Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Top Tips For Making Money On The Side

By Jack Debrodsky

The money strains on everyday people are getting worse each and every day. In fact, if you look around, it doesn't appear that the financial crisis is going to be solved anytime soon. With that in mind, lots of us are looking for ways to earn money on the side with easy and quick cash side jobs.

Are there ways for regular people to earn extra money to pay the bills?

Outdoor Cash Job Ideas

Unc-clog Rain Gutters: All homes have gutters on the roof line. All gutters get clogged, and all gutters need a cleaning every-once-in-a-while. You can offer a cash job service whereby you climb on the roof twice per year and scrape out the leaves and other materials that clog up the gutters. This is a great way to earn cash and provide a much needed service in your neighborhood.

Window Cleaning: Believe it or not, washing windows can be fun. You can get a lot of customers fast, and the results are immediately visible to both you and your customer. Just be sure to use quality window cleaners and lint-free cloths. This cash job also makes a good repeat revenue stream as people will hire you to wash their windows two or three times per year.

Lawn Cutting: You've probably thought about this one before but have you ever considered the potential? The average city-type lawn service will charge upwards of $30 per cut. This is where you come in with a lower price and lock in a steady stream of cash all summer long. Just be sure to deliver on your promises and do a good job.

Pulling weeds: This has got to be the least-liked task thus far. Nobody, and I mean, nobody likes to pull weeds. It is just this fact that makes this a great cash job. You can charge up to $20 per hour to pull weeds in flower beds and earn money all week long.

Washing Cars: Think about this: people wash their cars in their own driveways. But what if you knocked on the door and offered to do it using your hoses, soap and sponges but they just supply the water? You can charge $10 for a hand washing and get jobs all day long. Once again, look for the repeat business and see if you can set up a weekly visit to keep that baby shining!

In the end, it comes down to your ability to make a plan and stick to it. Earning cash on the side is not difficult, but it does take commitment and drive to succeed. - 15465

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