There never seems to be a time when a few extra dollars in the pocket
wouldn’t help. If you need to make quick money, there are plenty of little jobs
for almost everyone.
One great way is the Craigslist “gigs” section. Look up the one-day
gigs in your area, and you’ll find everything from standing in as a movie extra
to hauling hay bales. There are small jobs for writers, carpenters, strong
backs, pretty faces…the list is limitless. Use good judgement, though. Beware
of stuff like “photo shoots,” as these often turn out to be adult-only
situations.
If there is an event in your area, talk to the organizers. County
fairs, marathons, and film festivals all need people to run them. Some
positions are volunteer, but others are day labor – often over $100 for the day.
Do Mother Earth a favor in exchange for cash. When it’s two days to
payday, and you need quick money for gas and a loaf of bread, there’s nothing
as simple as recycling cans and bottles for the deposit return. Not every state
or province has this, but if yours does, you can cash in fast. Best places to
hunt for cans are outside school yards, bus stops, and of course, recycle bins.
Most cities have recycling collection, and many people just don’t have the time
or the interest in taking their stuff back to the store or drop-off center, and
will simply leave them at the curb. Grab them before the trash collector does.
They are five, ten or even twenty cents apiece!
Private property is of course off-limits, and this includes the areas
behind many restaurants and bars.
Sell what you don’t need. Whether it’s
a garage sale, a pawn shop, or eBay, dump what you aren’t using. Used snow
tires, Grandma’s clock, or a set of dishes – it doesn’t matter. There’s a buyer
for almost everything! When using sites like eBay, be sure to calculate
shipping costs so that you don’t take a loss on the sale.Gone are the days when YouTube was just another video sharing site. In recent years, it has become a bigger and better platform. In fact, its vast reach and huge popularity has turned it into a highly profitable option for people who want to make some money.
Here
are some creative tips on how to make money on YouTube.
Creating a Web Series
YouTube is a great place to unleash creativity without spending a lot
of money. From drama series to talk shows, there are plenty of interesting
ideas to explore. With some humor and imagination, YouTube videos can turn out
to be great moneymaking options.
Starting Competitions
Exciting competitions are always effective in catching people’s
attention. No matter what the rewards are, people always like the idea of
participating in a fun contest. From challenging users to compose a new song or
show some cool moves, there are plenty of unique themes for contests.
Marketing Local Businesses
YouTube users can also consider tying up with local businesses to
promote their products and services online. Many small businesses do not have
an online presence to leverage internet for profits. Smart YouTube users can
partner with such businesses to market their offerings online for money.
Helping a Person Become a YouTube Star
There is no dearth of people who want to achieve fame through YouTube.
Most people, however, do not know how to leverage this tool for best results. A
good business idea is to help such people attain fame on YouTube. From creating
web tutorials to uploading modeling portfolios, there are several ways in which
users can help others become YouTube celebrities.
Promoting Own Products
For those who want to promote their own products online, YouTube is a
great option. Users need to just create their own products, add them to a
shopping cart and then direct visitors to their YouTube channel. The YouTube
videos can be used to demonstrate how the products work and their benefits.