Vloggers’ ultimate gadget: The Flip Video Ultra

For readers of top money making blogs such as johnchow.com and problogger.net, video blogs are nothing new. Both sites supplement their written content with more in-depth (and in the case of John Chow, occasionally inane) videos that cover a specific topic. Whilst the equipment these guys use is not advanced, a new gadget has recently hit the market that makes it even easier for bloggers to produce, upload and share video posts with their audience.

The Flip Video Ultra is an inexpensive digital camcorder designed to be taken almost anywhere in your pocket or briefcase, ready to shoot at a moment’s notice. With up to 2GB of flash memory, you can take up to 60 minutes of fairly high-quality video with audio - perfect for blogging on-the-go. The device has a built in USB extension, making uploading a breeze, and combined with an ultra-portable laptop such as the Asus EEE PC, it becomes the ultimate tool for mobile media gurus.

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Custom job boards for your site that make you money

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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Make your own social network quickly and easily

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 More »

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Writing a CV for a job at a startup - 7 top tips for a young entrepreneur

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… More »

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Another widget making site: pimp your blog

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 More »

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Asus eee PC for entrepreneurs on the go

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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