Remember pet rocks? I am sure a lot of you don’t. Back in 1975 Gary Dahl came up with the idea of a pet rock (a pet that was easy to take care of) and became an instant millionaire! Just think of what he would have done if he could have taken his pet rock online!Billions of people worldwide are now using the internet and that number will continue to grow. Online spending is increasing rapidly and according to Forrester Research will increase 62% by the year 2016. Many small businesses with no online presence will cease to exist.If you are thinking of starting an online business, you have many options from which to choose. Below are ten authentic ideas for your own online business.1. eBooks – Selling digital products of all kinds can be a very lucrative business. eBooks have exploded in popularity over the last few years and will continue to do so. Digital store websites will take your orders and deliver them automatically. With ebooks, there is no need to continually restock your products. One ebook sells many times over. This can be a 100% online business.2. Proofreading Services – Many businesses will gladly pay you to proofread all their documents. Many people miss their own mistakes so they need a fresh pair of eyes to find their errors. You can be those eyes! You can also add editing to your services as well. Once you find the mistakes, you can then get paid to correct them. Professional proofreaders and editors either charge by the word, page, hour or project. This would totally be up to you. You also want to set a minimum price for small jobs.3. Freelance Writer – Bloggers, ezine publishers, magazines, newspapers, etc., are constantly searching for good content for their readers and visitors. You do not have to be a college graduate to become a freelance writer. As long as you can write grammatically correct, helpful, interesting content, you can sell your services. By providing well-written content to all these different companies, you can build a lucrative business.4. Unique Products – If you are creative enough to have discovered your own unique product then selling it online could be the catalyst to your success. You can develop your own online store or you can sell your product via online marketplaces such as Amazon. Using such sites might be a good starting point but be sure to look into developing your own online store.5. Virtual Assistant (VA) – A virtual assistant is a professional who provides administrative, creative and/or technical help to another business. The skills of a VA are usually widespread and similar to an office manager. VA’s can perform many duties including managing appointments, setting up meetings, customer spreadsheets, billing, newsletters, customer inquiries, etc. The list is virtually endless!6. Online Event Planner – Start your own online event planning business by helping other businesses plan and promote their online events. These events could include webinars, online classes, online networking events, online fundraisers, etc.7. Website/Graphic Designer – Designing websites and/or graphics can be a lucrative career but you must be skilled in the appropriate programs. Be sure you know the ins and outs of web and/or graphic design before jumping into this business.8. Freelance Researcher – Many businesses need information, facts, statistics, etc. but are unable to do all the time-consuming research themselves. Offer your services at a good price. Take the time to find all the facts needed. Present them in a professional manner and build a reputation as a good solid researcher.9. Flipping Websites – You know about flipping houses but have you considered that flipping websites can be lucrative as well. Look for websites that are low in price and have potential for success. Tweak them for maximum success and make a high profit.10. Webhost Reseller – Many of the big webhosts offer reseller opportunity. You purchase hosting space from them and resell them to your own customers. This is similar to reselling ebooks. Your income would be recurring as people will continuously pay for their hosting. This can add up to big profits!There are many ways to earn a good living online but be sure to do your research on each one you are considering. Take the time to make a plan and know what you are getting into. Above all else, know this: Building a business (online or offline) requires a great deal of commitment, work and time. Keep this in mind as you are starting and building your business.You will be frustrated at times, overwhelmed and feel like throwing in the towel. Work through those feelings. Remind yourself why you started your own business. It always helped me to think of my family, which is the reason I wanted to work from home. Turn those feelings into determination and commit to becoming a success!
Achieving Optimum Health and Harmony of Its Dimensions
Being healthy is a basic requirement in order to fully appreciate the good things around us and be inspired to work for the realization of our dreams and goals. It is a fundamental necessity to earn a living in order to survive. When you are not healthy, your routine activities are disrupted. Medical news show that discomforts caused by annoying bodily disturbances or by nagging problems result in persistent unhappy moods that may drain your capacity to cope and adjust.But then, how do you know you are healthy? Perhaps you may consider yourself healthy but are considered unhealthy by another. You may have your own idea of what characterizes a healthy person. It is indeed better if everyone has a common basis for determining when a person is truly healthy. What then are the qualities that one must have in order to be considered healthy?To determine the status of your health, you should look into the six dimensions of your life which is the physical, mental, emotional, social, vocational and spiritual dimension. These six dimensions will give ideas to ascertain the level of health. Medical journals say that all these are expected to interact in conformity with each other. Any disorder involving one dimension may affect other dimensions.Physical health involves the different systems of the body. All the body mechanisms are expected to operate harmoniously to be considered fit in meeting the demands of daily activities. Each system should monitor the functioning of the organs to make the necessary adjustment in order to maintain balance. For example, when you are suffering from loose bowel movement, the other organs that release water such as the sweat gland and the kidneys will be called upon to conserve water to prevent dehydration.Mental and emotional health can be seen as your way of looking at your ability to perform your task and face problems in an appropriate manner. It is also the capacity to make and apply good decisions and at the same time feel good inside. If you possess mental and emotional health, you are optimistic in life and are appreciative of the things around you. You can also accept disappointments with courage and composure. Social health includes your ability to get along with others and create a relaxed atmosphere by being sensitive and responsive to the needs of others.Vocational health applies to your behavior and attitude in carrying out the duties and obligations of your chosen career. As an adult, you should consider your attitude in doing your responsibilities as a worker in preparation towards gaining financial independence in the future. Spiritual health is also another important dimension. Any disturbance in the operation of the other dimensions may still be handled as long as spiritual health is maintained.All these dimensions overlap and interact with one another. Therefore, to be in the best of health and experience fulfillment in life, you should see to it that all these dimensions work cooperatively to attain balance. Be alert with the latest health news and what you can do to maintain optimum health. To achieve this, you have to accept the responsibility of looking after your own health to live longer and at the same time experience satisfaction and happiness.
Shoe Repairs And Several Other Things When I Was 7
Shoe Repairs And Several Other Things When I Was 7
My Dad repaired most of our shoes believe it or not, I can hardly believe it myself now. With 7 pairs of shoes always needing repairs I think he was quite clever to learn how to “Keep us in shoe Leather” to coin a phrase!
He bought several different sizes of cast iron cobbler’s “lasts”. Last, the old English “Laest” meaning footprint. Lasts were holding devices shaped like a human foot. I have no idea where he would have bought the shoe leather. Only that it was a beautiful creamy, shiny colour and the smell was lovely.
But I do remember our shoes turned upside down on and fitted into these lasts, my Dad cutting the leather around the shape of the shoe, and then hammering nails, into the leather shape. Sometimes we’d feel one or 2 of those nails poking through the insides of our shoes, but our dad always fixed it.
Hiking and Swimming Galas
Dad was a very outdoorsy type, unlike my mother, who was probably too busy indoors. She also enjoyed the peace and quiet when he took us off for the day!
Anyway, he often took us hiking in the mountains where we’d have a picnic of sandwiches and flasks of tea. And more often than not we went by steam train.
We loved poking our heads out of the window until our eyes hurt like mad from a blast of soot blowing back from the engine. But sore, bloodshot eyes never dampened our enthusiasm.
Dad was an avid swimmer and water polo player, and he used to take us to swimming galas, as they were called back then. He often took part in these galas. And again we always travelled by steam train.
Rowing Over To Ireland’s Eye
That’s what we did back then, we had to go by rowboat, the only way to get to Ireland’s eye, which is 15 minutes from mainland Howth. From there we could see Malahide, Lambay Island and Howth Head of course. These days you can take a Round Trip Cruise on a small cruise ship!
But we thoroughly enjoyed rowing and once there we couldn’t wait to climb the rocks, and have a swim. We picnicked and watched the friendly seals doing their thing and showing off.
Not to mention all kinds of birdlife including the Puffin.The Martello Tower was also interesting but a bit dangerous to attempt entering. I’m getting lost in the past as I write, and have to drag myself back to the present.
Fun Outings with The camera Club
Dad was also a very keen amateur photographer, and was a member of a camera Club. There were many Sunday photography outings and along with us came other kids of the members of the club.
And we always had great fun while the adults busied themselves taking photos of everything and anything, it seemed to us. Dad was so serious about his photography that he set up a dark room where he developed and printed his photographs.
All black and white at the time. He and his camera club entered many of their favourites in exhibitions throughout Europe. I’m quite proud to say that many cups and medals were won by Dad. They have been shared amongst all his grandchildren which I find quite special.
He liked taking portraits of us kids too, mostly when we were in a state of untidiness, usually during play. Dad always preferred the natural look of messy hair and clothes in the photos of his children.