Articles by Paul Megan

1) Work-At-Home E-Business Bombshell . . . Your Computer Is A Cash Cow!
When I think of work-at-home, I have a very pleasant picture in mind. I see myself enjoying the comforts of home as my work environment. For others, work-at-home conjures up pictures of spending extra time with family . . . or maybe setting aside a little extra money for a nice vacation . . . or even a vacation home. Still others understand that their computer is really a remarkable instrument of... » read more

2) Heard About The Dirty Little Secret Of The E-Business Entrepreneur?
If you're thinking about investing in an e-business, you better learn about the dirty little secret of the e-business entrepreneur before you make a move! What do think it is? You probably imagine it's some kind of get rich secret that only a handful of e-business entrepreneur know about. Like how to generate hundreds, even thousands, of dollars with no effort. Or maybe you've heard about a magic... » read more

3) E-Business Success Secrets Revealed!
Paying attention to the e-business success secrets explains why there are more internet entrepreneurs on the way to e-business success than ever before! There are three simple reasons for this. First, the internet is exploding. There are close to 210,000,000 people online in the U.S. alone. An increasing percentage of them are shopping and making purchases online. These committed consumers are... » read more

4) Why Your Next Job May Be A Mistake! The Non-Job Alternative
If you're in the job market, don't risk making a big mistake! Check out the non-job alternative before you make a move. OK. So you're looking at finding another job. But have you ever considered that this may me exactly the right time for a non-job alternative? Let me show you what I mean. First of all, just exactly what is a non-job alternative? Well, the easiest way to look at it is as a work... » read more

5) Get Rich Quick? Take A Hike!
Those magic words: Get Rich Quick! We've all seen them. We've all fallen for them . . . especially if we're interested in building an online home-based business. So, you're serious about setting yourself up in an internet home-based business? Good choice! Why? Because the opportunities for earning extra income using your computer are exciting. There are more of them available right now than... » read more

6) Who Couldn't Use A Little Extra Retirement Cash?
Extra retirement cash may not mean much to you . . . unless you're retired! Unless you're retirement cash flow hasn't lived up to your plans. Or you have some unanticipated extra expenses. Or you're not able to take that cruise or special vacation you had hoped for. There are lot's of reasons why earning some extra retirement cash makes a lot of sense that go way beyond fattening your wallet. I... » read more

7) How To Spot An Internet Business Scam!
Internet business opportunities are exploding. But you better pay close attention. Lots of them are scams! What's an internet business scam? Well, basically it's a business proposal that can't deliver in spite of what it says. It can't deliver income for you. It can't deliver what it promises. It can't deliver a moneymaking program you can trust. But, how can you tell, just from reading about... » read more

8) 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Buy A Top-Rated Moneymaking Program!
You shouldn't invest in a top-rated moneymaking program unless you have done your homework. Here are the reasons why it may not be right for you. 1. You don't have the patience to follow through. 2. You're worried about the technology. 3. You can't afford a small investment. 4. You really aren't that interested in making some extra money. 5. You don't have the time to make sure it's not a... » read more

9) The Non-Job Option . . . Is It Time To Do Something Really Different?
You're busy looking for a new job. But, maybe it's time to consider the non-job option! Look, there stirs within all us a thrill at the idea of working for ourselves. 1. Not having to report to someone else. 2. Pocketing all the money we earn exclusively for our own account. 3. Being in charge. 4. Setting our own schedule. 5. Working from home in our pajamas. The problem is . . . what... » read more

10) 4 Blunders Some Home-Based Internet Business Plans Won't Cop To!
Let's say you want to explore a lucrative home-based internet business opportunity. Why? Well, you realize it's time to do something with your life besides working for someone else. You'd like to be your own boss. You'd rather line your own pockets than your bosses'. And, to be honest, you wouldn't mind working from home in your pajamas if you wanted to. Thousands of folks just like you have... » read more

11) Afraid To Make Too Much Extra Cash With Your Computer?
Among other wonders it can do, your computer is a fabulous cash machine. It's ready to make you extra cash! You're not afraid, are you? OK. You've got this great computer with all the bells and whistles. But most people don't realize that they also have a marvelous cash machine as well. Or if they do, they think it's way to expensive and complicated to get involved in an home-based internet business. » read more

12) The Huge Secret You Need To Know About Moneymaking Programs!
Not all moneymaking programs are the same. You want one that's exceptional. If you're like me, you're always interested in discovering how to make some extra money. You know . . . to handle those extra bills and credit card charges . . . or to help with the mortgage . . . or maybe to plan for a nice vacation with the family. As the cost of living goes up, so does our need for a little extra... » read more

13) Powerful Career Change Advice . . . Tap Your Personal Goldmine!
Every so often it becomes necessary to consider a career change. Not just a job change. The problem is that many of us fall into a career . . . almost randomly. For example, we graduate and our first course of action is to find a job. Depending upon how anxious we are to get a job, we may just wind up accepting whatever comes along. And it may have little to do with our long-term career... » read more

14) Confess! It's Time To Change Jobs!
OK. Here's one scenario that says it's time to change jobs. It's Sunday night. You're dreading getting up in the morning and facing another week. When you get to work you're bored. Or maybe your boss has become a revolving pain. Or you got stepped over for a promotion or raise. Maybe you just hate it. There can be lots of reasons why it's time to change jobs. But the most important one is... » read more

15) Interview Control . . . It's Easy When You Set the Tone!
Ok. So you got invited in for an interview. It's time for interview control. Maybe your resume did the trick. Or you were referred by an agency. Or maybe you used an alternative job search strategy and got introduced directly to a decision-maker. Whoever it is you're going to meet with, you basically have one shot to make an impression. The result of your initiative will determine whether or not... » read more

16) The Non-Interview Plan. . . A 21st Century Job Search Breakthrough!
If you've been in the job market you know about interviewing. But how about the non-interview plan? It's an exciting 21st Century breakthrough that puts you in control of the process. Most of us are under the impression that going on an interview is a passive process. By that I mean that we approach it with the attitude, "they invited me in, and so I'll answer all their questions as best I can." ... » read more

17) Ripped From The Headlines . . . Finding A Job Just Got Easier!
If you've recently decided to look for a new job, there's a lot of good news. News media all over the country are touting job growth. Finding a job just got a lot easier . . . if you're willing to follow the new rules! The downside is that you can't conduct finding a job the old-fashioned way. For example, you can't make it in today's sophisticated job marketplace if you plan to rely on your resume... » read more

18) Truth or Fiction: Are The New 21st Century Job Search Rules Really Extra Fast?
First of all, let's talk about what the 21st Century job search rules are all about. An easy way to understand them is to compare them with the old-fashioned traditional approach. That's where you write a resume, mail or email it to a bunch of employers and agencies. Or post it on job websites like Monster and HotJobs. And then you wait for the phone to ring. If it does, you may get invited in for... » read more

19) The "Non-Resume" Plan . . . How To Be A Job Search Winner!
If you're busy looking for a new job, you've probably spent a lot of time preparing your resume. So, what's a "non-resume" plan? Wouldn't it be great if you could count on getting a good job without messing around with writing and re-writing your resume? Or making lists of employers and agencies to mail or email them to. Or posting it on job websites like Monster and HotJobs. Making your resume... » read more

20) "Truthiness" In Job Search . . . Why You Can Do A Lot Better!
If you're a fan of the Colbert Report, you've already heard about truthiness. Did you know it applies to your job search, as well? Here's what I mean. For years and years we've been told by experts how to find a job. Write a resume, distribute it to employers, agencies and job websites like Monster and HotJobs. If, by sheer luck, an interview materializes you dress nice, answer all the questions... » read more

21) Stop the Madness! You Don't Have To Wait Weeks or Months for a Good Job Offer!
If you're waiting weeks or months for a good job offer to materialize . . . it's time to stop the madness! So, let's talk about how a non-traditional job hunt can get amazing results . . . and have you entertaining a job offer in a matter of days instead of weeks and months. If you've decided it's time to make a change . . . time to upgrade your career . . . time to make a little more money . . .... » read more

22) 2007 Grads in the Job Market . . . Get A Head Start NOW!
If you're one of the 2007 grads, you're in for something very special. Hiring of recent grads is expected to be up 17%. Job opportunities are better this year than any time in the past several years. Here's what being one of the 2007 grads can mean to you if you're willing to jump-start your job search: 1. Multiple job offers. 2. More perks. 3. Sign-up bonuses. 4. 72% of employers indicate... » read more

23) Stay the Course . . . The WRONG Job Hunting Strategy!
Well, you're already familiar with a traditional job hunt. That's where you write a resume, mail it or email it to lots of employers. Post it on a couple websites like Monster and HotJobs. And wait for the phone to ring. If it does, you may get invited in for an interview . . . usually with a lower level HR associate. Or maybe with a management assistant. If the phone doesn't ring, you send out... » read more

24) College Grads Rule! . . . With An Alternative Job Plan!
Well, you've probably already heard the recent great news for college grads. Hiring of college grads is up 17% over previous years! That means there are a lot more opportunities to get a serious foothold in the employment market. The bad news is you're not going to be eligible for these unique positions without a solid job plan. For instance, if you think you have a first rate job campaign because... » read more

25) Job Search Turned TOXIC? Time For An Alternative Job Campaign!
Let's see if you're ready for an alternative job campaign. Have you ever had this experience? . . . You go through a series of job search bad news events. They just seem to pile up, don't they? The French say there are never two without three. It's time for the amazing alternative job campaign! Why? Because, if you've been having negative experiences in the job market, your campaign has turned... » read more

26) The Alternative America Job Bank . . . Where All The Action Is!
The alternative America job bank is probably the best it's ever been. This is the place you've probably heard about because it's where all the best and highest-paying jobs are! There are extraordinary opportunities available all over the country right now! But you'll have a hard time landing one from this amazing resource unless you can answer a couple of critical questions that can make all the... » read more

27) City Slicker's Alternative Business Career Search Alert!
Serious job seekers may be surprised to learn that their most exciting alternative business career search options could best be uncovered in small town America. The Milken Institute, a private think tank, annually ranks the job growth in cities, according to Time Magazine. 11 of the top 20 cities had populations well under 1 million. The study showed that many smaller regions share characteristics... » read more

28) Stop Feeling Guilty! . . . Some Alternative Business Career Advice
Here's some astute alternative business career advice you won't get from your boss. Are you sitting at your desk dreamily imagining yourself on a South Seas vacation? Or maybe on a rollicking holiday with the family? Or maybe you would just prefer to stay home and watch some DVDs. Wanting to take some time off should not make you feel guilty. In fact, in her new business career advice book, "Time... » read more

29) 2007 Grads . . . Don't Mess This Up!
If you're one of the 2007 grads, you're in for something very special. Job opportunities are better this year than any time in the past several years. Here's what being one of these special grads can mean to you: 1. Multiple job offers. 2. More perks. 3. Sign-up bonuses. 4. 72% of employers indicate they will be hiring 2007 grads this summer. That's the exciting news. However, it could be... » read more

30) I Don't Need a New Resume? Get Real!
"Look, I depend on my resume to find me a job. So, I need a new resume if I'm starting a job search, right?" Wrong! It's a common mistake. We've been brainwashed to think that the very first thing we have to do when we're looking for a job is to get our new resume up to speed. And then, when we've beefed it up to our satisfaction, we want to distribute it as widely as possible. Get it on some... » read more

31) Bad Resume Fever? Take the Alternative Non-Resume Cure!
Bad Resume Fever? Take the Alternative Non-Resume Cure! Take the alternative non-resume cure! Say what? Look. It's no secret that we get in a fever when we think about changing jobs. We've got to pull the old resume out and update it. It means going back over work history and getting all the dates and descriptions right. And then re-writing and tweaking it till it's perfect. Because without... » read more

32) The Resume Substitute . . . An Exciting New Innovation!
Of course, we've all been bought up to think, practically from childhood, that the way to find a job is to start by writing a resume. But then, we were also taught that Santa is for real. The 21st Century job market requires us to rethink the old ways of doing things. Things have changed since the last time we looked for a job . . . especially since 9/11 and Katrina. Just take a look at the... » read more

33) 61 Year Old Man Desperately Seeking a Job! . . . Could This Be You?
I recently spoke with a 61 year old man who came to our firm looking for a job. He was desperate. Jeff had been a 30-year employee of a well-known car manufacturing company. First his pension had been converted into a 401k program with a substantial loss to him. Then, in a down-sizing move, his job was eliminated. While he was offered a small exit package, it was not going seriously dent his... » read more

34) Telecommuting . . . Could This Irresistible Job Option Be Right for You?
Wouldn't you love to work from home? Telecommuting may be the answer for you. The number of contract telecommuters has grown steadily each year. In 2001 there were 9.2 million. In 2004 the number had shot up to 16.5 million. Telecommuting is not just for senior level managers and staff. Increasingly, people with lower end job titles and lower end wages are breaking into telecommuting opportunities. » read more

35) Ramp Up Your Career Plan . . . Target Your Next Boss!
No. Your career plan doesn't include putting a hit on the person you may report to. But you can seriously ramp up your job search speed and get significantly better results by avoiding the old-fashioned methods and learning the exciting strategy of "targeting." The targeting strategy is done in two phases: 1. Identify organizations that match up with your personal employment interests and preference... » read more

36) New Job Not Working Out? . . . Now What?
Sometimes it happens. The thrill of finding a new job is past. You're onboard now. But it's just not what you thought. It doesn't match your expectations . . . you're disappointed . . . maybe even depressed. So, what do you do now? Anytime you come into a new situation--on or off the job--there's a period of adjustment. It's never everything you imagined. This is true of life. If you're aware of... » read more

37) Women's Job Search Alert: 7 ways to watch how you talk!
Getting ahead in the job marketplace . . . or on the job . . . is a special challenge for women. It shouldn't have to be that way. But, until the rules change, women have to learn to go with the flow to get ahead. The good news is that, if you can master some simple communication skills, you can put yourself way ahead of the male competition. But, according to career coach Molly Dickinson Shepard,... » read more

38) Are Multiple Job Offers Realistic? . . . Get Outta Here!
"Multiple job offers? Do you know what I have to go through just to get an interview--much less a job offer? You gotta be kidding!" Your skepticism is understandable, especially if you're conducting a traditional job campaign. You know, the kind based on writing a resume and then getting into broad circulation. If that's what you're doing, then it's not realistic to expect multiple job... » read more

39) Changing Jobs? Check Out The Amazing "Non-Interview" Strategy!
What in the world is a "non-interview" strategy? OK. You've made the tough decision to change jobs with its tasks of rewriting your resume, distributing it to various outlets, prepping for interviews. But have you ever heard of the "non-interview"? Maybe you've already started to upgrade your resume and get it ready for circulation. You hope that it will generate interviews. And you figure to do... » read more

40) Do You Have the Job Skills to Advance? . . . Or Are They Outdated?
It's no secret the world around us is changing fast. So are job skills requirements. Are you seriously interested in advancing your career? Then you better assess your job skills to make sure they're consistent with the growing expectations of your career direction. The fact is, whatever those expectations were when you entered your current job situation, they've changed. Here some ways you can... » read more