Making money from home…YES! it is possible to make money
from home without spending a lot! (But please do your homework before jumping
into a contract or sending anyone money, there are unfortunately A LOT of scams
out there! =( ). I have heard several people over the last few weeks talking
about money (or the lack thereof) and wondering how they could bring in an
income without having to go to work and worry about day care (which is
outrageous). Here are a few different ideas and sources that I have compiled,
but don’t stop with just what’s here. Make this a starting point because there
are literally THOUSANDS of ideas and options out there!!
1.
Direct Marketing (Don’t let these two words
scare you!) I know that direct marketing has been given a bad name by companies
who have done the pyramid scheme, but they are not all like that I promise!
(This is where doing homework comes in handy. Be sure that you are not signing
up for a company who is not ethical and a “fly by night” type of company).
There are tons of different options out there, so be sure to pick something
that you truly enjoy and can stand beside. The biggest part of direct marketing
is believing in the product you are selling, otherwise you probably won’t make
much (people can see when you are selling something that you are skeptical
about). I am an independent consultant of Arbonne International and I
absolutely LOVE it! If you want more info please feel free to contact me, I
would love to help others get started and make some extra money! Opal is an Independent
Consultant of Pampered Chef and this is right up her alley! She is an amazing
cook, so having a job that she can cook for others and show them all the cool
kitchen stuff out there is awesome. I am sure that she would love to help
others get started with it too, so definitely don’t hesitate to contact her!! (Okay
shameless promotions are done now LOL).
2.
Surveys and Product testing. YES! YOU CAN MAKE
MONEY DOING THIS!! There are a lot of companies out there that will pay you to
take surveys about products that you have tried, everyday things that make life
easier (or sometimes harder), and even products that they send to you to test.
(And you usually get to keep the item, so it’s a double bonus!)
3.
Offer a service! Are you fantastic at organizing
and cleaning? Have a lot of time after the hubby gets home from work or on the
weekends? Have days to yourself while the kids are at school? Offer a service
to someone else and make some extra cash! Offer house cleaning services, errand
services, grocery shopping services, etc. to those who may not have the time to
do this for themselves. (Please, please, please be very careful not to put
yourself in a situation that could be dangerous or illegal! Make sure that whatever
you are doing that you exercises caution and common sense. Don’t forget to make
sure that you are also compliant with tax laws. I don’t want to misguide anyone
here =D).
4.
A second job? If you are looking for a second
job that will work around your current schedule and will give you pretty quick
money, why not look at the service industry? Waitressing is a great way to earn
some money on the side and be able to work part time. You usually make pretty
nice tips as well, so that could help bridge the gap in-between paydays.
5.
Make something and sell it! Not everyone is
great at making everything. There are people out there who absolutely suck at
sewing (like me!) and in turn, they avoid doing it all costs! You have an
advantage if you are at all creative, you can make stuff at your own leisure
and sell it on sites like EBay and Etsy. Signing up for an Etsy account is
pretty easy and painless. They ask for your information and you get to pick
your store name and can sell just about anything you can think of. (Just be
sure to review their policies before you list something that might be
questionable. You don’t want them to ban you because of an honest mistake!) J
and I started our own Etsy store and I LOVE it. We can craft together and I
list it. When something sells we package it up together and mail it right out.
Each listing is only 20 cents (so you are out only pennies if it doesn’t sell)
and the listing is valid for 4 months! That’s amazing!
6.
Ad space. Do you drive a lot? Why not sell ad
space on your car? Companies will actually pay you to drive! This would be
ideal if you have a long commute, are always driving the carpool or are just
out and about a lot. Be sure to read and understand all of the information set
forth by the company before signing any contracts though. Make sure that if
there is a minimum mileage or any extra requirements of you that it is
understood.
7.
Start a daycare or babysitting service! Are you
home all day and love kids? Offer to watch someone else’s kids while they go to
work. (Disclaimer once again! LOL Make sure that you are following all
applicable state and local laws regarding daycare services. Some states make
you go through a certification process to watch a certain amount of kids.) This
might be a great way to make some extra money from home though, while also giving
your kids a play buddy! The going rate for daycare is pretty high, so it could
be very lucrative. Just make sure that you absolutely love kids and are capable
of taking care of the kiddos, quality child care is of the upmost importance!
I hope that at least one or two of these ideas helps out,
and like I said don’t limit yourself with this list. Use it as a starting
point; there are TONS of options out there! =D
Susan
