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    How to Monetize Your Blog

      Image Credit Maybe you have been running a blog for a while; you have a high readership, and now is the time to monetize; alternatively, you could be a startup brand or business who wants to gain traction right away. If you’re interested in monetizing your blog this winter, you’re in the right place. Below are some pro tips on how to get started.  Sell Advertising Space  One of the easiest ways to monetize your blog is to sell Ad space. The majority of platforms allow you to do this in the form of Ad space. You can allow display ads on there – ones not relevant to an…

  • How to Build a Business from Home

    Now, more than ever before, people are beginning to question the traditional business model. Thanks to the advent of technology and the fact that almost all of us have access to the internet at home, we’re starting to ask a simple question: why can’t I build a business from right here in my sitting room? The answer is that you can. With old-fashioned office spaces becoming increasingly unnecessary, and shops no longer required for selling your wares, there’s nothing to say you can’t start your business with minimal overheads by beginning it right where you are.  All that could be in the way, really, is not knowing how to get going. So…

  • You’ve Got to Spend Money to Make Money – Worthwhile Investments for Your Home Business

    Many home businesses start out as hobbies or side hustles. Few people start their own home business full-time. Most people test the water a little first. They explore different business ideas. They take the time to find out if there’s a way to make money from their hobbies and they are keen to find out if they are cut out for working for themselves before they give up any career and income and take it full-time.  In those early days, when your business is little more than a hobby, you might be keen to cut costs. If your business is only making a little extra pocket money, you certainly won’t…

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    Winning Online Is All About Visibility – Here’s How To Boost Yours

    The web has the power to make or break your business. As time-poor individuals, it’s increasingly where we turn first for every single need, and as a small business, it’s your shop window to the world, connecting you to millions of potential customers all over the world – if only they can find you. Winning online is all about visibility. With the average time people spend scanning search results being 15 seconds or under, being visible can literally make or break your business. That’s why a considerable allocation of your resources should be spent on creating and maintaining that, and trying to tap into some of the 3.5 billion plus…

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    Where Should Your Website Budget Go?

    Picture Credit – CC0 Licence We’re going to assume that, as a business owner, you already know a thing or two about the importance of a company website. This is, after all, the #1 way for businesses to build a buzz around their brand right now. But, of course, you know all that already. In fact, you may well be sick of hearing it. What you might not know is that creating any old website isn’t enough for success. Instead, your page needs to be the best that it can if you’re to stand any chance at converting. And, this can often involve more of your budget than just the…