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7 Myths About Work From Home Jobs & What It’s Really Like

Last Updated: December 7, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 1 Comment

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I have been working from home or while traveling full-time since around 2013, and since then I have heard so many myths about work from home jobs.

Some of the things that I’ve heard over the years include:

“Working from home must be boring.”

“You must have so much free time to get chores done!”

“Aren’t all work from home jobs scams?”

“Working from home isn’t a real job”

Whether you work for yourself and your office is in your home, or if you telecommute and work for someone else, I’m sure you’ve heard some of these myths about work from home jobs as well.

Truth is, so many people think that working from home is something different, until they get to experience it. [Read more…]

20 Of The Best Entry Level Work From Home Jobs

Last Updated: November 30, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 9 Comments

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Looking for entry level work from home jobs?

Are you wondering, “How can I work from home with no experience?”

I know it may seem like every job out there today requires several years of experience. This makes it very difficult to find a job, especially if you are brand new to the field and trying to get your start.

It can be difficult to find a way to make money from home when you are brand new, but it’s not impossible to find entry level work from home jobs.

Everyone has to start somewhere, and if you want to start working from home, then I have a great list of no experience work from home jobs for you to look into.

Now, just because these jobs, businesses, and ways to make extra money don’t require experience, it does not mean that they will be easy! Remember, good things don’t come easy.

You may have to learn a new skill, take a course, and so on. [Read more…]

15+ Crazy Deals For Bloggers and Those Wanting To Work From Home

Last Updated: December 1, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 3 Comments

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now over, so I have removed the deals as they are outdated.

If you are looking for freebies, I have listed free courses and resources below:

Enjoy!

How I Grew From 0 Subscribers To Over $100,000 On YouTube In Less Than One Year

Last Updated: November 11, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 15 Comments

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Do you want to learn how to get started on YouTube and how to start a YouTube channel for beginners? Here’s how Erika went from 0 subscribers to over $100,000 on YouTube in less than one year.

Everyone has heard of YouTube, and pretty much everyone has watched at least one YouTube video in their life.

In fact, according to YouTube, there are over 2 billion users who watch at least one video on YouTube each month.

That is a ton of people!

If you’re interested in starting a YouTube channel, then please read further.

Today, I want to introduce you to Erika Kullberg.

Erika Kullberg is a nationally-recognized personal finance expert and has been featured in Business Insider, CNBC, U.S. News & World Report, the Washington Post and more. Her personal finance YouTube channel has grown to over 70,000 subscribers and 4 million views in less than a year.

Yes, this means that it is not too late to get started on YouTube!

I asked Erika to take part in an interview on Making Sense of Cents about her growth on YouTube. [Read more…]

How to Make $3,000 Per Month (or More) Self-Publishing Romance Novels– Without Writing a Word

Last Updated: December 6, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 14 Comments

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Do you want to learn how to make money writing romance novels?

Amazon forever changed the game of self-publishing. There are thousands, if not a few million, writers in the world today quietly pulling in six and seven figures per year writing and self-publishing.

One of the hottest niches in self-publishing is romance. And, it’s because romance readers are prolific readers.

Today’s guest poster, Yuwanda Black from Inkwell Editorial, talks about how to make money writing romance novels – without you ever having to write a word. She also has a course – Make Money Writing Romance in 60 Days.

Yuwanda has appeared here before talking about how to make money writing romance. She’s an expert in the niche.

So I’ll turn it over to her now to let her tell you about this really creative way to capitalize on the romance writing and self-publishing craze. Enjoy! [Read more…]

How To Become a Freelancer and Make a Full-Time Income

Last Updated: November 30, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 5 Comments

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Today, I have a fun interview to share with you that will show you how to become a freelancer.

I recently had the chance to interview Ben Taylor. Ben has been freelancing since 2004, and he has worked for dozens of companies.

Yes, this is a career path that you can learn!

As Ben will tell you in the interview below, a freelancer can be anything. You can be a freelance designer, personal trainer, nutrition coach, online teacher, virtual assistant, writer, and more.

If you are looking for a new business or even just a side hustle so that you can learn how to make extra money, learning how to become a freelancer may be something that you want to look into.

In this interview, you will learn:

What a freelancer is, who they work for, what they do, etc.
How much a new freelancer should expect to earn
How a person can find their first freelancing job
The steps needed to take to make money as a freelancer

And much more!

He also has an informative course called Freelance Kickstarter. This course takes you through the step by step process of creating your own freelance business.

Check out the interview below for more information. [Read more…]

15 Home Business Ideas & The Free Courses You Need To Get Started

Last Updated: January 2, 2021 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 5 Comments

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Are you looking for a work from home job or some at home business ideas?

If so, then I have a great list of free resources, such as courses and guides, that will help you find the best option and learn how to get started. Plus, all of the courses and guides in this article are free!

If you’re looking to make extra money, or even a full-time income, working from home is a great option. There are lots of realistic home business ideas that allow you to work on a flexible schedule.

In fact, around 50% of U.S. businesses are home based, and that number is expected to grow well into the future.

But, many people don’t know what kind of options are available or how to get started with their in home business ideas.

This article is a good starting point because I’m going to tell you about 15 different profitable home based business ideas and link to free courses, workshops, and guides that will help you kick off each of these ideas.

There are lots of valuable paid courses out there, but if you’re not sure about an idea, you might not want to spend hundreds of dollars on a course. That’s why free courses and guides are a great way to start. [Read more…]

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