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Jamaican Style Money Guide: Who Have Raw Meat Mus Look Fyah

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Many people living in Jamaica today find it almost impossible to make their money stretch to accommodate all their needs, wants and dreams. Even the most frugal person will have difficulty dealing with the constantly rising prices which greet them on their regular supermarket trips.

If you want to achieve more out of life, heed the words of this week’s Jamaican proverb: “Who have raw meat mus look fyah.” A person with uncooked meat must seek fire to prepare it; similarly you need to look for options to earn the money required for you to spark the fire under your goals.

Look within for possibilities

When trying to create extra income, people often make the mistake of choosing earning options that are not relevant to them. For example, some persons believe that setting up a wholesale store is a good business idea just because there are many shoppers who want to buy cheaper groceries.

While replicating a proven concept can be successful, if there are too many of the same types of businesses, the market will become saturated. This approach also does not allow you to exploit your abilities, so you need to be more introspective when thinking of what you can do to earn. Continue reading Jamaican Style Money Guide: Who Have Raw Meat Mus Look Fyah →

New Year’s Resolution #4: Earn More

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Over the past weeks we have been examining some of the key money goals that you should have on your 2015 resolution list. If you really want to avoid the disappointing results of past years, then you must understand exactly what is required to put you on a positive financial path.

One problem that can be very frustrating for persons who want to achieve their financial objectives is that they just don’t have enough income to do everything they would like to. As the saying goes, “It takes cash to care;” and to attain many of your goals, you need to have excess funds on hand.

More money is essential

The reality is that many people do not have enough money left over after paying their regular bills to comfortably attain many of the objectives and acquisitions that they desire. It may be almost impossible for you to live out your lofty dreams, solely on the proceeds of a regular pay cheque.

Therefore, a critical part of your game plan to have a better financial year is to look at options to increase your earning ability. Without additional sources of income, you will be challenged in your quest to manage your budget, avoid burdensome debt, and save towards building your wealth. Continue reading New Year’s Resolution #4: Earn More →

How to Earn More to Balance Your Budget

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Many people feel intimidated by the thought of having to do something outside of their regular job to create more cash to pay bills or save more for the future. However, like any other money skill, you can learn the simple steps that are required to generate income independent of your employer.

Preparing a comprehensive budget is the first step in the process of increasing your earnings, as you need to have a realistic target of how much money is required to meet your needs. You can download a budget at www.financiallysmart.org which will allow you to input all your bills and income sources.

After using your budget to calculate the exact amount of your shortfall of income over expenses, you need to break down that monthly amount into a weekly or daily figure that will be easier for you to work with. Therefore, if your monthly deficit is J$24,000, your daily income need would be about J$800. Continue reading How to Earn More to Balance Your Budget →

Business Lessons Gangnam Style

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Unless you have been living as a hermit for the past three months, (or just been really, really busy) you would have seen or at least heard of the music video Gangnam Style by South Korean artiste PSY. In a short time, this Internet phenomenon has captivated the hearts, minds and dance floors of millions of people around the world.

I got my first look at the popular dance moves while watching the ICC World Twenty20 cricket competition a few weeks ago. West Indian batsman Chris Gayle revealed snippets of the Gangnam Style during matches against Ireland and England, and then led the entire team in a spontaneous rendition as they celebrated their tournament win.

Intrigued about the origins of the dance, I checked online for more information, and was immediately captivated by the catchy tune found on YouTube. According to Wikipedia, Gangnam Style refers to a lifestyle associated with the Gangnam district in the capital city, Seoul, “where people are trendy, hip and exude a certain supposed class”. Continue reading Business Lessons Gangnam Style →

More Money: Teach What You Know

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Whenever I meet persons with expert knowledge that could benefit the wider society, I usually encourage them to find ways to earn by sharing their expertise with others. Too many people who are privy to specialised information tend to keep it to themselves, with the mistaken view that giving away their ‘trade secrets’ will prevent them from benefiting financially from their work.

Whether you are a craftsman using a lost art form, a teacher using successful training methods, or a nutritionist using natural remedies, if you only focus on serving your individual clients, there will always be a low ceiling on the income you can derive from your knowledge. In fact, when you die, your talent will pass on with you and will not be available to better the world.

If you have essential information that creates value for others, you should be looking for ways to spread your knowledge in a systematic way that will allow you to earn more money. Your income will increase in direct proportion to the number of people you serve, so you need to consider how to get many more persons to benefit from your expertise. Continue reading More Money: Teach What You Know →

Put Your Business on the Web on a Budget

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One of the most frequent requests I receive from readers is for tips on making money on the Internet. The worldwide web presents almost unlimited potential for both established operations and enterprising individuals alike to create extra income. In the 21st century, if you’re only focusing on customers who walk through your physical door, then you’re missing out on tremendous marketing opportunities.

Many local operators have not yet jumped on the online bandwagon, as they may not be internet savvy or may not have realized the powerful reach of the Internet as a marketing tool. Some are of the opinion that their local customers rarely use the Internet, so they don’t see the economic benefits from pitching their products and services in cyberspace.

The reality is that internet usage in Jamaica has been growing rapidly. Recent statistics published on www.internetworldstats.com reveal that some 1.2 million people in Jamaica have access to the Internet.

Also, as the internet generation (persons 25 years old and younger) start earning in the workforce, they expect to have instant access to products via online shopping options.

So how can you tap into the over 1.3 billion persons worldwide that surf the web? Continue reading Put Your Business on the Web on a Budget →

Beware of Internet Money Scams

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The Internet is a wonderful resource that can provide a wealth of information and bring tremendous opportunity to make money. It allows people to have an audience of millions and provides entrepreneurs with potential customers at a relatively small cost.

However, sometimes it’s difficult to determine if the information on the Internet is genuine or accurate. The Internet can also be used by scam artists to make themselves wealthy by taking advantage of the gullible.

Here are some of the common ways that people lose money by trying to make money on the Internet: Continue reading Beware of Internet Money Scams →

Tips on Affiliate Marketing

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Last week we introduced the concept of affiliate marketing as a viable option of making money in the age of technology. This internet-driven venture allows website owners to place advertising materials from affiliated online merchants onto their site.

When the affiliate website’s visitors are convinced to visit the merchant’s online store and make a purchase, then the affiliate is paid a commission. Affiliate marketing is simply word-of-mouth marketing gone high-tech.

Some of the largest corporations in the world use affiliate marketing to increase sales. These include Amazon.com, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Nike, Office Depot, Microsoft, Best Buy, Sony, Dell, and Coca Cola, just to name a few.

Affiliate marketing has also contributed to the development of many small companies by putting them in touch with millions of potential customers that they would otherwise not have been able to reach. Continue reading Tips on Affiliate Marketing →

Making Money with Affiliate Marketing

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“I pooled some money together for a deposit in one of the alternative investment schemes, as I really needed a source of extra money. It seems almost impossible for me to earn what I need to survive from my regular job.

“Now that I’ve stopped receiving monthly payments from the investment scheme, I’m looking for some other options to earn part-time income. Any suggestions?”

With rising prices and stagnant paycheques, anyone trying to get ahead financially has to look for viable options to earn extra income. The phenomenal growth of the ‘alternative investment’ financial market in Jamaica is partly due to people’s natural desire to make lots of money without too much effort.

However, many investors participated out of desperation because their nine-to-five jobs were just not providing enough to pay bills and save for future financial goals. Continue reading Making Money with Affiliate Marketing →