Making Money from Hobbies

By Eugene Mahalingam

A hobby can be more than just a pleasant past-time activity. With some effort and perhaps a little bit of luck, it can make you money. One famous example is Famous Amos, the popular US-based cookie company.

While not many will strike gold with their hobbies like the founder of Famous Amos, here are some examples of individuals who have managed to turn their favourite past-times into decent money churners.

Adelyn Koh currently owns and runs the Junk Book Store, which, according to the Malaysia Book of Records, is the biggest second-hand bookstore in the country.

But the idea of selling second-hand books actually started from a hobby, or rather passion for old books, says Koh.

Adelyn Koh with one of the old books available at the store.

6 Surprising Causes of Back Pain

By Nicole DeCoursy

If you’ve ever had a bout of back pain, you’re not alone: According to the National Institutes of Health, 8 out of 10 people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Most of the time, back pain is set off by something totally minor, says Venu Akuthota, MD, director of the Spine Center at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.

Besides obvious causes (constantly lugging a too-heavy purse, for instance), experts say that everyday habits like hunching over your smartphone can strain your spine and the surrounding muscles over time, causing pain and making you more vulnerable to serious injury. To stop back pain now—and avoid future agony—try targeting these unexpected culprits.

Career Opportunity: Technip Graduate Engineer Program

Technip is currently taking Fresh Graduates to fill in various positions in their KL office.

What are they looking for?

Fresh Graduates with any Engineering background. Apparently they are looking for candidates from various discipline e.g. Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Civil Engineering. Candidates with 1-2 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry also are encouraged to apply.

Career Opportunity: Velosi Energy Consultants

Velosi Energy Consultants Sdn. Bhd. is currently looking for experienced candidates to fill in various openings in the company.