Homemakers are doing it big

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The dawning of a new day. A day filled with hope. Just being alive and breathing can give you a purpose even if you are flat on your back.

 Listening to inspirational stories of many persons who made it without limbs or even being able to get out of bed, has brought home the thoughts that even with insufficient populations there is something that everyone can do to bring about a change for the positive.

 What is on your agenda? How do you intend to carry it out?

 For those looking for things new ideas as entrepreneurs, here we have another set of ideas for you that could work in an island nation.

 Here I went to Pinterest and got this list from the Thrifty Garden publication on making money from home:

 Well, you can try Blogging and with the right directions you can make money doing it.

 Something that lots of people need but few know where to find, offer proofreading services. You can offer this through advertising at home and through looking for such services online.

Become a Virtual Assistant. You can do a lot of clerical work for persons online. This does pay.

 A word that Bahamians love to hear... maybe the entire world loves to hear ... Free.... Try testing apps for free to you and get paid for doing so. Investigate this online.

 Another great freelance business is that of data entry that a lot of companies need as they bring their businesses online.

 Do you like taking surveys? Now how would you like to be paid just to do that? There are a number of sites to check online for this "job".

 One of my favourites is that of Social Media Management and its something I also offer. Just help busy people keep on top of their social media presence.

 Are you an expert in a certain field but you have trouble finding a job in that area? Then try being a consultant which could pay some of what you are worth and take on more than one client which would really improve your numbers.

 Another testing idea is that of test websites. There is a site for that.

 How about tutoring? Another avenue for experts, specialists or teachers wanting to make a few extra funds.

 If you love crafts and make a fair amount of products, why not get to selling them online? There are internation sites and well as Facebook sites that are specific to your area where you can find your audience.

 I'm seeing more and more of them now, and it seems that the idea of photography has really taken off. Well, everyone has a niche market in photography so go for it.

 Criticizing products with a view of making it better is something companies like and so you can try even getting paid for it. Just reach out online to your favourite companies to see if they pay for assistance in reviewing their products.

 Being bi-lingual is great and being a freelance translator can be very productive. You not only meet a lot of different persons but you can just translate documents if you are more of an introvert.

 There is something for everyone on this journey.

 Becoming more and more popular is the idea of Affiliate Marketing, by using your blog to help companies boost their products.

 All businesses and organizations need help with graphic designing, whether it's their logo, business cards, stationary, etc they need help and are willing to pay.

 Add to Blogging, the whole idea of Writing and publishing your own books online.

 Years ago many of these ideas were not viable, but in this world of fast communication and connectivity, you be be anywhere making money with a computer. Give it a try and let me know how it worked for you.


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