Ideas on Creating a Second Job / Income
In the times we live in now, its difficult to live on only one income. I’m sure most people can count at least 10 bills they have to pay in one month and if they get behind, it starts adding up, not to talk of loans/debts being paid back.
Here are some ways to consider for creating a second income, that suits you. IHope you find it useful.
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1) Extra Tuition
Offer 1 to 1 tuition. This could be 2/3 hours in the week, after work or at the weekend. You don’t need a teaching degree to teach 5 to 10 year old's Maths and English.(but you must follow their school curriculum) It could also be a Language. Some parents want their kids to learn Spanish, French, Arabic etc. It could even be teaching a kid how to use a Musical instrument - The Piano, Guitar, flute etc.
Action: - Advertise on a FREE Website. Put posters on Community Boards, libraries etc. It helps if you have a clean DBS Record, some parents are keen on this.
Tools: Lesson Plan, printed worksheets, text books, handouts for the lesson IPAD or Laptop. The Lessons can be carried out at the Clients home, your home or a Library. I earn approx. £400 extra monthly, just by giving Private Tuition to Kids. (11+ / Secondary School and ESOL/ESL)
2) Good with hair ? – Mobile Hairdresser
Some men and women are very good with hair, but it’s not necessarily their profession. Again as above, you could do 1 or 2 people’s hair on a Saturday or other times in the week that suit you. Please make sure you know how to. If their hair turns blue when you colour it, my Hub wasn't responsible. :)
Action: - Advertise on a FREE Website / Community Boards.
Tools: Combs, sprays, scissors, Hair attachments and all you’ll need.
3) Weekend DJ
Getting everyone to shake it like Beyonce on the dance floor. If you’re good at being a DJ, how about giving this a go? You are actually getting paid to enjoy yourself.
Action: Advertise on a FREE website and get Cards Printed. Print fliers and distribute them to people in Shopping Centres, inform friends etc.
Tools: Good sound system, good variety of music, Red Bull??
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4) Taxi Driver – p/time
Yes, Taxi Driver. In London we have Black Cabs and Private Cabs. So, you’d obviously fall into the Private Cab Category. ,You can do it at weekends only, if you want or evenings. You must own your own Car to do this. (Not a mini)
Action: Get your car Licensed as a Private Cab, Register with a Taxi firm.
Tools: A – Z Maps, Sat Nav (GPS) ** Some people hate giving directions to a Taxi they've hired, so don't bother asking them. :-)
5) Cleaner
Lots of people hire cleaners. Work at a time that suits you. Ask if they need ironing done too. If you do a good job and have a good rapport with them, they will make it regular or even recommend you to friends. The pay rate for cleaning may be low, but it adds up at the end of the month.
Action: Advertise on a FREE Website. Print an distribute fliers. Inform friends etc
Tools: Check what cleaning items they have and know what to take. You might need a vacuum cleaner.
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These are real cakes!
6) Baking
Some people are so good with baking and can bake birthday cakes, party cakes etc.If you are one of them, always call me to sample (taste) your cake before you send it out. Infact bake 2, one for the client and one for me to sample. I’m very generous in volunteering my time....for the Community. :-)
Action: Place an Ad on a FREE Website / paid website. Word of mouth. Print and distribute fliers.
Tools: All necessary baking tools.
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7) Writing Online
Good, but don’t hold your breath on this one - there is no guarantee of a monthly income. Payments might be 4, 5, 6 times a year. So, if all the above don’t float your boat you could consider this. Infact, knowing that you are reading this, you already have and I hope those Adsense cheques roll in fast. Some blogs pay you in addition to Adsense. Hubpages is one of them.
Action: Register with Creative Writing Sites.(at least 2) Not only Hubpages.
Tools: The Internet, your imagination/creative mind, photographs. You can create interesting content with them.
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8) Avon representative
Mostly done by ladies because it's flexible, with looking after children. If you know a lot of people, then this is good. Just pass on the AVON Brochures to friends and neighbours. Let them order. Collect their orders and place it with Avon – you get a reasonable commission every time.
Action: Register with AVON.
Tools: Lots of Avon Brochures.
If you are patient and follow through on one or two of the above, it will yield you a reasonable additional income, at the end of the month. Good Luck.
Useful Hub
- Using FREE Websites to make Money Online
Utilizing Free Websites. Using them to make extra money in various ways.
Optional
- For all the above, it’s optional if you want to create a FREE website for them. It could be one page, that states what you do, your rates, how to contact you, submit it to Search Engines so there’s a higher chance of finding you. (not just on FREE Ad Websites). I note optional, because it’s a second job and some people might just do 5-10 hours a week.
- The same applies for Printed Cards – Vista Print Cards are of great quality. Visit them online,select your design and pay approx £19.99 for 250 Cards. From experience, when you hand them to Clients they keep it and use if when they need to contact you or pass it on to their friends.
- A designated email for it. E.g LadyE_DJ@gmail.com (no, i'm not a DJ)
- A receipt book that you can give to people, when they pay. You can buy them for £1, it has a Carbon paper – so you have a copy too or pre-printed invoice.
- You might also have to Pay Tax on the income received.
- You might want to consider Insurance.
Good luck – I hope your second Job takes you to interesting people and places…..
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Samples of Vista Print Cards
Comments
Thank you for sharing these ideas as a second income source. The extra income definitely helps.
Thank you for this LadyE.
Today, finding additional ways to earn money is very important and a necessity for most.
These are great ideas, and asides writing on HP, private tuition will be my 2nd choice. Something I've never really thought about.
Thanks for the tips.
GREAT Advice! Lady_E
Some fantastic ideas for those looking for a new career opportunity, thanks for sharing! If MOBILE HAIRDRESSING is something you want to know more about - see www.mobilehairdressingbusiness.com
Cheers!
Yeah! I love to inspire and motivate either by teaching or speaking... I'm going out there to pick a job as a teacher ASAP... Thanks :-)
Thanks, Lady_E... You are always so wonderful... I think I'll go with the 1st and 7th points *you actually got me hooked in there*... Great hub... Keep on the good work... I appreciate
Great hub! I really enjoyed it. I am glad my hub on medical tests was useful to you :)
Great hub, I'm still trying to find where to get the hair attachments...lol
Looking forward to more from you,
Nick
Once again Lady E, you show us that you are so aware of the times we live in. A second income is very important. Crocheting works for me. No matter what we choose, it is just that 'work', and time consuming. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Wonderful ideas! There is really so many opportunities if one is creative.
Some great ideas here for some extra income. Thanks for sharing.
Simply great Lady_E, well organized and full of good ideas. Rated, bookmarked and obviously stumbled. There is always something good to learn from you. :)
Good suggestions. For all of them - check out insurance.
For cake making - check out health department regulations.
And also - you will need administrative skills. We know. Trust us. We've done most of these things.
Dearest Elena...
Yes! There are good ideas that could even work in other countries as well. The point is to have a good disposition to do it! Out of obligation nothing good can be obtained. Nice tips! Thumbs up!
Warmest regards and infinite blessings,
Al
Good ideas. A lot of people don't realize they have talents that are marketable and the best way to spread the word is to network. Don't be shy - get out there and tell others what you can do. Trading services is another way to actually create a second income because you may eliminate a current expense by trading services for free with someone who is willing to do what you were paying for previously in return for your time - which can be free if you trade correctly. I'm all about networking. I have found so many people that love to share their knowledge and I always try be just as generous sharing what I know. Sharing is free but its value is immeasurable. Thanks again for another great Hub LadyE.
some really great ideas here, thanks. You are so right about online writing sites, they take time.
This is motivational....thanks Lady_E.The 7th point is hubbing in my hubmind.
Greta tips for second job :) I was recently looking for one. I think I'll take your advice :)
You supplied some great tips here, Elena. Thank you much for posting this as I'm sure it will help many of us. I have a fraternity brother who is working part-time as a gas station clerk so he can afford his wedding. I'll admit I'm a bit lazy in terms of finding a second job as I prefer to be Hubbing! I still have yet to utilize my other blogging accounts but plan to. If you guys didn't write so many good hubs, I wouldn't be here at all ;) Awesome job again, Elena. Thank you!
Yes I'm always thinking of the next way to make a good steady income outside of my janitorial business.Somtimes it takes all you know how to do.Think smart and wise.
Great Hub Lady_E
Thanks!
Sharon Smith
A second income is almost mandatory these days. Lot's of folks I know have turned to direct sales as a way to generate a second income. Some choose Avon, some sell jewelry or natural household products. There are lots of venues for direct sales these days--however, it is good to have a reasonably large social network.
I've been poking around for ways to make a little side money with my artwork.... as you say, a single income doesn't really do it anymore!
Mike
Great information. You offer many suggestions here. Cleaning houses is easy to get into. As an old burned out cab driver, I don't recommend that. Writing online is easy if you are an educated creative who enjoys reading, same for teaching languages. A Blogger blog can be set up in a few minutes, load it with adsense and amazon product ads, and advertise your services.
Great tips and ideas on jobs, and the criminal check is a great idea. I coached kids bowling for about 5 years and had to have a criminal check. It does make parents more relaxed knowing you are safe. Have a great day Lady E. Great read.
Thank you for hub with all these helpful advice. It was very kind.
Great ideas Elena.I always love to have a second way of income-it gives lots of financial freedom and security too.I think,by writing hubs on selective topics one can start a commendable second income source, of course hubs needs to be optimized.Apart from this, I love the idea of tuition-specially in IT fields;even one can work as a part time consultant if he spends some extra time on IT niche- like security.Thanks, :)
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