Ways TO Make a Quick Buck

Using the Internet to connect with people who have particular skills sets has become extremely popular in a time of high unemployment.

I recently told you about a service called Fiverr.com, where people share things they're willing to do for $5. (be sure to check out their sister sites also for $20, $50, and $100) You might be able to hire someone to review your resume, design a website, improve a PowerPoint presentation or even write your Maid of Honor speech -- all for $5! The low price is often a loss leader allowing a contractor to develop a client base for their particular area of expertise.
I have also talked in the past about eLance.com, which you can use to find freelancing and consulting jobs, or to offer your freelance services to others.

Now The San Francisco Chronicle has written up several other sites that offer similar options:

• TaskRabbit.com allows you to hire someone in your local area to run errands for you. For example, if you buy Ikea furniture, you might hire a "rabbit" to assemble it for you. The service is only available in select areas.
• RedBeacon.com lets you get price quotes and book appointments for local services, such as those provided by a plumber or electrician. Again, RedBeacon.com may only be available in select areas.

Author: Clark Howard (9/2010)

Substitue Teaching; a Resume Filler

ok, yesterday we discussed the possability of doing things like recruiting people to buy hosting to make an income on the side that pays decent money. Today lets go over some resume filler jobs that don't pay the best but can very useful to your resume. 

Did you know that subsituting at your area schools pays half way decent money? It also creates a referrence to give prespective employers. For example I live in north Alabama area, and sub part time. Meaning I work about 1 day a week in the school system for about $70 a day, keep in mind i have a bachelors degree. High school or GED pays about $54 a day. There are no benefits and it is a first come first serve basis but can be a great referrence. 

Keep in mind that you will have to get a license in most states. Typically you will need a clear TB test (can be done for free at your local health department), a finger print background check (costs about $50), and of course a subsitute license you get through the state  costs about $40. 

This does take little time get all your paperwork in order so plan it taking about a month. 

Our school district uses a automated program called AESOP so when a teacher enters a day they need a sub it appears on the subs personal computer or you get a phone call asking you want the assignment. again its first come first serve. some teachers also have preferred subs that get the call first so keep that in mind. 

If your system does not have a system like AESOP then you want to get business cards to take to the schools in your area and let the teachers know you are available. 

To Elance or Not.

ok, your unemployed and need an income but a new job takes time. What do you do? well take a look at what skills do you have? cooking, typing, email, surfing the internet... 

We all have skills of some sort... so sit down take inventory, then decide which ones you consider yourself an expert at. after that decide which ones you like to do.  Good, now that you have that decided got to places like elance.com 

 Now Open an account, don't worry its free.  once you have dont this post your information and skills that you have include amount of experience, and be sure to state what country and languages you are experienced in. once you done this, you can now start looking for jobs to bid on. you get some many bids a month use them wisely if you  decide to use the free package. I usually bid on the ones that were close to the end of bidding like less than 24 hrs, some will tell you the lowest bid so far. be competive but remember dont bid on something that takes a lot of time for $2 an hour...its just a bad idea. 

another idea is post an ad on classified ads sites such as craigslist or myfreeswapper advertising you skills and rates. an example would be house cleaning or web design. don't foget to tell your friends and family that your are preforming these services they may not need them but may know some one who does and the best type of advertising is word of mouth. 

and last but not least order some professional business cards (250 are $5 at vista print.com). once you get your cards take them to business where people who would use your service would frequent. a good example is carpet cleaners, painters, handy men, house cleaners, and clean out people leave cards at real estate offices all the time and get a good bit of service... be sure to develop a good relationship with those realtors, maybe bring a box of donuts once a month to the office to remind them how apperciative you are for there referral. 

be creative think out side of the box.

Legal Ways to Make Money at Home Selling Web Hosting

Ok we have all heard of affiliate marketing right? and we all think of those get rich scams... well there are legal ways to do it. let me explain so ways to do this...

did you know that hostgator.com will pay you $50 to $125 to get people of businesses to use their web hosting services? not a bad payday really the more people you get to use their program the more they pay you upto $125 per account sign up. no restriction on what kind of accounts either. The smallest package at host gator is $4.95 a month.... personally i love their hosting compared to godaddy they have lots more options that are free and tech department that has more knowledge about techincal problems with out having to wait on hold for hours at a time.

21 sign-ups in a month would generate = $2100+ a month in income

If your interested in becoming a go daddy affiliate or using their hosting services?  visit:

http://secure.hostgator.com/~affiliat/cgi-bin/affiliates/clickthru.cgi?id=bamagenius

Find a JOB & JTPA Programs

Ok, your unemployed and seeking work you have tried everything and the unemployment is gone. Where do you go from here? Well take a look at the little jobs that we haven't worked since high school if at all.

Convience stores

fast food

grocery stores

walmart (big during holiday seasons)

car washes

nursing homes**

other department stores

for more local jobs visit: 

http://myfreeswapper.com/index.php?customlist/848

**note: Often nursing homes will pay for you to get your cna or ppt license and often send you to nursing school while you work for them and pay your tuition.... so if you need a career consider this one.

Another idea is have you attained certifications that go along with your previous work experience?

If not consider getting one... alot of employers seek these now days and they don't really care about your college education as long as you have these certifications.

Can't afford it? no problem call your unemployement office and ask about JTPA (job training placement assistance) or return to work program through local colleges that help with improving your skills.

Presently many employers are ignoring resumes or application that show no current jobs or unemployed for a lengthy period of time.... so consider this be creative when describing you current positions.... while your unemployed do you not run errands? are you not the CEO of your home? do you paybills? Accounts payable right there.... do you volunteer with the PTA? sit down an write out the tasks that you perform every day or week then take a thesaurus and come up with sophisticated titles that make it sound like you have had employment.... after all you are working you just aren't bring in an outside income. 

If this information isn't enough try googling these terms for additional ideas

of Job programs that can help you find a new job:

JTPA, 

WIA Dislocated Worker, 

No Worker Left Behind, 

Dislocated Worker Program , 

or Calworks.