I have recently been toying with the idea of creating a niche job board for nicksmithblogs.com to provide a steady stream of entrepreneurial jobs and internships to my readers, and a bit of extra revenue for me. Interestingly there are several options out there for bloggers such as myself who want to quickly and easily implement a custom job board based around a particular requirement from a readership base.

Have a look at this fantastic post over at blogtrepreneur.com for an overview of the options that lie out there for bloggers and webmasters alike.

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Creating your own social network sounds like an impossible dream, at least to the casual online money maker. Whilst myspace is not exactly a technical marvel, the complexity of the coding and design is beyond most wannabe web entrepreneurs looking to make a quick money spinner. There is a solution out there though for those looking for an interesting internet project that has the potential to both make money and open up horizons socially. Enter Ning, which lets you set up a custom, niche social network very quickly indeed. I had a quick play around with their easy to use interface and made a network for London based entrepreneurs in 5 minutes. Basic features include member profiles, blogging, news feeds and forums, an for a small fee you can Read the rest of this entry »

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If you are applying for work in a startup (perhaps after reading my post - Being entrepreneurial without the risk: getting work in a startup), your CV will be essential when it comes to making that first impression. I say this because I have just spent the last two hours reviewing about 100 CVs for an internship we advertised at amuso.com, and seeing the standard of applications, I felt disheartened by how many applicants ignored the basic rules of writing a CV, let alone the lack of enthusiasm or entrepreneurial spirit shown. Entrepreneurs are time and cash poor, and the progress of their startup can swing in an instant if the right or wrong hire is made.

Ensure success with your application to work in a startup with my top 7 tips for  creating a solid first impression… Read the rest of this entry »

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Following on from my recent ‘make your own Facebook appliction to publicise your blog‘ post, here is another widget building application for all you money making bloggers out there. Sprout is a new service that lets you quickly and easily create a custom widget that can include anything from a simple RSS feed to a full on bells and whistles promotion for your blog, which is hosted on the Sprout servers. You are given the option to Read the rest of this entry »

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I have recently been eyeing up a great little laptop which looks perfect for mobile web-based entrepreneurs, and trust me, as soon as I’ve made my money online, I’m investing in one of these little beauties. For anyone serious about making money online, staying connected is a must, and the Asus eee PC looks like the perfect gadget to do so. This micro-PC runs a simple Linux bases operating system for ease of use, a 4GB solid state hard drive, a 7″ screen and wireless connectivity, ensuring smooth web access wherever you may be. The best bit about the Asus though is its size: not much bigger than a hardback book, you can take this baby all over the place.

The word is that later this year Asus will be releasing a new version with built in GPS and a touchscreen.

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Growing Business, one of the few ‘physical’ magazines out there for UK based entrepreneurs is offering a free annual subscription via its website. I have been a huge fan of this publication for a while now as it covers a wide range of topics relevant to entrepreneurs and startups, and regularly runs interviews with top entrepreneurs such as Stelios, Simon Woodroffe and Sir Alan Sugar. Even if you’re a blogger looking to make money online, the magazine is a great source of inspiration, and may inspire you to flex your entrepreneurial streak in the offline world.

To take advantage of this offer, visit the Growing business website at http://www.growingbusiness.co.uk/  and look out for their various banners posted around the homepage advertising the free subscription deal.

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