Want to earn some shopping money this season? It’s never been this easy. All you need to do is share your PayPal Wishlist through your Facebook account and you can earn up to $100! Here’s how.

1. You must have a Facebook account. If not, register an account at www.Facebook.com.
2. Click here to join PayPal Wishlist application.
3. Submit your PayPal email address at the form provided. If you do not have a PayPal account yet, register a PayPal Account here.
4. Create your PayPal Wishlist.
5. Share to your PayPal Wishlist to your friends.

You earn $1 just by creating your PayPal Wishlist and earn $1 for every friend you refer who add PayPal Wishlist application. You can earn up to $100!

Take note of the following terms in order to qualify for the promotion.
1. Successfully complete registration for a new PayPal account within the Promotion Period or already have an existing PayPal account prior to the Promotion Period;

2. Submit to PayPal via the PayPal WishList and within the Promotion Period, the email address to which your PayPal account is linked;

3. Be at least of 18 years of age, and have a PayPal account with a valid registration address in relation thereto located in India, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia or Singapore (“Eligible Countries”);

4. Have a PayPal account in Good Standing, with current contact information throughout the Promotion Period. In order for an account to be deemed in Good Standing as that term is used herein, the account must not have a hold status and/or be suspended or past due as of December 31st, 2009; and

5. Complete the downloading of the PayPal WishList, and use the same to create a PayPal WishList, within the Promotion Period.

You will be notified by PayPal no later than February 28th, 2010, via email or any other method as PayPal may from time to time determine, of how much you have earned. Prizes will be credited to your PayPal account as per your submission to PayPal via the PayPal WishList, no later than February 28th, 2010.

Business cards are the most cost effective tool for small business owners to advertise their product or service. A professionally designed card can convert contacts into clients if used properly. Your card should also reflect your brand and the image you want your customers to perceive you.

There are several sources of business cards which a small business owner can choose from.

1. Print your own business card. Perhaps this is the cheapest way of having a business card. However, you should also be wary of the design and print quality of your card. Unless you are a good designer and have a quality printer, a poor quality business card may defeat the purpose of having one. It may give the impression that you are not serious about your business.

2. Have your card printed by print shops. A professionally designed business card can do wonders for your business. Canvass around for the printer that will give you best value for money. The quality of the material of your card should also be considered. It should not be easily be deformed and the print should not smear.

3. Online business card printers. The trend now is to have you business cards ordered online because they are cheaper compared to print shops. Another advantage is you can choose from their numerous designs and material. Most online card printers also offer free sample kit before you order from them. You only pay for the shipping fee and your sample kit will be sent to you.

Companies such as PsPrint.com provide an alternative source of business card printing. Small business owners especially those from the US and Canada can benefit from the discounts given weekly at PsPrint.com. The company also offers other forms of promo collateral such as brochures, leaflets, sticker printing, etc.

The source of business card printing depends on your needs. Whatever your choice is, make sure to maximize the use of your business card to benefit your business.

The benefits of professionally designed business card to a small business can never be over emphasized. They have been around for ages but business cards are one of the most used form of advertising and marketing tools by small business owners. Here are some of the reasons why.

1. Cost Effective
Business card printing is not expensive that’s why they are preferred by small business owners on a budget.

2. Compact Size
Due to limitation in size, the information contained are only those which are really necessary – who you are, what you do and how you can be contacted. They are also convenient to bring around both for you and your target customers.

3. Targeted Audience
Business cards usually reach the target audience better than other forms of advertising. You usually give out your business cards personally or your customers can get it as walk-in clients, during trade fairs, or through referrals from existing customers. Your customers get your business card because they have a need for your product or service.

4. Builds Personal and Professional Relationship
Customers keep your business card because they want to keep in touch with you. They want to have that link to you, keeping you in their network. On your part, you would only give your card to those you want to contact you, thus a person receiving your business card would feel important.

In Japanese culture, a business cannot commence without the proper exchange of business cards. Defacing the card is a form of disrespect to the owner of the card.

5. Builds Your Brand
Business cards are meant to leave a good impression similar to a resumé. Your goal would be to have your client contact you through your business card so highlight all your best qualities in your business card. Your business card is like an identity so present yourself in the manner that you would like your customers to perceive your brand.

Over the years, small business owners whether start-up or established, have used business cards in promoting their business. Business cards are are convenient and you can play around with the design depending on your nature of business. You can never go wrong with a tried and tested formula.

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“How do I start my own home-based service business?” “What shall we do to start our home-based service business?”

These are the questions asked by my readers in response to my previous post titled “Start Your Home-based Service Business Now And Make Money”

There are considerations before starting any type of business, including a home-based service business. These include the basics, such as:

1. Analyze the demand for service in your community or city as it matches your talent, skills, and marketable know-how. If you want to venture into online, scan the demand of your target customers on the Net.

2. Set up a separate work space at home. This could be as simple as using a spare bedroom or den with a door to keep your work separate. If you rely on the telephone, a separate phone line can be added. When a workshop is needed, consider using a garage or purchasing a large outbuilding.

3). Use on and offline marketing methods to find clients. This includes: viral marketing, newspaper and Yellow Pages ads, flyers and direct mailings, email marketing, article marketing, setting up a website, etc.

4). Create a schedule to divide time between work and family. Balancing both is hard. Scheduling time and sticking to it means more gets done and no one is slighted.

What type of home-based service business that you are going to establish? Again, it depends on the demand of your target customers. Find a need and fill it.

Below are some of the home-business ideas which you can implement, depending on the demand in the community, town or city needing the kinds of services vis-à-vis your aptitude, training, and skills.

1. Information broker/researcher
2. Financial planner
3. Writer
4. Niche online retailer/eBay seller
5. Baking
6. Bed-and-Breakfast proprietor
7. Childcare
8. Computer specialist
9. Gardener
10. Interior decorator
11. Photographer
12. Sewing and alterations
13. Candle making
14. Cutflower selling
15. Transcription services
16. Handicrafts
17. Niche newsletter
18. Herb farming
19. Party planner
20. Bookkeeping

Once you have started your home-based service business, it is important that you give it your dedication and commitment to make it grow, expand, and be profitable.

Therefore it must be a kind of business that you enjoy doing so that it will be fun and sustainable, following the revered and famous Chinese philosopher Confucius’ dictum:

“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

This is a guest post from Eli of Business Sphere Consulting. Eli is a Platinum Expert Author at EzineArticles.com. Visit his blog for free advice on business and entrepreneurship.

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