Money Monday : Chip In
Need to raise money for a cause or a project? ChipIn can help you promote your fundraiser and provides the tools to keep track of who you’ll owe later. ; )
Money Monday : How Do You Spend
Just something to think about for today from the article, Spending on Happiness:
“One of the most puzzling paradoxes in social science is that though people spend so much of their time trying to make more money, having more money doesn’t seem to make them that much happier. My colleagues Liz Dunn and Lara Aknin—both at the University of British Columbia—and I wondered if the issue was not that money couldn’t buy happiness but that people simply weren’t spending it in the right way to make themselves happier. Liz had the great idea to explore whether, if we encouraged people to spend money in different ways, we could uncover the domains in which money might lead to happiness. We conducted a number of studies—from national surveys to a field study in which we examined how the manner in which employees at a Boston-based company spent a profit-sharing bonus impacted their long-term happiness—in which we showed that money can buy happiness, when people spend that money prosocially on others (giving gifts to friends, donating to charities) rather than on themselves (buying flat-screen televisions).”
Money Monday : BambooInvoice
I almost typed Monkey Monday. Moving along, here’s a simple, quick, PHP5 based invoicing program called BambooInvoice. Let the demo speak for itself!
Money Monday : Stop Driving
Just kidding! But it is a great way to save money if you can find a different way to get around. Fuelly is a great site to help you keep track if your gas purchases and driving habits!
Money Monday : Money Free Weekend
Usually we talk about saving or managing money today, but what about not using money at all? This blog post has 100 ways to spend your weekend without spending.
“...lots of people have sent me ideas for activities for money-free weekends, plus we’ve uncovered a bunch of our own. At the same time, many readers have asked for a master list of all of these ideas. So, here we go - one hundred fun ways to spend a money free weekend.”
Money Monday : The Money Band
“Perfect for cyclists, climbers, travelers, runners, or anyone who wants to keep things minimal or keep their wallet in the front pocket.
Money-band is the original rubber band wallet replacement. More versatile and slimmer than a money clip. Many times slimmer and more ergonomically correct than your George Costanza hip-displacing leather variety.
Money-band is not a typical rubber band. It’s custom manufactured to our exact size and specifications and not anything you can find at your Office Supply stores. Not only is it approximately 1/2 inch shorter in length than standard office rubber bands for security, it’s the right width and thickness for easy handling.
If you’re tired of rolling with a junk-filled hunk of leather, then Money-band is the way to simplify and keep a tight hold on your cash and cards.”
Money Monday : CherryPal
To save money, where should you start first? How about your computer?
“The CherryPal desktop is a tiny PC designed with the user in mind. It does all the things you do every day: surf the web, keep in touch with your friends, listen to iTunes, watch videos, word processing, presentations and spreadsheets, all without the hassle of a traditional PC. It only uses 2 watts of power, lasts 10 years and has 80 percent fewer parts. There’s no software or upgrades to install, no risk of viruses, and no operating system to deal with and free 24/7 support – all for just $249. We’ve created the most affordable, easiest-to-use and greenest desktop computer available.”
The site is smooth, the rendered CherryPal looks sleek, but would you buy this?
I’m wondering how this will go if it becomes popular and if we’ll see cherries replacing apples on the backglass of cars everywhere.
Money Monday : Do What You Love
Do what you love and make money from it? It’s possible. We’re sharing this great article with you today which shares tips from the creators of Threadless.com to other start-ups that have radiated from great ideas and hard work. One comment from Gary Vaynerchuk, the founder of Wine Library TV, particularly stood out:
“Vaynerchuk offers himself as the perfect example, pointing to the years he spent working in the wine store and the 12 hours a day he used to dedicate to posting comments on every wine-related blog he could find in order to build a community of his own. “Don’t quit your job to become the queen of cheese,” he cautions. “But if you’re doing something that blows and you hate it, go work at 7-Eleven to pay your bills and spend every other hour building your personal plan. If you work 9 AM to 6 PM and get home at 7, whatever you put in between 7 and 3 AM is what you’re gonna get in return. You want to watch Lost? Knock yourself out. I don’t watch [anything]. I don’t read [anything]. I’m all about my community and putting out content. I don’t consume. I put out.”
Advice doesn’t get much more real than that and we can all learn from it. Click here to read the entire article.
Money Monday : Paid for Posts
Today we would like to ask you, are you participating in any “pay to blog” programs and if so, are they working for you? We have noticed some of our customers advertise other sites through blog posts. We would like to know what you think overall about that type of service. Some may think it’s a form of spam while others may not have a problem with it. We would like to recommend services to everyone that are both ethical and well rewarding but need your help!
Money Monday : Wesabe
We found a website which is great for anyone from those sorting out their debt or just bargain hunters. This social finance community helps people connect to share experiences and opinions on different companies and services, all to improve spending and cut corners.
”Wesabe is an innovative new way to manage your money and make good financial decisions. Wesabe is unique because it combines easy-to-use budgeting tools with a thriving community of smart, supportive people, anonymously sharing ideas and advice with each other to help everyone get more value for their money. And, your information stays private and completely secure, so you can take advantage of Wesabe’s many benefits without worry. “
Give Wesabe a try, there seems to be nothing but benefit from signing up to this community.
Money Monday : Cart of Carts
One of the first things that comes to my mind when I think of making money online is a shopping cart. All of our hosting plans come with the ability to install osCommerce in just a few clicks and a lot of our customers really like this program. Another program that can easily be installed on your Surpass account is Zen Cart. Have you used either of these programs before, and if so, which is your favorite? Or maybe you use a different application for your online store and can’t imagine using anything else. We are looking to offer an alternative web store program to all Surpass customers (with free licensing) and would like your help in deciding which one. Please leave a note in the comments for us so we can begin the search!
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