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How to get money with social media?
I've heard a lot about possibility of boosting money by using social media like Instagram. The most popular one is advertising. If I understood it right you should gain a big amount of followers to be able to provide advertisement. Is it like that? Any advice or life experience would be appreciated.
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Tax Credits Minefield!
I am self employed and a single parent, and need to make decisions regarding my domestic circumstances moving forward. A large part of that not only includes, but revolves around my financial situation. As such I need to consider tax credits and establish the impact my choices may have on how much I would be entitled to…
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Going into next tax bracket PAYE
So I’m a doctor on £43k. I’m in annual leave the next week and as you can imagine there are loads of extra shifts going. If I earn enough to go into the 50k tax bracket, how will that affect my deductions? Will I just get extra taxes on income above 50k? The following month if I just work my regular shifts, will I get…
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Has Ebay been affected by Corona Virus
Sorry if this has been asked before but have those selling on ebay had their items selling for a lower price or less people using ebay generally? I ask this as have a number of items I need to sell and wonder if now is a good time? Many thanks
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The Body Shop ‘Rep’
I work full time but looking to boost my income! A friend I work with has been a body shop rep for the past 16 months and she’s doing really well! She’s trying to get me to join her! Just wondered if anyone had any experiences advice on this topic? Thank you 😊
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Airbnb hosts
Airbnb have just announced that they will be giving 100% refunds for guests who wish to cancel between March and April whos areas affected by the Corona virus. Whist these are exceptional circumstances it leaves us as hosts completely vulnerable to mass loss if income and not knowing how to pay our bills, I as a host have…
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Corvid 19 and self employment
I'm a self-employed in a couple of schools and very small businesses. If they close due to corvid 19 are there any benefits I can apply for (universal credit?) until they reopen and U can return to work? I read somewhere that the government can give small businesses £3k grants but I don't know if I'd be eligible as a sole…
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Side Business
Hey everyone, hope your day is going great. I am wanting to start a small side business doing website design online, designing logos etc after work to increase my income. Especially after work, i find it very hard to stay motivated and positive and just want to watch TV all night. I am passionate about this side business,…
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Discuss the Boost Your Income guide
Hi all, We've written a guide on Boosting Your Income and would love your feedback. How did you find the info? Was it useful? Do you have any other tips you'd add? Thanks for your help! MSE Jenny
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Flexible Work From Home
Hi all, first post here after lurking for a while! can't really find exactly what I am looking for. I am looking to boost my income with flexible non taxing work for hours that I have available during the week and weekend. I currently work a full time job 39 hours per week, I usually do 3-4 hours overtime per week so this…
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Longest Wait for Cashback - How long have you waited?
Hi All Wanted to start a discussion to get some other peoples point of view on this. I wanted to know from any cashback website that you use, whats the longest you have waited for confirmation and payment? I currently have two claims at TopCB which after a year I still haven't had any update on and wanted to see if this…
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Ideas to boost income please
Hi guys, I am a single mother of a nearly 2 year old and Im on benefits that is until he starts nursery in April and I return to work until then though I need to boost our income as it’s currently a struggle. I thought about doing online surveys does anyone know who is the best to join? Any other ways I can boost our…
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How to earn from market research - MSE Team Blog Discussion
If you’re willing to give your views on anything from Fantasy Football to chocolate spread or luxury cars, you could walk away with £50-£150 from taking part in a market research focus group. The best bit is you don't need any special skills or knowledge - you just need to be yourself. Read MSE Jenny's full blog: How to…
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Full time - work from home eBayer jorney!
Hi all, it feels strange to be back on here after a long break :smiley: I have been in my current job for 7 years, It's unique position I hold, I am employed as a personal assistant for my severely disabled brother, I love my job supporting people however working alongside my mum and dad/other family members has over the…
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Selling Vinyl Records
I'm clearing my loft out and I've come across a box of vinyl singles and EPs from the fifties and sixties. Where is the best place to sell them as a job lot? I don't want to list each one individually for sale. Some of them may be worth something and others may be of little value.
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Jobs involving photography
I've got a number of offers on freelance jobs by passing a knowledge of NDA exam (obviously I can't reveal all the details) but there were jobs about photographing damaged cars and pictures of the sky. Don't you need the most up to date phones though? Is there a way you could use a digital camera? Has anyone tried?
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Extra job where I set the hours?
I am looking to earn extra money to help me pay off extra on the mortgage, make home improvements, etc. My problem is that, between various responsibilities and a fairly busy social life, it's very hard for me to commit to regular extra hours. 'Zero hours contracts' only benefit the employer, it seems like it's very…
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Census 2021
I earned £1500 for 6 weeks part time work on the 2011 census. The work was really easy - basically knocking on doors and checking people had filled the census in for around 20 hours a week. I actually found the work quite fun - like a glorified paper round. I see that recruiting has already started for some of the…
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Pokemon Cards
Hi, I recently came across my old Pokemon cards and was looking at selling some if they held any value. Is there a simple way of valuing these cards or anyone who may be able to value them? Secondly where is the best place to sell them? Ebay is a bit of a minefield with some cards seeming to be posted for huge amounts, yet…
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Fivestar OMS
I signed up with Fivestar OMS and it seems everything went fine for a while, EXCEPT my payments have lately become delayed, They owe me £200 as of now, and their main page says: Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, prepayments and payouts are currently delayed. Usually technical difficulties to me mean "No money…
