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11 Unexpected Ways You Can Make Money From Blogging ©

By Melody McKinnon on August 8, 2018 5 Comments Blogging, Canadian self employment, home-based business Canada, work at home Canada

When people first start blogging, they usually plan to earn money using standard blog monetization methods. That may include sponsored posts, reviews, advertising and affiliate marketing. Learn more from our free ultimate guide: How to Make Money Blogging in Canada. Those are all excellent ways to monetize, but there are plenty more opportunities that come […]

Top 5 Drop Shipping Product Suppliers for Canadians

By Melody McKinnon on July 14, 2018 72 Comments Canadian business opportunities, Canadian self employment, Canadian web-based business, drop shipping Canada, work at home Canada

Many Canadians are interested in selling products online, either with their own website or through eBay and Amazon. Drop shipping provides a low-risk option for starting an online business in Canada. Today’s supplier portals (gateways) make it really easy to find and sell millions of products globally. The most difficult part is choosing the best […]

How to Start a Digital Content Freelancing Business in Canada ©

By Melody McKinnon on July 11, 2018 8 Comments Canadian business opportunities, Canadian self employment, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business, home-based business Canada

Freelancing has always been around, but it has exploded online in the past decade. This evolution of self-employment is often referred to as the “Gig Economy” or “Freelance Economy”, with both the freelancers and businesses of all sizes embracing it. Specialized freelancers can earn serious money, depending on the demand and level of competition in […]

10 Home-Based Business Tips to Keep Parents Sane ©

By Melody McKinnon on December 6, 2016 11 Comments Canadian self employment, home-based business Canada, work at home Canada

Let’s get one thing straight, if you are at home raising children then you’re already a ‘work-at-home parent’. If you want to extend that role to making money from home, others should bow to your ambition because it isn’t easy. It’s certainly possible, however, and I know that from experience. From the time my son […]

Most Canadian Micro-Businesses Don’t Have a Website (Statistics & Infographic)

By Melody McKinnon on September 20, 2015 5 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian self employment, Canadian small business, Canadian statistics, infographic, work at home Canada

The majority of Canada’s smallest business owners (under five employees) recognize the benefits of having a website, yet 59% of them don’t have one. Most say their business is simply too small to need a website, even though they understand the competitive advantage to having an online presence. The study, conducted by RedShift Research and […]

Free eBook: What Happens in Vegas… Changes EVERYTHING!

By Melody McKinnon on August 9, 2014 4 Comments affiliate marketing, Canadian eBooks, Canadian self employment, Canadian web-based business, infoproduct

Each month or so we offer you a new free guide, report, whitepaper or eCourse. This month we bring you What Happens in Vegas… Changes Everything, a free, 296 page eBook packed with wisdom from gurus who make big money online. Many Canadians want to make money online. They may have a product or service […]

Canadian Statistics for Small Business Week 2013

By Melody McKinnon on October 21, 2013 4 Comments Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian self employment, Canadian small business, Canadian statistics

Canada is exceptionally entrepreneurial! It’s impossible to deny that small and medium businesses (SMB) are the lifeblood of the Canadian economy. With a little push to take their business online, small businesses could easily double their impact. We’re kicking off Canada’s Small Business Week with a statistical snapshot based on data from the Business Development […]

How to Be a Freelance Writer in Toronto

By Melody McKinnon on May 14, 2013 6 Comments Canadian self employment, freelance writing Canada, publishing, work at home Canada

Susan Varano offers some fantastic tips for freelancer writers living in Toronto and the rest of Canada.

By Melody McKinnon on May 5, 2013 11 Comments Canadian marketing, Canadian self employment, LinkedIn, social media, work at home Canada

It’s a simple enough concept. If you’ve done business with someone on LinkedIn, you can endorse their skills in their profile and/or rate them with My Biz Card. If you want your connections to endorse or rate you, there is the option to ask them via private message. It’s this option that many LinkedIn members […]

Monday Motivation: Make Money While You Sleep (With Digi-poster)

By Melody McKinnon on February 11, 2013 5 Comments Canadian Business Finance, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian self employment, Canadian web-based business

If there is one claim that has perpetuated through my many years in online business, it’s the “make money while you sleep” claim. It’s true that I make money while I sleep, but it didn’t happen overnight (so to speak) and I still work hard for that money.