When it comes to making extra money, peoples ingenuity seems to be never-ending. Some of our greatest entrepreneurs - including Sir Alan Sugar and Sir Richard Branson started out on a very small scale, and look where they are now.
But while reaching such dizzy heights is beyond most peoples wildest dreams, there are always methods which can bring in a little more money whether its needed for a one-off expense such as a holiday, or seen as a longer-term aim.
Why not give the following a try?
1. Set up shop at a car boot sale or flea market everyone loves wandering around a car boot sale, and the scope of items people try to sell is a never-ending source of fascination. Enthusiasm is the key to success here people wont buy if you look as though you dont believe what youre selling really is of some value.
2. Use local dress agencies posh frocks and formal wear are mightily expensive to buy new. So if youve had all the wear you can expect to get out of a dress or suit, there will always be a buyer looking for a thrifty way of getting kitted out for a special occasion. The best of these establishments especially look for designer labels, and place an emphasis on quality and timeless designs, so this could be just the place to ensure that someone else gets enjoyment out of some of your classic wardrobe items.
3. Hire out your skills there is always a market for cleaners and people to do odd jobs, so this is a proven way of earning a little extra, so long as the money is declared to the taxman. Anyone who is handy around the house should always be able to find odd extra jobs they can do for friends or neighbours, for which they would be grateful not to have to go to the trouble of bringing in someone they are unsure they can trust.
4. Establish a local sales network lots of companies operate by recruiting a sales force on a hyper-local level. In many cases especially if youre active in community groups in your area there could be a ready-made network of potential customers who might be interested in whats being sold.
But while reaching such dizzy heights is beyond most peoples wildest dreams, there are always methods which can bring in a little more money whether its needed for a one-off expense such as a holiday, or seen as a longer-term aim.
Why not give the following a try?
1. Set up shop at a car boot sale or flea market everyone loves wandering around a car boot sale, and the scope of items people try to sell is a never-ending source of fascination. Enthusiasm is the key to success here people wont buy if you look as though you dont believe what youre selling really is of some value.
2. Use local dress agencies posh frocks and formal wear are mightily expensive to buy new. So if youve had all the wear you can expect to get out of a dress or suit, there will always be a buyer looking for a thrifty way of getting kitted out for a special occasion. The best of these establishments especially look for designer labels, and place an emphasis on quality and timeless designs, so this could be just the place to ensure that someone else gets enjoyment out of some of your classic wardrobe items.
3. Hire out your skills there is always a market for cleaners and people to do odd jobs, so this is a proven way of earning a little extra, so long as the money is declared to the taxman. Anyone who is handy around the house should always be able to find odd extra jobs they can do for friends or neighbours, for which they would be grateful not to have to go to the trouble of bringing in someone they are unsure they can trust.
4. Establish a local sales network lots of companies operate by recruiting a sales force on a hyper-local level. In many cases especially if youre active in community groups in your area there could be a ready-made network of potential customers who might be interested in whats being sold.
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