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08 Sep, 2017

Earn Extra Income

More people, especially single parents, are finding that they need to earn an extra income on the side to help pay the bills, service mortgages, pay college fees for their kids etc. It is possible to earn an extra income without having to look for a second or third job. A good number of these opportunities are based in the home such as: Becoming a child care provider- depending on the amount of free time you have available, you can become a child care provider after your day job or work during weekends. Freelancing jobs- for people with skills such as proof reading, editing, programming, typing or writing, there are many freelance jobs available and even some reliable websites with such openings. Cleaning houses-You can do this on weekends or when you have time off. Virtual Assistant- Some businesses require services such as up date of their databases, sending of their newsletters done periodically and can outsource these services. Custom Jewelry- For those who are good at making custom jewelry, this is an excellent option. Once you make your jewelry, you can sell it at trade fairs, which are an efficient way to only sell but establish new business contacts. You can also approach shops that you want to stock your products and build a nice working relationship. It’s a good idea to make a wider range of jewelry so that you are able to build a wider customer base. Book keeping- for those with accounting knowledge, a book keeping work from home business is a good preposition. To inform companies of your business, you can email them or write to them. You can also place an ad in your local newspaper. Arts and Crafts- this can be a very gratifying business, especially if you are talented in this area. You can also sell other people’s merchandise. To promote your business, trade fairs are the best. Pet sitting/Dog Breeding business- For those who are pet lovers , a dog breeding business is an ideal choice. It is important to observe strict hygiene when handling animals to avoid transmission of diseases. You can also walk dogs for friends. Picture Framing- People with good design skills and carpentry skills will find this suitable. There are many items that can be framed and these include t-shirts, frame certificates, etc. Music tuition- personal guitar or piano tutors are always in demand and you can build a business as a tutor. The business has good pay and the overheads are low.

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