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Being a freelancer is as much about organization and scheduling as talent says Erin Van Rheenen, author of Living Abroad in Costa Rica. Her 269-page book, laden with information, helps dreamers set up home in the Central American tropics.
Unlike…

If you think that your lack of a top-tier university degree might hamper your entrepreneurial success, think again. A recent study of tech company founders indicates that where you get your degree may not matter in the least. What’s important…

I don’t mean marijuana. I’m talking about your business. Most creative professionals like to keep things simple when it comes to legal and tax matters. The simplest way to be in business for yourself these days is as a sole…

Last week, over a business lunch, I listened with amazement as a website owner confided to me that—at certain times of the year—he clears about $15,000 per month from advertisements on his site. During “bad” months his ad income shrinks…

At the crossroads of a new year and a new decade, are you certain of your direction? Once again you may be wondering where to put your energy. For a moment, picture yourself twelve months from now exclaiming to your best…

The other day, updating an article I’d written about Hawaii’s Big Island, I discovered that the National Park Service had installed a free automated cell phone tour for drivers exploring the fiery roads of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Since this…

Last month the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released a 10-year projection for job growth and job loss in specific industries (2008-2018). Total employment is expected to increase by 15.3 million (10.1%) during this period, with growth concentrated in the…

What a year! Yes, of course, there were certainly a few bright spots. But for the most part the entire year seemed to be about the economy, the loss of jobs, people losing their homes, and the lack of credit:…

At this time of year, both individual and professional investors look over their portfolios. After a turbulent 2008, and up-and-down 2009, investors are looking for a fresh start in 2010.
If you want to be productive with your investments, you…

Congratulations. You’ve published a website. Now you want to make money. Most website publishers want to sell advertising on their sites. How do you get ads for your web pages? Not a simple project, but a range of options exists…