We are finally in the seasonal months in which people are looking to enjoy their holidays by buying gifts, traveling or attending various holiday parties. Unfortunately, this season also bring about stress, limited of cash and money troubles. In my household, we don’t celebrate holidays but we are always looking for various ways to bring more money in. My husband and I have student loans, personal bills and love to travel, attend concerts and have fun for the low, low!
Being the savvy, life coach I decided to created a list of various ways of supplementing your income. You cannot always depend on your full time gig because things happen such as lay offs, downsizing, or god forbid job termination. You always want to have a steady flow of income coming in for you to save or pay off those nagging bills.
For instances, when I relocated back to New England, I had no employment but I had to think fast and think of creative ways to bring in the moolah, so I decided to write resumes and cover letters for individuals who are looking for a career change. I also host and coordinate educational, self-esteem building and women empowerment events. I want you to think of your strengths and skills and how can you make some money on the side.
For the Packrats: I bet you didn’t know that all your collectible items, designer clothes from the 80s, 90s and 00s, college books, duplicate DVDs and whatever you got stashed in your collection are worth anything. If you are a packrat or someone who love to hold onto junk, let go and start profiting from your stuff. Not only will you profit, you will declutter your space and life. Looking for ways to sell your stuff? Check out these websites: Amazon.com, Ebay.com, and threadup.com for your clothes just for starters. Get to cleaning and selling!
For the Writers, Editors and Authors: Do you love to write poems, short stories or create resumes? Are you the grammar and punctuation police? Love to correct people? We have a side hustle for you. Take your talents online and get paid. Many people are looking for editors, resume writers and writers period. Check out these websites for freelance work: freelancer.com, odesk.com, or elance.com. You get to set your own price and assist people with their writing projects.
For the Graphic Designers, Recruiter and Virtual Assistants: Are you a super creative person who love art? Do you love to help organize people’s professional and personal lives? Well look no further, we have the perfect hustle for you. For my graphic designers, you can find freelance work through craigslist.com and fiverr.com. For my super organized and efficient person who have experience with data entry, transcription, and telecommunications, you can find work through virtualassistantjobs.com or elance.com You can work from home with these type of jobs.
For the opinion givers: Do you love giving your opinion on the newest technology, fashion or accessories? Focus groups are just for you. Personally, focus groups are one of my favorite things to do. I love meeting new people, while giving my opinion and enjoy light refreshments for 90 minutes for $100 or more. Are you interested in voicing your opinion on the new trendy item? Well look no further. Check out www.focusgroup.com and www.focuspointeglobal.com/
For the Kid-Friendly Individual: Are you reliable, responsible and kids love you? Have you thought about making extra income from babysitter? Check out care.com website. This website is a safe and reliable list for families who are looking for babysitters. Care.com have pre-requisite for you to start babysitting.
For the Custom Jewelry, Accessories and Natural Product Makers: Do you make custom jewelry, accessories, sew or even make natural products such as hair, nail or face products? If so, you should post your amazing work on site such as esty.com or pinterest.com
For the Potential landlords: Do you have extra space within your home? Have a guest house you rarely used? Have you thought about renting out your guest home or spare room for extra money? Check out airbnb.com which is a great website for those who have extra space within their home, apartment, or guest home for short, mid or long term stay.
Seasonal Jobs/Brand Ambassador: Check out seasonal jobs at your local mall/retailer, gift wrapping booth, personal organizer, workshop facilitator, house cleaner, dog walker, house sitter and the list can go on. Craigslist.com
There is something for everyone to make extra income from. You just have to seek it and go for it! When the Benjamins start rolling in make sure you budget your money accordingly.
Love your sister-friend,
Drea
Coaching Question: Do you have a side hustle? How do supplement your full time income?
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