Here are a few suggestions to consider for making extra money (particularly could be helpful for those in debt, for high school students, and college students):
I. Sell
Stuff:
1. Consider Selling Stuff Online on EBay or Amazon - Do you know a lot about some niche segment? Say baseball cards, yearbooks, comic books, specialty toys? Find a niche and start making a profit!
2. Consider Having a
Garage Sale - One person’s junk is
another person’s treasure. Consider presentation – a tablecloth vs. cardboard
boxes, dust things off, use hangers for displaying clothes, etc.
II. Make
Stuff:
3. Consider selling
Crafts or Sowing - Crocheting,
jewelry-making, embroidery, patching up clothes, etc. Turn your talent into
profit!
4. Consider Freelance
Writing - People will pay for
writing articles. A blog is a good place to start.
5. Consider Writing a
Book or an eBook - Are you an expert
at something? Are you a good story teller or good at poetry? My wife published
a book of poems in 2010. Her first book and we broke about even. eBooks are
really cheap and becoming more popular as well!
6. Consider small-scale
Catering - Run your own small
catering business out of your own kitchen on the weekend – great for birthday
parties, Quinceaera s, weddings, work related parties, conventions, other
potential niche clients. Also consider just baking goods and selling them to
neighbors/family/friends. Note: Be sure to comply with food safety laws.
7. Consider Taking
Photos and Selling Digital Photos -
Have a decent camera? Offer to do some photo shoots for free. Then as word gets
out you could start your own photography business. Facebook, Twitter, etc. are
all great social outlets for building your business.
III.
Offer Services:
8. Consider Mowing
lawns/bagging leaves - The summer
months are gone (assuming you live in the U.S.?). But next summer is right around
the corner! Lots of opportunities with lawns out there. My uncle does this
during the end of spring and summer. It’s a nice side business. You can use
your own equipment or see if the neighbor may have it. Gathering and bagging
leaves in the fall can be lucrative as well. An extra $20-30 a week per lawn
would come in handy.
9. Consider Babysitting
some kids - Know a family with kids?
Babysit them for cash! Parents are always looking to go out on a date or run
errands. Sometimes even voluntary babysitting can eventually turn into a paid
position.
10. Consider Becoming a
Dog Walker - People get paid every
day to walk dogs. Lots of people have pets. Yet they work too much or just
prefer for someone else to handle certain aspects of pets training. Why not
offer this service to people in your neighborhood?
11. Consider becoming a
mystery shopper - Mystery shoppers
can work flexible hours. Sometimes you even get to keep your purchases! Note:
Avoid companies that want you to pay a fee up front.
12. Consider Becoming a
Tutor - Do you play an instrument?
Are your particularly good at Math, Science, English, History? If you speak any
other language (Spanish, German, or French?) tutoring kids or even adults can
be profitable. I did this in high school and made $10-15 an hour tutoring
people in English. My sister does this and charges $20 an hour. She’s a
full-time student and just turned 20 years old!
13. Consider Running
Errands for the Elderly - Get to
know people in your community or church (if applicable) who may need to go to
the bank or for you to get their groceries. Sometimes even voluntary errand
running can eventually turn into tips or even a paid position.
14. Consider Fixing
People’s PC’s - Start out with
family/friends. Computers are always breaking down or having viruses. I have a
friend who fixes people's PC's for $20-$50 a pop. Sometimes it takes 20
minutes. Others it takes a couple of hours.
15. Consider Offering
Consulting Services - Know some
programming languages? Charge $50 and put a decent website together for a start
up business. Web design or graphics design is always a good place to start.
Start out cheap and build your reputation and portfolio. Businesses always need
their sites updated, promos with graphics, etc. I have a cousin who makes about
$1200-$2500 a month depending on the business on this. He has been doing this
for a little over 3 years now.
16. Consider House
Sitting - Vacation season is coming
up this summer. This can be a great 1-2 week gig. Sometimes even longer. I got
free rent for a couple of months one summer by staying at someone’s house.
Winter time means families traveling to see loved ones.
17. Consider Joining a
Focus Group - Google “Focus Group”
and see how many hits you can get. There is always some company willing to pay
a little something for your thoughts, opinions, etc.
18. Consider Offering a
Painting Service - See a neighbor’s
house that might need painting? Ring the doorbell and ask them if you could
offer your services. They provide the paint and tools you provide the labor.
It’s a win/win situation.
19. Consider Cleaning
Homes - People don’t always want or
(supposedly) have time to clean their homes. Not the most luxurious job but a
great opportunity to make some extra money. My wife did this while in high
school and even college. Was steady work and building up a clientele through
word of mouth can really net you some great customers.
IV.
Part-time Jobs:
20. Consider getting a
Newspaper Route - There is nothing
like riding a good bicycle, having a good arm, waking up and working at dawn.
Early risers would love this job. People with a determination to make some
extra cash could enjoy this too. This job can generate an extra $500-$2000 a
month easily.
21. Consider Finding
Odd Jobs on Craigslist - Neighborhood
adds and word of mouth not working? People always need things done. Do you have
a truck and are able to help some people move furniture? Or perhaps paint? Or
DE-clutter someone's garage? Or perhaps mow some yards?
22. Consider Delivering
Pizzas at Night - Tips, Tips, Tips!
Even if it’s just for the summer or winter it’s a great way to generate some
cash.
23. Consider
Bar-tending or Becoming a Waiter/Waitress - good idea for making extra money late-night and/or weekends without
sacrificing hours at your day job and/or studies.
24. Consider Seasonal
Work - Snow shoveling, lifeguard
duty, amusement parks, seasonal holiday staffing, etc. can all be taken
advantage of.
25. Consider Donating
Plasma, Sperm, or Blood - Often you
can get paid for these body fluids. Make sure to seek out reputable
organizations. Note: The Red Cross recommends waiting 28 days between plasma
donations and 56 between blood donations, and not exceeding 13 plasma donations
a year.
V.
Consider Further Education:
26. Consider Going Back
to School for Graduate Studies -
Sometimes going back to school for certification or a BA in Business or other
field can open up new opportunities. Getting a masters or a MBA could be a
useful tool in making oneself more marketable.
27. Consider Going Back
to School to finish up your BA or BS (Or get a certificate/go to a Tech School) - Finalizing your degree very well could help further your career and
expand the industries that find you an attractive candidate. Finish up that
degree and get your college diploma!
Which suggestion did you
like best? Any more good ideas to add to the list? Leave a comment!
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