Evan Vitale

Extra Income Opportunities

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By Evan Vitale

You’ve cut your budget; you’re watching your spending and you’re working a full-time job yet still it would be nice to have a little bit of extra money each month.

True, you could seek out a part-time job and work evenings and weekend, but there may be some obstacles that prevent taking on another job (i.e., child care; night classes, etc.). So, what could you “juggle” in order to create some extra income?

Simple. Start a small, at-home business. Here are some ideas that might help generate the creative juices:

  • Start selling on eBay, Etsy or other online selling platforms. You probably have some things around the house that you could clean up; take photographs and list for sale. Start researching eBay to get an idea of what people are buying. You’ll be surprised.
  • If you have children, perhaps you can offer some evening and weekend child care services to other family members and friends. Try not to get carried away so that it creates a problem for neighbors (and for yourself).
  • If you can sew, check with a local dry cleaner and offer them your hemming and repair services.
  • If you can write, there are many writing and editing opportunities with online services such as guru.com.
  • Be sure to check out Fiverr.com for ideas. Here, you will find some quick-paying gigs – but there’s a catch: all initial projects are completed for only $5.

This is just a start! Think about your time and your skills and what additional income you would like to earn with a few evening and weekend hours. The possibilities here are endless and you’ll still be able to be at home!

 

Evan Vitale – Finding A Seasonal Job

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By Evan Vitale

Many of us look forward to the holidays as it creates seasonal employment opportunities to earn some extra income for gifts, trips, paying off debt, etc. Now – as we head into the busy shopping season – is the time to start looking for a part-time holiday job as many businesses are hiring.

Note: A friend of mine easily picks up a holiday job every year and, in almost every instance, the business asks him to stay at the end of the year.

Here are some ideas on where and how to find seasonal employment:

  • Always keep in mind where you live in relation to where you are applying. Try to stay close to home or close to your other job. That way, you are minimizing travel time between jobs and your home.
  • Decide if you are looking for restaurant or retail work.
  • Consider applying at businesses where you normally shop or places that offer products and services you enjoy. Some businesses will offer employees a shopping discount, so that will mean extra shopping savings and help you stay within your budget.
  • Consider applying at a temp agency. Many businesses prefer to hire through a temp agency giving you a larger employment pool of job opportunities.
  • Be flexible. Chances are good that many retail stores are open Thanksgiving Day and may require you to work nights, evenings, weekends, etc. If you are restrictive in the days and times you are willing to work, you will become less attractive to a potential employer. Of course, if you have another part-time or full-time job, try to make yourself available during other hours of the day, weekend, etc.

Searching for seasonal employment is almost like a full-time job. Dress the part, hit the pavement and be prepared to complete numerous employment applications. Make sure you take a complete list of references, addresses, phone numbers, dates of previous employment, detailed list of skills, etc. This will save you time when completing applications (and there won’t be a need to fumble around on your mobile phone for information).

Start applying for a job today. Chances are good you can find something soon and earn 10-12 weeks of income between now and the end of the year!