Making Extra Money

A Few Ideas for Making Extra Money

No matter what kind of job you currently have, most people are always open to making extra money. Whether it be for extra shopping fun, or to help supplement an income that's barely covering the bills, a few extra dollars is never something to sneeze at.

Here are my top suggestions for making extra money, no matter what your situation dictates. 

Write for AC

All right, most of you reading this already write for AC, so that goes without saying. However, if you're like me, you often push articles aside to do other things, because the pay is low enough not to warrant it top on the priority list. What you must tell yourself is that while the pay is not much, even an extra $10 a week adds up. If you can get at least two articles a week paid for, it's worth it. And who knows, perhaps that one special article will lead to bigger opportunities.

Get Crafty

A lot of people have at least one great craft skill that they use to make gifts or simply pass the time. What a lot of people don't realize however, is that there is a good market out there for handmade crafts. From quits, to needlepoint, to homemade jelly, people pay good money for original crafts.

In order to find a market for your items, find out what organizations run the craft fairs in your area. The craft fair season usually runs from around August to December, with the bigger shows running closer to the holidays. Setting up at a craft fair can involve fees for space rental, so you should research it and make sure you'll get a return on your fees.

You can also bring your work to locally owned retail shops in your area. Some shops will agree to sell your work in a consignment fashion. There are even shops out there that run as retail co-ops, where you can get space to sell your work as long as you put in some time working at the shop.

The web is also a great place to market your crafts. Great sites like Etsy, and even eBay offer an easy and affordable way to reach thousands of potential customers easily.

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