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Ways of making extra money

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ruthie_2
ruthie_2 Posts: 52 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
I work two days a week, which basically pays the bills etc. I went part-time, because I'm studying for the next couple of years. I'd like to top up my basic income with some other bits of earnings. I don't really have stuff to sell on ebay, and I already make and sell greetings cards at work. Has anyone got any ideas for ways of making bits and pieces of extra money that are flexible enough to fit round other commitments?
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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    This is one possible way:-

    Online Survey's Is there really money to be had??

    There are threads on mystery shopping about the place too. watch this space... :)
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  • Angelselondon
    Angelselondon Posts: 267 Forumite
    Make Jam, knit baby boots, I make crochet blankes out of granny squares, easy to do and sell for a small fortune as they are the same as a famous posh brand selling for £85 - £120.

    I also give Tarot Readings, been doing it proffessionally for over 6 years, I used to work the telephone lines from home in the evening, would make £150 a week.
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  • domestic_goddess
    domestic_goddess Posts: 1,044 Forumite
    In the mortgage free wannabee board there is a sticky called 'The great bit on the side hunt' That is filled with little extra ways to make money.

    Well worth a look.:beer:
  • domestic_goddess
    domestic_goddess Posts: 1,044 Forumite
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=88679

    theres the link........... (i think):o
  • redballoon_2
    redballoon_2 Posts: 1,555 Forumite
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    where do you sell your crochet blankets?
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  • Angelselondon
    Angelselondon Posts: 267 Forumite
    People at work / clients / Ebay they are very envogue at the moment.
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  • henhog
    henhog Posts: 2,786 Forumite
    Take in ironing - loads of people hate doing it or don't have the time.
    HTH
  • LJM
    LJM Posts: 4,535 Forumite
    what about doing the secret shopper?
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  • Penny-Pincher!!
    Penny-Pincher!! Posts: 8,325 Forumite
    cleaning?

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  • guineapig
    guineapig Posts: 276 Forumite
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    How about running erands for busy professionals?(Personal shopper/errands etc.)

    Cash rich but time strapped people might be very happy to have a competant and reliable person go shopping/pick up dry cleaning etc.

    Make up some leaflets/flyers and direct yourself to big business premises or Law chambers (anywhere you think theymight be too busy earning big bucks to shop!)

    You could do this "service" say one or two days or half days which ever fits, it might pay you to be be consistent though(with the days & times) & then folks would maybe wait for you & ask their "personal shopper" to run their errands.

    Remember wherever people seek Kudos there is vanity to be exploited!!
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