What is your best way to make extra money???
By makingpots
@makingpots (11915)
United States
May 10, 2007 3:20am CST
Not on the internet..... please don't send me all of your links.
What do you do when you find that you could use some extra cash? Do you have a garage sale, sell things you make, paint houses, perhaps you are a web designer as a hobby (okay, yes that is on the internet). Do you ever just use pure ingenuity and find a way to make some extra something here and there.
I do my share of trying to find ways online of making some money, but when it gets down to it I can try to sell some of the pottery I make and usually I feel pretty good about it when it sells. I also will get real focussed about saving pennies hear & there (like, shopping on double coupon day or giving up a Starbucks trip now and then) and then I feel like I have a reason to be proud of my efforts. I never seem to walk away from the computer feeling proud that I earned a few dollars.
What do you do for immediate extra cash?
7 responses
@MadeByTammy (69)
• United States
10 May 07
I know what you mean! Even making pennies on the side take time and hard work. I really don't believe there is any real fast EASY money out there. I sell handmade goods - cards, sewing items, holiday item, flower beaded barrettes and things like that. I have a few store on the internet. You can check out my one store at www.MadeByTammy.com.I spend many hour promoting, making and handing out business cards. I think the only way to have some extra money is to have a budget and don't try to keep up with your neighbors.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
11 May 07
Thank you for the response.
Actually, I have been to your website even before this discussion. You make wonderful stuff and I wish you well with your business. Keep up the good work, you deserve to do well.
@cipher2004 (1183)
• United States
12 May 07
I make candles and sell them.Seems people are always asking me to make more.Once in a while I sell at the flea markets for quick cash.I also will wait for a good sale to save money.Especially on food.My husband laughs at me because I go to so many differant food stores to get the best buy.I always try to find a bargain.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
19 May 07
My sister does that. She lives in a farming community and her ex-inlaws have a farmers market booth where they let her sell. She does pretty well.
LOL I think finding bargains is saving (a penny saved is a penny earned) money .... just let your husband laugh.
@samson1967 (7414)
• India
10 May 07
I generate Extra Income by working extra hours for others. I make Various Import Licences for Importers, to save the customs duty. I also earn extra cash by Real Estate brokerage. In 2005, my extra Income was more than my regular Income(salary).
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@ucl800 (860)
• Greece
10 May 07
I can give you a link where you can find free ebooks with ideas of offline jobs. Please visit http://etricks.wordpress.com/free-downloads I think this can help you get an idea.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
11 May 07
Thank you for the response. Actually though, I wasn't looking for ideas. I do have ways that I make a little money (or save money which works for me) and I was just currious if other people do too.
@keithstieneke (823)
• Lincoln, Nebraska
12 May 07
I have made some money with network marketing and now also with a program completing online offers and forms and surveys. I would like to try eBay but I haven't got around to it yet.
@keithstieneke (823)
• Lincoln, Nebraska
15 May 07
SFI, i.e. Strong Future International. I personally know Gery Carson the owner and have worked for him in the past as a customer service representative. He is one of the most democratic and fair employers I have ever worked for.
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
12 May 07
LOL - you said not to send your links but hopefully you won't mind my 'little plug' :) To make some extra money I crochet and sell baby afghans and matching pillows. I don't sell alot though (I think I've sold 15 sets in a year) so am thinking of branching out into some other homemade items to sell. I am a 'craftsie' person as my mother calls me - she's not into making crafts herself but loves receiving them.
If you'd like to look at my afghans you can see them here
http://byfaithonly.com/HomeMade/
I have a few ideas for other items but am looking for an inexpensive 'shopping cart' system other than eBay - their just so big things seem to get lost there.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
19 May 07
LOL I don't mind your plug at all. Your afghan sets are simply beautiful!! I have you bookmarked your site, I get invited to lots of baby showers lately.
I wish you luck as you branch out into other things. I've seen your posts about establishing an online store. I will be watching with interest.
Thanks for the response.
