Want to earn a few extra bucks? Here are some unique ideas to make some extra money working for yourself.
#1
Specialize in a bakery product, such as gourmet cakes, wedding cakes, cheesecakes, truffles, etc… Bake them at home & sell them to your local restaurant or to individuals (check with your state health inspector to see if you can have this type of business from your home).
#2
Learn how to reupholster dining room chairs & furniture. Buy used furniture from garage sales & thrift stores at bargain prices, refinish/reupholster & resale them in the newspaper classifieds, Penny Saver, eBay, or Craigslist.
#3
Resell used books on eBay, Amazon.com or Half.com purchased from garage sales, thrift stores, estates sales, etc.
#4
Grow seedlings or propagate your plants, replant & sell them.
#5
Start an in-home babysitting/after school care program for school kids whose parents work during this time.
#6
Create witty phrases or design graphics and have them printed on t-shirts at CafePress.com
#7
Create a recipe book and sell it. People love cookbooks, especially those featuring tried and true recipes. You can have your recipes books printed one at a time (print on demand) through Cafepress.com.
#8
Put your digital camera to use and start a pet photography or family photography business.
#9
Do you like to write? You can find tons of freelance jobs writing articles at Freelance.com
#10
Join monster.com and become a telecommuter. Search for the keyword: telecommute.
These are just a few ideas to make some extra money. Read through this blog to find more great ideas.