Extra cash is nice to have. Most people can find a use for it. Here are six legitimate ways to make money.
Make Money Opportunity #1: Party and Home Sales. Sell from home for established companies like Avon and Mary Kay. If makeup doesn’t interest you or the market is saturated in your area, don’t fret. There are many more companies to choose from than there used to be. In addition to Tupperware, there’s Pampered Chef, Creative Memories, and others.
There are opportunities to sell everything, including home décor, candles, kids toys, lingerie and more. You make sales via home parties, catalogs or by appointment. Make money on commissions ranging from 20% to 50%. Some companies offer incentives and perks including bonuses, vacations and cars.
If you are self motivated and like people, this could work well for you. Start up costs vary but many companies do require a small investment.
Make Money Opportunity #2: Substitute Teach. Fill in for teachers at local schools. Qualifications vary but many states do not require a college education. Lesson plans and activities are usually provided. You do have to be available on very short notice (i.e. an hour before school begins) and most states require a background check and fingerprinting. If you don’t mind being on call and like kids, contact area schools and see what’s available.
Make Money Opportunity #3: Part-time Retail. Many stores hire part-time clerks and stockers. Duties include operating cash registers and the setup and maintenance of merchandise displays. Some stores offer employee discounts on merchandise. Retail can be physically demanding and part-time usually means working the nights, weekends and holidays that others don’t want. If you have a family, this may not be something you want to consider. If you like the shopping environment and enjoy interacting with customers, check local businesses to see what positions are available.
Make Money Opportunity #4: Write for Associated Content. Turn your knowledge and passion into paychecks by writing articles and creating videos for Associated Content. Write faithfully every day and you’ll build a money making habit.
Make Money Opportunity #5: Start a Business. Turn a talent, hobby or skill into a paying business. Cake decorating, party planning, babysitting, tutoring, dog walking, typing, translating, and organizing are just a few of the ways you can earn extra cash. While you probably can start without paying out much, if any, money initially, it can also take a while to build regular income. If you’re self motivated and passionate about something, think about it. How could you transform your passion into pay?
Make Money Opportunity #6: Sell on Ebay. Start small. Get rid of items you don’t want, use or need and make money while doing so. It’s free to sign up with Ebay. There are fees for selling at auction and the fees have to be paid even if your items don’t sell. Look at similar items to see what’s selling and what kind of prices they’re selling for. Selling on Ebay can be fun and profitable.
Looking to earn extra cash? Do so from home by selling products on commission for companies like Mary Kay or Creative Memories. Consider substitute teaching or getting a part-time position at your favorite retail store. Turn your knowledge and experience into articles for Associated Content and get regular paychecks. Eliminate clutter and make money by selling things you don’t want, need or use on Ebay.
No matter what method you choose, don’t forget that extra income can equal extra taxes. If you work for someone else, like the school or retail store, you’ll receive a W-2 showing what federal taxes were withheld and paid. if you work for yourself (.i.e. home based selling on commission, writing, starting a business) you are responsible for self-employment taxes. You do, however, get to deduct all business expenses so keep every receipt, log mileage and all income and expenses related to your business.
