I'm a freelance writer who is looking at working full-time as a writer since this is what gives me joy. Recently, I have realized that having the music on when I work is something that I am getting addicted to. Do you re...
Buying and selling is something that always happen on a daily basis and in different platforms. When I talk of being cheated in business, I am talking about when you buy products or pay for services at a price that is ou...
Many businesses focus more on customer acquisition which isn't bad. While of course the need to retain customers depends on what you are selling, assuming that those who buy the products or services you sell could buy th...
I've seen a lot of DIY videos all over facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and etc. It is literally, every where. Have you tried following one video and ended up being disappointed with the outcome? Because I had, so many times...
Online shopping is very much in trend today and people that are fan of online shopping virtually purchase everything they need online. Personally, there are some things which I can't purchase online especially if it...
All ads are supposed to entice people to buy something. Those who make these ads know people won't just buy a product because they've seen it on a TV or in a newspaper. Implied satisfaction after someone buys what they a...
In the ancient times, people relied on apprenticeship to pass on skills and techniques onto the next generation. It was successful and some of the aspects involved were incorporated when the education system was introduc...
Hello everyone! Can you suggest of ways how to publish your own book. Like what is better e-books or actual books? Also, can you recommend where can I sell it?
Copying and pasting of one's original content is a cancer to freelance writing and it's going to be very hard to stop it entirely. Some people don't react well when they witness their work being copied. Personally, I...
Once I start playing, I find it hard to stop. I keep telling myself, 'just one more match!' Before I know it, it was already past midnight. But one day I realized something, these games are like time vacuums. You sit ...
There are times when a delicious warm drink does wonders to uplift your spirit and make you feel better. But especially during the winter season. Do you have a favorite warm drink that you really enjoy and that you...
A thread by another member who had a complaint about being ripped off on aliexpress had me thinking . . . When looking for the best deals on the net, we might make mistakes. Those mistakes will be costly so here's how...
I am toying with an idea about starting a dropshipping business since some time. I know how this business model works. I can even set up a dropship store myself. However, my problem is finding the right dropshipping su...
For this coming Holloween Party what would be your costume? If you're not going to a costume party what Holloween inspired attire would you be wearing?
I know this is a global community and I may be talking about a snack or fun food that some of you may not have heard of but … Do you like nachos? I say global but I grew up in Florida (USA) and I never really knew a...
There are lots of people on the net who will not pay freelancers for their work.On the net means virtually everywhere. You will find them even on sites such as freelancer and upwork. To be on the safe side, each tim...
My cat has recently become addicted to what I call, Mew T.V. There are several youtube videos designed especially for cats. She seems to enjoy the one with a black mouse running around on the screen the most. Her const...
Putting up a Christmas tree is an established tradition. But a Halloween tree? Should we make that a tradition too? it seems like ever since that movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas", people have started trying...
Some big businesses are owned by certain families, like the Johnson's family business. also we have businesses which are co-owned in form of partnerships. Both of these business types have their own advantages and disadv...
There are a number of sites which offer book reviewers free books for each review written. You read the book, write a review and as payment, you get a copy of the book. A while back there were a number of product revi...
I'm an employee and I'm planning to have my own business. I preferred to sell clothing online as my wife is also good at it. Starting a business is risky and you would know know about the outcome if it will be successf...
Is it okay to list your freelance experience in your resume? Won't these companies shun/think less of you if you include it in your resume and job interview?
Business is considered a good investment. Having a business means having another source of income if you are already working in a corporate world. But with a lot of options for the kind of businesses, choosing the right ...
Today is Sept. 1and it is the start of the "BER" months. What Christmas family Christmas tradition would you like your kids to keep and share with their children? Here in Manila, as soon as it hits September, it is th...
Most of us dreams of retiring early and enjoying life without the need to worry about money. So while we can, we work hard to earn money not just to provide for our daily needs but to also plan the future. Which do you t...
Negative reviews are always gonna pop out. It's part of business and life. But what do yu do about reviews that bordered on derogatory? Insulting remarks? What is the best step to do? Ignore it? Or answer it? If you...
I am currently selling hand made items online. Most of them are made of yarns (Amigurumi, bookmarks and friendship bracelets). I also have charm keychains. I just want to get more ideas on what other items I could add to...
Everyone wants their customers to come back, buy more of the stuff they are selling. Getting repeat business isn't that easy though because there obviously are other people selling the same products and services as you. ...
Being a freelance writer is one of the best ways that we can express our minds when it comes to writing. I have learnt so much as well as impacted on the lives of others. However, I always think of when is the best time ...
This month, my son's school integrated digital learning in their subjects. So it means, they will download an app on their tablets that students can work on and the parents can then monitor their child's progress. I'm sk...
The proliferation of social media platforms nowadays has become a significant part of our daily lives. People nowadays can't live without it, spending precious hours in it, it can be said that it's a whole new world tha...
Normally, in African society once a man get to the age of 30-35 years, it's expected that he gets married and start up his own family. The same thing is expected of a lady/woman when she gets to the age of 21 years upwar...
DIY videos are gaining popularity in social media and other platforms. It may be because it's the cheapest form of tutorial and also very interactive. Although there are DIY videos that seems to be just for gaining subsc...
I'm a little bit disappointed on how some people value handmade crafts. They are people who be little handmade products because they see it as flaws or inconsistent in design. I always try to explain to them that these p...
If you where given a chance to go back or forward in time, would you choose going back to the past or going forward to the future?
For so long, I have been a writer and this is one thing that gives me joy as whenever that I write, I feel complete and fulfilled. However, I have always had the dream of becoming a graphics designer, but simply confused...
Currently, it's a trending thing especially in the developing countries to always purchase power banks to support their phones even when it's a brand new product. The reason why I think people follow this trend is as a r...
I grew up watching cartoons like GI-joe, Ninja Turtles, Spiderman, Winnie The Pooh, X-men, Justice League, The Marvel Superheroes, He-man and SHe-ra and some of them are already made in the big screen. What I am thinki...
When it comes to Superhero Movies, the best I've seen was the 2010 film Watchmen, it's a film adaptation of a DC comic book limited series of the same title set on an alternate reality in 1985 earth. The story revolves...
Most of us have been in business right from the time that we began understanding what money is all about. I have seen some that got to the point where they even became company managers at an early. So, this thread is for...