Supplemental Income?

One idea I have had (although I haven't tried it yet) is doing computer repairs.

If your ok with computers, you could get some training in some of the specifics through a local college or online courses. Then do a little advertising. I plan to just do small stuff like run disk defragmenters, anti-virus, anti-spyware etc.

I figure there is a good market for general "tune ups" and light duty repairs. You can insist that customers bring the computer to your house for the repairs (or charge for pick up, delevery and set up). You can still be at home with your family but do a few clicks to start the defragmenter or something, then walk away for a few hours while the computer runs.

Hope this helps, Good luck finding something that works out

There is a major difference between an at-home job and an at-home business. A job is where you'll most likely have a quota or set number of hours to be working, and you'll be working for someone else, making only a set amount of money. A business tends to be a lot more flexible, and you determine how much you want to make by how much you invest into your business (time, money, energy, etc.)

If you are looking for a job, you NEVER pay to start a job. You wouldn't pay to start a job at a restaurant or store, don't pay to start a job at home, either. Suggestions here may include - typing/transcription for employment-help centres (resumes), community colleges (papers?projects?), real estate agencies (notes by the agent?) and lawyers' offices (notes/dictation). You can usually pick them up in the rough form, type them up and put them in proper format, and then drop them off again, and get paid piecework. Another idea could be weekend daycare, or weekend errand-running (taxi?) for seniors/single parents in your area. They pay you to do shopping, drop off mail, take them to the bank, that kind of thing.

If you are looking for a business, there will be start up costs, plain and simple. Any business requires an investment, whether at-home/online or in a brick and mortar place. You can minimize costs and risk by doing your research. If this is the route you choose, talk to someone in person or at the least on the phone. Ask questions. Ask for credentials and references, and look them up on the internet. Ask for credit ratings, growth records, and income statistics. And make sure there is a money-back guarantee for any investment you might be asked to make, as well as what the cancellation policy is.

Beware of envelope stuffing scams and medical transcription scams. If you have to pay for a 'kit' to get you more info for a 'job' then its probably a scam. Also, beware of pyramid schemes. These involve you sending money to someone, and putting your name on the list, and sending the list out to others. That's illegal, and not exactly effective either.

Good luck and happy earning!

If you are willing to take it on the road so to speak, a direct selling business may be the way for you to go! There are so many out there specializing in different fields so it's important to find one you like and ensure that they are members of the Direct Selling Associate for that little extra reliability.

I work FT and have been with a home decor direct sales company for 5 years. I love it! Gives me a freedom I do not have with my FT job, as much as I love where I work!

Good luck!

Holly

http://www.athome.com/hollypia

What is it that you do fulltime for work? This will give me an idea of what you're interested in for supplemental income.

I do Mary Kay on the side...I've done it fulltime and parttime..but its something nice that will always be there for me when I need it, and now I just work off re-orders until I have time to focus on it again. But, I'm sure there are plenty of others you could devote little time to and reap the benefits as well! :)

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