I’ve had startup founders tell me that it’s only about the color of the money, but I disagree. Particularly if you are desperate, keep in mind the person who finds a good-looking partner to take home from the bar at closing time, but then wakes up in the morning wondering “What did I just do?” Taking on an investor is like getting married – the relationship has to work at all levels.
Due diligence on an investor is where you validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of your new potential partner. Maybe more importantly, you need to confirm that the investor “chemistry” matches yours. Here are some techniques for making the assessment:
- Talk to other investors. The investment community in any geographic area is not that large, and most investors have relationships or knowledge of most of the others. Of course, you need to listen for biases, but local angel group leaders can quickly tell you who the bad angels and good angels are, and what kind of terms they typically demand.
- Network with other entrepreneurs. Contact peers you have met through networking, both ones who have used this investor, and ones who haven’t. Ask the investor for “references,” meaning contacts at companies where previous investments were made. Don’t just call, but personally visit these contacts.
- Check track record on the Internet and social network. Do a simple Google search like you would on any company or individual before signing a contract. Look for positive or negative news articles, any controversial relationships, and involvement in community organizations. Check the profile of principals on LinkedIn and Facebook.
- Spend time with investors in a non-work environment. As with any relationship, don’t just close the deal in a heated rush. Invite the investment principal to a sports event, or join them in helping at a non-profit cause. Here is where you will really learn if there is a chemistry match that will likely lead to a good mentoring and business relationship.
- Validate business and financial status. Visit the firm’s website and read it carefully. Look for a background and experience in your industry, as well as quality and style. Conduct a routine credit and criminal check, using commercial services like HireRight. Be wary of individuals or funds sourced from offshore.
If you think all this sounds a bit sinister and unnecessary, go back and read again some of the articles about Bernie Madoff and recent investment scams. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true. Entrepreneurs are optimists by nature, so I definitely recommend the involvement of your favorite attorney (usually the pessimist).
I recognize that it has been tough to raise capital these last couple of years, but don’t be tempted to take money from any source. This can be a big mistake, with common complaints running the gamut from unreasonable terms, constant pressure, to company takeovers. Be vigilant and ask questions.
A successful entrepreneur-investor agreement better be the beginning of a long-term relationship. If you don’t feel excited and energized by your first discussions with an investor, give it some time and do your homework. If the feeling doesn’t grow, it may be time to move on. It’s better to be alone than to wish you were alone.
Martin Zwilling is CEO & Founder of Startup Professionals, Inc.; he also serves as Board Member and Executive in Residence at Callaman Ventures and is an advisory board member for multiple startups.This post was originally published on his blog, and it is republished here with permission.
Think browsing the web at Starbucks is safe? Think again.
A wildly popular new bit of malicious code called Firesheep is making the rounds among script kiddies and black-hat hackers; it allows them to access the cookies of any user on a non-password-protected wireless network. Once the ne’er-do-well in question is on the same public network as you, he or she can save and use your cookies to access your accounts (e-mail,
In the words of the person who created Firesheep, “As soon as anyone on the network visits an insecure website [Facebook,
For businesses with remote employees, Firesheep is a particular danger, as it potentially compromises your company’s data and accounts any time a worker logs in from a coffee shop,
The practice is known as session hijacking; if you’d like more information on how the code works, check out this post on Firesheep’s technical details.
This code is being downloaded at an astonishingly high rate; although we don’t like to resort to scare tactics, we can’t currently recommend browsing on a network that isn’t password-protected.
As long as the network you’re on has any kind of password — even a publicly available password or an obvious password — Firesheep won’t work on that network. However, if you’re using public Wi-Fi at a Starbucks, a hotel lobby, a college campus or anywhere else where you don’t have to enter a password before getting access to the network, you’re putting yourself at risk.
Firesheep even works on airplanes, where the networks allow you some preliminary connection to the network before letting you browse the Internet.
There is a safe way to access Wi-Fi on the go. It might give you a slightly slower connection; it might even cost you a bit of money. But until the general mess that’s been caused by Firesheep gets sorted out, it’s better to take a few precautions than to let some random black hat steal your Internet accounts.
What’s a VPN?
A virtual private network (VPN) is the easiest way (other than avoiding unsecure Wi-Fi altogether) to prevent yourself from a Firesheep-powered attack.
VPNs create a private tunnel through the public network, protecting the user from any prying eyes (or packet sniffers) on his way from destination to destination online.
VPNs were used a lot during the Irani election and protests; they’re also used a lot in China and in other areas where access to the Internet is restricted.
Another group that uses VPNs frequently is corporations. Employees often need a safe way to access very private and sensitive information from a public network; VPNs provide security and access. (For more information on corporate use of VPNs, check out this HowStuffWorks article.)
The downside of using a VPN is that you may notice a drop in your connection speed. You might also have to pay for your secure Internet access.
The upside, with specific regard to Firesheep, is that you can sit elbow-to-elbow with a black hat hacker in a coffee shop and know that your data is safely encrypted.
A Few VPNs to Try
If you’d like to protect yourself and have a more secure browsing experience from a public network, we recommend that you try some of these VPNs and use one every time you log onto a public Wi-Fi network. This is definitely one case where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Note: Need to set up a VPN on your iPad? Yes, yes you do. Here’s a tutorial that will get you through the process.
- LogMeIn Hamachi2
- OpenVPN
- WiTopia personalVPN
- StrongVPN
Cost: $33 per month for commercial use, free for noncommercial use
Cost: FOSS
Cost: $39.99 per year
Cost: Starts at $7 per month
If you have other VPN recommendations, please share them with our other readers in the comments, and safe surfing.
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Craig Crawford: NBC '<b>News</b>' Is What Fox Says It Is
Cool, NBC's mere slap on the wrist for an anchor who gave thousands to Democratic candidates simply confirms that one of our major news organizations has made a partisan choice. Lord knows we need a counterpoint to the Republican ...
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China will force banks to raise reserve requirements for the second time this year, foreign wires reported. It is the latest signal of government concern about inflation and lending growth, and may hurt share prices today.
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Due diligence should always be a two-way street. A while back, I published an article on “Understanding the Dreaded Investor Due Diligence,” describing what investors do to validate your startup before they invest. Here is the inverse, sometimes called reverse due diligence, describing what you should do to validate your investor before signing up for an equity partnership.
I’ve had startup founders tell me that it’s only about the color of the money, but I disagree. Particularly if you are desperate, keep in mind the person who finds a good-looking partner to take home from the bar at closing time, but then wakes up in the morning wondering “What did I just do?” Taking on an investor is like getting married – the relationship has to work at all levels.
Due diligence on an investor is where you validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of your new potential partner. Maybe more importantly, you need to confirm that the investor “chemistry” matches yours. Here are some techniques for making the assessment:
- Talk to other investors. The investment community in any geographic area is not that large, and most investors have relationships or knowledge of most of the others. Of course, you need to listen for biases, but local angel group leaders can quickly tell you who the bad angels and good angels are, and what kind of terms they typically demand.
- Network with other entrepreneurs. Contact peers you have met through networking, both ones who have used this investor, and ones who haven’t. Ask the investor for “references,” meaning contacts at companies where previous investments were made. Don’t just call, but personally visit these contacts.
- Check track record on the Internet and social network. Do a simple Google search like you would on any company or individual before signing a contract. Look for positive or negative news articles, any controversial relationships, and involvement in community organizations. Check the profile of principals on LinkedIn and Facebook.
- Spend time with investors in a non-work environment. As with any relationship, don’t just close the deal in a heated rush. Invite the investment principal to a sports event, or join them in helping at a non-profit cause. Here is where you will really learn if there is a chemistry match that will likely lead to a good mentoring and business relationship.
- Validate business and financial status. Visit the firm’s website and read it carefully. Look for a background and experience in your industry, as well as quality and style. Conduct a routine credit and criminal check, using commercial services like HireRight. Be wary of individuals or funds sourced from offshore.
If you think all this sounds a bit sinister and unnecessary, go back and read again some of the articles about Bernie Madoff and recent investment scams. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true. Entrepreneurs are optimists by nature, so I definitely recommend the involvement of your favorite attorney (usually the pessimist).
I recognize that it has been tough to raise capital these last couple of years, but don’t be tempted to take money from any source. This can be a big mistake, with common complaints running the gamut from unreasonable terms, constant pressure, to company takeovers. Be vigilant and ask questions.
A successful entrepreneur-investor agreement better be the beginning of a long-term relationship. If you don’t feel excited and energized by your first discussions with an investor, give it some time and do your homework. If the feeling doesn’t grow, it may be time to move on. It’s better to be alone than to wish you were alone.
Martin Zwilling is CEO & Founder of Startup Professionals, Inc.; he also serves as Board Member and Executive in Residence at Callaman Ventures and is an advisory board member for multiple startups.This post was originally published on his blog, and it is republished here with permission.
Think browsing the web at Starbucks is safe? Think again.
A wildly popular new bit of malicious code called Firesheep is making the rounds among script kiddies and black-hat hackers; it allows them to access the cookies of any user on a non-password-protected wireless network. Once the ne’er-do-well in question is on the same public network as you, he or she can save and use your cookies to access your accounts (e-mail,
In the words of the person who created Firesheep, “As soon as anyone on the network visits an insecure website [Facebook,
For businesses with remote employees, Firesheep is a particular danger, as it potentially compromises your company’s data and accounts any time a worker logs in from a coffee shop,
The practice is known as session hijacking; if you’d like more information on how the code works, check out this post on Firesheep’s technical details.
This code is being downloaded at an astonishingly high rate; although we don’t like to resort to scare tactics, we can’t currently recommend browsing on a network that isn’t password-protected.
As long as the network you’re on has any kind of password — even a publicly available password or an obvious password — Firesheep won’t work on that network. However, if you’re using public Wi-Fi at a Starbucks, a hotel lobby, a college campus or anywhere else where you don’t have to enter a password before getting access to the network, you’re putting yourself at risk.
Firesheep even works on airplanes, where the networks allow you some preliminary connection to the network before letting you browse the Internet.
There is a safe way to access Wi-Fi on the go. It might give you a slightly slower connection; it might even cost you a bit of money. But until the general mess that’s been caused by Firesheep gets sorted out, it’s better to take a few precautions than to let some random black hat steal your Internet accounts.
What’s a VPN?
A virtual private network (VPN) is the easiest way (other than avoiding unsecure Wi-Fi altogether) to prevent yourself from a Firesheep-powered attack.
VPNs create a private tunnel through the public network, protecting the user from any prying eyes (or packet sniffers) on his way from destination to destination online.
VPNs were used a lot during the Irani election and protests; they’re also used a lot in China and in other areas where access to the Internet is restricted.
Another group that uses VPNs frequently is corporations. Employees often need a safe way to access very private and sensitive information from a public network; VPNs provide security and access. (For more information on corporate use of VPNs, check out this HowStuffWorks article.)
The downside of using a VPN is that you may notice a drop in your connection speed. You might also have to pay for your secure Internet access.
The upside, with specific regard to Firesheep, is that you can sit elbow-to-elbow with a black hat hacker in a coffee shop and know that your data is safely encrypted.
A Few VPNs to Try
If you’d like to protect yourself and have a more secure browsing experience from a public network, we recommend that you try some of these VPNs and use one every time you log onto a public Wi-Fi network. This is definitely one case where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Note: Need to set up a VPN on your iPad? Yes, yes you do. Here’s a tutorial that will get you through the process.
- LogMeIn Hamachi2
- OpenVPN
- WiTopia personalVPN
- StrongVPN
Cost: $33 per month for commercial use, free for noncommercial use
Cost: FOSS
Cost: $39.99 per year
Cost: Starts at $7 per month
If you have other VPN recommendations, please share them with our other readers in the comments, and safe surfing.
Image courtesy of
For more Tech coverage:
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Cee-Lo Green sings 'Fox <b>News</b>' on 'Colbert Report' - The Dish Rag <b>...</b>
With William Shatner and possibly Gwyneth Paltrow taking a stab at “F*** You,” Cee-Lo Green shows them how it's done.The musician appears on Comedy Central's...
Craig Crawford: NBC '<b>News</b>' Is What Fox Says It Is
Cool, NBC's mere slap on the wrist for an anchor who gave thousands to Democratic candidates simply confirms that one of our major news organizations has made a partisan choice. Lord knows we need a counterpoint to the Republican ...
Lujiazui Breakfast: <b>News</b> And Views About China Stocks (Nov. 10 <b>...</b>
China will force banks to raise reserve requirements for the second time this year, foreign wires reported. It is the latest signal of government concern about inflation and lending growth, and may hurt share prices today.
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Cee-Lo Green sings 'Fox <b>News</b>' on 'Colbert Report' - The Dish Rag <b>...</b>
With William Shatner and possibly Gwyneth Paltrow taking a stab at “F*** You,” Cee-Lo Green shows them how it's done.The musician appears on Comedy Central's...
Craig Crawford: NBC '<b>News</b>' Is What Fox Says It Is
Cool, NBC's mere slap on the wrist for an anchor who gave thousands to Democratic candidates simply confirms that one of our major news organizations has made a partisan choice. Lord knows we need a counterpoint to the Republican ...
Lujiazui Breakfast: <b>News</b> And Views About China Stocks (Nov. 10 <b>...</b>
China will force banks to raise reserve requirements for the second time this year, foreign wires reported. It is the latest signal of government concern about inflation and lending growth, and may hurt share prices today.
eric seiger
Due diligence should always be a two-way street. A while back, I published an article on “Understanding the Dreaded Investor Due Diligence,” describing what investors do to validate your startup before they invest. Here is the inverse, sometimes called reverse due diligence, describing what you should do to validate your investor before signing up for an equity partnership.
I’ve had startup founders tell me that it’s only about the color of the money, but I disagree. Particularly if you are desperate, keep in mind the person who finds a good-looking partner to take home from the bar at closing time, but then wakes up in the morning wondering “What did I just do?” Taking on an investor is like getting married – the relationship has to work at all levels.
Due diligence on an investor is where you validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of your new potential partner. Maybe more importantly, you need to confirm that the investor “chemistry” matches yours. Here are some techniques for making the assessment:
- Talk to other investors. The investment community in any geographic area is not that large, and most investors have relationships or knowledge of most of the others. Of course, you need to listen for biases, but local angel group leaders can quickly tell you who the bad angels and good angels are, and what kind of terms they typically demand.
- Network with other entrepreneurs. Contact peers you have met through networking, both ones who have used this investor, and ones who haven’t. Ask the investor for “references,” meaning contacts at companies where previous investments were made. Don’t just call, but personally visit these contacts.
- Check track record on the Internet and social network. Do a simple Google search like you would on any company or individual before signing a contract. Look for positive or negative news articles, any controversial relationships, and involvement in community organizations. Check the profile of principals on LinkedIn and Facebook.
- Spend time with investors in a non-work environment. As with any relationship, don’t just close the deal in a heated rush. Invite the investment principal to a sports event, or join them in helping at a non-profit cause. Here is where you will really learn if there is a chemistry match that will likely lead to a good mentoring and business relationship.
- Validate business and financial status. Visit the firm’s website and read it carefully. Look for a background and experience in your industry, as well as quality and style. Conduct a routine credit and criminal check, using commercial services like HireRight. Be wary of individuals or funds sourced from offshore.
If you think all this sounds a bit sinister and unnecessary, go back and read again some of the articles about Bernie Madoff and recent investment scams. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true. Entrepreneurs are optimists by nature, so I definitely recommend the involvement of your favorite attorney (usually the pessimist).
I recognize that it has been tough to raise capital these last couple of years, but don’t be tempted to take money from any source. This can be a big mistake, with common complaints running the gamut from unreasonable terms, constant pressure, to company takeovers. Be vigilant and ask questions.
A successful entrepreneur-investor agreement better be the beginning of a long-term relationship. If you don’t feel excited and energized by your first discussions with an investor, give it some time and do your homework. If the feeling doesn’t grow, it may be time to move on. It’s better to be alone than to wish you were alone.
Martin Zwilling is CEO & Founder of Startup Professionals, Inc.; he also serves as Board Member and Executive in Residence at Callaman Ventures and is an advisory board member for multiple startups.This post was originally published on his blog, and it is republished here with permission.
Think browsing the web at Starbucks is safe? Think again.
A wildly popular new bit of malicious code called Firesheep is making the rounds among script kiddies and black-hat hackers; it allows them to access the cookies of any user on a non-password-protected wireless network. Once the ne’er-do-well in question is on the same public network as you, he or she can save and use your cookies to access your accounts (e-mail,
In the words of the person who created Firesheep, “As soon as anyone on the network visits an insecure website [Facebook,
For businesses with remote employees, Firesheep is a particular danger, as it potentially compromises your company’s data and accounts any time a worker logs in from a coffee shop,
The practice is known as session hijacking; if you’d like more information on how the code works, check out this post on Firesheep’s technical details.
This code is being downloaded at an astonishingly high rate; although we don’t like to resort to scare tactics, we can’t currently recommend browsing on a network that isn’t password-protected.
As long as the network you’re on has any kind of password — even a publicly available password or an obvious password — Firesheep won’t work on that network. However, if you’re using public Wi-Fi at a Starbucks, a hotel lobby, a college campus or anywhere else where you don’t have to enter a password before getting access to the network, you’re putting yourself at risk.
Firesheep even works on airplanes, where the networks allow you some preliminary connection to the network before letting you browse the Internet.
There is a safe way to access Wi-Fi on the go. It might give you a slightly slower connection; it might even cost you a bit of money. But until the general mess that’s been caused by Firesheep gets sorted out, it’s better to take a few precautions than to let some random black hat steal your Internet accounts.
What’s a VPN?
A virtual private network (VPN) is the easiest way (other than avoiding unsecure Wi-Fi altogether) to prevent yourself from a Firesheep-powered attack.
VPNs create a private tunnel through the public network, protecting the user from any prying eyes (or packet sniffers) on his way from destination to destination online.
VPNs were used a lot during the Irani election and protests; they’re also used a lot in China and in other areas where access to the Internet is restricted.
Another group that uses VPNs frequently is corporations. Employees often need a safe way to access very private and sensitive information from a public network; VPNs provide security and access. (For more information on corporate use of VPNs, check out this HowStuffWorks article.)
The downside of using a VPN is that you may notice a drop in your connection speed. You might also have to pay for your secure Internet access.
The upside, with specific regard to Firesheep, is that you can sit elbow-to-elbow with a black hat hacker in a coffee shop and know that your data is safely encrypted.
A Few VPNs to Try
If you’d like to protect yourself and have a more secure browsing experience from a public network, we recommend that you try some of these VPNs and use one every time you log onto a public Wi-Fi network. This is definitely one case where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Note: Need to set up a VPN on your iPad? Yes, yes you do. Here’s a tutorial that will get you through the process.
- LogMeIn Hamachi2
- OpenVPN
- WiTopia personalVPN
- StrongVPN
Cost: $33 per month for commercial use, free for noncommercial use
Cost: FOSS
Cost: $39.99 per year
Cost: Starts at $7 per month
If you have other VPN recommendations, please share them with our other readers in the comments, and safe surfing.
Image courtesy of
For more Tech coverage:
eric seiger
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Cee-Lo Green sings 'Fox <b>News</b>' on 'Colbert Report' - The Dish Rag <b>...</b>
With William Shatner and possibly Gwyneth Paltrow taking a stab at “F*** You,” Cee-Lo Green shows them how it's done.The musician appears on Comedy Central's...
Craig Crawford: NBC '<b>News</b>' Is What Fox Says It Is
Cool, NBC's mere slap on the wrist for an anchor who gave thousands to Democratic candidates simply confirms that one of our major news organizations has made a partisan choice. Lord knows we need a counterpoint to the Republican ...
Lujiazui Breakfast: <b>News</b> And Views About China Stocks (Nov. 10 <b>...</b>
China will force banks to raise reserve requirements for the second time this year, foreign wires reported. It is the latest signal of government concern about inflation and lending growth, and may hurt share prices today.
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Cee-Lo Green sings 'Fox <b>News</b>' on 'Colbert Report' - The Dish Rag <b>...</b>
With William Shatner and possibly Gwyneth Paltrow taking a stab at “F*** You,” Cee-Lo Green shows them how it's done.The musician appears on Comedy Central's...
Craig Crawford: NBC '<b>News</b>' Is What Fox Says It Is
Cool, NBC's mere slap on the wrist for an anchor who gave thousands to Democratic candidates simply confirms that one of our major news organizations has made a partisan choice. Lord knows we need a counterpoint to the Republican ...
Lujiazui Breakfast: <b>News</b> And Views About China Stocks (Nov. 10 <b>...</b>
China will force banks to raise reserve requirements for the second time this year, foreign wires reported. It is the latest signal of government concern about inflation and lending growth, and may hurt share prices today.
eric seiger
Cee-Lo Green sings 'Fox <b>News</b>' on 'Colbert Report' - The Dish Rag <b>...</b>
With William Shatner and possibly Gwyneth Paltrow taking a stab at “F*** You,” Cee-Lo Green shows them how it's done.The musician appears on Comedy Central's...
Craig Crawford: NBC '<b>News</b>' Is What Fox Says It Is
Cool, NBC's mere slap on the wrist for an anchor who gave thousands to Democratic candidates simply confirms that one of our major news organizations has made a partisan choice. Lord knows we need a counterpoint to the Republican ...
Lujiazui Breakfast: <b>News</b> And Views About China Stocks (Nov. 10 <b>...</b>
China will force banks to raise reserve requirements for the second time this year, foreign wires reported. It is the latest signal of government concern about inflation and lending growth, and may hurt share prices today.
eric seiger
Cee-Lo Green sings 'Fox <b>News</b>' on 'Colbert Report' - The Dish Rag <b>...</b>
With William Shatner and possibly Gwyneth Paltrow taking a stab at “F*** You,” Cee-Lo Green shows them how it's done.The musician appears on Comedy Central's...
Craig Crawford: NBC '<b>News</b>' Is What Fox Says It Is
Cool, NBC's mere slap on the wrist for an anchor who gave thousands to Democratic candidates simply confirms that one of our major news organizations has made a partisan choice. Lord knows we need a counterpoint to the Republican ...
Lujiazui Breakfast: <b>News</b> And Views About China Stocks (Nov. 10 <b>...</b>
China will force banks to raise reserve requirements for the second time this year, foreign wires reported. It is the latest signal of government concern about inflation and lending growth, and may hurt share prices today.
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Cee-Lo Green sings 'Fox <b>News</b>' on 'Colbert Report' - The Dish Rag <b>...</b>
With William Shatner and possibly Gwyneth Paltrow taking a stab at “F*** You,” Cee-Lo Green shows them how it's done.The musician appears on Comedy Central's...
Craig Crawford: NBC '<b>News</b>' Is What Fox Says It Is
Cool, NBC's mere slap on the wrist for an anchor who gave thousands to Democratic candidates simply confirms that one of our major news organizations has made a partisan choice. Lord knows we need a counterpoint to the Republican ...
Lujiazui Breakfast: <b>News</b> And Views About China Stocks (Nov. 10 <b>...</b>
China will force banks to raise reserve requirements for the second time this year, foreign wires reported. It is the latest signal of government concern about inflation and lending growth, and may hurt share prices today.
Making money off the Internet is a completely feasible venture to undertake. Some people earn all of their money through the Internet and others use it to earn a little extra money each year. In reality, the average person can make some extra income off of the Internet. There are tons of options available to all kinds of people, whether they want to spend a couple hours or many hours a week on the computer.
Amazon's Mechanical Turk
Through Amazon's Mturk, a worker completes HITs (Human Intelligence Tasks) and earns a few cents at a time doing it. HITs range from sifting through pictures to taking surveys to searching the Internet for information. With diligence, a person can earn $5 to $20 a day, which amounts to around an extra $150 to $600 per month. A person could feasibly earn a few thousand dollars a year through Mturk. It may only be a few cents per HIT, but that money adds up.
Online Surveys
Although many online surveys are a little bit unreliable, a person can still make a few hundred dollars per year by doing them. There are tons of sites that provide online surveys - some are better than others. Participants are rewarded with either prizes or cash. E-Rewards and E-Poll are good survey companies for earning rewards, such as gift cards and airline miles. SurveyHead is one online survey provider that gives out cash. With online surveys, the surveys cover just about every subject imaginable, so a person can choose which surveys they want to participate in or not.
Google AdSense
With Google AdSense, a person with a website can place targeted ads on their site and they can earn money when a person clicks on any of the ads. Therefore, a person with a heavily visited website can earn hundreds of dollars each month or each year. AdSense can be placed on just about any website.
Blogging
If a person sets up a blog about an interesting topic, they can earn some extra cash by drawing many people to their blogs. Affiliate marketing and ad revenue sharing can be implemented into a blog. Certain individuals have been able to make thousands of dollars per year through blogging.
Associated Content/Helium
Associated Content and Helium allow users to submit content to the site. They earn revenue when tons of people visit their articles. Of course, anyone reading this now is probably an Associated Content user. Unlike Helium, Associated Content offers upfront payments when users submit original, unpublished content. People can a good amount of money each year through these sites.
EBay/Amazon
People can sell items they don't need on EBay, which can be some nice extra income. Depending on what a person has to sell, they can make a few hundred dollars per year with their old stuff. The same goes for Amazon's Sellers program, which allows individuals to create their own storefront. Selling items through these sites is a good source for extra income.
Microstock Photography
Websites exist that will sell a person's photography to companies that then use the photos for whatever purpose. Microstock photography allows photographers or a casual person to earn money from their photos on a continual basis. A great photographer can earn a great amount of extra money through microstock photography. The typical pay is between 15 cents and 75 cents each time the rights to a photo are purchased. However, at times, a company may choose to buy exclusive rights to a photo, which can result in a lot of money.
Of course, not all methods of earning money have been listed here. There are plenty of others, but it'd be impossible to list them all here. Search the Internet for other ways to make cash online, but beware of scams because they outnumber legitimate ways to make money online. Do research on a money making opportunity before signing on for one. Sites exist that flush out and distinguish scams from legitimate ways to make money through the Internet, so be sure to check them out.
There are hundreds of different ways to make money online. With the Internet, a smart person can find plenty of different ways to earn extra income throughout the year. Opportunities are available for just about every type of person. Some methods involve a lot of extra work, while some methods allow a person to do something once and let it sit to earn money continually. The Internet is one of the greatest places to make money and methods to use it to earn money will only increase in the next few years.
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Cee-Lo Green sings 'Fox <b>News</b>' on 'Colbert Report' - The Dish Rag <b>...</b>
With William Shatner and possibly Gwyneth Paltrow taking a stab at “F*** You,” Cee-Lo Green shows them how it's done.The musician appears on Comedy Central's...
Craig Crawford: NBC '<b>News</b>' Is What Fox Says It Is
Cool, NBC's mere slap on the wrist for an anchor who gave thousands to Democratic candidates simply confirms that one of our major news organizations has made a partisan choice. Lord knows we need a counterpoint to the Republican ...
Lujiazui Breakfast: <b>News</b> And Views About China Stocks (Nov. 10 <b>...</b>
China will force banks to raise reserve requirements for the second time this year, foreign wires reported. It is the latest signal of government concern about inflation and lending growth, and may hurt share prices today.
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China will force banks to raise reserve requirements for the second time this year, foreign wires reported. It is the latest signal of government concern about inflation and lending growth, and may hurt share prices today.
eric seiger
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