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Archives for February 2011

What is good to sell on ebay.
Hello all, I thought i would post to see what other people are selling on ebay. I do sell the odd thing but its items that sell for a couple of pounds if I'm lucky. I have found myself looking on ebay before i sell and find myself putting the items in the car boot box as they seem to be selling for pennies. Do people tend…
ukhomebased.co.uk
Hello all, Does anyone have any experience with this site? If so is it worth a go? Cheers.
Sweet Buffet Business
Hi We are looking at setting up a business that provides sweet buffets for weddings/events. Are there any food hygiene requirements/certificates needed for this type of business? The business would be working from home and setting up the buffets at the venues. Danielle
Do handmade items/ crafts make any money??
Hello.. I am researching.. again! I love homemade bits and crafts etc.. I was wondering if any money could be made out of this?? Like making teddy bears, or keepsakes, or wooden plaques?? I have a very creative mind and wondered if I could use my mind to make some extra pennies?? Any advice is greatfully received, thank you
Working from home - looks legit
Just seen this on the job centre website, looks legit to be honest. Heres the link: http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk/detailjob.aspx?sessionid=6ac7e3cd-0216-4d8a-a0fe-7e9ac390f17c&pid=1&j=GLA/124208 and heres the code if the link doesn't work GLA/124208 If I had a landline phone i would definately have applied, sounds an…
quirky.com?
Basically this website lets you pitch your invention ideas and hopefully pick it up. They select a new invention every week I believe. $10 to submit any idea or submit a free idea relevant to the weeks subject. What do you guys think? FAQ: How much will I make? Say your awesome idea is selected to move forward... right…
What internet sources do YOU use to earn extra cash? (No Chat)
Hi All, I know there are a lot of threads about earning money online. But I am just interested in finding out which internet sites people actually use to earn extra cash. So if you use the internet as a source for income, I would be grateful if you could share what website it is and how much income is roughly generated. I…
Chatroom/Bingo moderator
In a few weeks time I will have to consider working from home due to personal circumstances - i've tried to think of every possible way to make money but unfortunately the only type of job skills I have are admin and there doesnt seem to be much in the way of admin jobs that I could do from home - have put in a few bids on…
Is anyone an nvq assessor?
Hi I am looking into becoming one and just trying to find someone on the boards who does it to ask a few questions.
Deleted email with valuedopinions reward
I deleted the email with my amazon code. Is it stored anywhere on the account page? I swear I saw codes on the account page before but I'm having trouble finding it now. I tried going into the Deleted folder in my hotmail but it's not there. :eek:
Ebay...can you make a regular income
Short and sweet. I am wondering if there is anyone here making a regular income through ebay. By this I mean an income of £1500 a calandar month after tax and ebay fees. If there is, I would like to hear from you, if only to confirm it can be done
Selling Usborne Books?
Hi - I have been thinking about setting up with Usborne Books and was wondering whether anyone on here has any experience of working with them and how they find it? I have not done anything like this before, but really need some extra income and this seems like it would work for me as I could perhaps fit it around my baby?…
Delivering leaflets advice
Hi I'm thinking of printing flyers and advertising myself to door odd jobs for people locally are there any rules about posting things through peoples doors -I just want to make sure.
Delivering leaflets advice
Hi, I'm thinking of designing some leaflets and advertising myself to do odd jobs-silly question but are there any rules about posting stuff through people's doors-I just wanted to make sure.
survey panels
I joined daily survey panel last week and although i have had lots of invites to surveys i never seem to get throught to any of them they just say i am being redirected and then i am sent to another page with other survey companies on to join is this what normally happens with this comany or is it just me. thanks for any…
is this illegal buying new phones for someone on payg
a friend of mine seen a local advert advertising for people to go instores and buy pay as you go phones this is how she said it works after talking to the man who advertised the job you have to reserve the phones using your own info and pc you are allowed 2 per store per day there are two ways to buy them you use the mans…
what could I do Day time/weekend?
I currently Nanny from 7am-9am/5pm-7pm Mon-Fri and have the day to myself plus all weekends. I am looking for something else just to bring in a bit of extra money although I also run my own business as well although times are a bit quiet so was just looking for something else maybe a max of 10hrs a week. i'm free Mon-fri…
MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD 19 - please don't mention client names or fees on here!!
OK here we go again with another thread, number 18 in the Series of how to be a good mystery shopper!! Most of what is written below, is lots of advice copied from Timmne’s original compilation a while ago, with a few updates from Josie and ukmonkey’s previous threads, and other credits as mentioned. The old threads are…
Employed Full-Time - looking to start business
Hi all, I currently work full-time for an employer, but I have a business idea that I would like to pursue. I would like to undertake this venture with my wife, who is also employed full time. The business would only take up evenings, so I would see it as a bit of a bonus on top of remaining employed in our current…
SEO Book
Hi, Can someone suggest a good SEO book please. Thanks, Kevin

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