I really like this MasterCard commercial. It’s a good one: Short, simple, memorable. Oh, and adorable. And it’s on a timely topic — back to school.
It occurs to me that advertising ought to be targeted. You want to approach people from a place they can recognize. And right now, that place is back to school. Especially for the women that make up a large portion of the consumer public. So it’s smart to emphasize the back to school theme, without pushing it too much. A nice balance between reminding you, and hitting you over the head with it. MasterCard’s “priceless” …read more

With the unemployment rate hitting a 26-year high of 9.7%, it is little surprise that many people are starting to rethink their employment situations. The drive to find additional income is one that is understandable right now (or any time, for that matter). You want to set something up so that if you lose your job, at least you have something coming in. It only makes sense.
I like that The Canadian Finance Blog recently offered some things that you could do to make a little more money:

Dividend investing.
Rental property.
Sell some of your stuff.
Write online (HubPage, eHow, Suite 101, Helium, Associated …read more

Is The Bar a true opportunity? Or just another pyramid scheme scam.

Here are some weird ways you can make money — even during the recession.

Watch out for online jobs that are really scams.

iTaggit.com helps you organize your online buying and selling.

My buddy, Kristen King, who writes BizChicksRule asked if I’d remind you about the Copywriting Success Summit 2008.
If you want to become a copywriter you should seriously consider attending this. I’m tempted even though I’m not particularly interested in it.
Write well and often,

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Okay, everyone, I’m taking a page out of Liz Strauss’ Successful Blog… let’s try her open mic comments evening..
I’ll pick a topic… let’s see, how about making money as a writer / editor / translator / freelancer. Yep, that will do.
We’ll start at 6:30 Pacific Time ’cause I’m in San Diego… and we’ll use the comments thingie to talk with each other… cool, no?
And yes, you can ask me questions and I’ll do my best, or you can give answers, or ask anyone else, or stick to the topic or not… no special software needed… just come play …read more