Earn big doing what you love!!
Make big bucks, from home, having fun? These women got creative and figured out a way to have it all. You can too.
Think about what you'd like to get up every morning and do, and let these women motivate you to follow their well-paid path.
If you love: Travel
Crafts designer: Pamela Roskin lives in Brooklyn, NY, but fell in love with Bali, so she started working with Balinese artisans to create sterling silver jewelry. She sells pieces—like gorgeous bangle bracelets—from her new company, Nineteen Seventy-Four, on QVC.com. If you've got connections to a particular region, seek out artisans whose work you can interpret for the North American market.
Travel agent: From her Indiana home, Julie Sturgeon runs Curing Cold Feet, a full-service travel agency and website. Her secret? She's actually an independent contractor with MTravel.com, which is the "host agency" division of Montrose Travel. Host agencies provide their contractors with crucial support, like training, marketing assistance, and the group buying power travel agents need to get good prices for their clients. Learn more about host agencies through the National Association of Career Travel Agents (nacta.com).
If you love: Social media
Digital marketer: With millions of blogs out there, corporate marketers need help pinpointing which ones will reach their audiences. Enter the digital marketer. Casey Benedict is the owner of Kitchen Play, a Philadelphia-based agency that connects brands with food bloggers through culinary events. Spend lots of time following blogs and social media? Think about how you can serve brands looking to connect with your community. Then camp out on Twitter and Facebook to spot the ones in need of your ideas, and reach out to them.
Consultant: If you ever worked at management level—and love adding to your LinkedIn connections—chances are you can find home-based gigs as a consultant. Bethany Gladhill of Saint Paul, MN, spent years in arts and nonprofit management, and now helps clients with fund-raising, finances, human resources, and creative problem-solving. Networking is key, and your Twitter account can keep you connected from home and help you track the trends in your field.
If you love: All things creative
Art teacher: Paula Cohen-Martin used her background in illustration to teach neighborhood kids in her Fanwood, NJ, home. Now her floating art school, Picasso's Basement, offers classes like Make Your Own Comic Book and Animal Art at parks and preschools. To launch your own class, network on local parenting message boards and post fliers.
Freelance illustrator: Annie Dwyer Internicola of Kingston, NY, majored in studio art but worked in other fields until having kids. She created a portfolio of pen and digital drawings, then networked to find her first client. With artistic skills, you can do it too.
Stylist:Jessica Caballero of Atlanta had an eye for style, so she started a business from her home to help people consign high-end items. Now, a year later, she styles dozens of clients and has a by-appointment consignment shop. Think you've got the fashion chops to do the same? Start by bartering your services, then build a website to show off your successes.
If you love: Minding the details
Virtual assistant: On a typical day, virtual assistant Jan Udlock might clear out a client's inbox, tweet on her behalf, or organize a project, all from her Portland, OR, home. Sound appealing? Get a feel for the work by joining a free forum like Virtual Assistant Forums or VANetworking.com.
Small business owner: If you have a job you love, but think it's impossible to do it from home, take inspiration from Sheyna Burt of Woodbridge, VA, who worked for years at big law firms but now runs her own practice from her house and lets her staff work at home. Just be prepared for tons of nitty-gritty work as a small-business boss.
Transcriptionist: CarolLee Kidd of Tobyhanna, PA, used her attention to detail to start CLK Transcription. She now has a roster of home-based workers who transcribe doctors' notes, seminars, speeches, and more. Other than some basic equipment, you need sharp listening skills, a good grasp of English, and an inquisitive mind. Hearst Communications, Inc.
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Think about what you'd like to get up every morning and do, and let these women motivate you to follow their well-paid path.
If you love: Travel
Crafts designer: Pamela Roskin lives in Brooklyn, NY, but fell in love with Bali, so she started working with Balinese artisans to create sterling silver jewelry. She sells pieces—like gorgeous bangle bracelets—from her new company, Nineteen Seventy-Four, on QVC.com. If you've got connections to a particular region, seek out artisans whose work you can interpret for the North American market.
Travel agent: From her Indiana home, Julie Sturgeon runs Curing Cold Feet, a full-service travel agency and website. Her secret? She's actually an independent contractor with MTravel.com, which is the "host agency" division of Montrose Travel. Host agencies provide their contractors with crucial support, like training, marketing assistance, and the group buying power travel agents need to get good prices for their clients. Learn more about host agencies through the National Association of Career Travel Agents (nacta.com).
If you love: Social media
Digital marketer: With millions of blogs out there, corporate marketers need help pinpointing which ones will reach their audiences. Enter the digital marketer. Casey Benedict is the owner of Kitchen Play, a Philadelphia-based agency that connects brands with food bloggers through culinary events. Spend lots of time following blogs and social media? Think about how you can serve brands looking to connect with your community. Then camp out on Twitter and Facebook to spot the ones in need of your ideas, and reach out to them.
Consultant: If you ever worked at management level—and love adding to your LinkedIn connections—chances are you can find home-based gigs as a consultant. Bethany Gladhill of Saint Paul, MN, spent years in arts and nonprofit management, and now helps clients with fund-raising, finances, human resources, and creative problem-solving. Networking is key, and your Twitter account can keep you connected from home and help you track the trends in your field.
If you love: All things creative
Art teacher: Paula Cohen-Martin used her background in illustration to teach neighborhood kids in her Fanwood, NJ, home. Now her floating art school, Picasso's Basement, offers classes like Make Your Own Comic Book and Animal Art at parks and preschools. To launch your own class, network on local parenting message boards and post fliers.
Freelance illustrator: Annie Dwyer Internicola of Kingston, NY, majored in studio art but worked in other fields until having kids. She created a portfolio of pen and digital drawings, then networked to find her first client. With artistic skills, you can do it too.
Stylist:Jessica Caballero of Atlanta had an eye for style, so she started a business from her home to help people consign high-end items. Now, a year later, she styles dozens of clients and has a by-appointment consignment shop. Think you've got the fashion chops to do the same? Start by bartering your services, then build a website to show off your successes.
If you love: Minding the details
Virtual assistant: On a typical day, virtual assistant Jan Udlock might clear out a client's inbox, tweet on her behalf, or organize a project, all from her Portland, OR, home. Sound appealing? Get a feel for the work by joining a free forum like Virtual Assistant Forums or VANetworking.com.
Small business owner: If you have a job you love, but think it's impossible to do it from home, take inspiration from Sheyna Burt of Woodbridge, VA, who worked for years at big law firms but now runs her own practice from her house and lets her staff work at home. Just be prepared for tons of nitty-gritty work as a small-business boss.
Transcriptionist: CarolLee Kidd of Tobyhanna, PA, used her attention to detail to start CLK Transcription. She now has a roster of home-based workers who transcribe doctors' notes, seminars, speeches, and more. Other than some basic equipment, you need sharp listening skills, a good grasp of English, and an inquisitive mind. Hearst Communications, Inc.
As Always, Be Blessed.....
Nykea Williams
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