http://idealady.com/index.php en cathy@idealady.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-16T01:02:00-06:00 http://idealady.com/article/ebay_for_fun_and_profit_062612/ http://idealady.com/article/ebay_for_fun_and_profit_062612/#When:01:02:00Z If you can get on the internet, you have the computer skills necessary to start a part or full-time eBay business from the comfort of your home. Add supplemental income, start a home-based business with unlimited potential or simply sell your unused items and buy what you want at amazingly low prices. Topics include: getting started, navigating eBay, planning and researching your auction, how to write an auction title and listing, the magic words that can increase the number and amount of bids, timing and duration of your auction, how to take and use photos, how to maximize your selling price, and getting paid. It also covers proxy bidding and the art of “sniping,” plus secrets to getting a great feedback rating fast, getting the best price when you are selling many identical items and more. Cathy Stucker has been on eBay since 2004 and has been selling over the Internet since 1999. Location: Houston: Richmond/Kirby Tues., June 26, 2012, 6:30 - 10 p.m. $50 + $20 for optional materials Call Leisure Learning at 713-529-4414 or register online at http://LLU.com/ 2012-02-16T01:02:00-06:00 http://idealady.com/article/selling_ebooks_online_062112/ http://idealady.com/article/selling_ebooks_online_062112/#When:00:58:00Z Publish today and keep all the profits with ebooks.  No money? No website? No problem! With ebooks you don’t pay for printing or have to store books somewhere. And ebooks are more popular than ever—Amazon reports they now sell more ebooks than hardcover books. Learn how to sell ebooks from a website of your own, and discover how to get others, including Amazon.com, to sell your ebooks for you. Don’t wait–other people are making big money with ebooks. Why not you? Cathy Stucker has published many books, ebooks and booklets. She started her publishing company with $200 and made a profit her first day in business. Her products are available at amazon.com and http://IdeaLady.com. Location: Houston: Richmond/Kirby Thur., June 21, 2012, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $40 + $20 for optional materials Call Leisure Learning at 713-529-4414 or register online at http://LLU.com/ 2012-02-16T00:58:00-06:00 http://idealady.com/article/solo_preneuring_earning_a_living_without_a_job_071912/ http://idealady.com/article/solo_preneuring_earning_a_living_without_a_job_071912/#When:00:55:00Z Do you think that the perfect job doesn’t exist? Create it yourself! This class shows you how. You can break out of your traditional job and create your own career. Learn to “think outside the box” and discover what is possible. You’ll learn how to establish multiple sources of income, make money when you’re not working and more. Learn to make money doing work you love and earn a living on your own terms. You’ll think about making money in brand new ways! Location: Houston: Richmond/Kirby Course fee $40 + Optional manual ($20) Thur., July 19, 2012, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Call Leisure Learning at 713-529-4414 or register online at http://LLU.com/ 2012-02-16T00:55:00-06:00 http://idealady.com/article/blogging_for_dollars_071212/ http://idealady.com/article/blogging_for_dollars_071212/#When:00:53:00Z People just like you are making money online—from pin money to more than $250K a year. What do they have that you don’t? A blog! If you can write a letter in Word, you can blog. Discover how to turn your knowledge and opinions into big bucks as a successful blogger, starting with a budget of $0 - $20. Or use your blog to get more customers for your existing business. Learn how to set up and customize your blog (Hint: You don’t have to be a techie.), choose a niche and get ideas for blog posts, and attract readers. Get insider secrets about the best ways to make money with your blog and everything you need to know to get started NOW! Location: Houston: Richmond/Kirby Course fee $40 + $20 for optional materials Thur., July 12, 2012, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Call Leisure Learning at 713-529-4414 or register online at http://LLU.com/ 2012-02-16T00:53:00-06:00 http://idealady.com/article/mystery_shopping_for_fun_and_profit_071012/ http://idealady.com/article/mystery_shopping_for_fun_and_profit_071012/#When:00:49:00Z Imagine getting paid to shop in your favorite stores and eat in your favorite restaurants. Plus, get free merchandise and food! Businesses hire mystery shoppers as “undercover customers” to tell them how they are seen by customers. Mystery shoppers are needed for restaurants, stores, hotels, banks, and more. Get insider secrets from an experienced shopper and find out how you can get paid to shop, eat, and more in your spare time. It’s flexible and fun and all you need to get started is Internet access. The text includes more than 100 legitimate and free companies hiring shoppers! Avoid scams and learn the truth about becoming a successful, professional shopper. Cathy Stucker is a professional mystery shopper and author of The Mystery Shopper’s Manual, the only book for mystery shoppers endorsed by the Mystery Shopping Providers Association. Location: Houston: Richmond/Kirby Tues., July 10, 2012, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Course fee $40 + $25 for required text. Call Leisure Learning at 713-529-4414 or register online at http://LLU.com/ Get information about “The Mystery Shopper’s Manual.” 2012-02-16T00:49:00-06:00 http://idealady.com/article/big_profits_from_small_booklets_071712/ http://idealady.com/article/big_profits_from_small_booklets_071712/#When:00:45:00Z Small booklets of 8 to 48 pages can be your key to big money.  People need information and they want to get it quickly and easily. Booklets fill this need. Use what you know, and go from idea to a finished booklet in two weeks or less. Find out why booklets are the perfect way for entrepreneurs, consultants, and others to attract more customers, and how anyone can make money with booklets. You have information others want. Learn how to choose a hot topic; create a jazzy title; produce booklets on a shoestring; sell without spending a penny for advertising; and sell your booklet. With an investment of $100 or less, you can be on your way to building a home-based publishing empire! Cathy Stucker has published many books and booklets. She started her publishing company with $200 and made a profit her first day in business. One of her booklets generated thousands of dollars in sales, with no advertising at all. Her books are available at amazon.com and idealady.com. Location: Houston: Richmond/Kirby Course fee $40 + Optional text & audio available at class ($20) Tues., July 17, 2012, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Call Leisure Learning at 713-529-4414 or register online at http://LLU.com/ 2012-02-16T00:45:00-06:00