Snappy asked: What are some good moonlighting jobs? I have a full time day job but I need a second income. Does anyone have any ideas for a good part time job that have you have seen become profitable? What about a home based business?
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April 16th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I was thinking the same thing tonight and I keep coming back to the internet business. I just need someone to help get the site going then the cash comes in. I’ve got all the other bases covered. Tried 2 people so far and neither worked out.
April 18th, 2009 at 1:35 am
Catalogue based businesses have been around a while and can be profitable if you find an untapped market and are dedicated enough. The makeup lines, like Avon, Mary Kay, and BeautiControl are often being sold by every other person around, so it can be difficult to find buyers unless you are aggressive. However, these lines are also very popular and often lead to repeat customers because they need to keep a supply of face wash on hand at all times, and women consider makeup a necessity. Pampered Chef and Tupperware are okay, but they are somewhat superfluous items that people won’t buy if money is tight and they do not lead to repeat customers (unless they want different things. They have just one-time buy items). A product I’ve discovered recently and really enjoy are the Scentsy wickless candles. They are basically nightlights with a well on top that holds wax that will melt and fill the room with fragrance. They aren’t a necessity, but they will create repeat customers who need to buy more wax from you, and they make great gifts so you can make a lot of money during holiday seasons. Good luck!
April 20th, 2009 at 10:42 am
What I would tell you is if you have ever heard of a web site called craigslist then you can use that to post stuff online and sell stuff locally. If you have any money lying around then go in craigslist and buy anything you know about weather it is musical stuff or motorcycles ect. ( or post stuff you dont need and want to sell. ) There are lots to chose from as in what to buy / sell. I am 15 and I buy and sell dirt bikes / insturments on that site and right now I am doing way better then averyone in the house. ( other then my dad who owns a company ) I make thousands a month just by sitting down and typing for the most part! Just beware of fraud as in checks, money orders, or anything BUT CASH! Good luck dude!
April 21st, 2009 at 12:04 am
I have done mystery shopping and surveys online. Although the surveys don’t pay much, maybe $3-$6 per survey still adds up.
About mystery shopping, they would assign you to go to theaters, retail stores, electronic stores, restaurants, hotels, etc… You have to be patient in filling out the surveys or questionnaires afterwards and they are very meticulous with grammars and spellings. For restaurant assignments, you have to pay for it but then they reimburse you afterwards. They usually pay from $40-$100, depending on the restaurant. Retail stores or other types of stores typically pay $10-$20.
I get emails from companies everyday and all you have to do is sign up with them and apply for that assignment. It’s a lot of fun and you get to voice your opinion if you want something changed at that particular company. A little tip, I got more assignments when I got certified at MSPA.
It won’t hurt to look into it. And the best part is, you get to choose what days and times work for you. Good luck!
April 23rd, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Check into delivering newspapers early in the morning. Paper delivery is not a “kids job” anymore. Most major cities have done away with the kid delivering papers on a bike. They hire in retirees or people like you who are looking for a second income to do it. You just get up early, pick up the papers at a pre-determined location and drive around in your car delivering them. You dont even have to collect the money, the newspaper company bills the people directly.
Ive never tried it but i do know someone who has done it for years.
Good side=easy money
Bad side=you have to get up very early and driving can get expensive if the price of gas goes back up. Right now its kind of low so it might not be as bad.
April 24th, 2009 at 10:08 am
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