posted by admin on Jan 12

A “Shout Out” to some of my favorite contractor web-sites…If you have never visited -

Elance, and want to work at home as a contractor – then this is a great place to visit -companies advertise everyday for virtual assistants and all kinds of contractor positions. Elance collects from the companies and then pays the contractors. This website is one of many that is transforming the way businesses will get some of their work done…it is the way of the future. They will send you a notice, via e-mail that tells if any of the type of contractor services you are interested in seeing are soliciting bids.

Free Lance Writing Gigs has a daily listing of opportunities for writing gigs and advice for free lance writers. They have a wealth of information and share tips and advice for landing freelance writing opportunities.

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posted by admin on Oct 1

A “Shout Out” to some of my favorite web-sites for non-profits…

Grant Resources and Information:

If you have never visited – The Foundation Center, then you have been missing out on a wealth of information and a true friend to non-profits. They will send you a notice, via e-mail every Friday that tells which foundations are soliciting proposals. They have good information for entities that want to become non-profits. The Foundation Center also has information about the management responsibilities of the board of directors.

Grants Alert has daily listings of foundations soliciting proposals and deadlines. They have a wealth of information about fund raising strategies that is very beneficial for those non-profits that may want to have fund raising events.

Grant Wrangler is a grant alert website for educators and teachers. They send out a bi-weekly e-mail to let you know what options for education funds are available.

Fundsnet OnLine Services is a comprehensive site for grant seekers looking for information on financial resources available. Their grant information is categorized by concept and is very user friendly. They also have information on scholarship opportunities.

Financial Literacy Information:

Texas Workforce Commission has a free website called “Reality Check” that takes persons through a budget analysis on what is affordable with the type of occupations one chooses to pursue. It is the coolest tool to add to career classes and summer job training programs – the data is based on Texas occupations and wages but the lesson on budgeting is universal.
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