station
Bluetooth Speakers

Work Station
Small table with desk supplies (could be a TV table with chair)

Grooming
Hair Dryer
Non-Frangrance shampoos, soap, and lotions
Extra toothbrushes, toothpaste, and tissues
Iron and Ironing board
Full-length mirror
One size fits all bathroom robe
Simple suitcase stand

Snacking
In-room coffee maker
Coffee, teas, cream/sugar, honey, etc.
Bottle opener
Bottles of water (in an ice bucket for cold water)

Sleeping/Bedding
Pillow mattress topper
Hypoallergenic/waterproof mattress cover
High-quality white bed sheets
Great pillows + two extra pillows (2 soft and 2 firm)
Extra blankets
Earplugs and Eye-masks

The wow factor
Complimentary welcome basket (with local treats)
Fresh Flowers
Local area books and magazines
Card with a personalized message for guests

Consider listing every amenity you provide.  This will allow you to compete with top-ranking host properties.

You can make even more money if you are able to rent out an entire apartment, condo or house.

Articles to help you prepare:

How to prepare your room for guests.

How to set up every type of space to rent on AirBnB

How to Prepare Your Home for Airbnb, VRBO or other Short Term Guests

7 Tips to Make Bank with AirBnB


Places to list your space:

AirBnB

They began in 2008 when two designers who had space to share hosted three travelers looking for a place to stay. Now, millions of hosts and travelers choose to create a free Airbnb account so they can list their space and book unique accommodations anywhere in the world. The experience hosts share their passions and interests with both travelers and locals.

VRBO

In 1995, VRBO introduced a new way for people to travel together, pairing homeowners with families and friends looking for places to stay.  We were grounded in one purpose: To give people the space they need to drop the distractions of everyday life and simply be together.

Since then, we've grown into a global community of homeowners and travelers, with unique properties in 190 countries around the world.  VRBO makes it easy and fun to book cabins, condos, beach houses and every kind of space in between.


NoirBNB

"Noirbnb is global travel community that provides experiences and events with a focus on including and celebrating travelers of color. Our accommodations take our guests all around the world to popular destinations and events inspired by the African diaspora. Noirbnb was born in October 2015 after our co-founder, Stefan's experience while booking a stay in Atlanta. We realize his experience was not an isolated case and more importantly, that there was an opportunity to create a better, safer experience for travelers."


Inclusive Vacation

Bringing the global community together - Travel the world with dignity and love. Innclusive was founded as a result of the discrimination marginalized groups were facing on other rental platforms. We're building a place where you can travel with respect, dignity, and love, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity or any of the other things that humans use to discriminate against other human beings.

PERSPECTIVE: The quick money series on Telecommuting Millionaire? is to help you find funding so you can take your first steps to following your dreams.  After you read a few of my Quick Money articles, you will realize that Money is Everywhere. Don't use these quick money ideas, unless you understand that you are using these ideas  . . . not to pay off debt, not for extra salary, not for "fun money" . . . but as a stepping stone to financing the first steps of your dreams.  Dog-gone it, we are going to gain our financial freedom together! Read: Money is Everywhere to get the proper perspective.

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Telejobs (Work from Home): Clearcover Car Insurance

Clearcover Car Insurance

They call themselves the "smarter car insurance" company.  They use powerful technology to offer everyday drivers better coverage in car insurance for less money.  They are the fastest growing start-up in Chicago.  

Go to their Career page and look for REMOTE under the title in the job location.  They tend to have several positions open. 




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Telejobs (Work From Home): Sitel Group

Sitel Work@Home Solutions™ is a virtual employee-based team supporting global fortune 500 companies in the insurance, travel & leisure, sport, and telecommuting industries, just to name a few. Sitel believes that great customer experiences are powered by people who love what they do and where they work. Their culture is one that invests in the growth and development of our human capital – you.

At Sitel the work at home positions allow you to work for a global leader in customer experience management from the comfort of your own home.  As a work at home associate, customer calls are routed to your home office.  You'll be helping customers with billing inquiries, account or product inquiries, product or service orders, installation scheduling or technical product troubleshooting.

Apply here:
https://www.sitel.com/career-work-from-home/

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Earn Quick Money Selling Your Old Tech

Do you have old computers, tablets, phones, printer, routers, etc. laying around?  Do you know you are sitting on money?  Did your wife get all your old devices together and put them in a box in the garage for you to take to the recycling center?  DON'T.

Recycling those old items for free (even if they are not working) is like throwing dollar bills into the wind!  Don't throw your money away.

There are many places that offer cash for your old electronics.  There are retailers that offer trade-in programs that can give you gift cards for your old tech.  And believe it or not, there is a way to make selling your old tech items a full-time endeavor that can give you a substantial income.

The idea of a substantial income piqued your interest, huh?  Let me show you how to get some quick cash and maybe an ongoing income.

This post is actually a continuation of the article I wrote a while ago, titled: Earn Quick Money Selling Your Old Cell Phone.  A lot of the information in this article applies here so I advise you to visit it and read it.  To learn how to avoid scammers and protect your data and keep your information secure . . . please, please, please read Earn Quick Money Selling Your Old Cell Phone.  It's really important.

So basically, the way you sell your used items usually goes like this:

1.  Visit one of the websites I will list below.  Type in (or choose) the make, model, and condition of the electronic device.  Describe any defects.  Some will just simply ask you to take a picture of the item and upload it to their system.

2.  When you send them info and pictures through the website or app, they will send you a quote of the value of the item within 24 hours.

3.  If you agree with the quote, they will send you a postage label or tell you where you can download the postage label.  Make sure you carefully read the instructions for packing up the item and mail it out immediately.

4.  They usually send you an email or text when the item is delivered to you, they assess your item, and if it's exactly as you describe they notify you of payment.  Most will pay through Paypal.  Some by check.  Some by GiftCard.  Payment is usually pretty fast within 3-5 days.

And that is how it's actually done.  

How to expand and make even MORE MONEY!

After you have successfully sold all your old tech, you can make even more money by offering to get rid of all the old tech lying around your family and friend's houses.  All you have to do is ask them if they want to get rid of their old electronics.  Most people will be happy to get the junk out of their closets, cabinets, and garages.

Now, take their old electronics and repeat what you did when you sold your old devices.  Suggestion: be a good friend, and give your family and friends a small percentage of your proceeds (5%-10% of what you get, is nice).  Dropping a little cash, or a gift card as a "thank you" will give your family and friends incentive to call you later when they have more old electronics to get rid of.  They will probably also tell "their" friends about what you can do and through simple "word of mouth" you can expand your "quick money" endeavor into an extra income activity.


Where to make that money:

ItsWorthMore.com.  It's easy at this site.  Click on the device you want to sell.  Get a quote.  Ship for free and get your cash within 2 days after they receive the item.

Gazelle. Sell your gadgets for cash. They have kiosks where you can drop off your item as well as sending it in by mail.  Get paid in Amazon Gift Card, Paypal or check.

SellBroke.com.  Works the same as ItsWorthMore.com and they pay you via GooglePay, Paypal or check.

Mac of All Trades.  They purchase iMacs, iPads, iPhones, MacBooks, MacBook Airs, Mac Minis and Mac Pro (basically all Apple products).  Visit the website to get full details of how it works.

Gadget Salvation.com  With this one, you can text them to sell your old tech.  Simply send a picture to 312-548-9231 and ask for the value of your item, they will send you a shipping label and after receiving you get paid.

Trade your old electronics for gift cards through retail sites

Walmart's Gadget to Gift Cards

Target's Trade-In Program

Amazon Trade-In

Apple's Recycling Program

Best Buy Recycling


How to make this into a full-time business.

After your "family and friends" start spreading the word around and you have gained a pretty good reputation on getting rid of old electronics, think about contacting local businesses, schools, and organizations that may have a truckload of old electronics and now you have items in bulk to sell.

There are different companies that will take electronics in bulk.  If you decide to go this route then you need to consider:

TeleTraders.net - PCs, used network hardware, phone systems and any other old electronics.

Capitol Asset - They buy IT assets when companies liquidate their assets.


Other ways to make money with old electronics

Always remember that many times you can sell PARTS for much more money than selling items whole.  And if you decide to sell parts e-Bay is one of your best tools.  Local scrap yards will pay you for whatever parts are leftover.

If you have never used E-bay to sell items, here is a simple guide to help you get started quickly.  WikiHow: How to Sell on E-bay (Beginner's Guide)


The future of recycling electronics - mineral mining.

What people are discovering is that mining minerals like "gold" for e-waste can make you some bucks as well.   Some experts point out that extracting metals for e-waste costs 13X less than mining for virgin ore. There are people currently developing easier ways to recover gold, copper and other precious metals from e-waste. "The mining of e-waste, and production of pure metal ingots from it of copper or gold, promises to be a very profitable business," said Macquarie's Prof John Mathews.The figures emerged in a joint study from Beijing's Tsinghua University and Macquarie University, in Sydney,  So keep your eyes open for a future of making money from e-waste.  






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How to survive the Trump Recession (It's coming, get ready)

Well, the news is spreading that we are in line for a recession.  All the economist say that the signs are very clear that this is inevitable.  I found a really great video that explains why we are heading for a recession today.  It's a really informative video and the guy explains if very plainly.  Click the video below.

The analysis is that this is happening due to Trump's Tariff War with China.  However, most of us really don't care why it's happening, people want to know what to do to survive the recession.

Well, you are in luck.  Economists say that we have nine (9) months to a year (12 months) to prepare for the inevitable, so if you are reading this right now you are very fortunate.  If you take the steps outlined in the post you will bless me over and over because you will be able to ride out Trump's Recession like a seagull floating on a stormy sea - you'll feel the waves but it won't destroy you.

Ready?  Here we go.

1.  Save as much money as you possibly can. 

Save every damn penny (it's gonna count, believe me). This is a time to put your energy in a side job, an extra gig, freelance work and sock away every cent of that extra money you earn.  Saving money in an interest-bearing account is optimal, but just saving money in a safe account will put you ahead of 99% of the population.

How much should you save?  Well, you are going to want to have a minimum of about two to three months of expenses.  Having six months or more is really the goal.  It's exceedingly difficult to find a new job during a recession and usually, it will take about six (6) months to find something when the economy is sluggish.  The goal is to allow you to survive and not become one of "the homeless" if or when your current primary income disappears (which often happens during recessions).

2.  Lower your monthly expenses  

Get rid of everything you don't need.  And I mean everything you don't need to survive.  Get rid of software and magazine subscriptions, cable TV, high-end phone packages, trips to Starbucks, etc.  Get your expenses as low as possible so that all the money you save in Instruction #1 would stretch much further and longer for you. Do this now, not later. 

Extra Tip: And also make a list of additional things you are keeping but can live without if things get really, really bad for you.


3.  Start job hunting and job networking now.  

Update your resume.  Update your LinkedIN profile and start networking now, today, as soon as possible.  Don't wait on this.  Make new friends get to know some people who are top of the scale at local companies or people who own their companies.  Get on their radar and make sure they know that you are open to opportunities with them.  Make contacts with powerful people.  You are going to need these powerful and influential friends during the recession.  When opportunities are slim, people with connections tend to fair better.  Make those connections now!


4.  Set up extra income, now! 

Start finding and setting up ways you can make extra or passive income.  Do that now . . . not later, now!  Understand doing side activities to gain extra income is very important for several reasons:

Reason #1:  It takes some time to build up a good income from side gigs.  It takes even more time to gain money from passive income activities.  So you really need the 9-12 months that economists are predicting the recession will be felt by all of us to build up this income source.  Use this time to ramp up your extra income possibilities.

Reason #2:  This side (extra) income may become your primary or only income in the future recession.  So put some effort in doing this.  In fact, if you can more than one extra income stream that the better for you!

Reason #3:  Save all the money you make on these side gigs for the next 9 to 12 months to get you to the Instruction #1 goal faster.

5.  Pay down as much debt as you can

How do you do that?  Simple.  Sell everything. You are probably just like me, you probably have closets full of stuff you haven't touched in years.  You have so much stuff in your two-car garage that you can't even put one car in it.  Your cabinets are full of stuff that you were going to use "later."  Take it out, dust it or clean it off and sell it.  It's easy to list items on E-bay, Facebook MarketPlace, Craigslist, and Amazon.  

Here are some places to go to help you quickly start.

• How to make money on eBay ($1,000 cash in just 37 minutes
• How to sell your stuff on Facebook Marketplace (with videos)
• How to Sell Stuff on Craigslist Extremely Fast
• How to Sell Your Excess Crap for Cash in Just a Few Hours with Amazon's Fulfillment Program

Use every penny from those sales to pay off your debt, every $.01!  You'll thank me later.


6.  Adjust your 401(K) & Investment Portfolio

This is the time to move most of your money from the growth-high risk option to the safe slow-growth option.  It's all about preserving your hard-earned dollars here.  You worked hard to put that money in your portfolio, try to preserve your hard work as long as you can.  Don't worry, it won't be forever.  As soon as the signs of recession are over, just flip them back into your high growth options in a couple of years.

7. Commit to no big purchases for one year.
You know what "big purchases" are.  Big two-week vacations for the entire family, that new car you were thinking about leasing or buying, the possibility of buying a house.  Hold that dream for just a second (12-18 months).  You'll be able to do it later after the crashing waves of recession calm down.

That's it, my friends, if you follow this advice you should weather the storm nicely.  Afterall, you are all my powerful and influential friends and I want to keep you that way. 

For ideas on making money from side-gigs and passive income activities check out my post: Money is Everywhere: over 50 ways to make quick money.


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Telejobs (Work from Home): NTI (National Telecommuting Institute, Inc.)

Did you know that there is a whole national non-profit organization that specializes in placing Americans with Disability and Disable Veterans with jobs?  Did you know that they've been doing this successfully since 1995?

How cool is that!

If you receive SSI or SSDI (disability benefits) and are between 18 and 64 you should definitely check out this organization.  Their site NTI@Home specializes in helping folks on disability so don't worry about losing your benefits while working with them.

Most of the jobs are Call Center, Sales, Customer Service, and Help Desk jobs but that's fine because their clients are BIG companies like AT&T, Google, Amazon and so on.

It costs nothing to be part of the program and to find a job through them.  So, you should visit and learn the steps you have to take to participate in the program!

This is an amazing opportunity for my powerful and influential friends!

NTI@Home: https://www.ntiathome.org





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Telejobs (Work From Home): Lion Rock Recovery

Voted in the Forbes Top 50 Company for Remote/Telecommuting jobs in 2017.  You should check this company often for open positions.  This company specializes in online substance abuse counseling.  From their website:

"The rapidly growing telemental health program of the U.S. Veterans Affairs health care system delivered more effective mental health services to nearly 100,000 patients than standard, face-to-face encounters during 2007-2010."

Besides work at home Clinician jobs, they also have Admissions Counselor jobs and other positions that you can easily fill.  Check out what open positions they have here: Careers at Lionrock.



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Start Your Morning Off Right

Want to start your day off right?  I have the solution.  It's not hard, but I bet it will be challenging for you to do this simple thing for 30 days.

I promise you, however, if you do this for 30 days, your whole entire life WILL CHANGE.  Everything will start going your way.  Your work will be easier.  The people around you will be nicer.  Money will flow to you (if that's what you want) and love will grow in places you never dreamed!  You will embark on adventures that leave you utterly satisfied.  And most of all, you will be happier with yourself than you ever could imagine.

Every day, as soon as the alarms rings or as soon as you wake up .  . .

1. Lay on your back
2. Don't reach for any electronic device except the OFF BUTTON on the alarm.
3. Take 5 deep and calming breaths
4. List all the things you are thankful for . . . until you run out of things you can think about.
5. Ruminate on all the things you just listed for an entire minute, take 5 deep breaths again.
6. Start your day, get out of bed.

Do this every day (don't skip any days) for 30 days.

Come back and leave a comment on this post and let me know what happened to you after the 30 days.


But Telemill, what if I don't have anything to be thankful for?

• Let me help you.  You can start with these:

• I am thankful that I am alive and I woke up today

• I am thankful that I can take 5 deep breaths

• I am thankful for my bed

• I am thankful for my working alarm

• I am thankful for my loved one

• I am grateful that it is a new day

• I am grateful for the breakfast I will eat 

• I am grateful for sleeping last night

• I am grateful that the sun came up again

• I am grateful for opening my eyes this morning

• I am grateful for the air around me

• I am grateful for the warming that surrounds me

• I am thankful about the peace that is surrounding me right now

• I am grateful for the exercise

• I am thankful that I've done this exercise XX times in a row

There, that should get you started!  Don't forget to come back and let me know what happens to you after 30 days.

I'm rooting for you and wishing every success my powerful and influential friends!

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What If Opportunity Never Knocks?

If you don't hear opportunity knocking than you are not very perceptive.  Opportunity is always knocking.  The opportunities are overwhelming if your eyes are open, your ears are open and your senses are working.  

Right now, I'm frustrated because all around me are opportunities to make more money, make passive income and I can't write and research fast enough to tell you all about them. 

Open your mind!  Use your senses.  Tell yourself money is all around you, the opportunity is not just knocking on your door but thumping on your forehead.  If you don't hear the knocking, it's because you are distracted or just don't want to hear the knocking.

As my son likes to point out to me whenever I have questions about anything, "Mom, you have a whole computer in your hands." (meaning my smartphone).  Today, if you are searching for opportunity all you have to do is using your fingers on the device in your hand.  These days, you have an infinite number of resources at your disposal.  Use them!

What I'm saying is ultimately, if opportunity doesn't come knocking . . . honey, you have knuckles start knocking on doors, windows, walls until you discover your next big break.

Get started my powerful and influential friend!

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Earn Quick Money: Weird & Unique Ways

As I like to often say, "Money is EVERYWHERE" and the only limit in your gaining some of it is the limitation of your mind.  If you just expand your thinking a little bit, you can find ways to make more money and be able to take care of some debt, yourself, and your dreams.

Just to prove my point (that there is money everywhere, we just have to open our eyes and receive it) I thought I would give you some weird and unique ways that you can make money outside of the usual ways we think we can acquire more funds, cash flow and money.  It was really fun and I found some amazing ways to make money!  Let's look at some.


Selling Human Hair
Visit Buyandsellhair.com - human hair marketplace
Have really long hair?  Want to make some money?  This website is the original website that is a marketplace for human hair.  It's a wonderful informational site that has Selling Hair Guide and a Guide to help you avoid scams.

Selling Used Underwear
SofiaGray.com is the trading place and marketplace for used underwear.  Safety and anonymity are our greatest concern at this website so they ensure that all buyer’s, sellers and even casual browsers of Sofia Gray remain anonymous. They take no commission on sales. They claim that on average, "each active seller successfully sells 8 pairs of underwear each month." 

Out of My Life
This website allows you to sell (or buy) engagement and wedding jewelry that is not being used any longer.  They claim that you can get cash for your jewelry within 24 hours.

Never Liked It Anyway
Have you had a relationship for a couple of years and have broken up and don't know what to do with all the gifts or stuff left over?  You should visit this site. They claim that this website is "A place to sell the breakup baggage cluttering your life… and mind!  A place to fund your bounceback plan." At this site, not only can you sell your old relationship stuff but you can tell your story.

Selling Your Poop (Fecal Transplant)
OpenBiome is a non-profit service that accepts donations of fecal matter since 2013.  Donors can make over $10,000 a year and save lives at the same time.  Can you believe that?  But there's a catch, you have to be really healthy to become a donor, so there is a screening process you must go through.  Visit the website for more information.

Become a Lice Removal Tech
LiceDoctors.com is often in need of technicians and technicians are paid pretty well!  Visit their website and check out additional information.

Pick Up Dog Poo
DoodyCalls.com Pet Waste Management is hiring nationwide for people that don't mind keeping backyards and local parks clean.  From their website "DoodyCalls scoops over 10 million doggie deposits every year. We’re always on the lookout for hard-working and responsible people to join our team. We offer independent outside work, flexible schedules, and a very competitive compensation package."

Being a Cuddle Master
People are in desperate need of affection. There are people that actually make money as a Profession Cuddler and there are sites that hire cuddlers.  Yes, this is a real thing.  It is a totally platonic therapeutic service (think of Day Spas and Foot Massages).  Learn more at cuddles sites such as Snuggle Buddies, Cuddle Comfort and Cuddlist, you can learn everything about this way of making money and making the world a better place, one person at a time.


Of course there is always the "usual" unique ways of making money through selling your plasma, your sperm and your eggs.  So there is always that.  But the point of this post is to open your mind.  To start helping you think creatively about making money.  Carry on, my soon to be Powerful and Influential friends.



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Earn Quick Money: Doing Micro-Jobs

I'm always telling people to follow their passion, to do what they love to do . . . even if they can only do it for 15 minutes out of the day.  Even if they aren't being compensated for their efforts.  What matters, what makes your entire life better is the knowledge that you spent at least some time in your day on something that YOU love doing.

Now I have found a way that you can follow your passion and do what you love to do and get compensated for it!  Isn't that wonderful?

Do you know about Micro-Jobs?

Do you realize that many people who are considered "unemployed" today are actually managing financially by working mini- or micro-jobs?  The Internet calls them micro-jobs which are one-time/short-term jobs or tasks that may take one hour, one day, one week and payment is usually in cash or by Paypal.

They have a sense of freedom.  You set your own schedule, determine your rate, choose the tasks you'd like to work and the people you'd like to meet. And the good part about this is there are dozens upon dozens of websites that allow you to list yourself and your talents for small amounts of money to do the things you love.  But, here is the kick, as you develop a following by doing your passion you develop devoted clients.  People who are willing to give you more and more money to keep doing what you do.

Believe it or not, there are people making a living  (paying rent and buying food) working on online micro-gigs. I have a friend who started doing quick tasks (micro-jobs) for side money and realized (once she did the math) she could make more money and control her schedule if she did her micro-jobbing full time.

What are micro-jobs exactly? These jobs are really short tasks that can be done in a small amount of time, usually under 8 hours.  You can do these jobs online, at home, in someone's residence or in a business location.   What type of jobs will you find?  Here's a list:

• Tagging photos
• Internet searches
• Data Entry
• Audio transcription
• Sorting items into folders for a large seminar
• Take one item from one location to another
• Assembling Ikea furniture
• Mystery shopping
• Write content
• User testing websites

. . . and much more

How do you get paid . . .Usually, these platforms will pay you through direct deposit to your bank account or Paypal.  If you don't have a bank account, then you should definitely register for a Paypal account (although Paypal does require a bank account after awhile).  Most people don't realize that about 20% of Americans don't have a bank account and this can get in the way of working micro-jobs within the current system.  A Micro-Job Worker can get around the absence of a bank account by using Digital Wallets and Prepaid/Debit Card Accounts.  I will talk about these types of accounts in a future post (stay tuned, I will connect the post here within this article when it is posted.)


How do people get micro-jobs? 

To start working micro-jobs it is very simple . . . NOT EASY, but simple.  And each micro-job platform has tweaks and hacks that you must learn to make it more lucrative for you under each system.  I intend to outline some of these hacks (advanced tips to make you more successful for each system) on future posts, so stay tuned.  Save this post because I will update it with detailed information on how to be successful on each platform.  However, the first thing you should do is register!

Go to the list below and start registering to begin.  That's your first step to gaining additional money starting today.

The Micro-Job Systems (where to Register):

Fiverr 
This is the most popular online marketplace for creative freelancers, they are well known for graphic designers creating logos, digital marketers setting up Facebook business page, writing a post for a blog, recording a 30-second voiceover, taking photos for an Instagram page, etc.  There is so much more that you can do.  Check it out.

TaskRabbit 
The most popular "real world" micro-job site. They have thousands of people registered and it promotes that it "connects you to safe and reliable help in your neighborhood".  To register with TaskRabbit you must have a credit card and pay for a background check ($25).  You need to do this because you may we working in someone's business office, or putting furniture together in someone's home, carrying important papers from one location to another or help set up a party at a local venue.  They have to feel that you are reliable and responsible.  To be a tasker, you will need a bank account, a credit card, and a smartphone.  Sorry, but those are the requirements.

Fancy Hands
Could you make a great assistant?  Do you know how to send professional emails?  Can you order things from a store to be delivered to your client's home?  Do you know how to cancel subscriptions?  Do you know how to find and reserve services like a dog walker?  Have you ever disputed credit card charges? Have you ever sent your bosses wife flowers? Do you know how to schedule doctor's appointments?  Can you proofread an article?  Do you know how to make travel arrangement for a business team?  If you know how to do any of these things like this, you could make money as a Fancy Hands worker.  The cool part about working for them is it's very flexible and you can work these jobs around family obligations.  [Note:  They have to sign in through your Facebook or Google account so you have to have one of these to sign up.]

Amazon Mechanical Turk
This list very small (micro) tasks that you can do really quickly.  For your efforts, you can make anywhere for .01cent to $3.00.  Very simple tasks that have to do with programming, data mining, data processing, data verification, classifying information, etc.

Smart Crowd [added 4/4/19]
They provide mostly data entry and translation/transcription work for big companies such as Google, Porsche, and Microsoft.  It is free to sign up, you have to provide personal details to complete your profile and then do several online skill assessments.  The only complaint I've hard about this site is that your hourly earnings will be below minimum wage (to increase your hourly wage you have work really fast and amazingly accurately).  Also, competition among freelancers is fierce, you can go days without getting an assignment to do.  But don't let that intimidate you, you gain more work and better jobs as you successfully complete tasks and projects given.

Upwork
They specialize in freelance work on a more technical level.  Some of the tasks are under the categories of Web, Mobile & Software Development, IT Networking, Data Science & Analytics, Design & Creative Jobs, Writing and Translation Jobs and Legal Tasks as well.

Micro-Working Tip: 

It's important to note, the success of working micro-jobs is being registered at more than ONE site so that if one site has a slow period (with no work for you), you may be able to find work on another site to fill in the gaps.

(Come Back for Updates)

These are the sites that are rated and listed as the most legitimate sites for work.  I am still researching additional ones and will update the post as I find more reputable sites to register and make money with.  Stay tuned.



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Earn Quick Money: Give People New Experiences through AirBNB

Last year, I took my family to Cuba.  It was great!  We had a wonderful tour guide.  We stayed in a posh AirBNB with an amazing view of the seawall and a panoramic view of the sea.  The people were beautiful, kind, talented and intelligent.  But what made the trip even more spectacular was the Airbnb Experiences that we signed up for.

What are Airbnb Experiences?  It's classes, tours, and activities that traveler's signed up for that connect them with locals that provide new and different experiences outside the usual tourist hotspots.  It's great, it's amazing, and it allows the locals to make money doing the thing that they love, the places only they know about, and the activities they were going to do anyway.

A good example of this.  I signed my young adult children with an experienced called: Visit Cuba's Nightlife with Local Cubans.  So basically, two Cuban women around the age of my children (early 20s) take people on a tour to 2-3 local clubs to safely enjoy local Cuban nightlife with people who know the area best.  My kids had a blast and they got to know locals that made the experience even better.

My children's new friends told them that they were saving up to purchase a car and that this was the way they were funding their dream purchase.  They knew the best places to go dancing, hear the best music and enjoy fun people .  . . why not invite visitors/tourists along?  More friends, more fun!  It was something they were doing every weekend anyway, why not profit from it?

When I heard this, instantly a light went on in my head.  As you know from my article: Money is Everywhere, I'm always finding opportunities around me that make money.  And here is one that fell into my lap while I was taking a vacation - micro-experiences!

Earn quick money by offering micro-experiences to travelers and visitors to your hometown on Airbnb!

As always, I'm going to challenge you, invite you to go to Airbnb and look at the experiences offered and start thinking about how you can create an experience for visitors to your local area.

Sit down, ask yourself and write down all the things you love doing or know how to do that would create a great experience for someone visiting your area.  For example, I live in the San Francisco Bay Area in the East Bay (the area across the bay from San Francisco).  The experiences that I come up with would be something like:

• Kayak the San Pablo Bay and learn the history of East Bay Ports
• Learn how to cook a Soul Food Meal with the "Aunties of Oakland"
• Tour the Hidden Collections of Local Bay Area Artists
• Tour the Best Street Art in Oakland, California
• Glassblowing with a local artist
• Taco Tour - the Best Tacos in the East Bay
• Attend a recording session with a local rapper
• Discover San Francisco's hidden jazz clubs
• Discover Silicon Valley's hidden comedy clubs
• Learn Hip-Hop Bellydancing in one Day
  

Notice that the more specific the experience (i.e. Hip-Hop Bellydancing) the more appealing the experience.  Try to create something that gives the guests a unique experience that they can't get anywhere else.  Part of that uniqueness is you as a host . . . your personality, your knowledge, your energy will make the experience you create unique (never forget that).

How do you create an Airbnb Experience?

1.  Create an account at the Airbnb website.  After doing that, look at the experiences offered in your local area to give you an idea of what you can offer as an experience.

2.  Go to "Become an Airbnb Experience Host" and read all the requirements on creating your experience.

3.  You will need to submit your idea as well a provide photos and details about your experience.

4.  It will then be reviewed to make sure it meets quality standards.

5.  Once approved, you can set your schedule and prices.

6.  Airbnb takes 20% of each booking which covers payment processing (allowing you to accept various kinds of payment like credit cards), insurance and customer service.

Let's talk about money.  

Let's say you are offering "Learn how to cook a Soul Food Meal with the "Aunties of Oakland".  You plan for this to be a two-hour session, one hour for the lesson in preparing the food, the second hour to leisurely eat the food and enjoy the company. You plan to charge $39 per person for the food lesson and $22 for everyone that doesn't want to cook but eat the meal.  A family of 5 with 2 cooks would pay about $150.

$150.00

$ 30.00 - Airbnb's cut

$ 40.00 - For Ingredients

$  5.00 - Energy, utilities, cleaning

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$ 75.00 - Profit

For two hours of work, you have gained $75.00.  If you provide two soul food sessions in one day, you would have made $150.00 profit in one day.  If you have more than 5 people per session, you would make even more.

This is an excellent way to take what you already love doing and getting paid to do it.  Here's to your success my friend in making that extra money and stepping closer to financial freedom!

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