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Making cash from CEX-
:beer: there used to be a thread on this website about how to make money from cex. the thread holder took it down and made a private rip off forum where he charges you my idea here is to find items cheaply on websites to sell to cex example avatar was 14.99 this week in tesco....cex were giving 16 pound for it so 1 pound…
Help wanted
Hi all Not sure this is the right place to ask advice (mod's please move if not) Company pay rises have been 3.75, 2.00 & 1.00 % from (07-08, 08-09, 09-10) which with the world as is I can't complain - however we have received a global email claiming that due "uncertain economic times" a low rise will help secure the…
Advice on private work
Hi guys, This is an issue I seem to get different answers on when I ask others, and wondered if anyone knows the real answer... I am currently employed fulltime, but I am now finding myself doing private work in my own time with the aim of one day going self employed. Anyway, currently my 'private clients' always want me…
Zopa - A good way to earn some money!
I came across Zopa when looking for a loan. It is a place where people lend to people. There are measures in place so that Zopa will chase anyone who does not pay, and all lenders are credit checked. You set your own interest rates. You pay 1% to Zopa each year, and there is a very useful forum. I did look into lending,…
Is this a scam?
If you google work-fromhome@hotmail.co.uk you will find a Home Typist/Data Entry Clerk position. I am unable to post the link as I am a new user. Sorry! I found this whilst looking for admin jobs which I could do from home. I got a quick response. I was told that I have to pay £5.99 through paypal to get my training…
Best way to sell gold
Ok i hope i have posted this in the right place sorry if i haven't. I have 7 rings that have sat in my jewelry box for the last 4 yrs most were gifts from my ex husband. I'm hopeing i can make a few quid out of them its better than them collecting dust and never seeing the light of day. They are mainly white gold 4 are 9ct…
What were the rates of inflation between 2007-2010
Hi, I started my job in April 2007, in 2008 I got a small payrise and have not had one for two years. I think I am earning less now then I was when I started based on inflation, but to be sure I need to know what the rate of inflation was between 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 Where can i find this information? I can then…
Harris Polls election survey
Anyone else supposed to be doing this tonight, alongside the bbc debate? My link doesn't work - just times out. Anyone else with this problem??
Need to work between 9pm and 2am - any ideas?
Hi experts, As the title suggests, does anyone have any ideas? I need to work 2-3 evenings per week in addition to my full time job. I have 2 kids aged 2 and 1... Thanks in advance!
Clothing Alterations
I have learnt the local drycleaners do not have a seamstress any more. I have been asked by friends to carry out minor repairs and alterations. Does anyone else do this? would you be willing to share your price list? many thanks.
Advice/Info on free advertising.....how to get my website noticed.
Hi Guys, Ive just launched a new little business venture trying to sell Paintings and Drawings of peoples dogs via my website. People simply send me their photo(s) of their dog and will I create a drawing or painting from the photo(s). Ive recently done some paintings/drawings for friends/family and they were all received…
Virtual PA?
Has anyone joined any of the Virtual PA agencies? Which are the best? Is it suitable for one day a week? (plus weekends)
Good employment agencies in Warwickshire?
Good employment agencies in Warwickshire? Hello, i am looking to set up in business and as a supplement to help my living costs i want to register with an employment agency just until my business becomes established. Does anyone know of any good employment agencies in Warwickshire? I am willing to do any kind of work…
Home data entry?
Hi guys Has anyone got any advice about ads like this? Too good to be true? http://jobs.vivastreet.co.uk/mlm+bristol-city-centre-bs1/home-based-data-entry---excellent-pay-and-flexible-hours/23722723 How do I make sure I'm not getting ripped off? Thanks Tris
Unsure If I Should Be Paying Tax..
Not sure if this is the right place but anywho! Recently OH + I have been struggling with money so I joined a babysitting company to earn a little extra money. My question is should I be paying tax on this as a second job? Even though it's not guarenteed every week etc.. I have a full time job already earning approx £800 a…
TV and Film extra work?
Hello, I don't know if anybody could help me but I am trying to find out how to go about finding TV and Film extra work? I have been trying to find out about agencies through the internet, but I can't be sure that many of them are genuine,ie. lots of them appear to be asking for money to join and that isn't right…
leaflet delivering
I have just taken ona job to deliver 6700 leaflets by 6th of may...at a wage of 118 pound. Has anyone else done this and is it really worth the effort? and any tips on how to do it efficently so i get it done quicker lol thank you for any advice :)
Raising funds for business
Hi I have never taken a loan out let alone a business loan. But I have been researching a new product to develop and need £20k to make it a reality. Now this is the dilemma; there are several ways I could potentially get this money 1. Borrow it from the bank for 5 years. High risk and I've never borrowed any personal loans…
40% tax on 2nd job???
Hi Guys, I'm getting married next year...so, like you do, I wanted to get a bar job to do alongside my full time job to help get some extra money into the wedding fund! So, I've been offered an evening/weekend job in a pub, but the boss there warned me that I would pay 40% on my wages (which are only just over minimum wage…
Would recommend Onepoll
For anyone considering doing the Onepoll surveys,just to say I have (after 7 months!) just received my £40 pay out. I was a bit unsure how long it would take to pay/if they would but they paid up when the £40 threshold is met (took about 6 working days) but can now say no problem whatsoever. They paid me by BACS transfer.…

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