1. Walk the Dog
If you like being outdoors and like animals too, what about being a dog-walker in your local area? Start by placing a small ad in your local newspaper and join a dog-walking agency.
2. Write a Story
Write about your personal experiences and submit your work to newspapers and magazines. Many will pay you for your story.
3. What about Proof Reading?
It can be quite boring to read pile of unedited work, however the pay is decent at £10 an hour for a novice and up to £30 an hour for someone with qualifications.
4. Create Web Pages
One of the most popular sites in the US is Squidoo. It is a site where people create a lens (their own webpage) on their favourite topic. The site then makes money from advertisers and links. It then pays 5% of its profits to charity, retains 45% to cover its admin costs, which leaves 50% of the profits for the writer or the charity of their choice. So get started writing about any of your favourite topics, it is free to set up and you can start earning some royalties.
5. Be a Business Coach
Help other businesses by passing on your experience. Many small businesses need help with sales, marketing and admin and can't afford to employ someone on a full-time basis.
6. Home Tutor
Use your skills in a second language or any other subject to teach students in their own homes. Concerned parents will pay well for your help.
7. Virtual Assistant
If you have great typing and office skills, this could be for you. You work independently for businesses and can set your own hours and salary. Work can come from your local area or overseas.
8. After-school Nannies
If you're looking for some part time nanny work, you can just be an after school nanny so it doesn't take up your whole day. You'd be responsible for picking up the children from school at around 3pm and then taking them home and looking after them until their parents get home from work. The job involves supervising homework and playtime, preparing tea and ferrying the children around to any after-school activities they take part in. After-school nannies have to have at least 2 years of childcare experience, but no formal qualifications or age limits apply.
9. Fill in Surveys
As all markets are becoming more competitive, big companies will pay well for your opinion on must about anything.
10. Sell your unwanted goods on Ebay
Had to feature of course! Sometimes the most obvious things are the ones that are overlooked. If you are thinking it's time for a clear out, sell your best stuff on Ebay. Once you get started, you'll be hooked! Just remember when you are browsing the site and putting your own goods on line, you are selling, not buying!
