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Where Are The Home Jobs?

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IN THIS ISSUE
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1. Brett's Ramblings

2. What's New?!

3. Feature Article: "How To Search For Home Jobs"

4. Quick News Bytes

5. Tutorial: Pre-Planning Your Web Site

6. Freebies

7. In the Next Issue

8. Final Words, Article Submit Info., Subscribe,
Unsubscribe, Contact the Editor.


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1. Brett's Ramblings
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Welcome everyone. A special greeting to all our new
subscribers. It's great to have you with me today!

Kickin' things off...

Today's feature article is full of insider information for all
you home job seekers. I've included all my hottest tips
showing you how to search out and find those elusive
home jobs. Don't skim this one!

And for you webmasters out there....

Check out the tutorial "Pre-Planning Your Web Site."
You'll find some helpful information to start your site
out on the right foot. If you have a website and you've
been thinking about a redesign - this article includes
resources to spruce up your site.

And...

Many of you have been requesting my free newsletter
template over the past few weeks. So how's it going?
Any questions? Problems? Let me know and I'll be
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Plus...

I've got BIG news coming up for all you newsletter
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Lots of subscribers and cash. Isn't that the dream of
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Watch your email. You won't want to miss this one.

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'Nough rambling. Thanks for reading and Enjoy!

Brett
mailto:brett@homebiztools.com

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2. What's New?!
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3. Feature Article
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How To Search For Home-Based Work

by Brett Krkosska

Finding home employment can seem like a game of
hide-and-seek. Searching the Internet for these jobs can
give you the impression that the jobs are everywhere and
you just haven't been given the key to find them.

Well, it's true. You do need the key. I'll show you the
key and how to use it.


Effective Searching Methods

In order to find those elusive home jobs you've got to
search correctly. A game of hide-and-seek can always
be won if you look in the right places.

To start with, you must utilize the search engine at job
sites using the correct keywords. Since different sites
use different search criteria, it's a good idea to read
that small print beside the search box which tells you how
to search. Once you know this you can plug in the right
keywords.

On the whole, most search engines allow you to search for
an exact phrase by using quotation marks. For instance,
typing in "data entry" will return results that match this
phrase.


Using Keywords

To help you zero in those jobs here are some
keywords that work well for me: "work at home", "work
from home", "telecommuting", " telecommute", "home
based", "home worker", "freelancers", "contract job",
"contract freelance", "remote worker", "telework", "online",
"Internet", "virtual office", "home office", "virtual worker".


Search The Job Banks

Search the online job banks for home employment
opportunities. You can find these job sites by going
to any major search engine and typing in "employment"
or "jobs". Here are some of my favorite sites:

www.HeadHunter.com
www.Monster.com
www.CareerBuilder.com
www.Net-Temps.com
www.JobsOnLine.com
www.JobMatch.com
www.JobsInTheMoney.com
www.tJobs.com
www.Workaholics4Hire.com
www.UsJobBoard.com
www.FlipDog.com
www.CollegeRecruiter.com
www.BakosGroup.com
www.HotResumes.com
www.ResumeBlaster.com


Search Local Job Sites and Newspapers

I live in a county of 400,000 people and we have 4 online
job sites serving this area.

You can find these job sites by going to any major search
engine and typing the name of a city or state. For any city
with a sizable population you'll find numerous links
leading you into the local job market. Just because jobs
are offered in a local market doesn't mean there aren't home
employment opportunities. It's worth browsing the ads!

While you're at it, search local and national newspapers
for jobs. Online newspapers have numerous classifieds
and links to job sites. Again, use a search engine or try
this site to find national online newspapers:

www.NewsPapers.com


Search The Industry

Using a search engine you can hunt for companies doing
business in your field of interest. Use keywords which
describe the type of work you're looking for. Things like
"data entry", "web design". etc.

When you find a company, go to their employment or
opportunities section. Submit your resume on positions
for which you are qualified and can be done remotely.

But what if the ad doesn't specify whether or not the duties
of the position can be performed at home? And how
receptive is the employer to hiring you as a telecommuter?
You won't know unless you send them your resume. If you're
qualified, send it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!


Your Resume Can Make or Break You

You only have one chance to make an impression with
employers and recruiters. Your resume is it.

Your resume is you. It absolutely has to be the best it
can be. If you already have a resume, update it with your
current skills and experience. If you need to make one,
learn how to write it professionally or hire someone to do
it for you.

You'll be searching for a job till the cows come home if
your resume is sloppy and poorly written.

I'm not sure when cows come home, but let's assume it's a
long time.

You should also prepare a cover letter. In some cases your
cover letter is even more important than your resume. It
serves as an introduction and gives the recruiter insights
into your credentials, your interest in the company, and
what you can offer. To have an real impact, your cover
letter should address a specific person whenever possible.

One final word...

Be persistent. Search and post your resume every day. The
jobs are out there. Now go get 'em!

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You are invited to reprint the preceding article. Just
include the resource box below.

Brett Krkosska provides 'how-to' advice on family and
home-based work issues. Stop by his site for startup
guidance, home business ideas and inspiration at:
http://homebiztools.com For a Fresh and Original
perspective on today's home business issues get
Brett's ezine at: mailto:enews@homebiztools.com


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4. Quick News Bytes
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ALLADVANTAGE PULLS THE PLUG
Ad-sponsored surfing program AllAdvantage has given up on
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5. Tutorial
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Pre-Planning Your Web Site

by Brett Krkosska

Building a great site requires preparation. By laying out
the basic framework for your site, you can avoid many
mistakes and oversights. Most importantly, this preparation
helps you to focus on your goals, and it helps you build a
site which is truly beneficial for your visitors.

The Basics

Visitors to your site will decide whether or not to stay
and browse your site depending on how well you answer
the following questions:

Who are you?
What is your site about?
What do you have for me?
Why should I stay and browse your site?

Answer these questions in the first fold of your home
page. Write these four questions down and keep them
in the forefront as you design your site. People don't like
confusion and will click out of your site without hesitation
if you aren't clear.

Your #1 Goal

Your top priority is to build a site with real visitor benefits.
People are more likely to stay at your site, and bookmark
it for future visits, if you offer something of value. People
will perceive value in your site by doing the following:

1. Clearly and boldly state your main benefit in the top right
portion of your web page. Be careful not to confuse a
benefit with a feature. A feature describes what something
is, while a benefit tells what your product or service will
do for the visitor. People buy the benefit produced by a
feature.

2. A benefit is impersonal and cold until your visitors can
visualize themselves enjoying it. Describe the uses of your
benefit in ways that connect them to the pleasure of using it.
For instance:

"This bread maker will fill your home with the delicious
and warm aroma of home-made bread just like grandma
used to make - without the mess and in half the time."

3. Make it easy for people to get the benefit and prompt
them to take action. You do this by giving them several
different methods of getting your product or service -
mail in their order, order online, order by fax, etc. Ease
their fears of taking action with a lifetime money-back
guarantee. To encourage immediate action you can offer
a special price if they order by a specified deadline, or
offer valuable freebies related to your product.

Designing Your Site

Now it's time to actually plot out the physical design of
your site. This is where you will decide on the look and
functional aspects of your site. Do this on paper first
and use it as a guide when building your site on your
computer.

> Use a Consistent Design

Design your pages with a consistent theme. The layout,
colors, and navigation should not vary greatly. Try not
to crowd your pages with too many graphics and
bright colors. Use lots of white space as a component
of your site and you'll avoid a confusing 'busy' look.

> Navigation

Decide on a navigational structure that is consistent
throughout your site. You want to make it easy for
people to find what they're looking for no matter where
they are within your site. Decide on a set of navigation
links for your web pages that point to the major areas
of your site.

While not a hard and fast rule, you generally want to
prevent visitors from having to use their browser's Back
button to pull up previously viewed pages. For a large site
this is not always possible, so a good method is to provide
a hierarchical 'You Are Here' set of links which shows the
placement of a page within your site.

An exception to this would be if you are wanting to
lead your visitor into making just one response. This
is called the Most Wanted Response. For instance, if
your Most Wanted Response is to get your visitor to
subscribe to your newsletter, your page would consist
of benefit-laden copy that induces a mouse click to
just one page: your subscribe page.

> Color

Decide on the main colors you'll use throughout your site.
A good place that can help you choose colors is:
http://www.pageresource.com/zine/webcolors.htm

Another good tool is the ColorPicker. This cool little app
lets you easily copy the RGB hex code from web pages.
Very handy when you find a color on another site that
you want to use on your site.
http://www.chunting.com

> Functional Tools

Now you can decide on the finer points within your site.
Things such as forms, graphics, special effects, optimizing
your site for search engines, and tracking the performance
of your site. These resources will be helpful as you move
your site from paper to your computer.

Create forms, polls, and surveys for your site
http://www.pollit.com/

Create logos
http://www.coolarchive.com/logogen.cfm

Create Buttons and Bullets
http://www.cooltext.com

Find graphics for your site
http://1000websitetools.jmwebdesigns.com/artzone/
http://www.iconbazaar.com/
http://www.clipart.com/

Reduce load time of graphics
http://www.netmechanic.com

Create a site map
http://www.idgen.org/

Create effects with Javascript
http://javascript.internet.com/

Produce META tags for your site
http://www.metatagbuilder.com/

Website analyzing software (requires setup)
http://www.netiq.com/webtrends/default.asp
http://www.accessprobe.com

Website analyzing (third party)
http://www.webtrendslive.com
http://www.webstat.com

Using CGI on your site (tutorial and free scripts)
http://www.cgi101.com


In conclusion, all this preparation is well worth the effort.
You'll find that your head-scratching time is minimized
and an attractive, professional site is the result. A good
thing for you and for all your visitors.

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You are invited to reprint the preceding article. Just
include the resource box below.

Brett Krkosska provides 'how-to' advice on family and
home-based work issues. Stop by his site for startup
guidance, home business ideas and inspiration at:
http://homebiztools.com For a Fresh and Original
perspective on today's home business issues get
Brett's ezine at: mailto:enews@homebiztools.com


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7. In The Next Issue
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Our feature article will focus on newsletter publishing.
Tips and tricks for getting the most from your ezine.

Tutorial: "The Basics of HTML"

More Freebies... "ya never know what you're gonna get!"

To make requests for topics you'd like see in future
issues, please send them to:
topic@homebiztools.com


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8. Final Words
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Thanks for reading! It is my hope that the information
in this newsletter leads you towards greater riches,
both in work and at home.

Keep an open mind and reach for the heights!

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To have your article considered for publication send to:
mailto:submitarticle@homebiztools.com



Brett Krkosska
Founder, Editor, Net-a-Holic,
mailto:brett@homebiztools.com

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