Earn Extra Money—Fast!
Whether it’s to splurge on a
nice dinner or pare your credit
card debt, another source
of income can bring much-needed cash when times are
tight. “I’m busier than I’ve ever
been,” says Pamela Tossounian,
a consultant for Southern
Living at Home, a company
that hires independent salespeople to sell home accessories. “The people who sell our
products all seem to need that
extra cash infusion that this
kind of work gives them.” You
can do it, too. Some entertain-ing ways to earn extra money:
Sell From Home
POTENTIAL PAYOFF: $100 TO
$400 PER PARTY
Companies such as Avon (cosmetics),
Party Lite (seasonal home decorations),
Simply Fun (games), and the above-mentioned Southern Living at Home
let you sell their products in the comfort
of your home or your friends’ homes.
One get-together can net $100 to $400
(plus free gifts)—and more parties and
sales can mean more money. Kathy
Lazear, 49, works full-time for an insurance company in Gainesville, Florida,
but also conducts eight or so parties a
month for Tastefully Simple, which sells
gourmet seasonings and desserts. Her
clients come mostly from referrals and
previous partygoers. The money she
earns—typically about $3,000 monthly—
has helped her pay off her bills. “I like the
friendships,” she says. “And I have flexibility about when I work.”
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Pamper Pets
POTENTIAL PAYOFF: $10 TO $60
AN HOUR
Animal lovers are purr-fect candidates
for in-demand jobs such as dog walking
Aussie Pet Mobile make as much as
$225 a day. If driving a van isn’t for you,
bone up on opportunities at brick-and-
mortar grooming shops.
and pet sitting. As an employee of the
national company Fetch!, Tina Beer, 67,
of Sarasota, Florida, makes $10 for a
30-minute dog walk, and more for day
boarding. Working no more than two
hours a day, the retired college dean
earns $600 to $800 a month. The company provides insurance and bonding,
does all the booking, and collects the
money. If you walk dogs or pet-sit on
your own, you could get $15 to $20 per
walk and $40 to $60 for a sleepover at
the pet’s house. Check with your insurance agent about any extra coverage
you might need. Another option: part-time dog grooming. Employees of the
Sammamish, Washington, franchise
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