Even if you have a traditional outside-of-the-home job, work at home opportunities can provide a great way to earn extra cash in 2012. Many offer flexibility that you don’t often find at common second jobs like waitressing or working in retail. Here are a few ways to earn extra cash in your free time this year.
Direct Sales – If you are a fellow female, chances are good you have been invited to more than a handful of home parties. There is far more to choose from than Avon and Mary Kay these days! There are companies that specialize in food, candles, children’s books and toys, health & wellness, jewelry, purses, scrapbooking and more. Start-up costs can be minimal depending on the company. Check out my Best Direct Sales Companies blog for overviews of companies by product and start-up cost.
Ecommerce – Are you a crafter? A bargain hunter? Consider selling your goods. Sites like Etsy and Artfire are great for selling handmade items. If you are a garage-saler from way back or have a newly found picking passion, consider reselling those items you snagged for free or cheap on eBay.
Microgigging – If there are small online tasks that you can perform quickly, you may want to consider a few microjob sites. Sites like Fiverr or Fivers World will allow you to post small jobs that you are able to perform. These gigs range from conventional to quirky. Take a look at the gigs available on a few sites in my Sites Like Fiverr post for service ideas that you can offer.
Sitting – Housesitting, dogsitting, babysitting, senior-sitting – we all need a sitter for something. Sittercity helps connect service providers with those in need. And, they go beyond sitting. You can also list your services as a housekeeper or tutor.
The sky is limit when it comes to earning extra cash working at home. If you need even more ideas check out 40 Businesses You Can Start From Home.
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So many ways to make money from home! Like you said, the sky is the limit.
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I needed to read this because I am growing old of what I do for work, so I need to change it up. I would love to a pet sitter
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Me too, Katie.
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Great ideas! I had not heard of Sitter City, that is one I need to bookmark. Thanks!
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Home-based service businesses are really big right now. They seem to have done better during the last few years than many other types of home businesses. I have a friend who runs a pet sitting business, and she can hardly afford to take a vacation, she’s so busy.
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That is great, Lisa!
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I need a doggy day care to open close by. My 2 are my biggest distraction when working from home. Good luck to everyone in 2012!
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I’m starting to engage with Direct Selling.. Actually it’s a good business to deal with. All I have to do is to bring a brochure of the products i’m selling. The income is not bad at all. So, i really recommend it to my friends.
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Best of luck with your new venture, Dell!
Thanks for the great links! I’ll have to try out some micro gigging. Thanks for sharing, very valuable.
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