Josh and I swingin'

Alright - I'm having a lot of fun with Picassa and cropping pictures. This one's of Josh and I swinging. I'm guessing I was around 2 or 3 and he was 6 or 7 years old. Cute, huh? :-)

 

My big brother Josh :-)

Ok, so I was having a little fun using Picassa, and recropped this picture of my big brother, Josh. He's a technical GEEK (but I hear that's a good thing - being called a geek) :-) 

Listen To The Conference Call For FUN Unlimited (Power Pops)

There are some weight loss suckers out, that contain the powerful appetite suppresent, HOODIA. They are called Power Pops. Watch what EXTRA had to say about 'em.

Listen to the conference call about them.

My Net Marketing Favorite Sites

My favorite sites online for learning about internet marketing are, web design, hosting, etc. are;

www.InternetBasedMoms.com (this is a GREAT one for experts as well as beginners) Alice Seba and Kelley McCausey have a great FREE course called 'The Truth About Traffic' which will really get you going as far as driving traffic to your sites. She also has LOTS of freebies (she's a sweetie marketer).

www.GoDaddy.com - I buy my domain names and hosting services from GoDaddy, and have used their site builder - but I perfer XSitePro. XSitePro is pricey ($199.00) BUT - it's awesome, and you can build unlimited websites with it - and crank out a website out EASILY within an hour or two. They also have video tutorials, which cuts the learning curve drastically.

www.MomsTalkRadio.com - AWESOME podcasts about internet marketing, and LOTS more. Check it out :-)

www.PerryMarshall.com - the KING of Google AdWords, and Search Engine Optimization. He has some REALLY good information. If you can't afford to buy his products, definately sign up for the podcasts on Alice Seba's site and learn as much as you can for free. (Also sign up for his free ecourses).

Here's a FREE Keyword Suggestion Tool

I'll post more later - gotta get to work. I totally love working from home :-)

Adventures Of A Homeschooling Entreprenuer

Ok - here's another really cook Podcast (internet radio show) - it's www.BabyTalkRadio.com (all about babies).

Work At Home Mom Talk Radio!!! And others (Podcasting)

I'm totally into Podcasting. It's so neat! This is the Work At Home Talk Radio by Kelly McCausey.

Here's another one all about Internet Marketing (From the Internet Marketers Radio Show)- it's called Live From The Marketing Promenade.

And here's another AWESOME Podcast from John Reese (the kind of Internet Marketing - yet humble about it) It's called The Optimization Series.
(An awesome one to learn tips and tricks about site optimization - which is awesome for AdSense Revenue!)

Difference between Telecommuting Resume and Standard Resume.

What Are the Differences Between Telecommute Resumes and Standard Resumes?
by Jennifer Anthony, Resume Expert


Jobseekers often ask me what the difference is between a "standard" resume and a telecommute resume. So I have compiled this short article to explain those differences.

1. Telecommute resumes have to stand out.

Recruiters and hiring mangers are flooded with resumes when they post a telecommute job. I spoke to a recruiter that stated he gets between 750 and 1,000 resumes, each day, every time he posts a project. It starts to taper off a little after the third day. So after just three days, he could easily have more than 2,000 resumes to sort through.

Because of this, you absolutely have to have a resume that stands apart from the crowd. I don’t mean that you should add all kinds of clipart and colorful graphics - so don’t go crazy. You should take time to make sure your information is presented in an easy to read and eye-pleasing format. You will need to emphasize your skills, particularly your ability to work independently, and your time management skills.

2. Telecommute resumes are highly scrutinized.

You are competing with people all over the country instead of just local applicants. The telecommuting employer has the “cream of the crop” to choose from. They are going to analyze and make judgments on what they find in your resume.

You have to pay extra attention to spelling and grammar errors. Make sure you aren’t using the word, “I” anywhere on your resume. Pay attention to where you place commas, and remember to end your sentences with a period.

Don’t rely on MS Word to teach you proper grammar, those little green lines look intimidating, but you can make them go away (see below). Instead, refer to a manual such as the Gregg Reference Manual or some online manual.

3. Telecommute resumes have to take the place of you.

The hiring manager is not going to be able to meet you. They may call you for a phone interview, but they will make most of their hiring decision based on your resume alone. You want to make sure to cover everything you think is applicable, and leave off information that isn’t. Read over your resume and think about what impression you will make.

In addition, if you have taken any online certification tests, (offered at Brainbench.com) be sure to add that information. If you belong to professional associations, (like the International Virtual Assistants Association) be sure to note that on your resume. Going the extra mile might make the difference between a regretful e-mail, and “you’re hired.”


How to make those green squiggly lines go away:

In Word 2002, go to the “Tools” menu and scroll down to “Options.” When you click on “Options” a new window will open up that has several tabs to choose from. Select the “Spelling and Grammar.” Look for the check box that says, “hide grammatical errors in this document.” Check the box and hit the “OK” button. Voila! All of the little misleading lines have vanished.

FREE Virtual Homeschool!

FREE Virtual Homeschool! This is brand new, and very neat! It's free for the entire homeschooling / unschooling community. Check it out here!

There is also a new internet radio show / podcast called unbridled learning. Very neat! Check it out!

MLM Divas

There is a new radio show online that is very neat - for all you ladies in Network Marketing (aka MLM). It's called MLM Divas. Check it out!

BBB Online Search (Always check a company out!)

In case you weren't aware, you can search ANY company in the BBB database online, by going HERE.

I had some fun searching, and was actually able to locate an eBay phone #! ( 800-322-9266). These are top-secret phone #'s, and are changed often.

I know eBay Powersellers have a direct line to eBay they can call 24/7. Other eBay sellers and buyers have to use the Live Help link to talk to someone at eBay, which can be very irritating when you're needing help right away.