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Google pays you $10 per business referral

Posted August 9, 2007 - 14:04 by Andrea Dickson

Making Extra Cash

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Google is launching a business referral program, which means that you can earn $10 for every verified business listing that you send Google. You basically go to local businesses, tell them a bit about Google, take down some info, take some digital photos, and submit the information to Google. Kind of like Yelp, only you don't get to give much of an opinion, and you actually get cash in return.

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Going Freelance: The Top 10 Tips

Posted July 26, 2007 - 23:57 by Ed O'Reilly

Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship

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So you made your move: you’re finally out on your own, earning a living on your terms.No more commuting, no more answering to middle-management and say goodbye to bad office coffee. You’re the boss…and the salesperson, bookkeeper, janitor and receptionist; you’ll have to do your work and, in most cases, handle the other aspects of your budding business that – up until now – were handled by a co-worker at your last salaried position.

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7 Simple Rules that Your Work-at-Home Employer Should Follow

Posted June 20, 2007 - 17:23 by Julie Rains

Career and Income

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Working from home, as a contractor or full-time employee for a legitimate business, seems to be a great way of making money while keeping a flexible schedule with plenty of time for family, friends, fun, and sleep. Or is it? Last year, I investigated contract writing as a way to give myself what I thought might be a more me-friendly schedule.

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8 Good Reasons to Become a Contractor

Posted May 22, 2007 - 10:11 by Andrea Dickson

Career Building

There was a time, not that long ago, in which Americans would graduate from college, get a job, and stick with that job until retirement. For those of us who can risk a little more, though, well, why shouldn't we leave crappy jobs behind? I used to be wary of being a paid-by-the-hour worker, I'm coming to appreciate the charms of time cards.

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