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What's is this connection between home businesses, online opportunities and WORK?

Whether you like your "day job" or not, you need to really consider starting your own home business. Online opportunities and online work are, at their peak folks. No matter what you do for a living, you just can't afford to ignore the opportunities that are available on the internet today. Whether you are a stay-at- home mom or a company CEO, there is has got to be a way that you can benefit by using the internet and I'm not just talking about a few bucks here and there. I'm talking about an lucrative business that will give you the lifestyle you have been dreaming about, but could not see your way clear to achieve.

An online business is invaluable to those people who need a regular supplemental income, or maybe even a full-time income. If you are unemployed or underemployed, the internet is a potential godsend. The combination of online opportunity, available work, and viable home businesses can do wonders for those who need just a little extra money, but for those of us who aspire to a different lifeystle, it is a Godsend.

As long as you have something to offer to the global market, the internet is your key to better rewards. It doesn't really matter what you do – you don't have to be a computer wizard to profit from

   Seeking some bowlers...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>OK, this has very little to do with retail, but I thought I&#39;d throw it out there anyway.</p><p>Reader Chris asked me over the weekend if I know of any places in or around Raleigh that offer duckpin bowling or candlepin bowling (both varations on traditional bowling, more popular in the Northeast). I don&#39;t even remember the last time I went bowling, so I am not going to be of any help to Chris on this question. But if you know of a place, please share the details...</p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/seeking_some_bowlers#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
Early voting at the mall...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>The Wake County Board of Elections has opened a location in Raleigh&#39;s Triangle Town Center. Located in the outdoor &quot;commons&quot; portion of the mall near Orvis, Men&#39;s Warehouse and Archivers, the office will be an early voting location. You can see all the details about exactly when and where you can vote on the Board of Election&#39;s <a href="http://www.wakegov.com/WakeGov/Templates/Admin/HtmlContentNoLeftNav.aspx?NRMODE=Published&amp;NRNODEGUID=%7b4EC45CA2-E723-4C72-B233-C1DFA3902F73%7d&amp;NRORIGINALURL=%2felections%2fonestop%2fdefault%2ehtm&amp;NRCACHEHINT=Guest#map">Web site here</a>.</p><p>Cary Towne Center and Beaver Creek Commons in Apex will also serve as early voting sites.</p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/early_voting_at_the_mall#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
Save on a doctor's visit...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>If you&#39;ve taken your child to the doctor this year and purchased two Lysol products, you&#39;ve already qualified for this one (I hope you saved your receipts!). </p><p>Lysol is offering a $5 Disinfect to Protect &quot;reward&quot; when you buy two Lysol products and take your child to the doctor. I am honestly not sure if the reward is an actual check or some other form of coupon/certificate (anyone know?). But $5 back is $5 back. And, since the promotion runs from Jan. 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009, you may have already made the qualifying purchases and had a qualifying doctor&#39;s visit.</p><p>All you need is your receipt, a copy of your doctor&#39;s office receipt or bill and the downloadable form below... </p><br /><br /><b>Document(s):</b><br /><a href='http://projects.newsobserver.com/sites/projects.newsobserver.com/files/pediRewards08.pdf'>pediRewards08.pdf</a><br /></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/save_on_a_doctors_visit#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
Good customer service...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>I&#39;m back to my favorite topic of customer service again because of <a href="http://consumerist.com/5043970/this-apology-letter-from-southwest-is-refreshingly-honest-and-informative">this post</a> on The Consumerist.</p><p>In it, a gentleman named Deepak praises Southwest Airlines (that&#39;s right, praises an airline!) for its response to his recent flight from Seattle to Oakland, which was turned around and sent back to its starting point because of a fluid leak. The letter he received explained fully what happened, apologized profusely and offered a $175 voucher as a make-up gesture. Wow... if only all companies had this customer service thing figured out...</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/good_customer_service#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (1)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
Cheerios Challenge...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>Cheerios is challenging Americans to eat Cheerios for six weeks to see if it lowers their cholesterol or makes them feel better. As part of the challenge, Cheerios is offering you six $1 coupons to help motivate you to buy Cheerios. <a href="http://www.cheerios.com/promotions/challenge/">You can sign up here</a>. As the site only asked for my e-mail address, I presume these are Internet Printable coupons that will be e-mailed to you... </p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/cheerios_challenge#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
Today's coupons are up...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>Good morning, everyone!</p><p>Usually on the weekend following a big holiday weekend, there are a lot of coupons, and that is the case today. In addition to the inserts, don&#39;t miss the Soy Joy coupon in Parade Magazine. It&#39;s a buy two get one free.</p><p>Today&#39;s coupons have been added to the database. As always, if you would like the Excel spreadsheet version, it is available for download below.</p><p>Also, I should note that I added a new feature to the spreadsheet this week for those of you who save the whole inserts so that you can go back to them later. At the top of my database, you should see the &quot;Find a Coupon&quot; heading, and below that you should now see both &quot;Sue&#39;s coupon database&quot; and a link to the right that says &quot;Insert key.&quot;  If you click on it, it will take you to a new page, where I give you a key for weeks when we have multiple Smart Source or Red Plum inserts. As most of you know, on those weeks, I will identify the insert in which a coupon was printed by using numbers (ie. SS1 and SS2). My new key will simply help you identify the insert by adding a detail like, &quot;SS2 is the one with the Lasik ad on the front.&quot; But it should make identification easier for those of you who save the whole inserts. I hope it helps, anyway!</p><p>Happy clipping, everyone!!! </p><br /><br /><b>Document(s):</b><br /><a href='http://projects.newsobserver.com/sites/projects.newsobserver.com/files/Find a Coupon 0907.xls'>Find a Coupon 0907.xls</a><br /></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/todays_coupons_are_up_26#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
Reminder... free ice cream today...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p><img src="/sites/projects.newsobserver.com/files/images/iceCreamlogo.jpg" alt="" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="123" height="85" align="left" />Remember, Cameron Village is giving away free ice cream this afternoon. Customers are asked to bring the coupon from the N&amp;O or the <a href="http://www.shopsofcameronvillage.com/go/Poolb.cfm?MallID=921&amp;FPURLID=2129963527">Cameron Village Web site</a> to either the Baskin-Robbins shop in Cameron Village or the special &quot;Cone Cafe&quot; set up on Clark Avenue near the Party Shop and Accipiter. (If it rains, the Cone Cafe plans will be scrapped, and scoops will be available only at Baskin-Robbins.) The promotion runs from 1 to 5 p.m. </p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/reminder_free_ice_cream_today#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
Shutterfly deals...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>Of all the photo-processing and printing Web sites, my personal favorite is Shutterfly. Not only do they do a nice job with photos, but they also offer a ton of promotions and deals.</p><p>The latest one to land in my inbox was a promotion of Shutterfly&#39;s new Share Web sites. You can design your own Shutterfly Share site, upload pictures and invite your friends and family to look at them. Through Sept. 24, Shutterfly is offering a free 8x10 photo when you order 30 prints of any size. Use the code <strong>55SUMMER</strong> when you check out. To learn more about the Shutterfly Share sites, <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/learn/newshare.jsp">click here</a>. </p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/shutterfly_deals#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
It's National Coupon Month...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>I know, I had no idea! I got a press release from the The Coupon Council this week promoting National Coupon Month. The thing that caught my eye was this statistic: <em>&quot;The majority [of shoppers]  spend less than 10 minutes per week clipping and organizing their coupons, and achieve a 7 percent average savings on their grocery bill.&quot;</em> </p><p>So to me, that means that even if you don&#39;t want to devote a lot of time to saving, you can still save a lot with a little effort. If you say the average family spends $100 a week on groceries, 7 percent of that is $7. And $7 multiplied by 52 weeks is $364. I&#39;d say that&#39;s worth it... and of course, if you invest a little more time, you can make your savings grow in a big way. </p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/its_national_coupon_month#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
Seeking outdoor adventurers...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>If you like to go hiking or running on our local trails, you may want to consider entering New Balance&#39;s &quot;Own the Trails&quot; contest. New Balance is asking people to tell them about their favorite trails, and the winners will receive free New Balance equipment. <a href="http://www.backpackerpromo.com/newbalance/sweeps.php">You can enter here</a>.. </p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/seeking_outdoor_adventurers#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
Prescription deal at HT...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>I mentioned awhile back that Harris Teeter had sent me a mailing with a really good offer for transferring my prescription to the Harris Teeter pharmacy. It seems now that a slightly different version of this offer is available to all VIC card members.</p><p>Through Sept. 30, you can get a free $25 gift card for transferring your prescription to Harris Teeter. Then on top of that, you will also get a $10 credit added onto your VIC card for EACH prescription you transfer. There is no limit. So if you transfer one prescription, you&#39;d get the $25 gift card and the $35 credit. If you transfer two, you&#39;d get the $25 gift card and two $10 credits. That&#39;s a mighty nice incentive for a very small amount of work. You can find the details of the deal on Harris Teeter&#39;s <a href="http://www.harristeeter.com/promotions/e-vic/special_offer.aspx">Web site here</a>.</p><p>(As always, I caution do want to people who have multiple precriptions that bouncing them from pharmacy to pharmacy could be dangerous because of possible drug interactions.) </p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/prescription_deal_at_ht#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (2)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
Get store credit for your old stuff...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p><img src="/sites/projects.newsobserver.com/files/images/Office%20Depot%20Tech%20Trade-In%20Main%20Page.preview.jpg" alt="" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="218" height="272" align="left" />Office Depot has launched a <a href="/www.officedepot.com/techtradein">new Web site</a> that offers consumers the chance to trade in their used electronics for store credit. Or, if the items are so old that they have no trade-in value, you can simply pay a small fee to have Office Depot recycle it and get it out of your house.</p><p>So, basically, shoppers can go to <a href="http://www.officedepot.com/techtradein">www.officedepot.com/techtradein</a> and search for the compuer, MP3 player, Smart phone, etc., that they wish to trade in. You tell the site a little bit about the condition of the product and it tells you what it&#39;s worth. If the amount is acceptable, you hit OK and receive a shipping label and instructions. Once your product has been received and inspected to make sure it matches your description, you are mailed an Office Depot gift card loaded with your trade-in amount.</p><p>Or, if you just wish to recycle items, you will need to pay a $5, $10 or $15 fee for the box and shipping, and Office Depot will take care of the rest. Seems like a mighty fine time to go hunting through your closets and garages for some old electronics to me...</p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/get_store_credit_for_your_old_stuff#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
North Hills reschedules events...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>Due to the current weather situation in Raleigh, North Hills has rescheduled two events.</p><p>The center&#39;s Iron Chef Competition is now rescheduled for two weeks from tomorrow on Saturday, Sept. 20. Chefs from Bonefish and Mura will go head-to-head using ingredients from the Farmers&#39; Market, dishing up delicious treats for you to taste.  Proceeds will go to benefit the InterFaith Food Shuttle. </p><p>And, the Farmer&#39;s Market that would normally take place tomorrow has been canceled. It will return as scheduled, next Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. </p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/north_hills_reschedules_events#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
Friday freebies...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>Oh, it&#39;s Friday... which means it&#39;s time for freebies!!</p><p>*You can request a Quaker Simple Harvest granola bar <a href="http://startsampling.com/sm/100462/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100462&amp;source">here</a>.</p><p>*There&#39;s a sample of Secret Clinical deodorant (this is a good one because that stuff is like $8). Try this link: <a href="https://secretsport.safeprocessing.com/">https://secretsport.safeprocessing.com/</a></p><p>*I&#39;ve posted other Greenies samples before, but I think <a href="http://www.greenies.com/en_US/FreeSample/">this may be a new one</a>.</p><p>*And there&#39;s a sample of Bounce dryer sheets <a href="https://pgpromotions.archway.com/bounce_us/?utm_source=news.eml.200808">here</a>.</p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/friday_freebies_26#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->
Just for Men rebate...
<!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>Just for Men is offering a &quot;Try Me Free&quot; mail-in rebate for up to $8 when you purchase Just for Men hair color. You&#39;ll need your cash register receipt, dated before Dec. 31, 2008, plus the UPC code from the package and the mail-in rebate form that is available for download below... </p><br /><br /><b>Document(s):</b><br /><a href='http://projects.newsobserver.com/sites/projects.newsobserver.com/files/tryfree.pdf'>tryfree.pdf</a><br /></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/just_for_men_rebate#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE -->

   today's high-tech world. You just need to be willing to learn. Just remember that these days, people still need very basic things to satisfy their very basic needs. If you can provide for the wants and needs of buying public, and do so at a reasonable price, you basically won't have a problem providing for your own needs. In today's capitalist world economy, you will be justly rewarded for the value that you provide.

Of course, starting a home business, any home business, does have its risks; but risk is simply the price of opportunity – in this case online opportunity. Think about it. Even if you work regularly for a paycheck, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are not taking any risks. Trust me, this I know from experience. We live in an uncertain world, and there always exists the possibility of our losing our jobs. Hey, if Steve Jobs can get fired from Apple (the company he founded!), then you certainly can get fired from yours! So don't harbor any illusions about job security. More and more, there simply is no such thing.

The growing job uncertainties of the new millennium only makes home businesses, online opportunity, and online work more valuable to the average person. You may think that you being rewarded amply in your job, but that's actually not the case. Remember that your employer only keeps you employed because he or she profits from your labor, believe me, it's not for your good looks, charm or the Friday socials in the office. In other words, you are part of the production equation. If you produce $100,000 worth of productive labor for your employer, he may only get pay $25,000 – that's part of the game and he will do everything he can to keep costs down the barest minimum.

In order to get the most out of your skills, you must be prepared to strike out on your own. By starting your own home business, you will be taking advantage of online opportunity and work and building an sustainable future for yourself and your family.

Copyright © Ali Brown

Ali Brown, a Personal Success Coach, helps new entrepreneurs to find home based business ideas and opportunities so they can work at home. For more information visit her blog: http://AchieveItNow.blogspot.com