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How To Start A Proofreading Business And Make $4,000+ Monthly

Last Updated: January 5, 2023 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 5 Comments

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Please read my disclosure for more info.

Do you want to learn how to start a proofreading business?

Proofreaders are responsible for putting the finishing touches on written content, from blog posts, web copy, marketing materials, resumes and cover letters to academic articles, legal briefs, and much more.How To Start A Proofreading Business

This is a very flexible side hustle, and it’s a great opportunity if you enjoy reading or have been known to spot grammar and punctuation errors.

Today, I have a great interview to share with you. It’s with Ariel Gardner, who has been working as a proofreader, copy editor, and freelance writer. She’s been editing for me for nearly seven years, and I’m excited because she’s putting out her first course, Proofreading Launchpad.

Ariel started proofreading as a side hustle, and it’s become a very flexible full-time job that allows her to travel with her family in the summer. She went from earning less than $500 a month proofreading to regularly making $4,000+ every month.

In this interview, I ask Ariel questions about how to start a proofreading business. 

Proofreaders are in demand because business owners understand the need for error-free content. And as Ariel explains in our interview, Google favors error-free content in its search rankings.

So if you are interested in starting a flexible and in-demand side hustle, I ask Ariel questions you may be wondering about, like:

  • What’s the difference between an editor and a proofreader?
  • How much do proofreaders earn?
  • How long does it take to become a proofreader?
  • How can a new proofreader build their portfolio?
  • How can a proofreader find paying clients?
  • Do you need to have a degree to become a proofreader?

Plus more!

Today’s interview will help you get started on your path to becoming a paid proofreader. 

If you want to learn how to launch a proofreading business on the side of your job, while you’re in school, or with kids at home, this interview is a great place to get started.

You can click here to learn more about the Proofreading Launchpad course.

[Read more…]

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How I’ve Made Over $1,000,000 With A Subscription Box Business

Last Updated: October 10, 2022 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 3 Comments

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Do you want to learn how to start a subscription box business?

Here’s how you can start a subscription box business and turn it into a part-time side hustle or even a full-time income.how to start a subscription box business

Today, I am interviewing a subscription box expert, Sarah Williams. Sarah built a seven-figure subscription box business in only three years.

She is the CEO and founder of two 7-figure businesses, Framed by Sarah and Launch Your Box, where Sarah has worked with thousands of subscription box owners and those wanting to start a subscription box, providing in-depth training that takes them through each step of starting, launching, and growing their business. 

I recently asked Sarah to take part in an interview to answer some of the common questions you may have about how to start a subscription box business.

Are you wondering questions such as:

  • How do subscription boxes work?
  • What are some subscription box business ideas that a person could start right now?
  • How much does it cost to start a subscription box business?
  • How do you find customers?

If so, please continue reading the interview below to see the answers to the questions above as well as answers to other common questions.

If you are interested in starting a subscription box business, I recommend signing up for Sarah’s free workshop so that you can take the first step. This workshop will help you figure out what you put in your subscription box, create a plan for your subscription box business, and launch your box. [Read more…]

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How I Started A $650,000 Per Year Litter Cleanup Business

Last Updated: August 15, 2022 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 9 Comments

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Do you want to learn how to start a litter cleanup business? Here’s how you can start a parking lot litter cleanup business and earn $30 to $50 per hour.

Brian Winch makes a living (it’s a $650,000+ per year business for him) by picking up trash.

Brian has been featured here on Making Sense of Cents before in the article he wrote – Get Paid $30 – $50 Per Hour To Pick Up Trash.

I recently asked him to take part in an interview to answer some of the common questions that you’ve had about starting a litter removal business.

Are you wondering questions such as:

  • How much can a person earn with a parking lot litter cleanup business?
  • What are the pros and cons of having a litter cleanup business?
  • Why would businesses pay for a litter cleanup service?
  • How much does it cost to start a litter cleanup business?
  • How do you find customers for your parking lot cleanup business?

If so, please continue reading the interview below to see the answers to the questions above as well as answers to other common questions.

You can click here to learn more about Brian’s guide on how to start and run a parking lot litter cleaning business. [Read more…]

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Online Bookkeeping Jobs: Learn How To Get Started Today

Last Updated: January 22, 2023 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 2 Comments

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Did you know that you can make money as a bookkeeper at home, even if you have no experience or degree?

Online bookkeeping jobs can be a great way to work from home, and remote bookkeepers are in high demand too. If you’ve been wanting to work from home and want to earn $40,000+ each year, bookkeeping could be perfect for you.How To Find Online Bookkeeping Jobs

As a bookkeeper, you are responsible for helping businesses take care of their finances, such as by tracking receipts and spending. 

This is a job that can earn you over $40,000 a year, with a lot of room for growth. So many different types of businesses are looking for bookkeepers, so this can be a great career option to get started with.

And yes, bookkeeping is definitely a skill that you can learn from home!

What’s great about bookkeeping is that you can learn the skills you need from the comfort of your home, and then you can also work the job at home. It’s very flexible as well.

Entry-level online bookkeeping jobs are excellent for stay-at-home parents, teachers who are off for the summer, college students, professionals who want to make more money on the side of their job, digital nomads, and more.

If you are looking for a new job or even just a part-time work-from-home gig, this may be something that you want to look into. Learning how to become an online bookkeeper can be a great long-term career choice too.

Plus, as an online bookkeeper, you can work from wherever – you just need an internet connection and a laptop.

If you are interested in finding online bookkeeping jobs, I recommend signing up for this free workshop all about finding a virtual bookkeeping job. Here, you will learn how to start a freelance bookkeeping business. You can sign up for free here.

Today, you will learn how to become a virtual bookkeeper, how to find online bookkeeping jobs, how to learn the skills needed to become a bookkeeper, and more. [Read more…]

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How To Become A Flight Attendant And Make $61,640 Each Year

Last Updated: March 14, 2023 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 2 Comments

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Looking to learn how to become a flight attendant?

As a flight attendant, you may be able to find a lifelong career that you enjoy, as well as go on domestic and international flights around the world.How To Become A Flight Attendant

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for a flight attendant is $61,640 per year, and the number of flight attendant job openings is expected to grow by 30% over the next decade. This is much faster than the average for all occupations.

Airlines are hiring for flight attendants like crazy right now, so it is a great time to learn how to become a flight attendant.

Today, I have interviewed Deanna Castro from Future Flight Attendant on how to become a flight attendant.

Deanna has been a flight attendant for 16 years, and she is also a flight attendant career coach.

In today’s interview, we are going to talk about flight attendant salaries (and how your years of work experience will impact your pay), job duties, what flight attendant job training is like, and more.

In this interview, you’ll learn answers to questions such as:

  • How much does a flight attendant make?
  • How long does it take to become a flight attendant?
  • Is it hard to become a flight attendant?
  • Which airline has the highest paid flight attendants?
  • What is an average flight attendant shift like?

And more! This interview is packed full of valuable information on how to become a flight attendant.

Deanna also has a helpful resource on how to become a flight attendant – How To Land a Flight Attendant Career course. This course goes over choosing the right airline for you, the hiring process and interview tips, how to prepare for flight attendant training, live coaching sessions, and more.

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  • 25 Best Travel Jobs To Make Money Traveling The World
  • 15 Outdoor Jobs For People Who Love Being Outside
  • 15 Home Business Ideas & The Free Courses You Need To Get Started
  • Want To Be A Full-Time Traveler? 13 Ways To Make It Happen

[Read more…]

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Best Ways To Find Virtual Assistant Jobs In 2023

Last Updated: February 20, 2023 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 3 Comments

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Please read my disclosure for more info.

Do you want to learn how to find virtual assistant jobs?

One of my first side hustles was working as a virtual assistant. It was an enjoyable and flexible way to make extra money.how to find virtual assistant jobs

I found many different types of virtual assistant jobs, and the money I made helped me pay off my student loans quickly, stop living paycheck-to-paycheck, and become my own boss.

I think it’s a great way to make money, whether you are looking for a part-time or a full-time job.

This is because you can work from home, decide who you want to work for, and possibly even create your own flexible schedule.

Now that I run this site, I have virtual assistants who work for me, and they help keep my business running.

I don’t know what I would do without them!

Not only are virtual assistants valuable now, I believe that they will be in high demand well into the future. I expect that you will continue finding great virtual assistant jobs online because more businesses are being run online. Plus, technology has improved and many tasks can be done online.

Virtual assistant (VA for short) tasks may include social media management, formatting and editing content, scheduling appointments or travel, email management, and more. Basically, you can get paid to do any task that needs to be done in someone’s business but doesn’t need to be done by them.

This is a job that can bring in over $50,000 a year, and there is a lot of room for growth. So many people are looking for virtual assistants, so this can be a great career option to get started with.

If you are interested in finding part-time virtual assistant jobs or even full-time ones, I recommend signing up for the free workshop 5 Steps To Become a Virtual Assistant. Here, you will learn how to become a virtual assistant, even if you have no experience. [Read more…]

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How to Make Money as an Airbnb Experience Host

Last Updated: July 18, 2022 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 10 Comments

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Please read my disclosure for more info.

Do you want to learn how to become an Airbnb experience host?

Whether you want to host cooking classes, walking tours, bike rides, pub crawls, paddleboard adventures, or something else, there are many different types of Airbnb experiences that you may be able to host and make money with.

how to become an Airbnb experience host

This can be a great way to make extra money, as well as meet new people and tourists.

You could make hosting Airbnb experiences a side gig or even a full-time job. It simply depends on your availability and what your goals are.

Today, I have interviewed Martin Dasko on how to make money as an Airbnb experience host.

Martin is an Airbnb experience host and he takes guests to unique coffee shops around where he lives. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the topic of how to become an Airbnb experience host.

In this interview, you’ll learn answers to questions such as:

  • What is an Airbnb experience?
  • How much do Airbnb experience hosts make?
  • What are some examples of Airbnb experiences that I can host?
  • How do I start an Airbnb hosting experience?
  • Is hosting an Airbnb experience worth it?

And more! This interview is packed full of valuable information on how to become an Airbnb experience host.

Martin also has a book, How You Can Start Making Money With Airbnb Experiences Today, as well as a course, Experience Empire Builder, if you are interested in learning more on this topic. [Read more…]

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