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Money making ideas
| Mon, 12-13-2004 - 6:01pm |
I read most posts here and have noticed that there are a good many situations in which the person simply doesn't have enough money to cover some very basic expenses and some of the conventional remedys aren't workable. Sometimes I feel that in addition to a pat on the back it helps to be able to plug into a pool of ideas. From time to time one or another person offers an idea to make some money. The old year is nearly behind us. The great thing about a new year is that it is like a clean slate. You get to write a different story. Maybe if if anyone who has been successful at thinking of alternative ways to make money posts them we can create a sort of brain trust to carry us into the new year. I know that I have learned tons of information over the years just by hearing people talk about things that worked for them. Not only are many of the ideas adaptable to various situations, but sometimes when you share thoughts it sparks crative thinking in yourself. Share the knowledge! Build on the energy! Feed off of the success!

Great topic!
I knit - just learned this past year. And I've had some success with baby blankets. I made a few for friends who had babies and then started getting orders. I wasn't charging nearly enough so made very little money. But with some serious planning and figuring how much I should be charging I could make a bit of money doing it. I stopped because I got a bit overwhelmed but with some planning I'm going to try it again early in 2005. I might even try to sell some knit baby hats/sweaters/booties. (Anyone wanna buy one?? LOL) I also have a friend who makes gorgeous quilts and kids bedding. Really great stuff. She's working to get to the point of being able to quit her job and do this full time. People love homemade stuff!
A lot of people sell at ebay and if you're good at it and know how to do it well you can make some money.
Great idea--
-Once a year, I clear the clutter and have a HUGE yard sale;
-I regularly sell used books at Barnes & Noble (they will give you cash or credit--the credit is usually more, but you have to use it that same day);
-I have sold used CDs and DVDs at an FYE (For Your Entertainment) store in the mall;
-I regularly sell on ebay (I am an antiques dealer, but anyone can do this...if you become knowledgeable about something, anything at all, you can pick up lots of good stuff at garage sales, thrift shops, flea markets...and turn it for a profit);
-I keep ALL my receipts and if I am feeling iffy about something I haven't used/worn, I will return it--especially when I am short on cash
-I return bottles for the deposit
-Two times a year I take clothes I no longer wear to the consignment shop ('good' labels--J. Jill for example--do better on ebay though)
That's all I can think of for now.
BK