Here's a way to get small actions done for little money. I have heard about Fiverr.com and thought I would give it a try. This is the site that has been up for about a year now and seems to be filling a need. There are enterprising folks advertising their willingness to do just about anything–from designing your business card to adding likes to your fan page–for just five dollars a pop. I tested it by getting hundreds of "likes" added to a new Facebook fan page I just put up. It's easy to sign up and the payment process is handled like an escrow account. You can use a credit card, PayPal, or an in-house system that they say is even more convenient.

The first person I contacted with didn't perform within the time limit and I dropped him. No problem, I picked up another person for the same task quickly and easily, and she performed well. This is a service I will keep in mind for quick actions that I may need. I will also peruse it occasionally to get ideas. For instance, I can get an animated, graphic intro of my brand to put at the beginning of my YouTube videos.

It's surprising how much you may be able to get for so little. Some of the work is done by freelancers who are happy to make a little cash off their hobbies. Others see it as a way to keep their skills current, or explore a new career. Any way that it occurs, this is a meeting place of micro-providers and buyers.