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How To Get Your Etsy Shop Off To A Great Start

by Diane

When I started selling on Etsy, I had no idea what I was doing. I’d been selling on eBay for over 10 years and was used to their format, the slightly warped logic of their best match search, and their ever-changing buyer standards rules. Etsy was a whole different ball game. It’s now been …

30 Online Jobs That You Can Start Right Now

by Antonella P

If you’re looking for a new way to generate income while escaping the 9 to 5 turmoil, then online jobs might be your answer. More people are currently interested in online jobs because they’re flexible and easy to start. With several available options, you can quickly embark on your online journey to achieve success.

11 Perfect Jobs for Introverts

by Diane

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What makes a happy introvert? Lots of things, but there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to make every introvert unhappy and that’s an open-plan office. If that’s you and you’re looking for a way to escape open office hell, we have perfect jobs & business ideas for you. Read on… Introverts are not the shy, withdrawn …

When You Work from Home, Weekends Matter

by Diane

Work from Home – Work/Life Balance If you work from home, whether you’re a writer, artist or run an online retail business (like me), it’s very easy to forget the importance of weekends. When you work from home, work becomes your world, 24/7. When I first started my business, I also worked full-time, so by …

How to build a life where you don’t need early retirement

by Diane

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Early retirement is the reason many of us give for the deprivations we impose on ourselves (and our loved ones) on a daily basis. All those sacrifices made at the altar of early retirement. Financial. Personal. Family. Time we’ll never get back. Not this little black duck! I’m on the shady side of 50 and …

Simplify Your Life to Find Time for a Side Hustle

by Diane

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Struggling to find time for a side hustle? Time to simplify your life! Life can be incredibly busy. We’re all juggling jobs, family, bills, goals, dreams for a better future. Sometimes we get so caught up in the little things, we have no time for the big things. Taking the time to simplify your life …

Genius Ways to Make Money on the Side

by Diane

Sometimes, the hardest part of choosing to make money on the side is deciding what to do. Regardless of whether your decision is based on a need or a want, you usually need a few ideas to get you started. We’re all about helping you find the sweet spot for making extra cash. Extra cash …

7 Reasons Everyone Needs a Side Hustle

by Diane

By now, you’ve all heard of side hustles. They can be a great way to make some extra money on the side while also learning some new skills, but maybe it sounds complicated. Below we explore seven reasons why everyone should have a side hustle! Why have a side hustle? The number one reason …

How to Start a Lifestyle Blog & Make Money with Pinterest

by Diane

Pinterest is THE place to go for finding the very best ideas for DIY, fashion, food and more. Topics that can easily translate into a successful lifestyle blog. Plus, if Pinterest is your favorite place to find and share cool ideas – starting a lifestyle blog might be your perfect side hustle. If you already …

24 Expert Tips for Selling on Amazon and Making Extra Cash

by Diane

Have you ever considered selling on Amazon as aÂ side hustle? My first venture into side hustling was selling online through eBay. I made extra cash month in month out by selling both new and used items. I no longer sell on eBay due to their ever shifting rules however, I’ve been happily selling on Etsy …

Yearly Wrap Up – 2016

by Diane

2016 yearly blog wrap up including traffic and income and a lot more.

2016… Good bye and good riddance! To say that 2016 was not my best year ever would be a bit of an understatement. It seemed to be a year of challenges piled on top of calamities. I wont go into all the details. They really don’t deserve to see the light of day any more …

Blog Income Report – July 2016

by Diane

Welcome to the latest blog traffic and income report for Smart Money, Simple Life; where you’ll learn about my efforts to create a semi-passive income via a self-hosted blog. Whether you’re old or young, blogging is a great way to build a side income that might one day either become a full-time endeavour or fund your comfortable retirement. …

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