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The Power of Paid Online Advertising: Assessing the Pros and Cons to Boost Your Business

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 Christine John

In today’s digital age, growing your business online has become essential to any entrepreneur’s strategy. While there are various approaches to accomplishing this, paid online advertising has gained significant traction as a powerful tool to reach a wider audience and drive growth. However, before jumping into the world of online advertising, it’s crucial to assess both the benefits and limitations it offers. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages and disadvantages of using paid online advertising to grow your business, equipping you with the necessary insights to make…

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Starting an Online Business in 2024

March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 Christine John

Are you thinking about starting an online business? You probably heard that one of your family members, a friend, or some ordinary person started an online business venture and is now earning six figures. Now you want to join all the other online entrepreneurs and start making money creating and selling products through an online store. Before you delve into the world of e-commerce, let’s go through the pros and cons of starting and running an online business. Advantages of Starting an Online Business Although there are many benefits to…

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Book Review: A Guide to Achieving Success with The Magic of Thinking Big

March 9, 2024March 2, 2024 Christine John

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I may earn a small commission when you click on the links to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. In our relentless pursuit of success and personal growth, we often find ourselves searching for a magic formula, a secret recipe that will unlock the doors to achievement and fulfillment. But what if I told you that the key to your success lies within your own mind? That by harnessing the power of your thoughts,…

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Short Story: A Desperate Thief – Part 3

March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 Christine John

man wearing a hoodie - a desperate thief

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I may earn a small commission when you click on the links to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Jamila took a step back, suddenly realizing that she may have put herself in a dangerous position. She raised her arms, ready to defend herself as the man continued to glare at her like a wild animal ready to attack. But instead, Tom covered his face with his hands and groaned. “Aargh! Okay! Okay! You…

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Short Story: A Desperate Thief – Part 2

March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 Christine John

A couple of weeks later, Jamila was walking towards her car. It was a grey four-door Vauxhall Corsa. It was her first car and she was so proud to have bought it second-hand out of the money she saved. Suddenly, she saw a man step out of her car with some items in his hand which he stuffed under his hoodie. Jamila was shocked when she realized that the man was stealing from her car! “Hey! That’s my car!” she shouted as she started running towards the man. Tom turned…

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Short Story: A Desperate Thief – Part 1

March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 Christine John

man wearing a hoodie with outstretched hand

Louise softly kissed her two daughters as they slept soundly in the bed they shared. She then checked on the baby, her youngest daughter who was also sound asleep. The woman breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her three girls were all sleeping peacefully. But peace was the furthest thing from her heart as she went to the front room and looked out the window, wondering where her husband was that night. It was a difficult time for them. The country was going through a recession. Hundreds…

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Amazon vs Draft2Digital – Which Platform is Right for Your eBook Publishing Needs?

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 Christine John

Are you a writer looking to self-publish your eBook? If so, you’re probably aware of the numerous platforms available to help you bring your work to the world. Two of the most popular options are Amazon and Draft2Digital. In this blog post, we’ll compare the features and benefits of these two platforms to help you decide which one is the right fit for your eBook publishing needs. Amazon, the giant of the online retail world, is an obvious choice for many authors. With its massive customer base and extensive reach,…

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Breaking Barriers to Mental Well-being: A Review of “Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before” by Dr Julie Smith

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024 Christine John

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I may earn a small commission when you click on the links to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. The first book on my reading list for 2024 was “Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before” by Dr Julie Smith. After reading this book, I feel very satisfied with the choice I made as the first book to read for the year. In today’s blog post, here is my review of this practical guide.…

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12 Non-Fiction Books I’m Excited to Read in 2024

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 Christine John

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I may earn a small commission when you click on the links to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. We are entering our third week in 2024 and I’m excited about what the year will look like. One of my resolutions for this year is to read more books. I want to read more books to increase my knowledge and my vocabulary, and I also think that it helps me to be a…

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Six Lessons I Learned from 2023 That I Will Take With Me Into 2024

December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 Christine John

We are almost near the end of 2023 and usually at this time I tend to reflect on the events that happened throughout the year. I think about my achievements and mistakes, what I should have kept the same, and what I should have done differently. There are six key takeaways I learned this year that I want to share with you, and I hope that you will keep them in mind as we approach the New Year. Lesson 1: Don’t be a slave to debt. I went back to…

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