WORKING TOOLS MAGAZINE
You may be wondering whether or not normal, reasonable people actually make a living by working at home. If so, you are among a quickly growing number.
Since the catastrophic event that took place on September 11, 2001 our economy has undergone drastic changes. International technologies such as the Internet have caused the beginning of a world wide ‘economic leveling’. These technologies have also provided opportunities to work at home that were never before available. In the last few years the price of gas and oil has sky rocketed, making the commute to and from work very expensive. Yes, many people are looking for alternative ways to make a living and the prospect of working at home is becoming more and more popular.
How many people work at home? We can’t say exactly but according to IDC, a top national research firm, as of the year 2002, over 20 million home based businesses existed in the U.S. Various surveys have indicated that the number of home based businesses will continue to increase dramatically for at least the next 5 years.
An article in Newsweek Magazine (2002) projected that by the year 2005 50% of the households in the US would be involved in some form of home based business.
Reports from many sources over the last 5 years indicate that families with home based businesses make substantially more money than employees.
A survey conducted by IDC indicated that the average income for home office households was $63,000 in 2002. Now that number is undoubtedly higher.
Yes, literally millions of people are working at home, are self employed and are making more money than the average employee. The number of home based businesses is growing rapidly and will continue to grow over the next few years.
Marl K. Atkins is an Internet Marketing and Web Presense Consultant, specializing in the development of home based businesses. Directory of the Best Work From Home Based Businesses: http://www.bestworkfromhomebasedbusinesses.com
Cool New Tools! (Part 4 of 4)
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Big John Workbench $309.00 We’ve designed and created a multipurpose, sturdy, built to last heavy-duty workbench, perfect for the garage or wood shop. Most of us would agree it would have to have a strong basic workbench to begin all future projects. For starters, a strong basic bench must be sturdy – no wobbling allowed. And it must have a large, flat work surface that’s rugged enough to stand up to years of hard use… |
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Woodworkers Tool Chest: Downloadable Woodworking Plan $5.95 In days gone by, to become a journeyman woodworker, an apprentice had to pass one final test. He had to use his new skills to craft a tool chest. If his master approved of his work, the apprenticeship ended, and the chest became a sales tool to show off the journeyman’s talent. Let this handsome chest when completed do the same for you. Measures 25-1/2″ wide. About WOOD Magazine downloadable pl… |
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Bench-tool System: Downloadable Woodworking Plan $6.95 Save valuable space by storing your benchtop tools vertically on trays in a roll-around cabinet. The matching tool base makes a perfect mobile workstation. Build one or more of each: Overall dimensions of tool cabinet: 28″ wide, 25″ deep, 86″ high Overall dimensions of tool base: 22″ wide, w3″ deep, 37″ high Featured in the October 2007 issue of WOOD. About WOOD Magazine downloadable plans Fo… |
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Mobile Tool Cabinet: Downloadable Woodworking Plan $7.95 Put your tools within easy reach by rolling this sturdy cabinet right up to your work area. When you’re through, simply close and lock the doors. Then return the cabinet to its storage spot-it occupies only 2×2′ of floor space. Closed cabinet measures approximately 24″ wide by 24″ deep by 66″ tall (including casters). About WOOD Magazine downloadable plans For error-free construction, each down… |
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Thumb Saver Protector for Working Magazines Slides and Field Strip Semi-Autos – Mak Glock Colt Sig Walther – USA Made $6.50 Leather thumb saver / protector made of 2mm thick top-quality American goat. Leather is strong yet allows you to feel. Plenty thick at 2 mm to last a long time. Stitched in heavy black thread. This is a must-have for all semi-auto owners. It allows you to easily operate slides, slide release levers, safety levers, and to load magazines. In general, it is perfect for anyone wanting more grip and le… |
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ATV Magazine $16.97 ATV Magazine is the hands-on, how-to, lifestyle magazine for active ATV owners. Every issue of ATV Magazine brings you the full spectrum of ATVs and accessories, including performance evaluations of the latest machines and ATV products. Plus, ATV Magazine is also packed with ATV uses in real-life agricultural, hunting, recreational and working situations. From trail riding to plowing, you get it all in ATV Magazine, the world’s largest all-terrain vehicle magazine. |
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Working Mother $9.97 Working Mother is the only magazine for mothers who have made the decision to raise a family while also managing a successful career. Every issue of Working Mother brings you advice about child care; children’s education, growth, development, health and well-being; personal health, fashion and beauty; career options; work and family issues; family finances; food and nutrition and so much more! Working Mother is full of ideas, inspiration and advice to balance your career, your family and yourself! |
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Art Calendar $37 Art Calendar is the industrys foremost business magazine for visual artists. Founded in 1986, Art Calendar acts as a beacon to guide artists on their journey toward making a living with their art.Written by knowledgeable industry pros and successful working artists, Art Calendar offers practical business advice on subjects such as art marketing, art law, portfolio development, exhibition presentation, communication skills and sales techniques, as well as advanced technical applications of photography, computer and Web tools. It also offers the most extensive and recent listings of Calls to Artists, including galleries reviewing portfolios, juried competitions, grants, fellowships, festivals, publishing opportunities and residencies.Best described as The Artists Guide to Making It, Art Calendar is the only subscription-driven, business-oriented magazine published specifically for visual artists. Art Calendar enables professional artists to make a living doing what they love. Offering innovative ideas, along with all of the necessary tools to sell their work and further their careers, Art Calendar has established itself as the ultimate resource for visual artists. |
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Hobby Farms $15 Hobby Farms Magazine is edited for all rural enthusiasts. Hobby Farms speaks to small farmers working for their livelihood, part-time pocket farmers trying to make a profit and hobby farmers who just enjoy the lifestyle outside of their day jobs. Hobby Farms includes articles addressed to the basic information newcomers need to succeed, as well as advanced how-to information for more seasoned farmers. Each issue of Hobby Farms features new products, including a column on “Tools of the Trade” that explores useful equipment reviews and comparisons. Contributed to by readers, the “Hobby Farm Happenings” section includes a calendar of news and events. Also found in each issue of Hobby Farms are recipes that utilize farm-fresh ingredients and special features that entertain and educate readers about these foods. |
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Sustainable Industries $39 Sustainable Industries is an independent, award-winning media company serving business leaders on the West Coast and beyond with its monthlymagazine, quarterly business guides, Web site, Webinars, e-newsletters, forum events, and more. We offer news, tools and analysis focused on the environmental and social components of business, and connect the dots between key sectors such as Clean Energy, Green Building, Technology and Food to raise the stakes in a working definition of sustainable industries. |