Indie Wolf

Warmer weather is approaching and so are many people’s desires to get outside. If this describes you, have you considered these possible jobs so that you can enjoy the weather even more?

• Truck Driving: You will get to be out on the open road and looking at beautiful scenery. So, if you love to drive and love being to see the outside world, it just might be the perfect job for you. CDL truck driving jobs are pretty easy to find online. So take a look.

• Certified Lifeguard: You will be able to earn money while working on your time and being able to take the occasional dip in the water (for recreation purposes…let’s hope not for having to save someone–but that is what you are there for). If you love the water, this is the perfect summer job for you.

• Dog Walker: This is for those who love animals. If you don’t, this might be the most enjoyable job for you. You will able to spend your days interacting with adorable animals in the sunshine–all while getting paid for it!

• Landscaping: If you have a green thumb, try out this summer job. You will be able to hone your creativity in beautiful weather.

These jobs may start out as just summer jobs, but who knows, maybe they’ll become your career. Get creative. Figure out what you love to do and find a way to do it while getting paid. Get out of that cubicle and get outside!

Probably every company out there wants to grow not just in clients and employees, but financially as well. However, companies may have to take risks in some areas to be able to expand.

One place where companies shouldn’t take risks is with the leniency of their risk management policies. Any company, whether large or small, creates almost countless electronic records every year, whether it’s financial spreadsheets or private contracts. These documents are important, and losing sensitive information can cost companies thousands and even millions of dollars.

Since these documents create risks and liabilities, particularly with the open possibility of lawsuits rampant these days, every company should employ risk management software. Not only could this software save the company money by protecting against lost data, but it makes it easier to track, organize, and save your up-to-date documents in a secure place.

Awhile ago, we wrote a post about the possibilities with a career in the commercial trucking industry. In fact, truck driving jobs are one of very few occupations that can guarantee job placement after training due to the economy’s high demand for drivers. Many individuals are turning to CDL classes and truck driving training because they know they will never be out of a job. There is ample financial aid and grants available to help pay for the necessary training and classes.

Paid for training and 100% job placement…does it get any better than that? I realize that a job as a truck driver may not be for everyone of course, but some people love the opportunity to see the country and be able to do something and be somewhere different each day. Perhaps you are one of them…

 Truck driving jobs may soon be relocating to a town near you!   The state of Ohio has approved nearly $175,000 in tax credits to a commercial transportation company that they are trying to entice to make Columbus their new home. 

 The Ohio Tax Credit Authority supported tax credits for numerous businesses that are considering Ohio for new facilities or expansions. 

A technological advance that is quickly revolutionizing the mortgage and financial industry, e-recording is a software solutions that enables citizens, title companies, lenders, attorneys, and county record offices, to electronically file and receive a stamped copy of a document that needs to be recorded.

Much quicker and less expensive than traditional methods, e-recording allows the whole process to take literally minutes rather than days or weeks.

I have to admit, that a Swift trucking job usually isn’t the first thing to come to mind when one (or at least I) think about a profitable careers.  I would imagine many harbor the same judgments and stereotypes as I did about truck driving jobs.  Yet after some research, I found some interesting facts.

Certainly not a glamorous occupation, truck driving has in fact become one of the fastest growing careers in the United States.  And for good reason…

Career Builder actually named truck driving as one of its top 25 of 2006 because it is estimated that truck driving will account for a huge percentage in overall job growth over the next decade and provide nearly 223,000 new jobs.

With a looming shortage of drivers despite a growing demand for their services, employer are offering competitive wages, flexible schedules, and other incentives to help recruit drivers.

Enjoy freedom on the road, choosing your own schedule, and a competitive salary?  Maybe truck driving is for you…

Apparently the Utah wedding photography industry is big…and by big, I mean colossal.  The average marrying age in the Beehive state is early twenties (21-23) and the number of young couples getting engaged is much higher than anywhere else in the nation.  So there is certainly no shortage of clients for photographers and they charge quite a bit for their services.  Interested in becoming a wedding photographer?  Utah may just be the place to do it. 

Utah seems to be blossoming into a mini Silicon Valley.  An entrepreneur’s dream, the Wasatch front is brimming with ambitious start-up companies as well as a number of established corporations including eBay, 3M, and AlphaGraphics. 

Another breed of companies is quickly staking claim and taking advantage of the economic growth.  Internet marketing firms are popping up all over the Beehive state like overgrown weeds.  And it’s no wonder Utah search engine optimization companies are having no trouble accumulating clientele; from small home business to large corporations, companies are becoming more and more aware of the booming online market place and many realize they must establish a presence on the world wide web.  

And they seem to be good at what they do; a number of rather large and prominent national corporations are increasingly choosing small Utah internet marketing companies over bigger firms.  Perhaps it is the appeal of a small company, less contacts, and more focus and dedication for the client. 

Need SEO services?  Consider hiring a Utah firm…who knew Utah was such a prosperous and budding area?

As an addendum to the post about the Mexican truckers, I heard that a Swift trucking job is the way to go.  My uncle works for Swift Transportation, one of the country’s largest commercial carriers.  According to him, Swift offers some of the most competitive wages and benefits in the industry despite the forecasted influx of Mexican drivers…I suppose it’s worth a look if the open road is callin’ your name and trucking is in your future.

My small company recently decided to use on hold music to “entertain” our clients that were…well, on hold.  Making the decision was easy…actually implementing the music to be played was a bit more difficult. 

Copyright laws can be stringent, and are no exception when it comes to on-hold music.  Playing music from the radio, a CD or a legally downloaded MP3 file doesn’t cut it…you only have the rights to private performance for those forms of music – meaning you can play them for your enjoyment with friends and family.  Not adhering to the appropriate copyright laws can mean hefty statutory damages. 

My advice?  Use a creative hold music service provider since they are well-versed in the applicable copyright laws and many provide original copywriting to ensure your message is creative and pertinent to your services.