Money Making Ideas - Flexible Part Time Work
Driver, Personal Shopper, Residential Cleaner, Mystery Shopper
Mar 30, 2009
With many families being stretched financially due to job loss or companies downsizing, creative ideas for part time work can raise hope and help subsidize shrinking paychecks.
This article highlights several part time job ideas for those who need extra cash to keep the family afloat. The first and most vital step in acquiring a new part time job is in making contact with those in need of one's services.
Mystery Shopper
This is a well-known part time job with obvious perks. The key is to find the best and most trusted secret shopper site to register with. Market Force is a nationwide leader in mystery shopping and merchandising information, profiled on Good Morning America. This website explains the ins and outs of a mystery shopper, and what to look out for when registering with sites.
Working as a mystery shopper is a flexible way to earn extra income. It's best to register with several mystery shopping sites, making it quite possible to earn $100 or more per week with several enjoyable assignments completed each week.
Earnings might be low but the perks are what make this part-time activity so much fun. Eating free at restaurants, receiving free gas and free retail items are some of the perks. Market Force will spell out the details of the job, so be sure to peruse its site.
Personal Shoppers
This is a particularly flexible part time job which can raise extra cash for a family without too much of an investment. Once the decision has been made to become a personal shopper, business cards can be printed for $3.95 and passed out generously.
A personal shopper might advertise at retirement homes, assisted living facilities, with elderly friends and neighbors and in local coupon advertisement booklets.
Deciding how many hours one is available to do grocery shopping, errands, or holiday shopping per week is an important first decision. Next, decide on the pay scale for hourly rates and pay per miles driven. Most retirement homes know what the going rate is, so do the homework before deciding on a set rate.
Keep a good log of mileage and driving time and be dependable. A good reputation in this business is a key calling card.
Driver Jobs
Make contact with people (neighbors, friends, retirement home residents) who can no longer drive themselves to appointments. Again, one needs to establish the going rate per mile and per hour.
With a driver's license, a dependable car and a few hours per week to make extra cash on a regular basis, this is a simple way to earn money. Setting up regular schedules for hair appointments, nail care, or visits with friends for clients who no longer drive is a necessity for the elderly and very much needed.
Residential Cleaners
Cleaning houses can bring in extra cash, approximately $25 to $35 per hour, depending on what the going rate is in the area. It typically takes three hours ($75-$105 per visit) to clean a house (mop, vacuum, clean bathrooms, dust).
If extra jobs around the house need to be done (window cleaning, closets cleaned, deep cleaning, laundry), these usually require extra time and pay. Again, a business card handed out to friends and acquaintances can get this business off the ground quickly.
When it comes to part time work, flexible hours are critical for busy moms or dads who already work. Look at a part time job as one that can be enjoyed, can be profitable, and can be as long lasting as necessary.
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