Easy ways to make money for kids

It’s back to school time, and that means back to college as well! If you are thinking about getting a job to make some extra cash while taking classes at the same time, you should hold on a second and read this article. Below I am going to talk about 5 ways that college students can use to make a bit of cash, maybe even more than they would as fast food workers.

– Selling all kinds of snacks If you live in the dorm rooms at school, this will be easy. Head on over to Sams Club or to CostCo one weekend and get a big box of hot cheetos or whatever college students like most. Once you get home, make sure to call all of your friends and let them know that you’ll be selling each baggy for 20 or 25 cents more than they usually sell it, but that you’re doing it to raise money for something or things that you need. All of your friends will surely buy snacks, and then you’ll get enough money to buy another box, maybe of different sorts of snacks and viola, you’re making money! Once your friends know, you can make sure that other people will know too, as the word on that sort of stuff passes on quickly.

– Typing papers If you type over 50 words per minute and you think you can handle typing a couple of papers a day, then this is something you should do. Print up some fliers offering your service, chose how you will charge your customers, then start typing up papers for all kinds of people. You can rest assured that students will pay for the service you’re offering, as some of them don’t have the ability to type fast, and some just don’t have the time to sit and type up their papers.

College students are notoriously broke. In search of money, many students will come up with crafty ways to create a cash flow. The best way to make some money is to think about what people are in need of most and how you can supply it to them. Since students don’t have a lot of money to spend, the services or products might go for small amounts, but revenue will add up. Since you are living in close confines, don’t gouge fellow students, loyal customers are the best customers. Due to the insular nature of some college campuses, the needs for some products are in high demand. Here are some ideas to help students in need of some entrepreneurial inspiration.

1. Before a holiday get items that correspond with the theme and sell holiday grams, candy for valentine’s day, mini pumpkins around Halloween, chocolate santa’s for Christmas, etc.

2. Transcribe class notes or hand written papers to typed format and sell them.

3. Throw parties and charge admission by the cup.

4. Deliver pizzas for the local pizza place.

5. Sell Avon or Mark products. In an environment where you are living amongst possible customers, the amount of time you would expend on selling will be greatly reduced.

6. Put up a poster in the faculty areas and the local supermarket advertising babysitting service.

7. Participate in focus groups or studies, usually found on Craigslist or sometimes through the school you attend.

8. Offer hair-blowing and hair styling services for formal events or for those who are folliclely challenged.

9. Buy products in bulk at Costco, BJ’s or Sam’s Club and sell items individually. Cans of sodas, condoms, cigarettes by the pack or loosey’s.

10. Return your empty ink cartridges to Staples or OfficeMax for free computer paper and sell it at a discount. However much you sell it for it is 100% profit.

11. Be a DJ at parties – You get to go to all the great parties and make money while being there.

Students are forever complaining about how they have no money so if you’re a student looking for some good ways to make a bit of extra cash you will be pleased to know that there are lots of different options you could try.

Donate Blood For Money

There are a number of articles floating about on the internet telling you that you can donate blood for money however if you look at the Red Cross website they tell you that they don’t pay for blood. So what do you do if you want to sell your blood? Well, there are two good websites you can look at which are BloodBanker and BioLife where you will find details of blood banks near you. Generally you can be paid between $20 and $50 per donation meaning if you go every week you could earn up to $200 a month. Of course, you need to factor in the expense of visiting your nearest blood bank which could potentially be several miles away.

Create Websites and Blogs For Other People

Everyone wants to get involved in having their very own slice of the internet however most people either don’t have the technical knowledge or can’t be bothered to create their own site. If you have any experience of creating websites and blogs you might be able to set something up very easily. Of course, how much you charge depends on your own level of expertise. If you can create really amazing websites with custom themes and graphics then you can charge a lot more than creating something very simple and basic.

Create Websites and Blogs For Other Yourself

There are so many people busily creating their own sites for profit. What you need to do is create sites with helpful articles explaining to people how to do things. It might be that you write about the different methods of getting rid of vermin or it could be what products to buy if you have greasy hair. You can then place affiliate ads for eBay, Amazon and other merchants on your pages. Alternatively you could place ads by Google Adsense on Chitika.

Create T-Shirts And Other Products

If you are an artistic sort of person you could start a shop at CafePress and produce logos for printing on various products such as t-shirts, mugs and aprons. Once you have decided what products you want in your store and what price they should be sold at you can leave the rest to CafePress who will take the orders and ship them out.

Sell Second Hand Items on eBay

We all know how much folks love spending money on eBay. Often people go straight to eBay and don’t even bother looking elsewhere. The result is that people go nuts bidding against each other pushing the price right up. If you are an expert on a particular niche and know the prices inside out you could try and source items locally at garage sales and bric-a-brac shops. Then sell them on eBay for an inflated price. Make sure you take plenty of good photos and write up a good description of the products.

Become a Tutor

Every time there are exams coming along, kids all over the world groan at the thought of having to study. Often children have a hard time of understanding their subjects and need a little helping hand. If you are a whiz at a particular subject such as math, English or music you could advertise your tutoring services. Create a website with details of who you are and what subjects you tutor in. Alternatively you could advertise in your local paper, print up leaflets and generally let people know that you are offering tutoring.

Rent Out a Driveway or Garage

If you are a student that is lucky enough to have a driveway or garage then you can rent this extra parking space out to people. Just sign up with the website Park at My House and enter your details. The sort of person who would want to park their car at your house will vary. Some people are commuters and want their car parked whilst they are working. Other people might be going to a stadium to watch a concert. How much you can earn from this will depend on the demand for parking in your area. If parking is scarce then you could easily make very good coin.

Sell Ad Space On Your Car

Yes, you really can earn money whilst you are driving your car about. There are a number of advertisers out there who want to get their brand across and car advertising is becoming fairly popular. Basically, vinyl decals called “auto wraps” are placed on your car. How much you earn really depends on the kind of car you own and where you normally have it parked. If you park your where it’s busy then you’ll get a lot more money than if you leave it parked in the middle on nowhere.

If you’re a student and leaving your car parked in the college campus then you might find yourself having advertisers promoting gadget-related products because students are their target market. Often you will have a GPS system placed in the car so that the company knows where the car has been parked and to make sure they are getting a good deal from you. Just make sure that when signing up with a company that you don’t pay a fee. It should be free of charge and if they try and charge then they are just trying to scam you. Drivenmediaonline.com is a good website to look at for more info.

Become A Nude Model For Art Students

If you don’t mind a room full of art students looking at your naked body then this is a good way to make extra money. There are loads of art schools that urgently need nude models and it’s not always easy for them to do so. Naturally, a lot of people are embarrassed about their bodies but if you are fine about yours then you could make very good money. You don’t have to have the body of a Greek God or Goddess. You can be bony, fart, short or tall. It doesn’t matter. As long as you can hold a pose for extended periods of time then you’ll be fine.

Conclusion

If you’ve been wracking you mind trying to come up with ideas for making money but without doing the usual boring jobs such as waiting tables then hopefully the above list will be of use. Just make sure you don’t fall for any of these get-rich-quick schemes that are out there. Remember, you want to make money, not be scammed out of money!

Is There Any Such Thing As Getting Rich Quick ?

By James A. Gage

A wise man once said, I got rich quick once and it only took me 80 years to get there!

Getting Rich Quick, that’s what we hear all the time. The newspapers, magazines, TV, and radio espouse the idea constantly. One guy got rich in his underwear, another did it by being lazy. It’s taught through seminars, infomercials, books, and tapes. One infomercial Guru loves to parade several very nice looking folks holding up big checks. You see them sitting under palm trees by the pool, holding drinks with little umbrellas, smiling, and laughing. Meanwhile you’re at home wondering if you have enough credit left on your charge card to pay for your kid’s birthday party at the Chucky Cheeses Pizza joint.

At one time or another we have all fantasized that it could be us winning the lottery or having the Publisher Clearinghouse Van & cameras come to our front door during the super bowl. It’s tantalizing imagining yourself on your Tom Vu yacht in the Caribbean or driving the new deluxe Hummer model while others slave away at jobs they hate.

The question remains, is it possible that wealth is just around the corner ? Do people really get rich quick in real estate or anything else for that matter ?

I found my financial freedom by learning and implementing the techniques of Lease Purchasing. It was not get rich quick, but rather a slow and steady get rich slow formula. It doesn’t have to take you a lifetime to accumulate or achieve fiscal solvency and security, but you do have to follow some basic common sense rules.

1. Do something you are passionate about: The greatest tragedy in the world is for people to spend their lives working at a job they hate or to work for a company where management doesn’t appreciate them. I was fortunate. I discovered creative real estate at an early age and I loved it. This is what I wanted to do.

2. Obtain Specialized Knowledge: If you think books, tapes, and seminars are expensive then try ignorance. Become a learning sponge. If you’re on a tight budget, go to the library, log onto the Internet, join your local investor club. Work with or for a Successful Investor. All successful people have one thing in common, they are aware that they don’t know everything and they must constantly learn to stay on top of their field.

3. Make a Plan: I know the sneaker commercial says ‘just do it’, but how about putting some thoughts on paper first. Throw out the day planner and get a simple calendar book. Make a list of things to do, jot down your thoughts, take notes, make appointments and phone calls, and WRITE YOUR GOALS DOWN and how you will implement them.

4. Discipline: Success takes lots of discipline. You must be consistent in working your plan every day – consistency equals success in what ever you do.

5. Work Smart: Always ask yourself the question, am I really making money doing this or just spinning my wheels? Is there a cheaper, quicker or just better way to accomplish what I want? You can never make more time, but you can use your existing time more productively.

Example: I used to spend hours at the copy store. I found a great printer who not only picks up and delivers, but one who charges me a lower price than the local copy store.

6. Be Financially Aware: Create multiple avenues of cash flow. I learned that Lease Purchasing (AKA Rent to Own) was just the way to achieve many avenues of income from a one niche concept.

Sorry, but getting rich quick for the most part is a tempting delusion. It could happen, but it’s not very likely. However, having said that, GETTING RICH SLOW is a realistic way to really become financially free.

Moral of The Story: It’s ok to want to become rich, just be willing to pay the price and be patient.

James A. Gage. is a best-selling author and internationally-known expert in Lease Purchase, AKA Rent To Own Real Estate Investing and Negotiating. He Mentors One-On-One throughout the U.S. and across the world. James is also director of the Gage Consulting Group, LCC , 800 Main Street, Suite 104 Holden, MA 01520 .