How to Find Ways to Make Money

Many people are looking for creative ways to bring in some extra cash.

 

If you need some extra spending money, you can find several ways to get the money you need, all without jeopardizing your full-time job. 

 

From temp jobs to freelancing opportunities, make extra money by using the skills you already have.

 

Instructions

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     Ask your current employer if additional hours or overtime are available. You might be able to bring in some extra money by offering to work more hours at your current job.
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     Make a list of your skills and abilities. Have a copy of your resume with you as you prepare your list.
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     Sign up with a few temporary staffing agencies in your area, especially if they have part-time positions that match your qualifications and skills. Once you are registered with the temp agency, check for new opportunities on a regular basis.
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     Seek out freelance opportunities that match your qualifications and skills. Sign up for several freelancing sites and search the jobs they have available. Freelance opportunities run the gamut, from writing, editing and proofreading to website development, database administration and computer programming.
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     Apply for the freelance opportunities that interest you. Limit your applications to a few at a time when you first start. This will help ensure you have enough time to complete all the assignments you win. Complete each job to the best of your ability and seek out more work from each client if you can. Many freelance sites use a feedback system in which employers and freelancers rate one another, so it pays to do your best for every job.