Alternate Ways of Making Money

Overload

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To put it simply, I dread having to work around a lot of people. Customer service is something I'd only take up if I absolutely had no other choice. I prefer solitary work, so working from home is a pretty attractive idea to me. I've been doing this, but it's still not enough (yet) to support myself (link in my sig). It's still nice to get that check in though.

I've also learned of a site through my father called narms.com. It mostly pertains to mystery shopping. For example, you could go to mcdonald's, order a meal, give your feedback, and get paid something like $25. So you're getting a free meal and you're getting paid. They might even reimburse you for the food on top of that $25. While not really a full-time job, it's a nice way to make some money on the side.

What have you guys done to make money that isn't a "real" job?
 

Iluv

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I've always thought about writing from home and submitting it through online websites that pay for articles. But that's the problem with the internet, I don't trust it. I do know of sites like spreadshirt where you can design a t-shirt and make commission off of it or profit whatever it might be. It's not a lot but it's some extra change.
 

Overload

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Depending on how the site works, you could probably test it with just one article. It also helps to do some research. If it's a scam, there's bound to be multiple sources claiming this.

I know the feeling though. With the survey site I joined, despite not a single source claiming it was a scam, as well as the literally thousands of pics of checks online, I was still wary until I got my first check and was able to cash it. There's an element of risk involved with any online income.

Quality articles generate views, which generate ad revenue. It's not unthinkable that they would pay you to make them profit. After all, you're doing the work for them.
 

coyote

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i found that one of the best ways to make money

is a good laser printer and the right bond paper
 

Shyangel

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Depending on how the site works, you could probably test it with just one article. It also helps to do some research. If it's a scam, there's bound to be multiple sources claiming this.

I know the feeling though. With the survey site I joined, despite not a single source claiming it was a scam, as well as the literally thousands of pics of checks online, I was still wary until I got my first check and was able to cash it. There's an element of risk involved with any online income.

Quality articles generate views, which generate ad revenue. It's not unthinkable that they would pay you to make them profit. After all, you're doing the work for them.

You made money from a survey? How much did you make, if you don't mind my asking?
 
Best ways I know and they work:

- Ask your parents;

- Play the lottery;

- Steal a old lady;

And if they don't work, then:

- Find a job.
 

1BlackSheep

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I've also learned of a site through my father called narms.com. It mostly pertains to mystery shopping. For example, you could go to mcdonald's, order a meal, give your feedback, and get paid something like $25. So you're getting a free meal and you're getting paid. They might even reimburse you for the food on top of that $25. While not really a full-time job, it's a nice way to make some money on the side.
I'd sooooo love to be self-employed!

I've always been intrigued by mystery shopping because I'd love to get paid for something I like doing! I read an article in a magazine about it, and they suggested going to this site for info about reputable companies: Mystery Shopping Providers Association. From what I've seen, you don't make very much money but if you're just looking to make a little extra, it might be ok.

There's also a new thing called TaskRabbit.com. It basically matches people looking to work with people who need things done. It's not available in all areas though - mostly major metropolitan areas in the US.
 

Overload

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I made around £45 (which is $68) by simply writing out a few things that took me around 2 hours..

Where was this?

I should also mention fiverr.com
You basically offer a service for $5. It's actually pretty interesting. Recently paid someone $5 to put up 50 flyers for my site at gas stations. Now that's cheap advertising.
 
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Apartment Preparation Service

Start-up cost: $500

Potential earnings: $20,000–$30,000

Typical fees: $50 and up per apartment

Advertising: Yellow Pages, direct contact with apartment owners,
banner ads at Web sites such as Apartments.com or
ApartmentFinder.com

Qualifi cations: Knowledge of cleaning procedures and painting skills

Equipment needed: Cleaning supplies, sweeper, mops, buckets, painting
equipment, cell phone

Staff required: No

Hidden costs: Insurance, equipment maintenance

What You Do

You add the fi nishing touches to apartment buildings before the next tenant moves
in. To increase your marketability, off er several services, including carpet clean-
ing, wall washing, painting, wallpaper repair, and overall cleaning services. Set fee
schedules appropriately depending on individual services (or off er an all-inclusive
package price). Advertise your services to many apartment complexes. To cut
down on driving, try to get a contract with a multiunit apartment complex that
off ers short-term lease options.
 

Overload

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For those who like to write, you might be interested in Triond - Publish Writing, Poetry, Music, Video & Content Online
You get paid not by the article, but by the views, so you keep getting paid, but you'll get nothing up front. You can also submit videos and photos, though I wasn't able to locate my video on the server, so they might not be supporting videos anymore. Basically you supply them with content, and they publish it on their network of sites. The more content you supply, the more views your stuff will get. I might try my hand at writing if I can think of anything to write about.
 

Overload

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If anyone knows of any legitimate data entry jobs from home please let me know. I signed up for one weeks ago, took their preliminary tests, scored in the 99th percentile, and still haven't heard from them. I'm wondering if it was real. I'd love to just clack away at a keyboard for money though.
 

nafadda

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go to second hand stores,flea markets etc..find rare out of print books or old art or anything of interest that is vintage that people collect and sell it at auctions on line.

right now is not the best time to do that because of the economy and lack of disposable income,but i did it for years and found it is quite fun and made some rather big sales at times doing it.but I always liked old items ,so it was fun for me.

if you do not know a lot about old items you may need to do a bit of research first.
 

KiaKaha

Banned
Have you thought about creating a website and selling items off ebay and amazon for a commission? If you do it right you can get a lot of people visiting your site and making purchases through your links. Add a little bit of google adsense down the side bars. Repeat the process a few times. Instant income stream.

I have done this myself with limited success but I can tell you the money is real and over the last few years have made few thousand. if you are patient enough and put effort into it, you could clean up a tidy little sum.
 

nafadda

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I've done(both bought and sold) ebay for 13 yrs now.I can tell you here in the states things are not selling as good as they use to,but once the economy picks up hopefully things will sell again at better prices.ebay also added a lot of new rules which makes it a lot harder to sell now.

thats why i had peviously mention old or rare harder to find items items.thats what I had dealt in.back in the day one could make a lot of money from it.in time it may pick back up.
 
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