Home Based Jobs You can Do to Earn Money!

I've been getting a lot of emails for two days ever since I made a comment at Bo Sanchez' post about the Thinking Like an Entrepreneur here. My mail is getting flooded by questions on how to acquire a home-based business or job. Now I know there is really a niche for this segment of the Pinoy population. Everyone is seeking new ways to earn additional income through the Internet. That's good news for us all.

I would just like to give a run-through of some ways on how to earn income online while you're in the comforts of your home. Here are some of them:

1. Write. If you can write in a simple, conversational way, do it! And sign up to paid blogging networks like www.blogtoprofit.com, www.smorty.com... or acquire freelance writing jobs at jobs.problogger.net. Most of the time you need to have a blog that's been existing for at least 3 months to qualify.

2. Google Adsense. This requires minimal work. If you know how to get visitors to read your website, or even your free blog (like this at blogger.com), then you can start earning semi-passive income. Just sign up at http://google.com/adsense. Make sure you will set up your own space like a blog site here at blogger.com

3. Answer emails. There are some online companies out there that pay you for answering emails, and surveys. Just search for these at google.

4. Medical Transcription. I think you need to undergo training before you can qualify as a Medical Transcriptionist. Nevertheless, this is a profitable job at home.

5. Start your own home based business. Like what I do, I craft lotions, body washes, body scrubs, etc as party favors, and supplies for willing resellers in other locations. You can do this too. Entrepreneur Magazine has come up with a 1-time issue of the "45 Home Based Business Ideas". Heck, you can even start selling anything at multiply.com

There you go, hope these tips will help out Bo's avid readers. I'm glad more and more Pinoys are getting into the "Entrepreneurial Spirit!"

God Bless all of our endeavors!

My New Homebased Business: Fruity Scented Lotions!

Because I'm bored at home, and I need to get off the computer naman, I set up my own homebased business! Only that I have to market it online to save on cost! (online na naman! hehe!)

I'm selling home made lotions, body wash collection, and yummy body/foot scrubs. All raw materials are imported from abroad and 100% safe!

Check more pictures at http://skinyum.multiply.com

The lotion line is way much cheaper than what is sold in supermarkets and mall stores - 30% cheaper by the way!

I sell them in pieces, and in bulk (for resellers, salons, etc.)

Why I got into this silliness
Seriously, apart from the desire to have an offline social life, I really do love lotions and other body bath products. When relatives abroad would send gifts, I'd choose lotions over perfume. I just love the scent on my skin!

A must-have lotion bottle
My favorite fragrances are the Vanilla Yum Lotion and the Melon Yum Lotion pieces. Their scents have a perfect blend of mildness and fruity aroma - really yummy and relaxing. Of course, the best sellers would always be the Berry yum (coz it's sweet) and Lavander yum (coz it's calming.. since it has essential oils).

Perfect for your events and souvenirs!
Soon I'll be coming up with a design set for corporate giveaways, and event souvenirs. I can even personalize the lotions, body washes for you.

Had I known how to craft these sweet potions, I should have made these lotion bottles for my 18th birthday instead.

It's easy making these lotion bottles. Next blog post, I'm gonna tell you how...

For details just log on to: http://skinyum.multiply.com
Email me at: skinyum@gmail.com
Mobile: 09175230118

GAP Review Tips at Home

So being at home has a lot of advantages. It reduces your stress levels big time. Imagine being away from Makati traffic, and not getting hassled by everyday what-to-wear thoughts, or is-my-make-up-just-fine sort of issues. I know these ain't big problems, but geez... waking up everyday can be your official stress red button. Hehe!

My topic for today is about reviewing for the GAP exam, or the Google Adwords Professional Exam. Since I am stay-at-home, you would think I would have better concentration, and more time to review for the GAP. Well, at some level yes... but really discipline is my foe. I have to discipline myself to start reading on time, and to cover the topics that I have set to study each day. What with the Internet, TV, and books, not to mention my bed... I could be doing something else after like 10 minutes inside the Adwords Learning Center. Hehe!

Here are a few of the guidelines I've set for myself when reviewing. I've taken down some notes from those who were able to pass the GAP:

1. Study the Adwords Learning Center both text and multimedia lessons
2. Study Adwords Help Center too!
3. Read tips on taking the exam from other GAP professionals
4. Tweak and study your own Adwords account
5. Take down notes of important features and special numbers

And last but not the least, if you're like me who's studying at home, you can choose to abide by some *rules* Haha!

1. Don't watch TV, don't even go near the tube when you're studying
2. Take enough sleep so you won't be as sleepy now... (or don't study beside your bed!)
3. Remember: Inspiration/Motivation is just for amateurs! So get your butt moving haha!
4. Take a break once in a while.. be sure not to overdo it
5. Set a goal for yourself each day.

My former-officemate took the GAP (but he's just too shy to announce that he did pass the exam). I'm not gonna squeal it here... but I hope he can give me some tips, as well.

Help for Typhoon Frank's Calamity Victims

So we have a typhoon hitting the Philippines since yesterday. That’s typhoon Frank. The storm mostly damaged the Visayas region - the Eastern Visayas part. If you’re just at home just like me, it would be nice to allot time for charity. Especially in this situations when our fellow pinoys are in deep flood and hunger.

As of now, we have 21 people dead and 700 missing. In the waters of Sibuyan Island, we have a passenger ferry carrying 600 plus people that sank due to the bad weather condition.


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One advantage of working from home is that you have more time. Make the quantity of time in your hands turn to quality time. Use it for a good purpose. If you wish to help, our media organizations are spearheading outreach campaigns. You may contact ABS-CBN Foundation, of GMA7.

Instead of watching the flood rise in Metro Manila on TV, here are some ways to help out during calamities:

Note: Be sure to do this when the weather is more forgiving in your area, lest you get uncooperative neighbors. Hehe.

1. Call your neighbors and ask for help in launching this calamity-outreach campaign
2. Distribute flyers, do the rounds within your village.
3. Collect canned goods, clothes, medicines, and other things needed during a storm
4. If possible, involve your baranggay unit officers, or your parish to have more hands to help out.
5. Contact the media organizations, civil groups, or even the government agencies in your locale that are prepared to distribute the goods to the calamity victims.

Having more time in your hands is an opportunity to help. Make a difference today.

Meet the Home Buddy

Hi! I'm Romela, a home-based Internet Marketing gal... and a self-confessed home buddy!

Ever since I quit the corporate life, life (and work) have been real amazing! I know a lot of people who are a bit hesitant of leaving their stable office jobs. I'm not one to advocate work resignations here. I just wish to share the fun, the enjoyment, and the challenges (yes there are challenges too), of working from home.

Of course, the best meat of this web blog are the tips on how to make your work at home worth your while :)

Hope you will enjoy your stay in my little web home!