Favorite Friday Multiple Streams of Income

Favorite Friday Multiple Streams of Income I LOVE the concept of having multiple revenue streams.  When I got laid off in January, 2010, I had 100% of my income disappear overnight. I never, ever wanted to be in a position where one person (or worse, a committee) could take away 100% of my income. Enter: Multiple Streams of Income. One day I sat down and listed out all of my revenue streams I was surprised to find I had 10 of them. I wasnt working all of them, but I was planning on working on them.  Others were producing a pretty good income. I decided to share what most of them were I hope you get inspiration from my sharing this to figure out what your own multiple streams could be: Revenue Stream 1:  JibberJobber User Upgrades Revenue Stream 2:  JibberJobber Partnership Program Revenue Stream 3:  Books I write Revenue Stream 4: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 5:  Professional Speaking Revenue Stream 6:  Consulting Revenue Stream 7: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 8: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 9:  Information Products Revenue Stream 10:  Miscellaneous Its not necessarily a path to sure wealth and jets and engines Im not talking about get rich quick or schemes or anything its all about securing your own income and having more control because of a certain degree of diversity. What about you?  Can you have multiple streams of income? Favorite Friday Multiple Streams of Income I LOVE the concept of having multiple revenue streams.  When I got laid off in January, 2010, I had 100% of my income disappear overnight. I never, ever wanted to be in a position where one person (or worse, a committee) could take away 100% of my income. Enter: Multiple Streams of Income. One day I sat down and listed out all of my revenue streams I was surprised to find I had 10 of them. I wasnt working all of them, but I was planning on working on them.  Others were producing a pretty good income. I decided to share what most of them were I hope you get inspiration from my sharing this to figure out what your own multiple streams could be: Revenue Stream 1:  JibberJobber User Upgrades Revenue Stream 2:  JibberJobber Partnership Program Revenue Stream 3:  Books I write Revenue Stream 4: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 5:  Professional Speaking Revenue Stream 6:  Consulting Revenue Stream 7: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 8: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 9:  Information Products Revenue Stream 10:  Miscellaneous Its not necessarily a path to sure wealth and jets and engines Im not talking about get rich quick or schemes or anything its all about securing your own income and having more control because of a certain degree of diversity. What about you?  Can you have multiple streams of income? Favorite Friday Multiple Streams of Income I LOVE the concept of having multiple revenue streams.  When I got laid off in January, 2010, I had 100% of my income disappear overnight. I never, ever wanted to be in a position where one person (or worse, a committee) could take away 100% of my income. Enter: Multiple Streams of Income. One day I sat down and listed out all of my revenue streams I was surprised to find I had 10 of them. I wasnt working all of them, but I was planning on working on them.  Others were producing a pretty good income. I decided to share what most of them were I hope you get inspiration from my sharing this to figure out what your own multiple streams could be: Revenue Stream 1:  JibberJobber User Upgrades Revenue Stream 2:  JibberJobber Partnership Program Revenue Stream 3:  Books I write Revenue Stream 4: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 5:  Professional Speaking Revenue Stream 6:  Consulting Revenue Stream 7: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 8: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 9:  Information Products Revenue Stream 10:  Miscellaneous Its not necessarily a path to sure wealth and jets and engines Im not talking about get rich quick or schemes or anything its all about securing your own income and having more control because of a certain degree of diversity. What about you?  Can you have multiple streams of income?

Coming up with Plan B Finding My Career

Coming up with “Plan B” â€" Finding My Career My intended career didn’t go as planned. Graduating college in 1984 with a degree in East Asian Studies and Chinese language did not offer many career prospects. I led a couple of tour groups to China that year for a startup company in Manhattan, but at a rate of $40.00 per day, the prospects weren’t the makings for a career. So I needed to go to Plan B, even though Plan B didn’t exist… yet. Then, one day later that year, I sat on the beach contemplating my future when a small plane buzzed overhead. That was it! I recalled a childhood goal I had set for myself to learn to fly, and it immediately became Plan B. Plan B Armed with no knowledge of aviation, I showed up at the local airport and signed up to take flying lessons. It was a leap into a world with few women, but I was welcomed by the flight school and its owner to take full part in what they had to offer. Of course, “full part” meant working for the flight school so that I had some bit of income in those lean years. My new job was to be the official “lineman” (aka “lineperson”) on the airfieldâ€"driving the fuel truck and filling small airplanes and corporate jets, keeping the flight school bathroom clean, and scrubbing the bellies of the flight school airplanes. Somehow, though, I did it with a smile on my face knowing I was on my way to becoming an airline pilot. There were other women I met along the way who had private pilot licenses or even an instrument rating, but few who were aiming to fly for a major airline. My instructors and my mentors were men. If there was a potential gender limitation, it never occurred to me or made me question the viability of my career choice. Instead, I plowed forward earning my private license, instrument flight rating, commercial license, multi-engine rating, etc. I was building my flight hours toward the unspoken goal of three thousand, when major airlines might look at me as potential candidate. The Path To Pilot The flying hours were hard-earned as I worked it from different angles â€" flight instructing, flying night freight, towing banners, towing gliders, flying charter flights, etc. Some of the unscrupulous companies I worked for had me flying malfunctioning airplanes under very questionable conditions but, in my quest, I did what I was told, knowing that behind me there was a line of male pilots ready to take my job at a moment’s notice. Perhaps it wouldn’t have been that way if I’d had confidence in my own worth, but as a young woman in her twenties with little more than defiant determination, I pushed through those years. In the end, I accumulated the needed hours to apply to the airlines and was hired by Trans World Airlines in 1989. On September 24, 1989, I reported to my assigned training class in St. Louis for the Boeing 727. The training was intense, more so than in college or for my flight licenses and ratings thus far, but, because I was the only woman in my class of about twenty-five, I was more determined than ever to be successful. Actually, not just successful, but top of the class. It was a matter of pride and proving that women were as competent as men in the world of flying airplanes. It was a proud day six weeks later when I graduated with the Flight Engineer-Turbojet rating and a place as second officer in the TWA cockpit. Fast Forward To The Present It is a whole different world now for women in aviation, and for aviation in general. The risky jobs I had in my climb up the ladder are fewer. Female crewmembers in their uniforms are a common sight in airports. Sometimes, you’ll even see an all-female flight crew! The bottom line is that it’s a great time for young women to pursue a career in aviation. There is a shortage of pilots, and that is expected to grow in the coming years. So, if you’re interested in taking this path, you’ll find a multitude of opportunities! This guest post was authored by Beth Ruggiero Beth Ruggiero York has had a multi-faceted career â€" airline pilot, Chinese language translator, professional photographer and now, author. Her new book, Flying Alone: A Memoir, takes readers on the wild ride of her pursuit to become an airline pilot in the 1980s. The book comes out on October 14, 2019 and is available on Amazon.com and other online booksellers. Learn more about Beth at www.flyingalone.net.

Helpful Tips For Job Seekers In Todays Job Market

Helpful Tips For Job Seekers In Todays Job Market Anyone who is in between employment and currently on the job hunt knows that it can be an incredibly stressful process. Sometimes one can become disillusioned after sending out a strong of résumé’s, only to be met with radio silence. However, there are some helpful tips that can really help make looking for a job a much less stressful process than it seems to be. The internet is your friend Gone are the days where you had to pour over the classified section in your local newspaper. Everything is online nowadays. Most companies report that they put their listings online rather than in print media. Using a reputable site like atkins, that can really help streamline your search for a job, will help you find the job that will be the perfect fit for you! Doing the bulk of your job searching online also helps you to keep track of which companies you have already sent job applications to. Work your networks Who you know is almost as important as what you know how to do these days. More and more people are finding that they are landing jobs they are told about through people they know. In this modern day and age you cannot underestimate the influence of being well-connected and having a good network of peers. Phone or email people in your industry, letting them know that you are looking for a new employment opportunity. You will be surprised at how willing people are to help. Usually if one person is unable to help you, they will forward your message on to others who may have leads on potential jobs. Due to the significant importance of networking, you should always make it a priority to network wherever you are â€"even when you are in a job you like â€"you never know when you will need to call on people with whom you are acquainted. Update your Linkedin Linkedin is another online tool that is often overlooked or underestimated when it comes to its potential utility and power. This professional social networking site allows you to apply for jobs by submitting your Linkedin profile. This makes the process incredibly easy and pain-free. Thus, making sure that you have an up-to-date profile is one step you can take to bolster your chances of having a successful application. In addition, many recruiters and head-hunters scour Linkedin for potential hires, so you may even be contacted by others should they find your profile impressive. Give your résumé a makeover When it comes to sending out job applications, HR managers are often overloaded with a plethora of résumés from many applicants. The truth is that these documents are usually scanned quite briefly before deciding who will be invited for a face-to-face interview. As a result, it is really in your best interest to make sure your résumé really pops and stands out from the rest. If you have not updated the format and style of your résumé since before 2000, it is probably best to give it a makeover and make it more modern and eye-catching. Image credits. Main.   Networking.

Dress for Success Who Says Business Attire Has to be Frumpy and Boring

Dress for Success Who Says Business Attire Has to be Frumpy and Boring I love dressing up for work and its time for some new work clothes.   Check out this new blog I have been following WorkChic.  You can create stylish business attire by mixing and matching separates. The  outfit suggestions provides you with  numerous ways to add your own sense of style to a corporate look.  Heres to looking  professional and expressing your own sense of style.  No more frumpy and boring work attire! And these are my favorites for business casual Friday (and for those lucky ladies who are fortunate enough to have  business casual day everyday).   What is your favorite store for  work clothes?

Tech Issues in Your Job Search Ask Your Teen for Help CareerMetis.com

Tech Issues in Your Job Search Ask Your Teen for Help The digital job market can be a challenge for older professionals. While there isn’t an exact age, don’t feel bad if you’re intimidated by all of the technology surrounding the job search. Any pre-millennial is in the same boat, struggling to keep up with the ever-changing face of technology.Apart from learning new technology, you have to be on top of all the jargon and acronyms. SEO? SMM? Algorithms? Plus, there’s Facebook, the gig economy, and eCommerce. It can all be pretty overwhelming, especially if you’ve been out of the job market for a while.evalWhere do you go for answers? The answer is pretty surprising….a teenager.The youngest generation has grown up with a constant stream of changing technologies. They are flexible, patient, and creative problem solvers.Today’s teens know more about privacy settings, pings, and bots than any adult I know. And when they don’t, they are game to figure out the problem. Let the teenager in your life help you navigate the digit al landscape and boost your job search to the next level. 1) Have a SEO Friendly ResumeevalSEO stands for search engine optimization. A document or website that is SEO friendly is peppered with keywords and phrases that stand out to search engines like Google. What does this have to do with your resume? In the age of LinkedIn, Monster, and a whole slew of other online recruiting sites, your resume is one of millions. When recruiters search for suitable candidates on these sites, they are using keywords that go into that sites search algorithms. Your resume needs to be up to date and needs these keywords included in order to get found.Get a teenager’s advice on your resume. Simple things, like your font choice, might be sabotaging your efforts online. Teens are up to date on design, buzzwords, and changes to search algorithms.They can help you update your resume to look hip and eliminate things that make you seem passed your prime. For instance, did you know the phrase “excellent written communication skills” can actually be an interview killer? Some of the things you were taught to highlight are considered a given, or even irrelevant, in new markets.2) Social MediaSocial media is a reality in the world, It’s not a trend or a fad. If you are on any social media platform, then you are visible to potential employers. They will search for you and they will make judgements based on your profiles.evalRemoving yourselves from these platforms is not the answer. In fact, that might hurt your potential even more! Professionals today have a curated, controlled social media presence. It’s important to keep profiles updated, check privacy settings to control what people can see, and stay up to date on new platforms.Teenagers have always had their proverbial fingers on the cultural pulse. They will know when a platform is popular, established, or passé. Have your teen help you Google yourself. What comes up? Search all the social media platforms together and let them explain how each one works. Which platforms are the most suited for your field or message?Have them double check your privacy settings to make sure that strangers only see the carefully curated side of you. Depending on your needs, you could even hire a teen to be your virtual assistant. If you don’t have time to update all your platforms, pay them to do it for you. 3) What the Heck is a Personal Brand? Before the internet, your company’s reputation was separate from your personal life. If you worked for a solid company, their name would be your brand as you moved up in your career. Things work a little differently now. We are living in a constantly connected world, and the company’s reputation doesn’t necessarily reflect on you, for better or for worse.evalPersonal branding is a cumulative impression based on everything that can be found about you in the digital world. It could be customer reviews, written about you or by you, social media profiles, or even a lack of d ata. When potential clients and employers seek you out, they want to get a clear idea of your professional reputation.Remember that scathing review of the Denny’s down the street that you posted on Yelp? You might want to take that down… or at least remove some of the choice language. When you are intentional about what you put out into the world, your personal brand will be more reputable.There are many ways to build your personal brand, but almost all of them include digital content. You might start a blog or pioneer a new platform. It’s important to know what’s out there and that your branding is consistent. Teens are great about creating digital content that feels cohesive on all platforms. They can help you with share settings, automatic posting, and image. When you are trying to attract professional offers, you need to set yourself apart from the competition.4) CommunicationI said earlier that “communication skills” was an outdated phrase, but that doesn’t mean t hat communication isn’t important. Digital communication is just a different animal than you’re familiar with, it can be hard to know all the ins and outs. How many times have you seen CEOs and politicians get in trouble for an offhand tweet?You bet those professionals in positions of great authority have “excellent written communication skills”, but they still don’t know what they’re doing. The lines between personal and professional communication are blurring, so you need to know what is valued in the professional world.Ask a teenager about your options. How do people contact you? What do you need to give them? A phone number is rarely enough to have on your resume. Your digital presence is part of your ability to communicate with employers and clients.Your teenager can help you set up a professional email address, a LinkedIn account, and any other social media profile. They may even be able to create a website for you! They can teach you how to interact on each platfo rm, so you don’t confuse a comment and a DM. 5) New TechnologiesIf you are still carrying around a Blackberry, you may want to read this next section closely. Technology has about a two-year refresh rate. It can be horrifying to realize that your three-year-old phone is already four generations behind the newest models. I have good news and bad news. The good news is, a lot of those updated models only make small upgrades that won’t affect your daily use. The bad news is, the longer you go without updating your tech the harder it is to catch up. Those little updates add up!What does this have to do with your job search? Everything. Businesses, employers, and clients want to know that you are up to date with technological advances. Even if you don’t have access to the newest and the best technologies, you should still know where the road is headed and how to access that knowledge.evalTeens are techno-ecstatic. They love gadgets and new technologies. They build robots in school and code their own apps. Even if they’ve never laid eyes on the coolest new stuff, they will know about it. Geek out with your teen and consolidate that new, cool tech knowledge into some future forward interview answers.6) New Modes of SuccessTraditional job searches are for traditional jobs. The future of the labor market is now, and employment trends are shifting in new directions. In the last two decades, people have changed careers more, started small businesses, seen the boom of eCommerce, and created a new buzzword for working freelance. In the era of the gig economy and digital nomads, now is the perfect time to take a risk.Rather than sending out cover letters and resumes printed on high quality linen paper, consider some alternate modes of success. What is it that you really want from your career? Money? Fulfillment? Creative outlet? Flexibility? The way we measure success is changing, so now is your opportunity to shift gears.Teenagers are on the forefront of the cultur al shift toward personal fulfilment. They have entrepreneurial spirits, and they want different things out of life than their parents and grandparents. Talk to a teenager about their aspirations, even their work experience.Teens even as young as 14 years old are taking opportunities to gain valuable experience in new fields, like game development and eCommerce. Talk to them about their future plans with an open mind and an open heart. They may inspire you.evalJob searches in the digital age are different from anytime in the last three decades. Time tested adages are being thrown by the wayside in favor of newer technologies and communication methods. It is tempting to believe that we are at the top of the pendulum swing, but I think we’re somewhere closer to the middle. Technology’s momentum is picking up and will carry us through the next decade, or two, before things turn back. If you don’t keep learning, you’ll be left behind.Young people today have been raised in a fast- paced world. Their context is different from previous generations. They don’t know anything other than total connection, constant information, and endless opportunities for total public failure. They have developed grit and resiliency, not to mention a superhuman flexibility in the face of technological obstacles. They navigate these treacherous waters for the joy of it. It is time to recognize them as the prodigies they are!That being said, they are still teenagers. Let them help you, learn from them, but always use your best judgement. When all else fails, try turning it off and turning it back on again. Good luck!

Quitting time - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Quitting time - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog I got an email from Red in the Philippines, who took a major step towards happiness at work last week: Red writes: I have been your follower and i really admire your writing style. In fact, I have adapted your style in my report writing. I just talked with my boss this morning (after reading your article on fear about being fired now what vs. so what) and told him that I have reached my quitting point and I am resigning effective March 31, 2010. You know what, I felt a sense of relief deep inside and it was really great. Though I dont have a job lined up, I believe that it is worth resigning from this suckie job. It has sucked my life out of me. I do not want corporate world anymore after March 31. I am pushing through with my passion: weight training, teaching wellness in High School, and blogging. Thats fantastic and this is what more people need to do: Leave jobs that are slowly sucking the life out of them instead of making excuses for why quitting is impossible right now. Ive talked to many people who have quit bad jobs and almost all say it was the right thing to do and I only wish Id done it sooner. On the other hand, Ive never heard a single solitary person say I quit a bad job last year I only wish Id waited 6 more months to do it. Of course, the current state of the economy makes this choice more difficult. But no less necessary. Related posts Top 10 bad excuses for staying in a crappy job. How to know its time to quit. Top 10 signs youre not happy at work. Google loves Denmark. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

How to Run a Resume Writing Business and Marketing Online?

How to Run a Resume Writing Business and Marketing Online?It can be difficult to find information on how to run a resume writing business. Most people that have been in the business for a few years already know that they can't survive without the proper tools and information on how to do it. In this article, I am going to share with you the information that is necessary to succeed at running a resume writing business.The first thing that you need to keep in mind when running a business is the internet. This is the most powerful tool available to any business owner. There are so many resources available online that you can use to build your business. Just think about the vast amount of different things that you can find out about running a resume writing business. You can find out everything from a person's skills and talents to what skills they have on the job.Most people that are new to the world of running a business should think about what it takes to get on a site like EzineArtic les.com. This is a very reputable resource that has helped so many people succeed with their businesses. They even have a membership area where they will help get you going with your business.Another very good resource for running a business is doing a little market research. You can learn all about how much competition you have to face and what products or services other people are selling. If you can find out what people are looking for, then you can come up with a good idea of what you can offer them.One of the best places to start your business is through using Google to do a search on your product or service. If you haven't done this yet, I highly recommend that you do so. You want to find out if there are already people who are using your products or services. A simple Google search will get you started. Once you have done this you should then write a new product or service that will give your customers what they are looking for. You want to come up with a unique product that people are going to love so you don't over do it.There are a lot of ways to go about running a profitable business on the internet. You just need to find what information and tools that you can use to get started.In closing, I am telling you that you can't run a business without some type of knowledge and resources. These are two of the biggest keys to running a successful business and online marketing in general.