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Fast and easy ways to make extra money

by Carmel Brulez

Created on: November 12, 2009

FAST AND EASY WAYS TO MAKE MONEY:

Responsible mature people always do their best to earn as much money as they can to help pay their bills. Whether you are already working in a full-time job, running a full-time business, working in a part-time job or unemployed, there are always things you can do to earn more and make your life easier, either by using that extra money you earn to pay necessary bills or by saving it for a rainy day or your future, or spending it on treats and luxuries.

What you decide to do will depend on the skills you have, the amount of time you have to spare, the amount of time you wish to invest in this and the amount you need or wish to earn. If you already have a very good income you might only wish to add to it now and then. If you are unemployed and struggling it may be wise to do something towards improving your income virtually every day. The more difficult, more skilled and more responsible the work you do the better the hourly rate you will earn from it. Let us look at some of your options...

* Doing a paper round first thing in the morning might be a good idea, it can be fun, and you may be able to fit it in before school or work. It does not take much time and it can be nice to get out and get some exercise. If you do a paper round at Christmas time you normally get some good tips and bonuses from your customers.

* There are usually part-time jobs you can get near to you working in a bar or cafe. You do not need to ne qualified or have any previous experience and you may be able to find somewhere that is quite happy with you working just a few hours a week, so that you can fit it into an already busy life, or who can give you work every evening or every weekend. This is one of the most fun ways to spend some spare time, chatting to customers while you take their orders.

* Work as a part-time cleaner. Most customers would prefer you to do this first thing in the morning, so this can be fitted in before work. Usually a customer will wish you to come either every day, if you are working in an office or shop or other commercial property, but if you are cleaning for someone in their private house you can get customers who only want you to go there for a few hours a week, which may be ideal for someone who is already busy and not needing to invest a lot of time in this project.

* Write for an online site such as Helium where you can earn money in several ways. Get an upfront payment when you write for an empty title and earn a residual

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