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Make £2020 in 2020
Decided to put this challenge up now, as this was very popular last year, and will give everyone a chance to join in time for the start of the New Year. These are ways you can make some extra cash in 2020. So who would like to join me in this challenge ? This challenge is only things you make extra money on and not what…
Dream 2 Reality: Lets Go
Hi all Long time lurker, first time poster. Be kind. I work in a supermarket. I work online Swagbucks, instagc, ysense. I have two young kids, and £1k on a credit card. My dream. Leave the supermarket. Get a higher paid job, so I no longer need to work with swagbucks etc. Issue. I am working 36hrs a week in the supermarket…
starting a baking business from home
hello. i am looking to start a baking business from home. i could do with any advice people have! i don't really know what i am doing, in the sense of setting it all up. i have set recipes and how much the cost etc but its the business side, registering the business and getting the kit hen hygiene signed off and all that!…
PPI question, please help
Hi. I have been with First Direct for 26 years. I have filled the online PPI request form which is by no means acknowledged, therefore difficult to prove it happened. Before PPI deadline in August I have contacted the Bank again which they have confirmed in the telephone conversation only. However, I have contacted Allay…
Selling unwanted books in 2019
Hi everyone, I've got some old books from my degree course 20 years ago that I've kept but have never used and I'd like to sell them online, so I was wondering if anyone had any tips for where I could get the best prices for them? I'm considering the following places: * eBay * Amazon Marketplace * Ziffit * Music Magpie *…
1p to £1000?
Happy Wednesday Chilly Morning! I don't know if this thread has already been done, so I apologise if it has. However, my dad once told me a story about a guy who found a pen, sold that pen for 20p, invested the 20p and sold those for a profit and so on and so forth. So really, this thread is an open question or advice for…
Side Hustle - Query
Hi guys, In a bit of a unique situation, basically I'll be working from home for the forseeable future. I should have 3-4 hours spare per day and was wondering if there was any worthwhile side hustles doing? I'd be looking to make between £20-£100 a day doing this. Just wanted any advice?
REV transcription
Dear all: I have often contributed to this forum, but mainly asking for advice. I thought I would repay the favor by talking about my personal experience with REV. Please note I have not been paid by REV to do this and I cannot guarantee that you can replicate the results I have. REV is a transcription and captioning…
Which survey sites have you stopped using?
All survey sites have their frustrations, but which ones made you think enough is enough and stopped using? and are there any you're considering stopping? These are the ones I stopped using: American Consumer Opinion - Took me years to reach payout, invites weren't very frequent, but when they came I'd go through lots of…
Salary calculation
Hi I might be asking in the wrong section here but i'm hoping someone might be able to help me calculate my new salary as I cant seem to find an online calculator that lets me put enough details in. My Salary has changed to £22000 pro rata I work 4 days/30 hours a week My tax code is 1250L I contribute £52.50 a month into…
Field Agent - "Paid" but not paid
Hi All, first post but lurking awhile. I have recently completed 2 jobs for Field Agent in the UK, they have been signed off and payed via cash out. However no money received in my account. Its been over two weeks now, tried to contact the support - Robin Shuker and no response. Anyone know another avenue to try? Thanks…
Has anyone used Squadhelp?
I've come across a site that looks like it could be right up my street but I'm not sure if it's legit or not. The site consists of naming contests from people who are looking to start a new brand. If you join as a creative you can participate in the contests and if your name is chosen for the brand you win the prize. It…
App based rewards (like Valued Opinions)
Hello, I have earned £50+ from doing surveys on Valued Opinions website this year. However I find that most surveys are only compatible on a desktop/laptop computer. I think they did make an App but hardly any surveys were compatible (let me know if this has changed as I used it ages ago). Are there any trustworthy and…
Basic cheap sewing machine for beginners new business
can anyone advise a good starter for a newbie? Thanks
Cardyard or zapper for selling vouchers
Has anyone used Cardyard or zapper for selling vouchers. I've received some Debenhams gift vouchers for my birthday. When I go to zapper website, it asks for the barcode. However, this is for selling books, CD's, DVD's, and games. Have you been able to sell vouchers through zapper?
Kantar - The UK Media Survey
I've received an invite to participate in this. It came by post addressed to "The Resident(s)" and has reference numbers and passwords for up to 4 people to complete online questionnaires on https://www.uk-media-survey.com The letter is from a company called Kantar who quote a London address. The letter, and indeed the…
Online business: Can Paypal create PDF receipts or invoices for online purchases, automatically?
Hello... My husband wants to start an online business selling instantly downloadable products. He is thinking of using Paypal to collect payments. Is Paypal a "legally compliant" way to do so? Does Paypal create digital (pdf) receipts or invoices for every purchase, automatically? This pdf would need to have all the…
Not Just Travel Franchise
Hello Could anybody give me advice on the reality and pitfalls of taking this on? Is it just a scam and I will loose my money? I can't see how anybody makes much money on this, even the franchise provider is itself a subsidiary of Hayes travel, how would this even work? Legally where would I stand if somebody had a…

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