Wednesday, November 18, 2009

How to Make Money Online

The question in the minds of many is, is it really possible to make money online? And the answer I have is yes. It is really possible to make money online if you know what you are doing and how to do it. Many people have tried to do this but retired so early because of the few challenges they met on their way. Nobody ever said the journey will be smooth without battles. Life is always full of battles which we must fight and conquer. That is what makes a true man. Online business success is not different, you start climbing from the bottom of the ladder and as you climb higher you become stronger and stronger up to the extent that you become a coach.

It is very interesting to me doing my business online. I started using the internet actively since 1999; that is about 10 years ago! When I knew about he internet, it was all for pen pals and Yahoo chats. I was not aware that people could actually make genuine money from the internet and my first exposure to online money making was internet scams but I had the conviction that if some persons were illegally getting money form the internet, then I could make money from it as well through legal means and that quest has brought me this far.

Now, you may be asking yourself if I were among those self made millionaires through the internet. Well, you may get to know me better as you follow me on this bog. Before I run out now, let me quickly share with you some of the ways you could make money online and when I return, I will give more details about them. One of my best ways is blogging for money. I love it because its like making money from what you normally do for free. I like writing and writing for money sounds very interesting for me. Also, you could participate in several Affiliate Marketing Programs like Commission Junction, Google Adsense, Obeux, et cetera. You can also trade online; Metals, Currencies – FOREX, Stocks are some of the things traded online. There are some sites that offer paid surveys, errant jobs, transcription jobs, online consultancy jobs and many other kinds of offers. These and some other online making opportunities will be discussed here in this blog regularly. From time to time, I will posts Job vacancies, property news and other relevant information that could boost your financial state. And if there are areas you want me to include, please feel free to contact me and I will do justice to it. Thank you.

Management Strategies For Africa (MSA) Vacancy

Management Strategies For Africa (MSA) is an indigenous African, charitable social enterprise, a not-for-profit organization, with a focus on improving institutional, organizational and program effectiveness of health development organizations, Working with partners, MSA is responsible for the organizational development component of TSHIP, The project is a 5 year program focused on the improvement of health systems and the management of health systems fix higher quality maternal, neonatal and child health, FP, and RH service delivery in Nigeria,

ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Bauchi & Sokoto)
Working closely with TSHIP Senior Health Systems Advisor, other Specialists, and with the Chief of Party, the OD Specialist will provide leadership and direction in managing and coordinating the organisational development component of the TSHIP project ensuring alignment between the requirements established and what is provided to strengthen the capacity of project State and LGAs to effectively manage and deliver quality health services to the general populace in the focus state and LGAs,
Employee Specification:
• Minimum of post graduate degree in public administration, public health and or any related discipline.
• Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience relating to organizational development or institutional capacity building including four years in senior management position.
• Strong knowledge of working and operations in the public sector as well as work at the local government level.
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills
• Strong team playing qualities /experience
• Mature, sensitive and caring but firm and decisive, able to assume and account for highest level of management responsibility
• Tolerant of ideas, opinions and views of others
• Ability to speak Hausa fluently and familiarity with Northern Nigeria is an advantage,

LGA DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (Bauchi & Sokoto - 3 Positions each)
Working closely with the OD Specialist and the Field Operations Manager, the LGA Development Coordinator will support the LGA, health Coordinator in providing technical support in the development and management of effective system for coordinating, managing, supervising and monitoring the delivery of quality and high impact health services for improved health care outcomes at the LGA level.
Employee Specification:
• Minimum of first degree in public administration and or any related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience relating to institutional capacity building or health systems development including two years in senior management position.
• Ability to work and relate well at the grassroots and with mixed group of individuals from diverse background
• Strong knowledge of working and operations in the public sector
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills
• Strong team playing qualities/experience
• Ability to speak Hausa fluently and familiarity with the respective region (Bauchi or Sokoto State)
• Tolerant of ideas, opinions and views of others

Method of Application:
If you meet the above requirements, please send a résumé (not more than 3 pages), and a suitability statement to info@msanigeria.org.
The subject of the email should be your name and the position applied for. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 20th November, 2009.

British Council Vacancy

The British Council UK's international organisation for cultural relations, registered in England as a charity, has the following post that is available in Lagos.

Position: EXAMINATION SERVICES OFFICER - OUTREACH
The post will be based in Lagos approximately 40% of the time.
Aim:
• To support Examination Services in Nigeria by delivering School Examinations and Professional Exams in Ibadan and other outreach centres. To maintain them at the highest professional standards as set out in the British Council's Exams quality guidelines.
• To contribute to the development of British Council Nigeria as an innovative and high performing country operation.
• To model the values and principles of an integrated operation and to ensure that we are aligned with the BC regional and global priorities.
• To actively engage with and support regional developments. To actively promote service delivery in line with EO&D standards
Competencies Required:
• Delivery and administration of School and Professional exams
• Client and Customer Management
• Professional and Personal Development
• This position is a full time position.

Method of Application:
If you wish to apply for this post, please complete the application as requested. You will need to address the competencies in the job description
Application Pack and full job description can be found on www.britishcouncil.org/africavacancies
Please apply using the materials on the website. The application packs are in the following formats: Large print, Braille, computer disk or audio tape and guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Applications should be sent to: Hposts@ng.britishcouncil.org
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Telephone applications and enquires will not be accepted.
British Council is unable to process applications that do not conform to the required format, and will not accept curricula vitae or handwritten applications.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Only applicants shortlisted for Interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: 24th November, 2009.

VALUE Wealth Creation Principles

VALUE in wealth creation cannot be under-estimated. Money only flows towards the direction of value. That is why a man’s wealth is always a function of the level of value he is able to create. This principle is based on five key points, highlighted below:

• V – Value could be in the form of answering a question, solving a problem or giving direction to the confused. In what so ever format it may be; it has the potential of bring wealth. Especially when he intentions are genuine. Let’s take for example, a multi–millionaire has a problem of a sick son and he has been taken to several hospitals but to no avail and you were able to cure him using some local mixtures. Do you know such a rich man will be willing to give you your price. I could go and on telling you how value could bring in wealth. At this stage, we would say the formula or principle for wealth creation is:
Wealth Creation = Value.
• A – Audience here talks about your reach, your market; targeted market. We took a step further from just creating value to the audience you want to reach. The audience you are able to reach with the value you have will also determine the wealth you are able to create. For example, reaching 100 persons that are willing to pay $5 for a value you offer is different from 500 willing to pay $2.5. So also, creating value for a company is different from creating value that could solve a national problem. Here. We will say that Wealth Creation = value x Audience.
• L – Leverage is like an advantage gained by being in a position to use something. This means, we could create more wealth with the help of some external tools. There are several tools we could talk about here but we would restrain ourselves to the use of people. Two good heads are better than one they say, right? Yes. We will definitely achieve more when we have people working with us or for us (the former is always better). What would have taken you ages to do will be done in few hours and mistakes could also be minimized because of the quality of inputs you might get from other parties. Therefore, Wealth Creation = Value x Audience x Leverage.
• U – Uniqueness is simply standing out. Being different from the crowd. It will difficult for you to break and penetrate an existing market for example if you don’t carve a niche for yourself. The most outstanding person always get or attract the most wealth. You need to ask yourself these questions: what makes me different form Mr. A? Why would a client come to me? What would make somebody travel a long distance to patronize me? And you must be conscious of this fact if you must create wealth. Wealth Creation = Value x Audience x Leverage x Uniqueness.
• E - Efficiency/Effectiveness is about turning inputs into outputs for maximum impact and the amount of time taken to achieve this. This place more emphasis on you. How well are you grounded in what you are doing: how serious are you? How much time do you put into it: and many more questions will determine how efficient you are? Your level of efficiency will ultimately keep you in wealth and create more wealth for you at the long run.
Ultimately. WEALTH CREATION = VALUE X AUDIENCE X LEVERAGE X UNIQUENESS X EFFICIENCY.