Career Ramblings

You can’t get wealthy working for someone anymore. Fifty years ago you could start and end your working career with the same company- they provided you security, a pension, health benefits, and a competitive salary. It’s not the same today, as sad as that is, and the average person has to find other ways to [...]

Hi, I would like to introduce myself. I am Eric, the new owner of CareerRamblings.com. I run several hundred websites such as Bored.com , CheapFlowers.com , and Dumb.com . I also own 10,000 domain names such as FindJobs.com, BuyWine.com, MtEverest.com, and ComedyClub.com.
I started on the Internet back in 1995 creating web sites [...]

You are the kind of person that has a dozen good ideas a day.

You are the kind of person that dreams of owning their own company, working the hours that they set, and realizing the kind of success that is reserved for big names and big business.
A business – you’re that kind of [...]

There are thousands of websites that claim to be able to show you how to make millions of dollars online. These websites, like Rich Jerk dot com, should be approached with a grain of salt, and everyone should purchase at least one. Yes, you read that right: even though these websites couldn’t possibly [...]

It seems like everyone these days wants to be an entrepreneur. They see all the positive benefits involved with owning your own business, but sometimes forget the sacrifices that are asked of you. Regardless of the sacrifices, there have been many people that have overcome a lot to be successful with their own [...]

Everyone knows that you won’t ever become wealthy by working for someone else. In fact, what you are doing is making someone else wealthy. This is why successful business owners continue to pay you more and more: they want to keep you happy, because you are probably earning them ten times what they [...]

If you are starting a restaurant or perhaps purchasing an already established one, be prepared for a daunting journey. The restaurant industry is perhaps one of the hardest to become profitable in, and even then, it is hard to stay profitable. Many people opt to purchase a franchise or chain restaurant, simply because [...]

Most people do not consider working from home to be a job, but if they ever had to do it they would know just how difficult it can be. Just because you’re a stay-at-home worker doesn’t mean that you’re not working more hours than you do at a job. It takes a lot [...]

Your attitude will make or break you, and no matter how much you try to get around it, this is a simple truth. There is more to being successful than just believing in yourself; it’s about great ideas, smart moves and genuine interest.
What separates a successful business person from an unsuccessful one is simply [...]

Every business needs the same things to become successful: a good plan, a good product, and good people who can make things happen. Simply put, so long as you have a product or service that is in demand, you should experience a steady supply of revenue. Business is all about buying and selling, marketing and [...]

Your attitude will make or break you, and no matter how much you try to get around it, this simple truth is universal. But it’s not just about believing in yourself as everyone should believe in their ability to succeed. It’s also about good ideas, smart moves, and genuine interest.
What separates a successful [...]

Some people are born with natural abilities that have become known as traits of entrepreneurs. If you have a desire to start a company of your own, here are some of the personal qualities that you should posses:
Learn from your failures. This is not easy. No one is perfect, so take the [...]

There is a lot that can be learned from the Online DVD Rental Service battle that has been going on for the last several years between Netflix and Blockbuster. Netflix was the first to introduce its service in 1999 and has worked their way up to having a DVD library of over 70,000 titles. Just [...]

Did you know that your writing can turn into a profitable profession? If you play your cards right, your writing can lead to consulting, speaking, and coaching jobs. In theory, anyone can call themselves a freelance writer because there are no rules or qualifications for entry. It does not require a university [...]

Have you ever noticed when the head person of your organization or any organization for that matter, be it a CEO, CFO, President, Vice President speak, they capture the attention of the audience. This may be because of the position they hold, but what about those that have the respect of their employers for [...]