Friday, January 30, 2009

Top Tips For Making Money On The Side

By Linc Selmaria

Even though we have a new president in office, the economy is not going to improve overnight. In fact, many are predicting the financial crisis will continue for a long time to come. With that in mind, lots of folks are looking for ways to earn cash on the side.

So how can the average, everyday working Joe make a little extra cash?

Outdoor Cash Job Ideas

Cleaning Rain Gutters: It seems simple, but one of the most overlooked outdoor home maintenance tasks is clearing out the rain gutters. During the year, they fill up with leaves and other debris that can clog them and cause water buildup, or worse, ice damming in the winter. If you are willing to work safely and get up on the roof, you can make some pretty good side money cleaning out gutters for homeowners.

Clean Windows: This one is a winner with a lot of people because they just don't want to do it themselves. I personally like cleaning windows, but most folks don't; which is a good thing for you! You can charge homeowners a fee twice per year to come in and clean all their windows both in and out. Just be sure to charge by the window and not by the hour.

Lawn Cutting: You've probably thought about this one before but have you ever considered the potential? The average city-type lawn service will charge upwards of $30 per cut. This is where you come in with a lower price and lock in a steady stream of cash all summer long. Just be sure to deliver on your promises and do a good job.

Snow Shoveling: I know the cold air and wind is not the best of conditions to work in, but if you consider earning $30 in 30 minutes a good deal, then it may be something to consider. Shoveling snow is very lucrative and if you are reliable and do a good, thorough job each time, you can earn hundreds of dollars during the cold, gray winter.

Washing Cars: Think about this: people wash their cars in their own driveways. But what if you knocked on the door and offered to do it using your hoses, soap and sponges but they just supply the water? You can charge $10 for a hand washing and get jobs all day long. Once again, look for the repeat business and see if you can set up a weekly visit to keep that baby shining!

If you will make a commitment to yourself to try out at least one of these ideas, you will make some extra cash and help pay a few bills to get through the current financial crisis.

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