Story: 4 ways to make extra cash
4 ways to make extra cash
4 ways to make extra cash
06:32 AM CDT on Monday, July 17, 2006
From Staff and Wire Reports
Not looking for a full-time gig but wouldn't mind earning some extra cash? Here are flexible employment opportunities that don't require going back to school:
1. Substitute teach. Try filling in for teachers and getting paid by the day. Qualifications vary by district in Texas, according to sti.usu.edu. Subbing is a great fit if you enjoy interacting with children and don't want to be tied down.
2. Sell stuff from home. Consider direct sales for a company such as Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, The Pampered Chef, FoundValue or Creative Memories. You can sell products through home shows, catalogs or by appointment for a cut of 20 percent to 50 percent of the retail price.
3. Work in retail. Get a job in a store as a sales associate or stock person. You usually get a significant discount with flexible hours, and you're the first to see new trends and styles.
4. Grow your own business. Start a business based on a talent or skill that fills a niche such as organizing, custom-cake baking or dog walking.