These days, nearly everyone has a side job. It’s a fun way to make some extra cash! Some people write blogs, some sell artwork on Etsy, and some run drop shipping businesses from the comfort of their own homes

Whether you’re looking to supplement your income, gain financial freedom, or simply seeking more work-life balance, becoming a wholesale supplier is a great way to pay the bills and be your own boss. But how do you do it?

Let’s start with the basics:

A wholesale supplier partners with manufacturers to provide customers with the manufacturer’s products. This happens two ways: the supplier has a warehouse, in which they store, manage, and ship the product; or the supplier manages an online store, where they take orders from customers and arrange for the manufacturer to ship it directly (also known as drop shipping).
 
Becoming a wholesale supplier is not as challenging as it sounds. In fact, you can become a successful supplier in as little as 30 days - as long as you follow a few simple rules:

​Before you can start supplying, you have to decide what you will sell. Are you interested in novelty toys? What about party Supplies? Will you be a wholesale cleaning supplier? Once you choose a niche, you can begin.
 
Take some time to learn about various markets, including B2B and B2C (business-to-business and business-to-customer, respectively). Look for something with room to grow your business, a consistent demand, and - arguably the most import aspect - something that you’ll enjoy.

Once you’ve decided what you will sell, you’ll need to create the place to sell it. If you are a dropshipping wholesale supplier, you will need a website to showcase your products, take orders, and communicate with customers.
 
You will also need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) in order to establish an official business with the IRS. Apply for this ID number online, and make sure to obtain a resale certificate and state sales tax certificate.

Let’s say that you have decided to sell cleaning products. That’s a great choice - but now where can you turn? You can find your products and start selling your wares by heading directly to the source: the manufacturers.
 
If you want to be a wholesale janitorial supplier, get in touch with manufacturing companies that sell bulk-quantity cleaning products. Ask if the company is looking for a wholesale supplier, and do your best to build a partnership. 

As I mentioned before, drop shipping is not as hard as most people believe. However, that certainly doesn’t mean that it is easy. A wholesale supplier has to wear many hats, acting as a marketer, accountant, head of shipping and receiving, and customer service representative.
 
Time management is paramount to success as a wholesale supplier. Make sure you are carefully planning your days, giving yourself time to accomplish your goals without overworking yourself. If you’re not organized, you put your whole operation at risk.

The folks at Emerge recently said that distribution businesses had been “done to death.” In some ways, they’re right; there are thousands of wholesale suppliers all over the country, operating in various consumer and product sectors.
 
So, the question is: what will make your business different? The best way to make your business stand out is with superior service. Build strong, friendly relationships with manufacturers and customers alike. If you treat the people you work with kindly and with care, you’ll have repeat business as long as you’re in operation.
 
Now that you know these tips and tricks, get out there and become the best wholesale supplier you can be. Who knows - you just might find your true calling out in the world of commerce.

I've been busy making profiles on a variety of freelancing sites and online tutoring sites that I forgot to make a Post last week.

So, between working online and doing house chores tere's been some goofing off where I get pulled into reading my social media accounts and scrolling through Pinterest.

There's also that hour and so first thing in the morning where I'm like a Walker from "The Walking Dead", just stumbling around with a coffee mug.

​So I want to research how to manage my time better and share it with you.

1. Use a Schedule

Using a schedule allows you to see where your priorities are. What work is scheduled or due dates; children's activities; appointments; and so on. Make a home cleaning schedule and break down the chores into smaller increments to do between work assignments. 

Use a wall calendar instead of an App. That way it's more clearer and you can use different highlighters for different  items. You can use your calendar App to send you notifications of upcoming times.

Here's a great Planner to use:

2. Make a Daily To-Do List

Write a list the night before of everything that you need/want to get done the next day. All the work assignments, the cleaning chores, the kid's after school plans, and the dinner plan.

Do the important and harder work and chores first and get them out of the way. That way your day goes smoother and you'll feel better the rest of the day (instead of feeling tension by not looking forward to doing it).

3. Give yourself Extra Time

Estimate the time it'll take for each assignment on your to-do list and cushion it with extra minutes. This way if it does run over time, you won't feel stressed rushing to the next assignment.

Also do give yourself a small block of time throughout the day to take breaks, get away from the desk, zone out and relax.

4. Learn to Say No

Learn to prioritize and give yourself a healthy balance between work, family and play. My family comes first in any situation so that's a no-brainer for me. If a kid's activity is scheduled, such as a music concert, I'm there. 

Don't forget to schedule time for yourself. To exercise, to read, to relax or to nap. (The last one's my favorite). Also schedule time with your spouse or partner, just to chat and catch up on the day. 

5. Schedule "No Contact" Times

Minimize distractions by scheduling several "no contact" times through the day. This is where you are absolutely unavailable. This time is used to buckle down and concentrate  on the task at hand.

If you're easily distracted by social media and such. There's an App called Freedom that can lock out all Apps for a time period.

Also do the same for your clients, schedule "no contact" times for them as well. Tell them that those times you will not take calls, answer e-mails, or do any assignments for them.

6. Delegate

I know as a mom, this is a hard one to do. Learn to delegate chores, give some to your children. My kids are teenagers so they help empty the dishwasher, take out the trash and they're responsible for their own laundry.

Another thing about delegating, you'll have to let go of your standards and not nit-pick over their work. Keep doing that and you'll be back doing it yourself in no time (and with upset kids and hubby).

So I hope these tips helps you as well as myself. If you have any other suggestions, feel free to send them my way!​

Looking for a way to make some money, or just want to express yourself in a blog? Don't know where to start?
​Let me show you how I got started.

First you'll need a website:
There are lots of web hosting sites, either free or for a low price, depending on what you are planning. I use Weebly's starter program. It's an easy "drag and drop" setup where you drag design options to your page and fill them in.

​Next you'll need an idea to write about:
I use several Apps and websites to get writing inspiration and ideas. Here are the Apps I use:

Now here are the websites I use:
HubSpot's Blog Topic Generator
Portent
Tweak Your Biz Idea Generator
Blog Title Generator

​Then you write:
If you just want to blog on your own site, you just need to share your posts across your Social Media links. Maybe even start your own Facebook Page for your blog and link them.

If you want to be a freelance writer, you'll need to find places to submit your articles. To start out you can start small at content mills such as:
​​BlogMutt
​Contently
​MyBlogU

You can also do an easy web search using "(your topic) write for us" and it'll tell you different blogs and e-zines that accept freelance writer submissions. Some will be non-paying, and some will be paid. Don't shun the non-paying ones as this is a good way to build up your portfolio for other jobs.

Here's a great article that gives a large list of websites looking for writers.

You can also get started writing for my blog too! Here are my guidelines.

Happy writing!

I came across Dealspotr while looking for coupons sites.

I was pretty impressed as Dealspotr is way different than the average coupon site. It's monitored by it's own members (over 30,000 of them) who add, edit, and police all the deals to make sure the deals are accurate and complete. 

​Dealspotr has the highest coverage and reliability of coupon codes compared to Retailmenot, Coupons.com, Groupon, or other coupon site. 

So you can be sure the coupon and deal you see are up-to-date and current. Quite different from other sites where I'm glad to find a certain coupon, but find out it expired in 2014!
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Another bonus I like is that you can personalize what types of deals and coupons you want to see. You can skip all the baby products if you don't shop for them, or hardware, etc. etc. It has a Newsfeed of your personal selections plus it shows what's "hot" now which is the most popular deal happening.

I can post my own deals and coupons I find as well, check other members deals out and "verify" them, and the nice bonus is I can earn points for doing this and then turn those points in for a gift card! How cool is that! Look for shopping deals, earn points, get a gift card! Win/Win!!

Here how it works:
- Members post deals they find on the internet.
- Deals show up in your Personalized Feed
- You can "spot" deals, meaning you up-vote them, and you can redeem the deal for yourself.
- Popular voted deals turn "hot" and if it's one you "spotted" you earn 200 points. If it's a deal you posted that turns hot, you earn points again.
- You can "repost" deals you like to your own subscriber's list (followers).
- You earn points by: posting deals, validating deals, spotting deals, doing the daily checklist, becoming an influencer, and referring members.
- Reach 10,000 points and then redeem them for a $10 Amazon Gift Card.

It may look like a lot and a long time to get there, but I've only been a sporadic member since this summer and I've already earned my first gift card!

So, if you like coupons and deals, go check them out & tell them Rusty_Coyote sent you!
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With the job market still struggling with a 5% unemployment rate, it can be hard to find a steady full-time job.

​You might have to consider alternate ways to work and earn  money, here are 6 of them:

1. Using Apps

Some Apps will pay you for using them. What you can earn varies but it may be useful to do in combination with other alternate earning methods.

Such Apps as: GigWalk, Field Agent, Easy Shift, or Moonlighting may bring in some extra money that you may need in between other jobs.

2. Sell Your Services on Fiverr

Selling services such as website design, logo creation, writing resumes, creating pictures or videos, paint or draw pictures, and a million other things you'd do for $5. Five dollars might not seem like much but offer a variety of different services and "extras" will add up. Check out Fiverr for other ideas.

3. Sell Your Crafts on Etsy

Are you good at making crafts? Consider setting up your own shop on Etsy. Anything from greeting cards, paintings, jewelry, sewing and needlecrafts and the like. You can set up your own prices and time frames. 

4. Become a Lyft Driver

If you have a reliable car and live in a good size city, becoming a Lyft driver might be a good idea. Earnings vary from city to city, but the average earning is about $19/hour. Again you can set your own hours here and work in between your own errands.

5. Become a Freelance Employee

If you have skills such as design, development, coding, editing, administrative work, and pretty much anything else, you can find work on such websites asUpwork, Freelancer, or Guru.

Sometimes the competition is strong on these sites, but if you're talented it may not be a problem. You may have to start small and gain a reputation first, or you can consider joining a "team" on these sites.

​6. Become a Freelance Writer

If you have a good command of English and have a way with words, you may consider becoming a freelance writer.

You may need to start out working for a content marketing site such as BlogMutt to gain experience. (Don't forget to enter my name in the Referral box when you sign up).

Earnings from freelance writing can vary from $5 up to $100 or more per article. A good  way to get started is reading this list of websites that will pay you to write.


Being a remote, or home, worker has a lot of benefits: create your own hours; save money and time without the office attire and commute; work from anywhere; and considerably less stress.  

On the downside it can mean an inconsistent schedule; working odd hours; unsteady income; and burnout. Here's a great article by TopTal on watching out for & what to do about burnout.

Having an alternate job may work for some people and with some lifestyles but may not be for everyone. These options may also suit people wanting a little extra work on the side while they work full-time too.

Alternate employment working from home or abroad is a valid option when regular employment is hard to come by, or isn't feasible for your situation.

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​Email marketing is more than a tool because it is highly influential in the aspect of customer retention. Even the previous buyers are still connected with the company. When new consumers add to the list of brand supporters, there’s no worry that you can’t balance your services to many customers. Thus, many businesses particularly the small ones are implementing email marketing strategy. It helps them not only for the improvement of the business but also for building brand.

Email marketing strategy is the best way in promoting products and services online. On the other hand, it is one of the traditional sources of B2B marketing used by almost everyone in the virtual world. Once you had a well deliberated and efficient email marketing program or campaign, it can aid your business in endorsing the products and services that you offer. Through a planned email marketing technique, your business can have the maximum visibility and recognition online where most people, not just locally, but also globally will notice and see you. With an uninterrupted marketing process, you will start to get immediate response especially when your emails reach the target customers and audience.

Syracuse Web Design Agency can help you in creating effective email marketing strategy. Whether it is to promote sales, spread news of a company or highlight products or services, every company is finding a great value when it comes to email marketing. Here are some ways on how such marketing strategy can help in improving your business:

1. Adding videos to emails - Integrating appropriate videos on the emails can help in increasing the return on investment as well as the monthly revenue.

2. Optimize for mobile devices - Considering that lots of people are using different mobile devices; this is also very much beneficial for marketers to reach their customers. To make your marketing campaign more effective, the best thing to do is to optimize it for mobile devices making accessible anytime and anywhere.

3. Using social media - Adding social media to email marketing is one of the best strategies that can produce a very large campaign results.

4. RSS updates - Tracking of e-mail messages are easier than keeping track of the posts in the different social media sites. But, through RSS updates you can track the posts on social media site every hour, minute and second. In a short span of time, the older post gets harder to find while in e-mail, you can easily find it on your inbox and you can even add the e-mail to your favorites.

5. Send bulk mail campaigns – Email marketing can save your time, effort and money in promoting your business. It’s because you can send bulk mail campaigns in just as short period without spending too much.
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6. Easy to unsubscribe – The best thing that email marketing strategy can help for your business is that you can easily identify from the email list those good leads from the bad.

​Creating a certain email campaign is the best and effective way to attract great number of customers. On the other hand, it is needed to ensure that they are aligned with the business goals and objectives that you have to utilize the necessary strategies and guide content. Technology is indeed beneficial in the different aspect of society and one of the aspects that benefit the most is the business industry. It is now easier for business owners to market their product and services which in turn would benefit the business a lot.