More Money Earning ideas when unemployed

Chris Wodke

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Being able to bring in even a little extra money a month can really make a difference if you are unemployed. Besides if you are spending time earning money you probably are not spending money.  In an earlier article I listed some ideas for part time jobs to earn some money. Here are a few more:

Catering

Many catering companies hire wait staff and bartenders for events. Check with local caters and venues doing parties and weddings.  Work is mostly on weekends and evenings.

Free lance Writing

If you have a talent for writing and expertise in a particular area, check out free lance writing sites like elance, manuscript services and textbroker. Of course examiner.com is always looking for area writers.

Seamstress

Most of us don’t have time or hate doing chores like hemming and sewing on buttons.

If you can do simple repairs and alterations you might have a nice little business. Even better if you are able to do tailoring.  You can have a nice business doing wedding and special occasion dresses.   In the Hispanic community girls have a special ceremony and party when they turn 15.  The dresses for the girl and her attendants are very similar to a wedding. There may be a big opportunity here.

Home Arts

You can put your sewing skills to work making drapes and other home furnishings.  Have pictures of projects you have worked on.  You can offer a variety of services such as slip covers, duvets and furniture upholstery.

Artist

Draw murals for kid’s rooms or other home decorating projects.  Charcoal or pastel portraits can also be a good source of work. You can draw from a photograph, so you can do this when you have time.  You can do portraits of pets, people, homes,  or cars.  Charge between $50-$100 per drawing.  Get contacts by working at local festivals and farmers markets doing caricatures’.

Crafts

Everyone knows about selling products on ebay and at local craft fairs. There is also another outlet.  Etsy.com is a web site for crafters to sell their products.

Umpire/Ref

Do you play soccer, softball or volleyball?  Most leagues whether adult or youth need line judges, umpires, referees and scorekeepers. Many of these positions pay per game worked.  This can be a good way for your kids to make some part time income and for you if you want to be involved in the game without playing.

Organizer

A lot of us have a lot of clutter and don’t have a clue how to be organized. If you can help someone turn chaos into organization, turn it into a business. California closets turned organization into a business. Help others get rid of clutter and you can too.

Ebay

Instead of just selling your own stuff on ebay, how about selling other peoples stuff?  You take the pictures and write up  the ad. When it sells you collect a fee, typically 20% of the price. You just need a digital camera, a flair for writing and some space to store your inventory.

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