6 Ways Other People Are Making Money in Their Spare Time
It never ceases to amaze me some of the ways people earn an income.
Some of the ideas are really simple and you wonder why you didn't think of it.
Other ideas are a bit more complex, but they nevertheless seem to work.
Here are 6 ways others are making money operating from home.
I am not saying the ideas are necessarily right for you, but it is interesting to know what can, and is, being achieved.
1.
Plastic Engraved Signs All you need is a simple-to-operate machine that engraves lettering in various types onto sheets of plastic of many colors, finishes and sizes.
Perfect for signs for businesses, banks, doctors, dentists, schools and colleges, private front doors, and many other uses.
2.
Crystal Gazing For some people the power of crystals to heal, calm or invigorate is undeniable.
If you have knowledge of the beneficial properties of different crystals, then perhaps you could start a business from home, through mail order, or sell direct to retail outlets and at market and craft days.
Each crystal could be individually boxed with a note explaining what its properties are and how to effectively use it.
3.
Christmas Trees This is a seasonal business, but if you have the time in the few weeks before Christmas, it can be a good money maker.
Order a supply of trees in advance, or if you own some farmland, plant your own crops of trees to sell.
Your first crop of trees could be ready in four years, with steady crops from then on.
4.
Shoe Design and Manufacture There are some wonderful courses available that teach you that craft of shoe making.
This type of business can be started from your own garage.
Choose designs and colors that are the current fashion statements.
Your shoes could be sold to customers via local boutique clothing and shoe retailers.
5.
Campers Equipment Rental Service With the cost of traditional accommodation skyrocketing, camping is becoming very popular.
Rent out tents, sleeping bags, portable propane stoves, chairs, etc.
Demand identification from customers and reliable security.
6.
Key-Safety With this idea each customer is sold a special tag to put on his or her key ring.
It says "Drop in any mailbox" and has the address of a post office box that you rent (Don't use your home address for the same reason your customers shouldn't have their home address on their keys - dishonest people finding the keys will come prowling around).
You assign each customer's tag a code number from a list that you keep.
When someone's keys arrive at your post office box, you return the keys to them, for another fee.
Search the internet, as there are hundreds of potential money making ideas online.
Don't rush into the first idea you see.
Carry out plenty of research on several ideas before you decide what is best for you.
Study the market and what products and services people want to buy.
Research your local bylaws, regulations and all legal aspects that could affect the viability of your proposed business venture.
Do a feasibility study to calculate if the venture will provide sufficient cash flow and profitability.
It is better to know what you are in for before you get started that to wake up to an unpleasant surprise.
Some of the ideas are really simple and you wonder why you didn't think of it.
Other ideas are a bit more complex, but they nevertheless seem to work.
Here are 6 ways others are making money operating from home.
I am not saying the ideas are necessarily right for you, but it is interesting to know what can, and is, being achieved.
1.
Plastic Engraved Signs All you need is a simple-to-operate machine that engraves lettering in various types onto sheets of plastic of many colors, finishes and sizes.
Perfect for signs for businesses, banks, doctors, dentists, schools and colleges, private front doors, and many other uses.
2.
Crystal Gazing For some people the power of crystals to heal, calm or invigorate is undeniable.
If you have knowledge of the beneficial properties of different crystals, then perhaps you could start a business from home, through mail order, or sell direct to retail outlets and at market and craft days.
Each crystal could be individually boxed with a note explaining what its properties are and how to effectively use it.
3.
Christmas Trees This is a seasonal business, but if you have the time in the few weeks before Christmas, it can be a good money maker.
Order a supply of trees in advance, or if you own some farmland, plant your own crops of trees to sell.
Your first crop of trees could be ready in four years, with steady crops from then on.
4.
Shoe Design and Manufacture There are some wonderful courses available that teach you that craft of shoe making.
This type of business can be started from your own garage.
Choose designs and colors that are the current fashion statements.
Your shoes could be sold to customers via local boutique clothing and shoe retailers.
5.
Campers Equipment Rental Service With the cost of traditional accommodation skyrocketing, camping is becoming very popular.
Rent out tents, sleeping bags, portable propane stoves, chairs, etc.
Demand identification from customers and reliable security.
6.
Key-Safety With this idea each customer is sold a special tag to put on his or her key ring.
It says "Drop in any mailbox" and has the address of a post office box that you rent (Don't use your home address for the same reason your customers shouldn't have their home address on their keys - dishonest people finding the keys will come prowling around).
You assign each customer's tag a code number from a list that you keep.
When someone's keys arrive at your post office box, you return the keys to them, for another fee.
Search the internet, as there are hundreds of potential money making ideas online.
Don't rush into the first idea you see.
Carry out plenty of research on several ideas before you decide what is best for you.
Study the market and what products and services people want to buy.
Research your local bylaws, regulations and all legal aspects that could affect the viability of your proposed business venture.
Do a feasibility study to calculate if the venture will provide sufficient cash flow and profitability.
It is better to know what you are in for before you get started that to wake up to an unpleasant surprise.
