Job hunting is dispiriting – often lonely and isolating.
That’s why it was so comforting for job seekers to be in a room full of knowledgeable people who were ready to meet with them, one-on-one, to answer their specific questions.
From job hunt web sites to career counseling coaches could personalize their advice to each [...]
Help Others Earn Extra Cash
Launch a business or adapt yours to enable others to squeeze money out of idle resources – especially ones they did not know could generate income. As the economy continues to wobble you’ll see more businesses that serve this growing need.
Just today one such business got modest funding – for that reason. Got some spare space? Then why [...]
Choose where to live by asking locals about their neighborhood. Listen in on their conversations or jump in and ask their advice – from wherever you are. That’s what Eric Wu promises renters with his online site that combines the online sharing and conversational powers of a wiki and Twitter. RentWiki. Get a feel of the neighborhood beyond what [...]
Rent a spare room or a couch to frugal travelers. A backyard can become a mini-camp ground in Sweden. To preserve cash in this bad economy many of us will rent. That’s why peer2peer renting is getting popular. From lawn edgers to bands you can now Hire Things in New Zealand or, in Britain and U.S., from Zilok. What do you need temporarily? What have you got to rent? There are more upsides to renting for us.
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Instead of staying in a hotel, rent a room from a local. Travel cheap. Discover more. Try the “temporary bed and breakfast” peer-to-peer sites, AirBed & Breakfast or Roomorama where a night’s stay can range from $45 to $100 or so. Anyone with a bed, airbed or couch can rent it out for the night. [...]
You’re strolling down a boutique-lined street. A restaurant catches your eye. You whip out your phone, scan the bar code on the window then go online to peak at reviews. It got raves so why not go in? After all, you’ll get a ring on your phone if your parking meter runs low [...]
Like to bring more joy to your marriage? Want to increase your income by training others to lead groups, based on your expertise? Learn how from someone who’s successful at both.
In this interview hear how Susan Page is training therapists and marriage educators to lead “Spiritual Partnership Support Groups” – an approach she advocates in [...]
… even when you have few resources. Or to make your small donation matter more.
Want to launch a campaign to spruce up your nearby park?
Like to share your expertise with others, for the greater good?
Like to track the success of a project you supported?
For your cause or club, like a user-friendly way find the best [...]
Is someone not pulling their weight yet expecting to enjoy the fruits of your group’s hard work? Here are five tips to prevent freeloading. Avoid the unattractive, energy-sucking role of the nag. Instead increase the chances of bringing out the best talents and temperament in everyone. That makes work more productive and life more fun.
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When mentoring goes both ways it’s one of the richest experiences one can have, noted Ben Casnocha in his book, My Start-Up Life. Crediting a long line of wise guides, Casnocha, who founded Comcate at age 14, called today’s interviewee, Chris Yeh, a mentor’s mentor. We’ll also hear from Kristine Molnar at PBwiki, one [...]
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