Tag: Blogging
May
17
Top 10 Business Blogs and WHY
I just came across an excellent blog post on http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com that I plan on incorporating into my Entrepreneurship 101 course for it’s educational value.
The author of this blog is very talented with creating visually appealing content as you will see when you visit. However, it’s not only a beautiful blog, but I was very impressed with not only his top 10 selection, but his reasons WHY he chose them. He builds on the theory that you don’t need to re-invent the wheel, but simply model the best.
Take your blog to the next level by studying these unique, successful blogs and the reasons they have done so well. I plan it-and sure have a lot of work to do!
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Apr
12
Secrets To Making Money Online by ProBlogger
You all know that I highly recommend all of Darren Rowse’s materials if you want to succeed as a blogger, and his website is a goldmine of information. I recently came across this video that I wanted to share with you:
Please share with us any ideas or (secrets) you might have to making money online with your blog. Thanks!
Apr
22
Business Ideas For Kids
The theory is great – teach your kids the basics of business, along with integrity in the marketplace, Christian principles and make some money in the process by starting a home business. You solve the time issue by making it a part of their school. Great. So what business should they start?
Stereotype jobs for teens like lawn care and babysitting are time-honored options. However, I frequently receive emails from rural families that don’t live very close to enough potential clients to make a business profitable. It’s difficult when transportation is required to effectively run the ‘home’ business and drivers and vehicles are in short supply.
One of the factors we **use in our curriculum** to decide on the best home business for your personal situation is what you have to work with. Be it money, equipment, transportation, skills, or time, you have to decide what will work for your family. Here are a few ideas to consider:
Fat Brain Coffee
Fat Brain Coffee is a business and a curriculum in one. For $68 you receive a 3-ring notebook with the basics of what you need to know to run your coffee & tea business. You also receive a supply of (Starbuck’s quality) coffee that you can put your own label on or use Fat Brain’s label. It’s designed for ages 8 and up. Scripts of exactly what to say are even included, and all the forms you will need. This is one of the simplest ‘business in a box’ setups that I’ve seen. I does require an element of transportation, but marketing can be done at homeschool and church events, or by email.
Find out more at: Fat Brain Coffee
Grow Something
On a farm or in a rural area with a little extra land, there are a number of things that kids could grow. Fresh herbs, bedding plants, worms, chicks, you name it. Farmer’s Markets are always a great place to sell such items, and you don’t have to limit yourself to only one. Find all the farmer’s markets in your area at http://www.localharvest.org/. You can also see how entrepreneurial growers have turned their home-grown products into different items like jams, birdhouses and more. Listing your item on the Local Harvest website is always an option, too!
Bake Something
Once again, we’re in that gray area of needing transportation, but if you set one day a week as your baking day and make it the day before a weekly outing you normally take, you can make it work. If your homeschool group or church group meets once a week you can deliver the fresh baked goods that day. Be sure to attach a price list/order form and your phone number on each delivery. Offer a free item to your customer if they refer a friend to you and they purchase something.
Blogging
This isn’t always a fast way to earn money, but some have done very well with blogging. Those that don’t see how you can make an income from blogging haven’t heard of Google Adsense. Google Adsense are those little ads that are found on websites and blogs. When you get distracted and click on one that looks interesting, the owner of the account makes some money. Now, you do have to be 18 to start an Adsense account, so parents of minors are required to obtain the account. You will also want to be sure that their friends understand that they can’t click their friend into riches because Google is quick to expel abusers (even if the owner isn’t aware) and there is no coming back.
Depending on the subject you choose to blog about, there are other ways to make money also. That’s another ebook. Blogging can be an extremely educational project, giving practice in writing, grammar, graphic design, marketing and more. One of the few ways anyone can start a business with $0 and end up a millionaire, it’s easy to learn, but complicated to master. So, why not start today? Free blogs can be set up immediately at WordPress.com, Blogger.com and HomeschoolBlogger.com.
Of course, there are dozens of other ways a kid can earn money and learn the way of an entrepreneur. What are some ways you (or your kids) have earned money?
**Our curriculum is Entrepreneurship 101 also known as The 9 Week Homeschool Entrepreneur. See details at http://homeschool-entrepreneur.com/entrepreneur_course.html
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Nov
04
Mom Bloggers, Get Paid For Reviews
Just came across a site that matches moms that review products with companies that will pay you to review their products. You need to be somewhat established, they will ask for your page rank, and how many Twitter-followers you have. Naturally, the better your ranking, the better the pay . . . but if you are new, you could offer reviews for a dirt cheap price to get your foot in the door-everyone starts somewhere!
Check it out:
http://momtent.com/for-bloggers/
Nov
02
12 Topics To Blog About & More
If you write a blog for a living, hopefully you are always watching for new buzz topics to write about. I’m sure you’ve noticed how some of your blog posts seem to spike your traffic while other barely create a blip in the radar. Blog Energizer is a blog written specifically for bloggers to do just what her name says: to energize your blog.
Lynette’s energetic style is truly a reflection of her name, and you will want to bookmark this one or sign up for the updates like I did to keep posted on all she has to offer. She offers a premium service, which I have not checked out yet so I can’t speak for it, but she offers enough for free I haven’t found the need for it. . .(sorry, Lynette).
Some of the free items you can pick up on Blog Energizer are:
-Downloads: The 12 Topics You Need To Blog About Now, A Blogging Planner, A Blog Calendar & Traffic Generating Ideas (All separate downloads, free-well, at least for the sacrifice of your email address!)
-A free recipe book you can offer your readers
-25 quick and easy crafts for the holidays
-Free Ebooks from Barnes & Noble
-2010 Cartoon Calendar to offer your readers
-Learning with Lego magazines to giveaway (or keep!)
You’ll also find occasional ads for guest blog posts. There’s much more, but I think that’s enough to motivate you check out Blog Energizer to get some ideas to spice up your blog.
Happy November!
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