Is your mind in full holiday swing yet? That’s usually what happens for a lot of us once the Fall season is underway. Something else that is a focus for many of us is “more money!” Having more money during the holidays is always a plus, especially if you’re a shopper. The thing is, many people don’t have the time to get a second (or even third) job to get the extra money. Do you ever feel this type of pressure? The kind where you know it will soon be time to rack up on all the sales and start gearing up to buy gifts? In this post, I will share with you some simple, yet creative ways you can make extra money during the holidays.
1. SELL ARTS & CRAFTS
This is always fun. Here you can put your talents to work. Create and sell items such as jewelry, art pieces, candles, household seasonal items like Christmas ornaments, or wreaths. The list goes on with how you can package up your creativity and sell it.
2. LAUNCH AN ONLINE HOME BASED BUSINESS
Launching this type of business can be extremely lucrative. How much time and effort you are willing to put in to it plays a part. The best parts are the low startup cost, unlimited income, and the schedule flexibility of having an online business. If you find the right company, and have a mindset to succeed, you’ll be able to quickly get a return on your initial investment.
I’ve been able to personally see people in this industry earn six figures. The money they’ve been able to make in their business has surpassed the money they are making on their jobs. Soon after, they made the decision to pursue their business full-time.
Learn more on why I got started in my home based business by clicking here.
3. SELL ITEMS ON POSHMARK
Do you have any clothes, shoes, or accessories that you no longer wear? Don’t just leave them laying around or tucked in the back of your closet. Package them up and sell them. The poshmark community is filled with every brand you can find for women, men, and children. Decide which items you want to sell, how much you want to sell them for, and upload them to your online closet. It’s absolutely free to list your items. Once someone buys your item, Poshmark will then provide you with a prepaid shipping label. Poshmark will keep a percentage, based off how much you sell your item for and you keep the rest.
Learn more here and to get started.
4. DRIVE FOR UBER OR LYFT
Doing this, you are giving passengers rides to wherever they want to go within a certain radius. The benefit is that you decide when you want to accept rides or not and when you do, you get paid for it. Your passengers prepay for their ride on a credit or debit card without cash ever being exchanged. Of course they can however offer you a cash tip if they choose. The earnings potential with this option is unlimited and you have the power to decide your own schedule.
Visit either Uber or Lyft for more details.
5. FREELANCE YOUR SKILLS
Are you a writer, a photographer, a consultant, a blogger, a teacher, or have knowledge of any teachable skill? Why not turn these skills into steady income for yourself by starting a business with them? This is another way for you to determine your hours based on when you want to work. You can get as creative as possible when it comes to freelancing and you get paid in the process.
6. WORK AS AN ASSISTANT
If you have strong organizational, time management, design, or communication skills, being an assistant could be the way for you to go. One of the most flexible types is a Virtual Assistant because a VA is usually self-employed and provides much of their services from home. All you need is a steady internet connection and the skills to do whatever your client needs done.
7. PROVIDE CHILDCARE
Do you love being around children and helping them learn and grow? You can set aside time in your schedule to watch children and earn money while doing it. If it’s something you really enjoy, you can turn it into a steady business.
8. BECOME A SECRET SHOPPER
This option is always fun. Does the thought of you going to the mall (and getting paid to do it) sound like a fun idea? What about getting paid to go out to eat? The purpose of secret shopping is for you to evaluate the customer service you receive from whatever store or restaurant you visit. It is usually the company you’re visiting that will hire you ahead of time to do the shopping or dining. The companies will then use these evaluations to determine how well their employees are performing and to also make changes where necessary.
9. WORK A SEASONAL POSITION AT THE MALL
Everyone loves a little retail therapy, right? Because of the annual holiday rush that takes place, many stores will hire more associates to handle the flow of increased customers. These positions usually last around 3 months, but in some cases they could last even longer. There have also been cases when an employer may ask you to stay on as a permanent employee, which means even more money (and experience) for you.
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