Babysitting for extra cash is a good job for a stay at home wife, or in some cases..a stay a home dad! Childcare is in demand everywhere, and with everyone working nowadays, someone needs to watch the kids while they are away.
Look around in the newspaper or ask family and friends if they know anybody looking for childcare. If you really want to turn it into a business, then you might want to search for options on making your business an LLC or a Corp. In some states, you might even need a license, and or a background check before starting your business.
How much do you pay for childcare?
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
#15 - Newspaper Routes
#15 - Newspaper Routes
Newspaper routes is always a good way to earn extra money. A paper boy is always needed, as current delivery person's are just doing it to make extra money, or are just doing till they get out of high school, or college. That means job openings pop up a few times a year.
I've done this with the local classifieds for $43 per week, which I only had to deliver papers once a week. The problem however, was that my paper route was huge and was spread out in one big circle. I drove a 4 cylinder neon, and probably spent $20 in gas just delivering them. On top of that, you have to bag them when its raining, and rubber band them before you deliver them.
It was an extra $43 per week, but..for the gas and the time I had to deliver them, it wasn't worth it to me. If you want some extra spending money, and you find a small route that you can use a bicycle or something to run with, you might make some decent money.
Don't forget that you are not working for the company, you are seen as a "sub-contractor" and will have to do the taxes on your own at the end of the year. Keep track of your mileage, and keep receipts for everything related to the job.
Here is a nice article to read: http://www.yourpaperroute.com/content/are-paper-routes-still-profitable
Newspaper routes is always a good way to earn extra money. A paper boy is always needed, as current delivery person's are just doing it to make extra money, or are just doing till they get out of high school, or college. That means job openings pop up a few times a year.
I've done this with the local classifieds for $43 per week, which I only had to deliver papers once a week. The problem however, was that my paper route was huge and was spread out in one big circle. I drove a 4 cylinder neon, and probably spent $20 in gas just delivering them. On top of that, you have to bag them when its raining, and rubber band them before you deliver them.
It was an extra $43 per week, but..for the gas and the time I had to deliver them, it wasn't worth it to me. If you want some extra spending money, and you find a small route that you can use a bicycle or something to run with, you might make some decent money.
Don't forget that you are not working for the company, you are seen as a "sub-contractor" and will have to do the taxes on your own at the end of the year. Keep track of your mileage, and keep receipts for everything related to the job.
Here is a nice article to read: http://www.yourpaperroute.com/content/are-paper-routes-still-profitable
Friday, May 4, 2012
#14 - Dog Walks
#14 - Dog Walks
Dog walking is something almost anyone can do! Some dog's can stay inside for days at a time, or outside in a cage. The owner's are busy with work, or they have too many things going on that they can't walk Fido for an hour!
Caring dog owner's will find and pay someone to walk their dog for them. This is where you come in! Post ads in the gas stations, knock on neighbor's doors, ask everyone on your facebook friend-list if they need their dog walked. You can schedule to walk their dog on certain days of the week, certain times, and set a time limit you will walk the dog for. Most people will walk a dog for 30-60 minutes, so its considered a real "walk."
The dog walker and the dog will both benefit from taking walks. You, the 'walker' will get the exercise you probably need anyways, and the dog will get the exercise and attention it needs. Its a win - win situation. If your lucky, you can walk neighbor's dogs and walk 4-5 of them at once! Just make sure they are friendly with each-other and don't bite each-other's heads off, or you...
If you like dogs, and you like to walk, then give it a try. If not..keep checking back for something that you might like! I post a new idea every other day. Subscribe and stay informed!
Dog walking is something almost anyone can do! Some dog's can stay inside for days at a time, or outside in a cage. The owner's are busy with work, or they have too many things going on that they can't walk Fido for an hour!
Caring dog owner's will find and pay someone to walk their dog for them. This is where you come in! Post ads in the gas stations, knock on neighbor's doors, ask everyone on your facebook friend-list if they need their dog walked. You can schedule to walk their dog on certain days of the week, certain times, and set a time limit you will walk the dog for. Most people will walk a dog for 30-60 minutes, so its considered a real "walk."
The dog walker and the dog will both benefit from taking walks. You, the 'walker' will get the exercise you probably need anyways, and the dog will get the exercise and attention it needs. Its a win - win situation. If your lucky, you can walk neighbor's dogs and walk 4-5 of them at once! Just make sure they are friendly with each-other and don't bite each-other's heads off, or you...
If you like dogs, and you like to walk, then give it a try. If not..keep checking back for something that you might like! I post a new idea every other day. Subscribe and stay informed!
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