Making money

Passive income is one of those concepts that eluded me until I was in my mid- to late-20s. I grew up in a family of modest means. I figured that, if I went to university and worked hard, I’d be able to get ahead in life. Along the way, I realized that taking control of […]

Passive income idea of the week — here’s a great idea for generating passive income (money that comes through the door without requiring you to lift a finger). If you often find yourself recommending services to your clients and colleagues, check into referral fees. For example, marketing consultants often recommend copywriters, graphic designers, web developers

I recently overheard a marketer say: "If you’re in business to make money, you’ve got it dead wrong. You’re not in business to make money. You’re in business to meet needs." When I started out in marketing, I thought this was true. But, over the years, I’ve realized that it’s not quite true. It should

Passive income idea – looking for an idea to help you generate passive income? Whether you’re working a regular job or self-employed as a consultant, it’s frustrating to work hard every day, only to have to start again tomorrow, so that you can have an income come in. Passive income idea generates ongoing revenue Creating

Turning off your TV can make you money. Seriously. Over at TheSecondDollar, there’s an excellent article about reducing TV time and increasing your cash flow. I especially liked this tip: Start a second business. I keep this blog running on less time than I used to spend watching television each night and it is earning

Money making hobby — it may sound like a new idea, but making money from a hobby has helped people for generations. With the advent of the Internet, the money making hobby has shot to the forefront — but it’s hardly new. For example, people like the Bronte sisters made money from writing, one of

Money making hobby — it may sound like a new idea, but making money from a hobby has helped people for generations. With the advent of the Internet, the money making hobby has shot to the forefront — but it’s hardly new. For example, people like the Bronte sisters made money from writing, one of

Gruesome retirement ahead? The Motley Fool says that’s the kind of retirement for which many people are headed. About one in three people would rather scrub a bathroom than plan for retirement! And about 2 in 5 people aged 55 and over have less than $25,000 saved. Yikes! If you’re looking to step up your

Mini storage rental? As in self storage space? A growing number of small businesses are turning to mini storage rental as a way to avoid leaving their existing offices. A few years ago, I did some marketing work for a self-storage company. I’d always thought mini storage was for people on vacation, homeowners with little

Degrees in business management come with various options. Students can pursue two-year, four-year or graduate-level degrees in business management – in person, online or through correspondence. These degrees include: Associate Degrees Associate degrees – the lowest degrees in the hierarchy – indicate that a student has completed two years of introductory business management education. They