Posted by alina77vere9uk on March 29, 2008 under Articles | 
Article Byline: Affordable Website Design & Maintenance
Many people want to break away from the traditional 9 – 5 desk job so that they can work flexible hours out of their home. The web offers many opportunities especially for freelance web designers, developers and copy writers.
There are so many opportunities available that it can be difficult to know where to start looking. The problem you will find is that a lot of freelance job opportunities that are posted online do not compensate well. Others, you have to pay for (and it’s hard to know which services are worth paying for and which are not).
Since all time spent weeding through jobs board postings is time you are not able to bill we’ve narrowed your search. Here are our top freelance job board picks, based on number of projects available, pay scale and quality of jobs.
http://odesk.com
Jobs are constantly being posted to this website. Some jobs pay a fixed price, and others pay an hourly rate. Either way, you bid on the jobs that you are interested in. You can also showcase your skills by taking tests that validate your knowledge and capabilities. ODesk also has software that monitors your work activity to make timekeeping a breeze for your hourly projects.
http://www.elance.com/
Elance has an amazing amount of opportunities available for web designers and programmers.
http://jobs.freelanceswitch.com/
Freelance Switch requires $7 a month in order to apply for jobs. You can browse a list of available jobs before deciding whether or not to subscribe.
http://authenticjobs.com/
Authentic Jobs is a job board for “standards-aware designers and developers” and “the companies seeking to hire them.” There is no cost to apply for these jobs. Most of the time the employers post their direct email addresses on the project announcements.
http://www.sologig.com/
SoloGig is excellent for finding any kind of freelance work, whether it be for web design, or nursing. There are no project fees, and there is no bidding. You just choose which projects you are interested in and negotiate the pricing directly with the employer.
http://guru.com/
Guru.com lists a ton of freelance opportunities on anything from web development to illustration or accounting. As a basic free member you are only allowed to apply for 10 jobs a month, but as a subscriber (between $29.95 and $99.95 a quarter) you are allowed to apply for 100 jobs a month, and Guru.com charges you a smaller project fee.
Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
Posted by ProspectiveOwner on March 23, 2008 under Young Chefs Academy |
Hi all,
I’ve read this entire blog and have some questions re: Corporate.
Many of you stated what Corporate has done well (i.e. Curriculum), however, none of you cite specific examples of what Corporate has done wrong besides communication and nepotism problems. What was actually promised for the $30k that they did not deliver? Many of you feel that you are not supported, so, in what specific ways are you not being supported by Corporate? What specific problem(s) is Corporate NOT addressing?
We are very excited about this concept, but after reading what you all have to say, we are thinking of simply going out on our own. Any advice? Thanks!
Posted by alina77vere9uk on under Articles |
Article By: Karen Burns, Working Girl
Here’s a thought: Huge, exciting, challenging, unique goals are easier to attain than smaller, more ordinary goals.
First, there’s less competition for the fabulous goals, because most people think they have to be sensible and realistic.
Second, there’s more competition for the ordinary goals, for the same reason.
Third, a big goal fills you with energy because the potential payoff is big so you try harder. A mediocre goal produces mediocre effort.
So what are you waiting for? Think big, people. Here’re some other goal-attaining tips:
Make your goals specific, not general. “I want to live in San Francisco, work in the software industry, and buy my own condo” is a specific goal. “Gee, I’d like to live in a big city someday” is not specific.
Write your goals down. This will help you to make them specific. And help you to do the next step, which is:
Figure out your mini-goals. Mini-goals are all the things you need to do to get you to the big fabulous goal.
Figure out your daily goals. You should do something that moves you toward the big goal every single day. These daily goals need to be doable and unintimidating. Daily goals lead to mini-goals; mini-goals lead to the big kahuna.
Tell other people about your goal. This has two effects: (1) if people know what you’re going after, they might help you–probably will help you, because everyone likes and admires a dreamer, and (2) it will be harder to give up on your goal–think of the public humilation!
Think about what you might do when you’ve attained the Big Goal. Weirdly, there’s often a little letdown when you get something you’ve been chasing a long time. You should always be working toward a goal.
Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
Posted by slickricky on March 20, 2008 under Articles |
There are a lot of different franchises opportunities in the childen’s services area. Some franchises focus on physical fitness, others on entertainment and others still on education. Here is a list of the top franchise opportunities in children’s services from the Franchise Business Review 2008 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards.
If you would like an unbiased review or some input from franchisees on any of these do let us know. FranchiseSpeak will contact them and ask for their comments.
Abrakadoodle
Abrakadoodle offers art classes, art camps and art parties for children ages 20 months to 12 years old.
Total Investment: $40,700-$72,500
Franchising since: 2004
Website: http://www.abrakadoodle.com/
BouceU
BounceU is an indoor gymnasium filled with giant inflatable toys.
Total Investment: $129,700-$535,500
Franchising since: 2004
Website: http://www.bounceu.com/
Computer Explorers
Computer Explorers is a home-based computer education program targeted at schools and learning centers in your area.
Total Investment: $57,000-$65,000
Franchising since: 1988
Website: http://www.iced.net/ctce_cosy.cfm
E. Nopi Daekyo
E.nopi Math is a unique after-school education program that you can provide for children in your community. It has a focus on math because the subject can be so challenging.
Total Investment: $9,500-$17,000
Franchising since: 1976
Website: http://www.enopi.com/
Educational Outfitters
Educational Outfitters is the first franchise opportunity that sells school uniforms and dress code apparel.
Total Investment: $82,600-$198,200
Franchising since: 2001
Website: http: http://www.educationaloutfitters.com/
High Touch-High Tech
High Touch-High Tech offers in-school interactive, hands-on science and nature programs for children at all educational levels, from pre-school to high school.
Total Investment: $20,100
Franchising since: 1993
Website: http: http://www.sciencemadefun.net/
Images 4 Kids
Images 4 Kids has specialized in providing daycares, private schools and other children’s organizations with high-end, studio quality portraits.
Total Investment: $57,200-$83,200
Franchising since: 2004
Website: http: http://www.images4kids.com/
JumpBunch
JUMPBUNCH offers sports and fitness programs for children 15 months to 12 years of age.
Total Investment: $35,200 - $77,200
Franchising since: 2002
Website: http://www.jumpbunch.com/
Kinderdance International
A nationwide dance and gymnastics program for children ages 2 through 8.
Total Investment: $12,950-$27,100
Franchising since: 1985
Website: http: http://www.kinderdance.com/
The Little Gym
Physical fitness classes that help children develop motor skills and confidence.
Total Investment: $194,500 - $274,000
Franchising since: 1992
Website: http://www.thelittlegym.com/
Mathnasium
Mathnasium is an afterschool program designed to boost children’s math skills.
Total Investment: $41,600-$65,200
Franchising since: 2003
Website: http: http://www.mathnasium.com/
Oxford Learning Centers
Oxford Learning Centers not only tutor, but also teach students how to learn. For students Kindergarten through High School, and college.
Total Investment: $125,000-$215,000
Franchising since: 1989
Website: http: http://www.oxfordlearning.com/
Stretch-N-Grow
Stretch-n-Grow offers exercise programs for kids from 18 months to over seven years old.
Total Investment: $19,300
Franchising since: 1993
Website: http://www.stretch-n-grow.com/
Stroller Strides
Stroller Strides is both a pre and postnatal fitness program for moms with their children.
Total Investment: $3,200-$16,980
Franchising since: 2005
Website: http: http://www.strollerstrides.com/
Young Chef’s Academy
Young Chef’s Academy offers cooking classes and parties for children in a safe environment.
Total Investment: $57,300-$116,500
Franchising since: 2005
Website: http: http://www.youngchefsacademy.com/
Posted by admin on March 10, 2008 under Articles |
Article By: Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A.
I believe anyone reading this article knows or has known about job martyrs. Maybe you are one. My definition of a martyr is one who has a calling to become self sacrificial and is willing to sacrifice themselves to a purpose that is larger than themselves and not one that is making happiness come easily..
Being a job martyr is common. Many people keep a job that is either dreadful, boring or harmful to one’s inner being. (I’ve been there).
Here are my reasons people use for staying with a bad job:
1. Fear of making a change.
2. Economic hardship, either real or imagined.
3. Avoiding risks.
4. Inner conflict about self worth.
5. Lack of other goals.
6. Self punishment as a personal choice in life.
7. Seeing the glass as “half empty”.
8. Not enough emotional support.
9. Fear of not “making it”, whatever that means.
10. Parent’s or others have said to grin & bear it.
I don’t think more definitions are needed for this list.
If you find yourself using one of these reasons or all of them, it’s time to take stock and understand why your are stuck. Venturing out of a false comfort zone may be needed to help you find a job you need and want. It might be the right time to find a career coach or counselor coach if “stuckness” becomes a way of life!
Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
