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15 Real Estate Business Ideas

Starting a real estate business can be an exciting and lucrative venture. With the right ideas and strategies, you can tap into a thriving market and build a successful enterprise. In this article, we will explore 15 real estate business ideas that you can consider in 2023. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, these ideas can help you carve a niche in the real estate industry and achieve long-term success.

1. Real Estate Agent: Become a licensed real estate agent and help clients buy, sell, or rent properties. Develop expertise in a specific market or property type to differentiate yourself and attract clients.

2. Property Management: Offer property management services, including tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and property inspections. This business idea is particularly suitable if you enjoy dealing with properties and people.

3. Real Estate Developer: Undertake real estate development projects, such as building residential or commercial properties from the ground up. This idea requires knowledge of construction, financing, and market analysis.

4. Real Estate Wholesaling: Act as a middleman between property sellers and buyers, earning a profit by assigning the contract to another investor. This idea requires networking skills and knowledge of local real estate markets.

5. Vacation Rental Management: Manage vacation rental properties on behalf of owners, handling bookings, guest communication, cleaning, and maintenance. This idea is ideal for locations with a strong tourism industry.

6. Real Estate Photography: Offer professional photography services to real estate agents and property owners, capturing high-quality images that enhance property listings and marketing materials.

7. Real Estate Consultant: Provide advisory services to buyers, sellers, or investors, offering expertise on market trends, property valuation, investment strategies, and negotiation tactics.

8. Home Staging: Stage properties for sale by arranging furniture, decor, and lighting to make them more appealing to potential buyers. This idea requires a creative eye and understanding of current design trends.

9. Real Estate Coaching: Share your knowledge and expertise by offering coaching and training services to aspiring real estate professionals. Help them navigate the industry and build successful careers.

10. Property Flipping: Buy distressed properties, renovate them, and sell for a profit. This idea requires a keen eye for undervalued properties, renovation skills, and an understanding of market trends.

11. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT): Start a REIT and pool funds from multiple investors to invest in income-generating real estate assets such as rental properties, commercial buildings, or mortgages.

12. Senior Housing: Focus on developing or managing properties specifically designed for seniors, such as retirement communities, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes. This idea capitalizes on the growing aging population.

13. Green Real Estate: Specialize in eco-friendly properties and help clients buy or sell energy-efficient homes, promote sustainability, and provide guidance on green building practices.

14. Real Estate Appraisal: Become a licensed appraiser and provide valuation services to lenders, buyers, sellers, or investors. Appraisals are critical for determining the market value of properties.

15. Real Estate Tech Start-up: Innovate and develop technology solutions for the real estate industry, such as property management software, virtual reality tours, or online marketplaces for property transactions.

As with any business venture, it's essential to conduct thorough market research, develop a comprehensive business plan, and obtain any required licenses or certifications. Additionally, building a strong network, leveraging digital marketing strategies, and continuously upgrading your industry knowledge will be crucial to success in the competitive real estate market.

In conclusion, the real estate industry offers a plethora of business opportunities for entrepreneurs. Whether you choose to become a real estate agent, start a property management company, or explore niche areas like senior housing or real estate tech, there are numerous avenues to carve your path and thrive in the dynamic real estate market of 2023.

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30 ways to make real; money from home

Making money online from the comfort of your home has become increasingly accessible with the growth of the internet and digital technologies. In 2023, there are numerous realistic ways to earn money online. Here are 30 ideas to get you started:

1. Freelance Writing: Offer your writing skills on platforms like Upwork or Freelancer to create blog posts, articles, or website content.

2. Content Creation: Start a YouTube channel, podcast, or blog to share your expertise or passion and monetize through ads, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing.

3. Online Surveys and Market Research: Participate in online surveys and market research studies with platforms like Swagbucks or Survey Junkie.

4. Remote Customer Service: Work as a remote customer service representative for companies like Amazon or Apple.

5. Online Tutoring: Teach subjects you're knowledgeable in on platforms like VIPKid or Chegg Tutors.

6. E-commerce: Start an online store using platforms like Shopify, Etsy, or eBay to sell products.

7. Affiliate Marketing: Promote products or services on your blog or social media and earn commissions for sales made through your referral links.

8. Online Courses: Create and sell online courses on platforms like Udemy or Teachable.

9. Remote Data Entry: Find remote data entry jobs on websites like Clickworker or Remote.co.

10. Virtual Assistance: Offer administrative support services to businesses as a virtual assistant.

11. Graphic Design: Use your graphic design skills to create logos, graphics, or websites for clients on platforms like Fiverr.

12. Stock Photography: Sell your photos on stock photography websites like Shutterstock or Adobe Stock.

13. App Development: Develop and sell mobile apps or offer app development services.

14. Social Media Management: Manage social media accounts for businesses looking to enhance their online presence.

15. Dropshipping: Start an e-commerce business without holding inventory by dropshipping products.

16. Online Consultations: Offer consulting services in your area of expertise through video calls.

17. Online Surplus Sales: Sell unused items or collectibles on platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace.

18. Online Fitness Coaching: Become an online fitness coach and offer workout plans and guidance.

19. Virtual Events: Host webinars, workshops, or conferences on topics you're knowledgeable about.

20. Podcast Production: Offer podcast editing, production, or consulting services.

21. Remote Transcription: Transcribe audio and video files for clients.

22. Online Translation: Offer translation services if you're proficient in multiple languages.

23. Affiliate Blogging: Create a niche blog with affiliate marketing as the primary revenue source.

24. Online Art Sales: Sell your artwork, crafts, or digital art on platforms like Etsy or Redbubble.

25. Remote Bookkeeping: Offer bookkeeping services for small businesses from home.

26. Digital Marketing: Provide digital marketing services like SEO, PPC, or social media management.

27. Online Gaming: Stream your gaming sessions on platforms like Twitch and monetize through ads and donations.

28. Virtual Assistant Coaching: If you have experience as a VA, offer coaching services to aspiring virtual assistants.

29. Online Research: Conduct research for businesses or individuals in need of specific information.

30. Online Real Estate: Invest in virtual real estate, such as domain names or digital properties, and sell them for a profit.

Remember that success in making money online often requires dedication, patience, and the ability to adapt to changing trends. It's essential to research and choose the opportunities that align with your skills, interests, and long-term goals.

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Crimson Lights: Chapter 15

Master List

Changbin enters my apartment with a bottle of tequila in one hand and a 12-pack of Modelo in the other, a toothy smile on his face.

I groan as he sets the alcohol down on my coffee table. “You can’t be fucking serious,” I say, but he ignores me to walk to the kitchen for two shot glasses. “My brain is still fuzzy from last night!”

“Hair of the dog,” he responds as he joins me on the couch. He opens the bottle and pours out 2 shots, handing one to me. His playful grin is accompanied by an arched eyebrow as if to say ‘You in?’

I sigh and begrudgingly take the glass from him, silently cursing my weak willpower. “Fine!” With that, he clinks his glass against mine and we both down the shots. I feel the sharp burn of the tequila turning into warmth as it settles in my stomach. He hands me an open beer can to chase it with.

“How’d the meeting go?” I ask as I take another sip of beer.

“Great. He’s giving us double what we asked for, which will allow us to expand the scale of our real estate operations.” He takes a swig of beer, then lowers his voice so that it’s barely audible, and mouths to me, “And even better, it’s all clean money.” It’s common for them to speak in code when discussing their less-than-legal activities outside of their secure offices. I’ve grown accustomed to this over the past few weeks. They never openly speak about the other side of their businesses, only the legal aspects, the entities that Han has meticulously protected within the boundaries of the law to ensure they are beyond reproach if anything goes sideways.

I nod. “That’s great. I have no idea what any of that means, but it sounds like a win.”

He laughs, “Oh, it’s definitely a win!”

“Did you hear back from Lauren?”

“Yes. Thanks for talking some sense into me earlier. I was second guessing everything. But we’ve been messaging all day. I invited her over to my place for dinner on Tuesday.”

“Dinner?” I scoff. “I hope she doesn’t think you’re cooking.”

“Hey, I cook!” Changbin shouts in an attempt to defend himself.

“Pop Tarts don’t count, sweetheart,” I tease.

He pouts playfully. “I’m ordering take out, but I’m telling her that I cooked it,” he admits with a grin, very proud of his plan.

I laugh out loud and pour us both another round of shots. “You’re starting your relationship off with a fantasy.” I hand Changbin the glass.

“I have to learn if I can trust her not to make fun of me when she learns I can’t cook or grocery shop for myself,” he explains with a serious face, complete with a shrug. I start to laugh so hard that I slide off the couch onto the floor, barely managing to keep the contents of the shot glass from splashing. “It’s not funny,” he whines as he takes his shot.

“It’s so funny!” I take my shot and rejoin him on the couch.

“Anyway,” he gives me a very Hyunjin-like eyeroll. “She says she really likes you and wants to do a double date with you and Chan.”

“That could be fun,” I respond. We spend a few minutes talking about potential date options, settling on bowling or pool.

Changbin spots something on the bottom shelf of the coffee table and reaches down to get it. “Is this the letter?” He asks, opening Chris’ note.

“Yeah. Did I not show it to you?”

He shakes his head as he reads. “Wow,” he says. “I didn’t realize it was like, a legit 4-page love letter.” He re-folds the pages and hands them to me. “I don’t think he’s written anything like that since….”

“Since his first girlfriend? What’s her name again? I think it starts with ‘A’.” I place the pages back on the coffee table.

“Aja. I didn’t realize he told you about her.”

“He did.” I respond. Chris and I previously had a conversation about our first loves, the first people to break our hearts. His was Aja. They’d met his senior year of high school and they’d gone off to college together.

“We were not a fan of hers,” he says as he sips his beer. “She was a stuck up bitch. The exact opposite of you, actually.” He pours more shots. “Let’s not talk about her.”

After the third shot and our second bottle of beer, Changbin asks, “Ever thought about learning how to defend yourself? Just thinking about the incident last night and now that you might be associated with us, it could be helpful.”

“Are you offering to teach me?” I chuckle, wiping beer that spilled on my chin with the back of my hand.

"Sure, why not?" He stands up, rolling his shoulders back as he prepares to show me the basics. "Let's start with the stance."

I get to my feet, a bit unsteady from the drinks but eager to learn. “I have had boxing lessons,” I say as I get into my stance, feet apart, knees slightly bent, fists in front of my face. He nods approvingly as he makes slight corrections on my form, his hands firm yet gentle on my hips and shoulders. My skin tingles where he touches me, and I try to brush off the sensation, blaming it on the alcohol.

“Not bad,” he says as he squares up opposite me.

“I know all the punches and everything. But I’ve never actually sparred or been hit. I like my face too much!” I laugh.

"It's a good face,” he agrees with a laugh. “Okay then. Well let’s see what your punches look like. Throw a jab at me—a light one, don't actually knock me out," he instructs, a playful glint in his eyes.

I laugh, feeling a little ridiculous. I throw a soft jab in his direction. He easily dodges it, his reflexes sharp despite our alcohol consumption.

"Come on, Kay, you can hit harder than that," he teases.

Feeling emboldened, I aim another jab his way, this time putting a bit more force behind it. When he swiftly dodges the blow again, I immediately follow it with a hook that catches him off guard when it connects with his chin.

“Woah, killer!” he shouts, rubbing the point of contact where my punch landed. “Nice.” He squares back up and we start to circle each other. “Now since you'll most likely be facing opponents who are much bigger than you, your focus should be on taking them out quickly or causing enough distraction to get away. Aim for sensitive areas like the nose, neck, crotch, groin, and knees. A swift and powerful strike to any of those spots should buy you the time you need to get away.”

“Got it,” I reply confidently as I throw a fake jab towards him, testing his reflexes.

He chuckles at me. “You also have to get comfortable taking a hit,” he says, his voice laced with a playful challenge. “It’s bound to happen and you don’t want it to catch you off guard when it does. So for every blow you land on me, I get one on you. Deal?”

“Uhm…okay,” I agree half-heartedly, not really wanting to get hit at all. Before I can get the words out, he lunges forward quickly and strikes my thigh with a solid punch before backing away with a mischievous grin. “Motherfucker!” I squeal from the sting of his fist against my flesh. “Oh, okay! Let’s do this then!” I exclaim as I try to regain my composure and mentally prepare myself for the pain of getting hit again.

“Don’t kill me,” he laughs, getting into his fighting stance and holding his hands up for me to strike him again. I start swinging at him, focusing on trying to catch him off guard again. He easily dodges most of the punches. “You can do better than that,” he taunts with a smirk. I glare at him. I throw a couple more punches near his face, then I switch tactics with an uppercut into his side causing him to jump back. I smile triumphantly, but it is short lived when he tags me in the shoulder in response.

Changbin and I start circling each other and we go back and forth trading blows for about half an hour. He moves with deft agility, as I try to find new ways to surprise him. My punches are getting better and better with each strike, but I’m not quite cutting it against Changbin’s skill, his movements quick and precise. Although I don’t land every hit, I land enough to suffer the consequences of our deal. My legs, which have taken most of the shots, start to get tired. I lunge towards Changbin, but my foot slips on the smooth floor, sending me stumbling toward him.

In an instant, his arms are around me, pulling me tight against his chest. Our breaths mingle and my heart starts pounding so loud, I am sure he can hear it.

“Gotcha,” he whispers, his voice low and unexpectedly husky. Our gazes lock and everything else fades away into the background. His eyes search mine, intense and unreadable. We stand there staring silently at each other, our bodies pressed together, for a few moments. His pink lips are tantalizingly close to mine and for a moment, I think he might close the gap. I stop breathing when I notice his eyes flicker down to my lips and his tongue darts out to lick his own. Then, as if snapping out of a trance, Changbin steps back abruptly, releasing me as quickly as he’d caught me. I steady myself, trying to ignore his sudden distance.

"Good reflexes," I manage to say, my voice barely more than a breath.

"Yours could use some work," he replies in a half-hearted attempt at humor.

We stand there for a few heartbeats longer, the unsaid words hanging heavy between us. I force a laugh, hoping to dispel the awkwardness that has settled over us. "Guess I'll need a few more lessons," I say, massaging my wrists and stepping towards the couch.

"Guess so," Changbin agrees, with a small smile, but his eyes remain a bit guarded. “Another beer?” he asks as he walks towards the kitchen.

“Sure.” I sink back onto the couch and watch him walk away, my mind spinning with confusion about what the fuck just happened. I reach for the tequila bottle and pour another two shots. I down mine immediately in one shift motion, not waiting for him.

He returns from the kitchen and hands me a cold can of beer, but avoids looking at me. He sits down on the couch, but is noticeably further away from me than usual. I can sense the deliberate shift in his mood. I hand him the shot glass and watch as he swallows the clear liquid, followed by a long sip from his beer. I wait for him to say something, as it’s unusual for him to stay quiet for long. But he just looks down and fiddles with the can in his hand.

"Binnie,” I say delicately to get his attention. He raises his head to finally look at me. “What was that about?" My question hangs in the air, a frail thread ready to snap.

"Nothing," he says quickly, clearing his throat and looking away. "Just….,” his voice trails off. He scans the couch and coffee table for something; his eyes eventually land on the TV remote. He reaches for it without another word.

I wait for him to finish his sentence, but when he doesn’t continue, I frown, but before I can press further, he busies himself with the remote. The tension from moments ago lingers like a stubborn fog, both of us acutely aware yet unacknowledging.

"Ah, here we go," Changbin mutters, thumbing the power button. With the flicker of the screen, he navigates to the streaming app and initiates the live broadcast of our show. So I guess we’re just not going to talk about this, I think to myself before lying back against the couch and placing my feet on the coffee table.

We settle into the comfort of our routine, letting the ridiculousness of the Housewives’ cast of characters and their scripted reality drama overscore our own silent questions. The tension eases as we laugh and roll our eyes at the screen. He asks me a question about one of the previous seasons, and that breaks the ice between us. We are relatively back to normal, back to us.

As the episode rolls on, my eyelids grow heavy, each blink longer than the last. My head finds a resting place against the solid warmth of Changbin's shoulder. His body stiffens for a second before relaxing, accepting my weight as if it were a truce. I feel him wrap his arm around me.

My eyes blink open some time later. In my cocoon of drowsiness, I barely register the sound of someone in the kitchen, the faint clanging of dishes. Changbin’s shoulder twitches below my head.

Chris walks into view as he approaches the coffee table, a garbage bag in his hand. “Chris,” I say softly with a sleepy smile.

“Hey, babe. Didn’t want to wake you. I’m just cleaning up.” He grabs several of the empty beer cans from the table and throws them into the bag.

This fucking guy. Too perfect. I sit up slowly. “You don’t have to do that,” I say softly as I stretch my arms wide above my head and let out a contented sigh as I feel the relief in my muscles.

My motion causes Changbin to wake. “What?” he blurts out, slightly disoriented.

I laugh softly. “Nothing. We just fell asleep.”

“Ah shit. Sorry.” He rubs his face before running his hands through his messy hair.

“I can’t believe the two of you drank more!” Chris exclaims as he finishes collecting the cans. “Have fun?”

“Ugh…yeah,” Changbin answers uncomfortably before standing up. “I should go.” He reaches out his fist towards Chris, who daps him up.

"Alright, man," Chris, ever the hugger, pulls Changbin in towards his chest and wraps his arms around Bin’s back. After a moment he pulls away to look Changbin in his eyes and says, "You okay? You seem... off."

"Fine," Changbin answers too quickly, the word a sharp note slicing through the calm.

"Okay..." Chris trails off, unconvinced as he steps back from Changbin. He doesn’t push further.

"See you around, Kay," he whispers, his voice so faint.

“Bye Binnie,” I say as I give him a warm smile.

He smiles back, then retreats towards the door. I hear it click shut behind him.

In the quiet, Chris' presence looms. He furrows his brow, his intuition sharp as I watch him silently ponder the puzzle of Changbin's uncharacteristic behavior.

"Something's up with him," Chris murmurs more to himself than to me. He turns back to me. “Hi.” he whispers, his arms wide.

I stand up and walk into his open arms as he envelops me into a deep hug. I purr a soft “Hi,” back to him, wrapping my arms around his waist and resting my head on his chest, leaning into his familiarity. Tilting my head up, I press my lips into his. “I’m tired,” I say, my voice sounding like a 6 year old’s.

“You’re drunk,” he says, kissing my temple gently before releasing me.

“That too.” I pick up the tequila bottle and a random plate from the table and walk them both to the kitchen. Chris ties up the trash bag and places it next to the garbage bin. As he washes his hands and dries them on a nearby kitchen towel, I drink a glass of water. I place the glass in the sink, then grab one of his hands. “Let’s go to bed.”

I guide him down the hallway to my bedroom, my fingers interlaced with his. He hugs me from behind and kisses the nape of my neck. We slip under the covers, limbs entwined, and I sink into the comforting heat of his body. Within seconds, I am lulled back to sleep.

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RICKMAS 2024 - DAY 15 - DECORATIVE OBSESSION

Pairing : Sinclair Bryant x OC (Anna)

Summary : When Sinclair get involved in a Christmas contest, he becomes a little bit too enthusiastic about it.

Tag(s)/Warning(s) : Mention of incest.

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Sinclair didn't know what had gone through his head when he'd agreed to enter this stupid Christmas decorating contest.

It had been Dame Aurora De Longrantfirth's idea to liven up the posh neighbourhood they lived in. Sinclair had always loved Christmas, but he'd always been far too busy with his work to enter such contests, but the old woman had insisted, saying he was the sleaziest neighbour on the street, and Sinclair's pride had been stung.

Except that he'd quickly gotten a taste for it, so much so that he'd decided to beat his neighbour Andrew, an annoying lawyer who fancied himself a poet in his spare time. Sinclair's plan was simple: Andrew would recreate the North Pole, create a Christmas at Versailles for him. Grand chandeliers, gilded mirrors, swans carved from ice, nothing would be too beautiful to decorate his estate.

Except that it made him a little... hysterical. The assistant he had hired couldn't take it anymore. Nothing was too good, too extravagant for Sinclair who applied the principle that money was made to spend.

Except that he didn't really know what he wanted and made the poor man run around in all directions, assembling, disassembling, reassembling decorations all day long.

"What do you mean, you're resigning ?" Sinclair asked, his face defeated.

"Mr Bryant, you are an intelligent man, I am sure you know the definition of the word resign. I am leaving ! I want nothing more to do with Christmas decorations. Besides, I call off Christmas at my house for this year !

This had come about after an argument about the colour of the curtains. He had been going around in circles for part of the afternoon before calling Peter, a work colleague who was as useless as he was with both decoration and electronics, but he had the advantage of having a wife who was up to date and interested in interior design.

She immediately advised him to take a look at a small vintage shop in central London. The owner had very good taste according to her since she had helped him redecorate the living room.

Although he was not convinced by the idea of ​​entrusting the decorations of his house to a vintage clothing seller who seemed to have no real qualifications as a decorator, he went to see her.

"Can I help you?" she asked as she watched him pace around his small shop.

The place wasn’t very big, but it was bright, everything seemed to be in its right place and the walls had been tastefully painted.

“Are you the owner ?” Sinclair asked as he turned to her.

“Yes. Well, the tenant, but everything in the store is mine. Can I help you ?” she asked again with a warm smile.

Sinclair swallowed hard. It had been a long time since a woman had smiled at him like that, without even knowing who he was and what he had to offer.

“Carla Davis said you could help me,” he began hesitantly.

The young woman’s eyes lit up at the name Carla.

“Oh, she’s a regular customer. What can I do for you ?”

Sinclair told her what he had in mind in a few words, but she seemed to have understood what he wanted.

"Come back tomorrow, I'll show you some sketches."

"Very well, thank you, miss..."

"Anna, Anna Morton," she said, still smiling broadly, revealing two crooked front teeth.

"Sinclair, Sinclair Bryant, nice to meet you," he said, holding out his hand.

She shook it without hesitation. Her hand was small and cold compared to Sinclair's, but the electric shock he felt when he grabbed it had stunned him. He hadn't felt that way since... ever, actually.

When he returned to the store the next day, the sketches were ready as promised.

"It's... minimalist," he said cautiously.

"We can modify it, of course. It would be easier if I could see your house."

"Well, let's do it."

"Now ?"

"Oh, sure ! The store. I'll be back at closing time and take you ?"

Anna hesitated. She didn't know anything about this Sinclair after all and she'd read enough detective novels to know that it was a bad idea to get into a car with a stranger. On the other hand, he was sent by Carla and while they weren't exactly friends, she trusted her enough to believe that she wouldn't send him a raving lunatic for a customer.

"Well, be back in three hours."

With a clock like a Swiss cuckoo, Sinclair was there for closing time. He bundled her into his car and drove through the traffic and rain to his estate.

"It's a bit much for one person all by himself," Sinclair said, a little embarrassed by Anna's silence as she stared at the mansion.

"If you're comfortable there, that's enough, right ?"

"Exactly," Sinclair enthused, "according to studies, feeling at home is to have it all with our ability to create intimate spaces where we feel good and where we can build ourselves, nothing else," he added with a smile.

"And you have that here ?" the young woman asked sincerely.

Sinclair's smile faded slightly. He had that. Before. Before the divorce.

Understanding that she had perhaps touched a sensitive chord, Anna preferred to change the subject by asking him if he intended to let her in or if he was just waiting for her to lose her toes.

"Oh, of course, the temperatures are negative. They're predicting frost for tonight," he said as he opened the door for her.

He showed her the different areas to decorate while mentioning the dangers of global warming, but Anna interrupted him with a blunt and frank remark that disconcerted Sinclair.

"It looks like your living room swallowed a jewellery store..."

"What ?! These gilts are exceptional pieces," he said, slightly offended.

"Everything screams opulence, exceptionality, grandiose. You are most certainly doing the same thing as your neighbour: a display of your money. Nothing screams welcome and warmth, however."

Sinclair was speechless. If only he had known that this was only the beginning.

Throughout the two weeks, the arguments between him and Anna were constant.

"You are supposed to help me, not annoy me," he said one afternoon when she refused to take his advice about a Rococo vase that he thought was lovely but she considered abominable.

"I listen to you, I never stop listening to you. But instead of giving me decorating advice, keep explaining to me why green paint killed our ancestors and why your great-great-great-great grandmother had yellow skin. I didn't quite get the whole powder compact thing."

She frustrated him, but she also intrigued him. She listened to him when he talked about something other than decorating, most of the time with interest. She even asked pertinent questions when he was used to people ignoring him.

"Why didn't you study art ? Or decorating ? Or even fashion ?" Sinclair suddenly asked.

"I had been accepted to the Royal College of Art. But at the time, my mother fell ill and my father was about to lose his job due to staff restructuring. He wasn't sure he'd find a job again given his age, so I gave it up."

"That's a shame," Sinclair murmured.

"That's the truth. Sometimes you have to put your dreams aside."

She said it without sounding bitter, but Sinclair was sure she was hiding her feelings deep down.

"You never thought about going back to school ?"

"I'm too old for that now."

"Nonsense ! It's never too late to start over or even begin. Besides, statistically, it's between the ages of 30 and 40 that many women start studying at university and some even decide to start over to retrain."

She smiled, a sweet smile that made Sinclair melt.

"That's nice Sinclair, but... you need money to study and I have my store. I know I could work and study at the same time, but honestly, I don't know if I'd have the courage."

He nodded. He could understand. Not everyone had a background like his, parents who were financially secure enough to be able to afford to try, fail, or even not give 100%, even if that had never been the case for him. Sinclair had always been a brilliant student, aware of how lucky he was to be able to study.

"Sinclair, what do you want to do with this chandelier?" Anna asked, seeing the gigantic crystal chandelier that proudly sat on the floor of the veranda.

"Put it on the ceiling of the living room of course."

"It's going to be too heavy."

"The salesman assured me it would be perfect."

"And I'm telling you it's going to be too heavy. We've already created a swampy atmosphere with your fountain idea that overflowed and flooded your floor, let's try not to destroy the ceiling."

"It'll hold, I tell you."

The next day, Sinclair and the workers who had installed the chandelier were forced to admit that she was right. When Anna had arrived that morning, the four men were staring at the ceiling with a stupid look.

"You cracked your ceiling, Sinclair," she remarked.

"I saw it, thank you," he grumbled.

"Get someone to come right away so that the crack doesn't get worse and to make sure there's no danger. The only thing missing is the sky falling on our heads."

Seeing how affected he seemed, you had agreed to have dinner with him. The meal had been simple, topped off with a dessert that Sinclair and you devoured down to the last crumb.

"I've always dreamed of greatness. My parents, especially my mother, always said that's what defined us," he confided, pouring himself a glass of whiskey.

"Defining yourself by which meaning ?" Anna asked, sipping her tea.

"No idea. It sounds snobby when you say it like that, but I promise you that my mother is one of the kindest and most respectful women I know. She grew up poor. She didn't know money and luxury until she married my father. I think that's why she always did too much and she passed that little flaw on to me."

Anna placed her hand on his with an indulgent smile. Sinclair's vulnerability had taken her by surprise, but she liked this new side of him, less sure of himself.

"You don't need to impress anyone, Sinclair. You're a good, cultured, kind person. Show it with simplicity."

He watched her, surprised by what she had just said, but also strangely relieved. He turned his hand so that he could close it on Anna's, his thumb caressing the back of her hand.

"It's just a competition, Sinclair," she added softly.

"You're right," he said, "but that's how I am, I always put too much heart into everything I undertake."

"It's a quality."

At least that's what she had thought until the day before the competition. Everything was perfect, the house was sumptuous, but an argument had come to tarnish all that. He had said unfortunate words that he now regretted having said, but it was too late. He had, without meaning to, insulted her and her talent by reducing it to a lack of diploma. As if pieces of paper told everything about the value and abilities of a no one.

"You don't need me anymore, Sinclair," Anna whispered, disappointed and hurt, "good luck with the contest," she added before leaving.

He had treated her like just another assistant, someone of no importance, and he felt so bad about it. He couldn't erase from his memory the hurt look in Anna's eyes, the tears she had held back.

All night, he had lain awake staring at the house. And now, a few hours before the contest began, he wasn't so sure he wanted to enter. Every detail, down to the tiniest sprig of mistletoe, reminded him of Anna. She had, in just two weeks, given him so much more than creative ideas. She had crept into him, slowly but surely and now, and he wanted to know if she could be more than the little vintage clothes saleswoman from Islington. Yes, maybe she could be a little saleswoman, but also his.

"What does winning matter if she's not there to celebrate with you Bryant ?!"

Without waiting, he grabbed his car keys and drove away, leaving all the lights out behind him. Without her, there was no joy, no warmth, neither in the house nor in him.

Except he had no idea where she lived or when that Christmas Eve the store was closed.

"Damn, Sinclair, what an idiot !"

"I couldn't have said it better myself," a voice said behind him.

He turned around with a start. There she was, behind him. He had to pinch himself just to make sure it wasn't a mirage created by his mind.

"What are you doing here ?" they asked in unison.

"I forgot my mother's Christmas present," Anna said with a small laugh, "and you ?"

"I...I wanted to see you."

"See me ?"

"Yeah... about our fight... I'm sorry Anna. I'm an idiot. I... I was stressed..."

"Yeah, I know, you put a lot of effort into the contest," she said indulgently.

"No, well yeah but it wasn't really the contest... I... I had a messy divorce and I was hoping... I don't really know what I was hoping for. Maybe to prove to myself that I don't always destroy everything... But I failed."

"You didn't destroy anything Sinclair. We just had a fight. But the fact that you're here to apologize..." she trailed off, her eyes wide, "Sinclair! The contest! What are you doing here ?!"

"Who cares about the contest. I don't care. None of this makes any sense. Anna, you were able to see the real me, you were able to see beyond appearances and... For the first time in a long time, I'm not afraid to let someone into my life. If... If you want to try and give us a chance of course."

Anna looked at him with wide eyes.

"You dropped the contest just to tell me that ?"

"Yes. Anna, please, let's give each other a chance," Sinclair said, grabbing her hand.

"Because there's already an us?" she said, barely hiding her smile.

"It could start now, if you want."

She moved closer to him, placing a hand on his chest.

"Would you like to come spend Christmas Eve with my parents and me ?"

"Are you already planning on introducing me to your parents?" he said with a smile so bright it could have made the sun jealous.

"Don't push your room. I'll introduce you as a friend. A good friend who had no one to spend Christmas with. And if you're good, then maybe that before midnight, there will be an us."

"That means you're my girlfriend," Sinclair said, grinning like a stupid teenager.

"That means, Mr. Bryant, that together I think we could balance each other out very well."

Without warning, Sinclair leaned in to kiss her, a soft, almost hesitant kiss. And as they walked away hand in hand, Sinclair couldn't help but think that his decorative obsession had been a good thing after all.

[theambitiouswoman]

Hello! Do you have tips, advices or any helpful resources on financial independence for beginners? Thankyou in advance!

Of course 💞

Generally, to gain financial independence you need to start by setting a goal. After you set a goal you need to write down your actual scenario as it currently standards. Then you brain map different strategies and actions you can take.

This is probably the easiest time to establish financial independence. It doesn’t matter if you’re 15 or 55, because of all of the tools available to us on the internet.

As a base:

Set a financial goal: Start by setting a specific financial goal that you want to achieve, such as paying off debt, saving for a down payment on a home, or building an emergency fund. Having a clear goal in mind will help you stay focused and motivated.

Create a budget: A budget is a crucial tool for achieving financial independence. Start by tracking your expenses and income, and then create a budget that allocates your income towards your financial goals and expenses. Consider using a budgeting app or spreadsheet to make this process easier.

Mint is budgeting app I use, it helps you track your expenses, set financial goals, and stay on top of your finances.

Reduce expenses: Look for ways to reduce your expenses, such as cutting back on unnecessary subscriptions or finding ways to save on utilities and groceries. This will free up more money to put towards your financial goals. Just like time, people don’t realize how much money they waste. Every bit counts and adds up. Make sure you’re investing your money on things that are absolutely needed- and not simply wasting money you can be using to make more money.

Invest for the future: investing your money in a retirement account or other long-term investment vehicle. Accounts that pay dividends. This can help you build wealth and achieve financial independence over time. This requires some capital and you should have some money saved before you consider starting.

Some authors I recommend would be:

1. Dave Ramsey: The Total Money Makeover

2. Robert Kiyosaki: Rich Dad Poor Dad. His YouTube channel is a gold mine. https://m.youtube.com/@TheRichDadChannel

3. JL Collins: The Simple Path to Wealth

4. Ramit Sethi: I Will Teach You to Be Rich

In order to achieve financial independence, it’s Important to build passive income streams. Passive income requires a smaller budget than what people may believe. If any, in some scenarios.

Passive income can be for example:

Dividend Stocks

Affiliate marketing

Selling digital products

Royalties

Real estate investing

Side hustles can also be passive income steam, and/or have the ability to replace your current main income stream.

I can give you a ton of side hustle ideas. Hundreds. That you can do using your computer. If you give me niches that interest you, I can list recommendations.

The most important aspect however, is mindset. Having a positive mindset when it comes to money and wealth. Your mindset will either drive you to take actions or hold you back. Your thoughts and beliefs about money can have a profound impact on your financial success. Learn how to develop a mindset of abundance and to think creatively about how they can increase their income and build wealth.

[vibeventurehub]

25 Passive Income Ideas to Build Wealth in 2025

Passive income is a game-changer for anyone looking to build wealth while freeing up their time. In 2025, technology and evolving market trends have opened up exciting opportunities to earn money with minimal ongoing effort. Here are 25 passive income ideas to help you grow your wealth:

1. Dividend Stocks

Invest in reliable dividend-paying companies to earn consistent income. Reinvest dividends to compound your returns over time.

2. Real Estate Crowdfunding

Join platforms like Fundrise or CrowdStreet to invest in real estate projects without the hassle of property management.

3. High-Yield Savings Accounts

Park your money in high-yield savings accounts or certificates of deposit (CDs) to earn guaranteed interest.

4. Rental Properties

Purchase rental properties and outsource property management to enjoy a steady cash flow.

5. Short-Term Rentals

Leverage platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo to rent out spare rooms or properties for extra income.

6. Peer-to-Peer Lending

Lend money through platforms like LendingClub and Prosper to earn interest on your investment.

7. Create an Online Course

Turn your expertise into an online course and sell it on platforms like Udemy or Teachable for recurring revenue.

8. Write an eBook

Publish an eBook on Amazon Kindle or similar platforms to earn royalties.

9. Affiliate Marketing

Promote products or services through a blog, YouTube channel, or social media and earn commissions for every sale.

10. Digital Products

Design and sell digital products such as templates, printables, or stock photos on Etsy or your website.

11. Print-on-Demand

Use platforms like Redbubble or Printful to sell custom-designed merchandise without inventory.

12. Mobile App Development

Create a useful app and monetize it through ads or subscription models.

13. Royalties from Creative Work

Earn royalties from music, photography, or artwork licensed for commercial use.

14. Dropshipping

Set up an eCommerce store and partner with suppliers to fulfill orders directly to customers.

15. Blogging

Start a niche blog, grow your audience, and monetize through ads, sponsorships, or affiliate links.

16. YouTube Channel

Create a YouTube channel around a specific niche and earn through ads, sponsorships, and memberships.

17. Automated Businesses

Use tools to automate online businesses, such as email marketing or subscription box services.

18. REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts)

Invest in REITs to earn dividends from real estate holdings without owning property.

19. Invest in Index Funds

Index funds provide a simple way to earn passive income by mirroring the performance of stock market indexes.

20. License Software

Develop and license software or plugins that businesses and individuals can use.

21. Crypto Staking

Participate in crypto staking to earn rewards for holding and validating transactions on a blockchain network.

22. Automated Stock Trading

Leverage robo-advisors or algorithmic trading platforms to generate passive income from the stock market.

23. Create a Membership Site

Offer exclusive content or resources on a membership site for a recurring subscription fee.

24. Domain Flipping

Buy and sell domain names for a profit by identifying valuable online real estate.

25. Invest in AI Tools

Invest in AI-driven platforms or create AI-based products that solve real-world problems.

Getting Started

The key to success with passive income is to start with one or two ideas that align with your skills, interests, and resources. With dedication and consistency, you can build a diversified portfolio of passive income streams to secure your financial future.

[mxxnlightwriting]

Writemas 2024 Day 15

Thanks to @agirlandherquill for hosting this wonderful event!

Tari’s Note: Once again, technically late, but I'm committed to writing a drabble for every day, so here we are! I'm loving how this story is turning out, and if you're reading it, I hope you're enjoying it too! I have a masterlist for this challenge if you want to read this story from the beginning!

Prompt(s): A stage Synopsis: As Emma and Rae leave the town centre to go to Rae's place, Emily receives an unexpected phone call. Genre/age group: adult contemporary sapphic romance Word Count: 0.6k

"Do you want to sneak in the tent?" Emily asked as she joined Rae at the bottom of the stairs. "I really want to show you the stage. We shouldn't take long."

"Are you sure that's a good idea?" At the smirk on Emily's face, Rae sighed. "You're not letting this go, are you?"

"Nope. We're going to see that stage right now."

Emily grabbed Rae's hand and pulled her towards the large tent in the middle of the town square. Henrietta and Henry were nowhere to be seen, so Emily had the path clear to sneak them both inside the tent, which she did without issues. She stopped when they reached the stage set in one of the ends of the tent and gestured to it as if it were the greatest thing on earth.

To Emily, it kind of was. She had spent most of the afternoon helping put all this together, and she wanted to show off some of her hard work.

"It's a… nice stage," Rae said, brow furrowed in confusion the more she stared at it. "Am I supposed to be looking for something or…?"

"I just wanted to show you what I worked on this afternoon! Do you see the stage's decoration? Henrietta let me choose it! Oh, and—"

Emily's phone rang, its sound carrying through the empty space and making her jump. She grabbed it from her bag and stared at her sister's name on the screen, wondering whether or not to take the call.

"Is it Chloe?" Rae asked, stepping closer. The light from the screen greeted her features harshly, making her frown appear deeper.

"I should take this." Emily sighed and took the call. "Hey, Chloe. What's up?"

"Where are you? I tried calling you a thousand times this afternoon and you didn't pick up!"

"I was busy," Emily said. She wasn't about to tell her sister what she had been doing this entire afternoon. "Why were you calling me, though?"

"Well, I had a meeting with the real estate agent, and Mom joined me, and it's official. We're selling the cabin. You should…"

Emily's ears rang as her heart broke into a million pieces. She gripped her phone close to her ear as her sister went on and on about the meeting, but Emily had stopped listening. She dragged herself out of the tent and collapsed on the town hall stairs, Rae following a few steps behind.

"Can we talk about this tomorrow?" Emily asked, her voice shaking. She didn't want to part ways with this town. She didn't want to part ways with the cabin. "I've had a busy day, and I can't think properly."

"Sure, we can talk about this in person tomorrow. I should be by the cabin around nine, so make sure you're up so you can open the door for me and Nathan, okay?"

Emily chuckled. After taking a deep breath, she said, "There's a spare key under the pink vase near the front door. You can use it to let yourself in. Don't be shocked if I'm not at the cabin when you get there. Call me once you're here."

She hung up and dropped her phone in her bag, running her hands through her face. Rae scooted closer and wrapped an arm around Emily's shoulders, her presence soothing some of the pain consuming Emily.

"I guess those weren't good news?" she asked, her voice a mere whisper. Emily shook her head. She had no energy to speak. Rae kissed her forehead tenderly. "I'm sorry, Ems. I really am. Do you want me to take you to the cabin instead?"

"No." Emily wrapped her arms around Rae's waist, burying her head deeper in the crook of her neck. "I went to be with you right now."

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[1estherrose1]

I’ve had so many jobs.

I started working at 15. I worked part time in Coronado Mall as a sales associate at Journeys. Learned a lot of sales technique and how to mess with people’s minds with language and product visuals. At 16 I left Journeys and I went to Buckle and Pacsun. Buckle was hard because it was purely based on commission and all their items were over the top expensive. Pacsun was one of the best places I had been employed at. They gave tons of perks out for their employees and always had fun innovative activities and training during our staff meetings. At 17 I had taken all required credit hours in high school and had mainly elective credits to finish so I worked full time as a sales associate at Bakers Footwear since I got outa school earlier.

At 18 I auditioned at Fantasy World and I continued to work their till I was 21. I also traveled around the US to dance and model. I made relationships with some amazing artists, photographers, and business owners. In between this time of my perminant night time employment, I worked as a Edible Arrangement employee prepping food and arranging fruit. From 7am-3pm. I also worked a short time at ABQ Live the magazine as a representative and sometimes sales person. I was trained in advertisement and marketing and sales strategies.

At 23 years old I decided I need to get a more serious job. I worked at a after school program/summer program which confirmed why I wouldnt allow my child to go to one. I also started my onlyfans. I had been selling content on the low already but onlyfans was an amazing idea. I also took my skills from the afterschool caregiving job to a real in home and hospice job. Where I worked for my grandma as a caregiver. I also jumped into CNA school and got certified. 4 years on that and my mom decided to take over for my grandmother.

At 27 years old, I was still dancing 4-5 days a week and taking modeling gigs regularly. I also worked time to time on set as and extra or stand in. I begin getting jobs for promotion and band representation. Where I got hired by many many different business owners, photographer and designers. It’s been a lot of fun.

I am 31 now. Still modeling, doing brand representation, promoting, and now doing some event coordination when I am hired for it. Currently going to school for real estate.

Last stop for careers.

I’m sure some of you are wondering about school.

[godesssiri]

I am about to type the most ridiculous sentence ever: I didn't mean to buy a zebra.

I went to an auction today. It's a shabby run down place that's been open for 60 years and does a no reserve auction, where everything must sell, every other Thursday. Mostly estates, insurance stock and business closures. You never know what's going to be for sale and whether it will go for thousands or for a song. I knew there was an antique zebra hide rug up for auction with no reserve price and I figured it would go for hundreds or even thousands and I was just interested in watching the bidding. I collect oddities and it was cool so I was interested to see who would get it.

When I got there I went to have an up close look, they encourage you to thoroughly check what you're potentially buying because all sales are final. It's a bit moth eaten, the fur has worn away in a couple of places, it was cool to see a real zebra hide up close. There were a couple of other things I was actually there to bid on (they all went way over what I was willing to pay) but I did snap up a couple of bargains. Then the zebra came up. The auctioneer opened at $500, no one bid, so he dropped to $400, $300, $200, no bids. He said $100 and I sat there dithering, and thinking how it was super cheap, and I couldn't really not bid on it at that price, but I have NO WHERE to put it. While I was dithering he dropped to $50. My hand shot up so fast. Another guy who was obviously a dealer buying stock for his second-hand business put in a $60 bid just to see if he could get it super cheap or if I'd fight him for it. I put in $70. The dealer didn't want a fight so he dropped out. The auctioneer called that my bid was the winner and I sorta squeaked to the entire auction room that I have No Idea what I'm going to do with it (my voice went up several octaves with the dawning realization of: I Didn't Mean To Do That). It was $81.50 with the 15% auction fees! Less than $100!

So now I've gotten it home and am deciding what I need to sacrifice from my gallery wall going up the stairs to make space because that's literally the only wall big enough to put it on, it can't go on the floor as the cats will wreck it.

And that's the story of how I didn't mean to buy a zebra.

[fategoflatass]

So, I've created some OCs for the fic I'm writing right now (I don't think I'll be finishing it anytime soon RIP).

The first one is Hazel Brierley.

Her name would mean something like "thorny hazel woods(?)" (IDK, I'm not very clever when it comes to names).

She's a 16-year-old student who aspires to be an author (she's obsessed with mystery novels).

Only daughter of two real estate agents.

Tall and slender (176cm), she's one of the beauties at her school (although some consider her personality to be pretentious and/or creepy).

She has a rather attractive aura, people often wonder what's going on inside her head (although she gives off "mysterious girl" vibes, Hazel's much of an airhead. This often leads to her being brutally honest since she doesn't give much thought to what she's about to say).

Hazel also gives off nerdy vibes to some, which confuses her and makes the people who know her laugh — she despises everything that has to do with school and, again, she's dumb as hell.

She only talks with people who catch her interest enough to get her out of the clouds (even if they haven't talked much, or at all. She's pretty good at reading people).

But since it's so rare for her to find someone like that, she's pretty quiet. There're some classmates who think she's mute, only for them to get scared shitless once they hear her talk.

She's a part-time model for Sadie, her girlfriend.

Big fan of long skirts, turtleneck sweaters and the autumn-esque color scheme (not like I tried hiding that).

Whenever she finds out someone that caught her interest is younger than her (even if it's for a couple of months), she'll begin acting like a big sister to them (often with no success).

Then we have Adelaine Goldstein.

Her name would mean something like "golden lady".

Mostly known as Addie, she's a 15-year-old student who will become an actress (a widely acclaimed one).

She's the youngest of two sisters. Her parents both work in the show business: her mother is an actress and her dad, her manager.

While she's not as tall as Hazel (163cm), she's considered one of the prettiest girl in the entire area (as she should).

She wakes up every day at 5 am to calmly do her skin care routine and makeup (even if it's the lighest makeup you'll ever see).

Although what takes her more time is deciding her outfit of the day (and ways to steal something from her sister's wardrobe without waking her up. And it's that she always has clothes that match her style. Wonder why...).

Speaking of which: she loves flower patterns and bright colors, especially orange.

You'll never catch her wearing high heels or skinny jeans. If she's not comfortable in it, doesn't matter if it's the best outfit idea ever, she won't wear it.

At first she may seem to be unaproachable and petty, but once you get to know her, you find out she's actually... vain, stubborn and spoiled as hell. She's pretty nice, though.

While people often think Hazel is the brains out of the three, that's actually Adelaine. For some reason, she's not often linked to cleverness.

She stole her favorite pair of hoop earrings from her big sister, althought she will never admit to it.

The last one is Sadie Petty.

Her name literally means "small lady".

And he is, indeed, small (153cm).

Oldest sister out of three siblings (a boy and a baby sister). Her parents are both bakers.

Is she also petty? Yes, she is. She's also a tsundere (main reason why she doesn't have many friends).

She's obsessed with sweets, fashion and eating sweets while thinking about fashion.

Speaking of, she aspires to be a fashion designer.

Her light red hair is dyed. She's actually a brunette.

Not the biggest fan of her short stature. You'll see her wearing platforms and maxi skirts more often than not.

Her love for cheesecake is so intense she often forgets she's lactose intolerant.

It's not like she's a jealous girlfriend, she just wishes Hazel would spend all the free time she has with her.

She's often confused with a little girl and her attitude doesn't help.

Believe it or not, she's quite needy. She loves cuddling (only with her girlfriend, that is) and, if you're close enough, she'll allow you to pat her head.

She loves doing people's hair.

[jillepathy]

Thought this article would be from Pinterest because it has a warm and cozy aesthetic, very much giving mood board vibes (I was ready to make a mood board y’all 😩 💀) ! ?

INSTEAD:

It's an article published in 2018 about gentrification in Brooklyn for this one specific apartment complex that NYC creatives made their own.

"Unfortunately, for this group of long-standing tenants, 475 Kent was sold in 2017 for $56 million to investors Shlomo Meichor and Assi Arev of the Israel-based firm Gaia Investment Group. Currently, and despite the loft law, they managed to clear the building of half of its tenants last year."

Two of the tenants who resided there at the time of the publication, Hang Pham and Gregoire Abrial, showcased their lovely, handmade home:

Meanwhile, the Gaia group suffers no consequences for displacing creatives like Pham and Abrial to make a profit.

What is the Gaia group anyway, and how could they be so heartless?

According to the National Real Estate Investor,

"A Firm Named Gaia...is an Israeli company owned by Raz Steinmetz."

Could it be that Raz is encouraging displacement in his real estate practices?!

While initially, I began to look more into Raz, I found much more lore on the Steinmetz fortune in general. For example, Raz's father Beny was convicted for corruption shortly after he became a billionaire. He became a billionaire like a true capitalist, by exploiting a vast iron-ore resource in Guinea, Africa.

Beny was already wealthy through diamond mining, and through his father, Rubin, a diamond cutter and Polish Zionist who settled in Palestine in 1936, after World War II and the Holocaust began.

More on Beny and some on Rubin here:

The New Yorker gives this little tidbit about Beny's life:

"'A family photograph from 1977 captures Beny as a young man, sitting at a cluttered table with his two older brothers and his father, who looks sternly at the camera while Beny inspects a precious stone."

That's what it looked like inside their home, but what did it look like outside?

According to Oxford University Press (and some real life accounts if you will seek them out), it wasn’t a pretty sight:

"'After the war, the majority of Jewish and Zionist activists supported the idea of partitioning Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states. In May 1947, Britain announced that it was handing over the Palestine problem to a newly formed United Nations, and that it would unilaterally terminate the mandate over Palestine on May 15, 1948. In November 1947, the General Assembly voted on a partition plan and, with Soviet support, passed it. A civil war between the Palestinians and the Jews began immediately."

Academia calls it a civil war, and I'm sure Blood Diamond Beny would agree with that. However, if you would like a perspective that is not rooted in generations of imperialism, you can check out the movie Gaza Fights For Freedom for free on YouTube to see what the common folk think.

To me it looks like the Steinmetzs have turned displacement into a very lucrative family business - from Palestine to Guinea to Brooklyn - at the 99%'s expense.

This fight is our fight too as it always has been and always will be.

The late, great MLK Jr. once wrote,

"freedom is never given voluntarily by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed."

It's time to speak up.

475 Kent, South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC

[techgalaxxy]

Top 15 Power BI Project Ideas For Practice 2025

Power BI is now an essential tool in the field of business intelligence and data visualization that empowers professionals, students and decision makers to transform raw data into useful insight. It doesn't matter if you're a novice embarking on your own data exploration or an experienced professional looking to improve your skills using Power BI, experimenting with it through real-world scenarios is similar to training for a marathon. The more varied your practice, the more effective your performance.

This blog will look at 15 exciting Power BI project ideas for 2025 intended to aid you in mastering the tool, increase your skills in analysis and gain practical knowledge. No matter if you're attending Power BI classes or self-taught, these suggestions will give you the basis to increase your understanding.

Why Power BI Projects Are Crucial

Imagine learning cook without even entering the kitchen. Sure, you can study recipes and instructional videos but, without any practical knowledge, you'll struggle to perfect a souffle. While the theoretical understanding of Power BI is essential but the real learning is gained by exploring projects. Projects force you to comprehend the complexity of data, use new techniques and solutions to actual problems, abilities that no book or training course alone will be able to provide.

Top 15 Power BI Project Ideas for 2025

1. Sales Dashboard for an E-commerce Business

Review sales statistics, monitor regional performance and display revenue trends. Add filters for categories, products, as well as time frames to make the dashboard more dynamic.

2. Customer Churn Prediction

Make use of Power BI to study the data of customers and find patterns that indicate the likelihood of churn. Integrate KPIs such as customer lifetime value and satisfaction scores to get practical information.

3. HR Analytics Dashboard

Create an HR dashboard that can track the employee's performance, attrition rate and diversity indicators. This project integrates the storytelling of data with HR management.

4. Financial Performance Analysis

Create a financial dashboard for a business to display the profit costs, margins and growth year-over-year. Make use of DAX (Data Analytic Expressions) to calculate important measures.

5. Social Media Engagement Tracker

Keep track of engagement metrics like shares, likes and comments for brands' social media profiles. Compare the performance of different platforms to help guide the marketing decision.

6. Energy Consumption Dashboard

Make use of public datasets to build an energy consumption monitor for businesses or households. Incorporate trends over time, and pinpoint areas for improvement.

7. Covid-19 Impact Analysis

Visualize the effects of Covid-19's influence on certain sectors, geographic regions or demographics. Make use of Power Maps tools from Power BI to show regional gaps.

8. Retail Store Analysis

Examine the performance of stores by keeping track of factors like footfall as well as the number of sales for each square meter and turnover of inventory. Help store managers understand which stores are performing well.

9. Stock Market Performance Tracker

Create a dashboard for tracking the performance of indices, stocks and mutual funds. Provide visual comparisons for better investment decisions.

10. School Performance Report

Create a dashboard for analyzing student performance across subjects, schools, grades, and. This is a great idea for anyone working involved in education.

11. Healthcare Analytics Dashboard

Monitor patient data to monitor the rate of success in treatment and hospital occupancy or efficiency of doctors. Use slicers to filter the data by department or by demographics.

12. Traffic Accident Analysis

Make use of publicly accessible data to examine traffic accidents by place, time or causes. Utilize Power BI's geospatial visualisation tools to create powerful storytelling.

13. Real Estate Market Trends

Study patterns in the real estate market as well as rental yields and market demand in particular areas. This is a great project for those who are interested in the field of real estate data analytics.

14. Weather Patterns Dashboard

Make use of climate data to show patterns in the weather, temperature or extreme weather events. Find out the future trends with historical data.

15. Marketing Campaign Performance

Analyze the effectiveness of a marketing campaign through measuring metrics such as ROI, cost to acquire customers and lead conversion rate.

Power BI Training: Bridging the Gap

If these projects seem too daunting, don't worry this is the point where the Power BI certification course is available. The best training programs function as a map, leading you through the myriad of functions Power BI offers. From learning the fundamentals of DAX to mastering more advanced visualization techniques, the training program equips you with the knowledge to tackle these types of projects successfully.

Analogies to Keep in Mind

Imagine Power BI as an apron -it's sharp, versatile and powerful. However, when used by people who haven't been practicing the tool, it may be unnatural or even intimidating. These tasks are an opportunity to cut, dice and julienne your way to mastery, one data set at one time.

Another analogy is of the pilot. You cannot pilot a plane just by reading the manual. You are required to spend time at the controls. Through projects, you can simulate real-world scenarios, and prepare yourself for the complexity of real business situations.

Tips for Making the Most of These Projects

Start small: Choose simpler projects when you're a novice to the field, like the dashboard for sales or your school performance reports.

Utilize Online Resources: Many public datasets are online to assist you in getting started. Websites such as Kaggle or portals to government data are a treasure trove of data.

Document Your Method: Treat each project as an example. Note your steps, choices and obstacles to demonstrate your method of problem-solving.

Upload Your Project: Share your works onto platforms like GitHub as well as the profile on your LinkedIn profile to get noticed and capture potential clients.

Conclusion

Training in Power BI using real world scenarios isn't just about developing technical skills. It's about building confidence and showing your ability to solve issues. Through working with these fifteen Power BI projects and gaining practical experience that can distinguish you on a job market that is highly competitive.

If you're a newbie embarking on the journey of a lifetime or an experienced professional who's honed your expertise, remember that every single click, calculation or chart you design is one step towards becoming a Power BI master. So, put on your sleeves, start working on these projects then let your data share its tale and you serve as the storyteller.

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Sabeer Nelli: Redefining Entrepreneurship Through Innovation in Fintech - FlowerFlicker

Sabeer Nelli is not just an entrepreneur; he is a visionary shaping the future of financial technology and business operations. Over the past 15 years, he has successfully established himself across multiple industries, including oil, retail, real estate, and fintech. As the founder of Zil.US, OnlineCheckWriter, and Tyler Petroleum, Sabeer’s journey has been defined by a relentless drive to solve real-world problems through innovative solutions. His ability to envision and implement transformative ideas has cemented his place as a leader in the entrepreneurial and fintech spheres.

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Omaxe The State Retail Space Sector 19b Dwarka Delhi

Omaxe the State Sector 19B Dwarka South West Delhi

Omaxe the State is a very new, hip and happening commercial development which lies at the heart of Sector 19B, Dwarka Delhi. Omaxe the State is a newly launched commercial project whose possession transfer process would be started by the year 2029. Something that has been carefully designed to cater to the increasing needs of the more populated and urbanized populace. Here, the idea is something that assimilates retail, entertainment, and dining in its entirety under one space. This is then a hub that would serve as a stop for all one's needful wants in shopping, eating, and leisure activities. This vibrant mixed use complex promises to be an iconic landmark in Dwarka soon and attract visitors from all over Delhi NCR, with world class facilities, no matter if you live here or visit, the experiences and lots more at Omaxe the State promise.

The master concept of Omaxe the State has been rightly suited to create multiple avenues of commercial and recreational spaces. For this, the development consists of The multiplex is a state of the art with multiple screens for movie lovers, equipped with sophisticated projection and sound technology to provide an immersive movie experience. The retail space encompasses a fine collection of branded outlets and shops, featuring all kinds of fashionable paraphernalia and electronics, home decoration, lifestyle, and much more. A large, trendy food court with the wide range of cuisine one would love to devour while sitting in the serenity of the place. In addition to multiplex, other entertainment zones include gaming ones, so it is also a great place for families and young adults to pass some time and feel relaxed. The complex is designed with modern architectural styles that provide a stylish and welcoming atmosphere to visitors. These features make Omaxe the State a complete hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment, perfect for casual visitors as well as regular patrons.

Omaxe The State Location Features

It is the plus point of Omaxe the State in the precincts of Sector 19B, Dwarka, and also a place that has seen rapid growth in the western region of Delhi. The Location Advantages are: The locality is well connected to the rest of Delhi and NCR through the vast network of roads and metro lines. Among the nearby metro stations is Dwarka Sector 21, one of the primary metro hubs, thus conveniently reaching the other parts of the city. Dwarka is a well established residential locality with a good population base. This will ensure a regular flow of footfall for the commercial units in Omaxe the State, and also the target group for local communities is covered along with visitors from other localities. The project is located close to key highways like Dwarka Link Road and NH 8 and thus can be easily reached via road, bus, or metro. Dwarka is quickly becoming an active growth hub for both residential and commercial real estate and therefore becomes an ideal hub for a commercial hub like Omaxe the State. Excellent connectivity along with strategic locations makes it a prime choice for businesses, retailers, and customers.

Dwarka Expressway : 5 min

200 Acres Bharat Vandana Park

NH-8 : 15 Min

159 Acres India’s Longest Golf Course

Diplomatic Enclave 2

Yashobhoomi India International Convention And Exhibition Center

Indira Gandhi International Airport : 20 min

Omaxe The State Location Amenities

Omaxe the State offers world class amenities designed to provide convenient, comfortable, and enjoyable experiences for its visitors and tenants. This includes; High Speed Elevators that are designed to ensure quick easy access across all levels. Adequate parking space for visitors hassle free in visiting even during high peak hours. 24/7 Security is a secure system with surveillance and professional guards who ensure the safety of all visitors. Centralized Air Conditioning provided so that you do not have to feel anything less than welcoming while in the indoors, regardless of the time of the year. Power Backup provided for uninterrupted power flow so that all services could be available smoothly as if there was no power blackout. Free Wi-Fi connectivity is also available in common areas so that visitors could stay connected with loved ones while shopping, dining, or simply relaxing. These amenities ensure that the customer has an efficient and pleasurable experience whether it is to shop, eat, or catch a movie.

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