Free Information, Stuff, and Things
For many of us, the idea of telecommuting is a perfect solution to the current unemployment issues facing our world. It's flexibe hours, no commuting, more free time for the family and so on. But for many people, finding work they can do at home can feel overwhelming.
Along with being overwhelmed, we're faced with the costs of starting up. Want to become a freelance writer? Great! Sign up to a freelance site to show you are ready for work and only pay 25% of your income to the site for the privilege of posting there. Pfft! I'm here to tell you there are options, and many of those are inexpensive or ever free!
Yes, you've read the correctly! There are absolutely millions of free things that can be found on the internet: cd roms, food, programs, music, books, clothing, electronics, vacations, samples, services, and yes, valuable work at home knowledge and resources.
Also included on this site are links to some items that may have a very small nominal fee or charge. People have to pay for their bandwidth and hosting after all. But, because of the extremely low cost we considered it to be worth the inclusion on this site.
Get Government Grants!
You might quality for free money! We read about government spending, but most of us don't realize that we might be eligible to get some of the money that the government keeps giving away every year.
There are thousands of grant programs for established businesses and newcomers. Whether it’s to develop a unique invention, continue or change your career path through education, work at your artistic vocation or simply to obtain help with living expenses, there are numerous sources out there for you to tap.
But how to identify them? This is the bigger stumbling block to those that even think they might qualify for government funds in some way. But the key to obtaining grant money is not a big secret. Generally, if you are an organized, detail–oriented person who can follow instructions, chances are you could qualify for a grant.
There is even a bimonthly magazine you can subscribe to called Humanities, which is published by the National Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 410, Washington, DC 20506, phone number (202) 606–8443. This publication features listings of recent grants by discipline, a calendar detailing application grant deadlines and guide sections for those who are thinking of applying for a National Endowment of the Humanities grant –– and there are many! This magazine can give you tips to help you qualify!
Grant money can provide you with the independence you need to start your own business or launch you on a new career destination. These dollars can help you acquire schooling you’ve either lacked or need to change course.
All you really need to get started is organizational skill, the ability to write a grant proposal, and know who to write to for an application.
Federal Pell Grants
http://www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-apply.html
Funded Research
http://fundedresearch.cos.com/
Foundation Center Online
