Monday, July 27, 2009

Making Money

Sell your body
Aside from selling stuff you don’t want any more, you can also be paid for participating in a medical trial and, in some countries, for donations of blood plasma. Check out drug companies for medical center for advice.
Be a reader
If you’re a student, take advantage of your education to make a little extra cash. Offer tutorial services on your subject or on how to get a place in higher education, or proofread and edit essays and CVs (resume).
Search the attic
Take a good look through you and your family’s attic and basement for any treasures that could be sold. Your aunt’s collection of Elvis t-shirts or your dad’s old vinyl collection could turn out to bring in quite a lot of cash if you sell it over the internet (just ask them first).
Be an expert
If you have a skill or are educated to a high level in something (think everything from French, mathematics and computer skills to plumbing, astrology and music) offer your services as a private tutor. It’s a great way to make money doing something you enjoy.
The perks of the job
It’s worth looking at the most expensive things in your life, and things you don’t want to compromise on, and seeing if there’s a way to get a discount. Working in a restaurant or fast-food outlet, for example, should give you free food or a job in a clothing store will get you a discount.
Work on web
If you know about a subject, or have a group of friends you could do it with set up a website. You can do it for very little cost on your home computer and if you score hits you could make some money out of Ad sense or other advertising packages.
Write up reviews
If you have skills as a writer, you can sign up spas and beauty products for local news papers and magazines or online websites. Not only will you get the experience for free, but you’ll get a small sum for your review or article too.
Strike a pose
If you are interested in fine art, you may be able to model for a life-study art class. For nude modeling you will be expected to remain fairly motionless except for moving poses, and instructors often prefer poses in which the body is being exerted for a more dynamically interesting subject. Many educational institutes hire ort students, but always choose a reputable organization.
Rent out your home
Film, television and advertising scouts are always on the lookout for locations for shooting. Your home doesn’t have to be perfect-it might be just the ordinary interior they are looking for, or you might have desirable outdoor space. Using the interior as a location is usually more profitable than if you just the external view is used. There are a number of online agencies that will list your property for free (only taking commission once, your property is chosen for a short.
Always avoid any that charge a fee upfront.
1001 Little ways to spend less & live well by Esme Floyd

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