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Viral Marketing Specialist

Avatar — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:11:44 +0000

These people capitalize on technology for their craft which are cellular phones. The use of cellular phones for marketing has increasingly caught the attention of many forms due to the fact that almost everybody owns a cellular phone. From kids to retiree’s all have cellular phones and what a better way to reach people with advertising materials than with Viral marketing schemes. Advertising on mobile phones is cheap and fast and can be used for time sensitive promotion say a discount to all customers who can get to the men’s clothing at the local store which they get when presenting the electronic coupon. They can also be used to spread promotional materials for events such as concerts and new product releases which is faster than internet or print and can have immediate results. There are a lot of prerequisites though; organizational affiliation with mobile service providers and other companies may be needed. Imagine the power to send ad materials to hundreds of thousands of people with the press of the enter key of your computer that uses a database of all registered users to a mobile provider, now that’s advertising power.

Desktop Publishing

Avatar — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:08:03 +0000

Another home-based job, it can be easily done with some experience in computer design and software necessary. The main job of people who work as desktop publishers is to prepare materials, review already made ones for grammatical errors and design of the overall reports or pages that would be published to online customers. Press releases and other promotional materials need an eye for the arts and a good looking design always gets all the attention. The credibility of the information contained within the electronic document is also vital so be prepared to do some sleuthing so you assure yourself that your work is as factual as possible.

Probation Officers

Avatar — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:06:40 +0000

This is a job that requires some legal background as with a paralegal assistant. Probation officers are responsible for monitoring and keeping tabs on persons who are released on probation from the many state jails. This can be a home employment opportunity for the job does need some research skills as to the preparation and collation of court records and legal papers. The officer then submits recommendations to the probation board whether their wards are abiding by the rules and regulations that have been specified as part of their probationary period. They can also go out on occasions to investigate reports that their wards are not abiding by their conditions and may require re-administration into the system.

Product Samplers/Testers

Avatar — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:58:06 +0000

One of the best areas for working at home is the area of product testers for as companies reduce costs by trimming down their workforce, they save more by having their product testing done by consumers who are the end-point of their products anyway. Most companies send out samples (which you get to keep by the way) to testers from local or national consumers who then send in their opinions regarding improvements that can be done on the product being tested. The company then collates and studies the results and bases changes to a product if they are needed or continue with launching if they get good reviews. Changes to packaging color, type and appearance can have a profound impact on the sell ability of products especially in today’s competitive market.

News Writers (Part 2)

Avatar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:57:05 +0000

There are a couple of tips though to keep you in the-know of things. First, associate yourself with known reliable sources and try to stay away from rumor sites for as they are rumor sites, they might as well be saying rumors. Be unique in your work meaning choose eye-catching titles and stories that would get enough readers. Many industry leaders say a good title can mean a successful article or not. If possible, send your articles in with pictures for people love visual stimulation and would love to see a catchy picture with your well written work. Timing is also a good thing to keep in mind for as you may want to send in a breaking report to your editor, everybody else might also be writing the same stuff, wait for sluggish days when people don’t expect much from the wires.

News Writers (Part 1)

Avatar — Mon, 25 May 2009 10:54:49 +0000

There are many avenues where people can indeed make a living when staying at home. The current statistics show that there has been a 68% increase in unemployment from last month and the figures are not stopping there so the need for alternative ways of earning a living is essential for you to effectively support your family while you stay at home. One avenue that many fail to see is in the news business, not in the studio but on the Internet. There are literally thousands of websites that need writers but do not want too much employees so they turn to internet based writers who send them the information (news) they need, review them and post them onto their sites.

Women Rule the Home Office

Avatar — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:23:09 +0000

Statistics are showing that among the many new-business listings more than half are managed or owned by women. They prefer stay-at home businesses for they get to see both worlds in one common venue, the home office. They get to spend their quality time with their family, while they get to run their businesses at the same time allowing better time management. It can also be stressful for having a home office and business with several kids can be a handful. But many women agree that a home office truly is a better option than driving through traffic and then spending your time in the office and then commute again just to get home.

Video Game Testers

Avatar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:05:21 +0000

Another product of the digital revolution, video game testers do testing on computer games which can be sent to you in chapters or as the whole game. Video games like other computer programs have inherent bugs and testers are the lifeblood of game makers for they get to find bugs that can only be found by people who play them, without the influence of the people who made it themselves. Teens and even kids have been recruited for this job and many have been earning a lot in the process. Some have even become regulars who game companies seek for their products who have been successful in the past. What an easier way to earn a living than by playing a video game and getting to beat the system they have designed.

Movie Trailer Reviewers

Avatar — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:03:01 +0000

Another of the stay-at-home jobs that not many know of, trailer previewing is a relatively new concept for studios usually do their own previews. As with all industries, instead of having strictly review staff on their employ, the go online and send ion their trailers to selected people who get paid per preview. Most studios have several projects in the works so the job can be taxing especially if the studio is a major one. You could also become a creative consultant by infusing your views and opinions, forwarding them to the studio for approval which they then take into the production department for changes. Try it out so you get to preview your favorite movies well before hand but be warned, it’s a tough market out there so work fast.