You Can Make Some Extra Cash Before the Holidays

Bill Hanks
Tough economic times calls for personal resourcefulness. This time of the year provides an opportunity for making extra cash on the side. Cash that you can use for your own holiday expenses. This article provides some suggestions for making extra cash for the holidays.

Make A Plan; How much money will you need? Know your expenses. Budget your time.

Income Additions; To make money you need human traffic. Traffic comes only from personal contact. Where will you be going in the coming weeks, besides work? Make a note of these on your pocket calendar.

Selling Items; Keep in mind that individuals are always searching for Christmas items that are unique. You can provide these and make a profit. Advent Calendars are attractive and can be used by everyone.
Christmas candles are also an excellent idea. Everyone likes the smell of the season. Personalized Christmas ornaments are always in demand. All you need is one item to display/show and you have formulated a shopping idea in a persons head. Since you are doing the ground work, add a small percent of the sale price to their bill. Many companies will offer an incentive program for you.

Part time job; Many stores like to add temporary workers for weekends, during the shopping season. They especially like individuals that are motivated for a brief part time job. Check your local malls, now. Get your name in early and beat the rush. Seasonal stores like Christmas tree farms always are looking for help.

Gift Wrapping
Let people know that you will wrap gifts for a cost. You can buy wrapping paper cheap at your dollar store. Then wrap gifts for a small cost. be sure to mark them, so they do not get mixed up. Set aside your evenings and weekends to do this. This is excellent for teenagers to do.

House Decorations
Pass out business cards that you will decorate homes for a price. Many individuals do not have the time to do it themselves. You can do it and get paid. Put your artistic design to work for yourself. If you have to buy items, place your expenses into your house plan. Most homes already have their decorations. This service can be very beneficial to Senior citizens.

The key to making extra money is to be bold, have fun and start early with your planning. You can make extra income for the holidays.

Published by Bill Hanks

Just an average Joe living in the Midwest. I am a retired High School teacher/coach. I work part time for a small college. I am president of our local Kiwanis club. I am also a city alderman. But, most of...  View profile

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  • Michael Segers10/12/2011

    You have some good ideas here - as you always have.

  • S Faloon10/5/2011

    Good ideas.

  • Agnes Farside10/3/2011

    Good ideas/

  • Marie Lowe9/30/2011

    Wanted to say hi, I have been in a slump and haven't been on here in a while, trying to snap out of it now.:)

  • Vonda J. Sines9/27/2011

    It's a great season during which to be a mystery shopper, my friends who do this tell me. The assignments taper off the first week of December, but there are many last-minute bonus gigs closer to Christmas. They're available because shoppers have decided to give them up due to weather of being busy with the holidays.

  • Dina Montgomery9/26/2011

    Excellent ideas.... :o)

  • Theresa Leschmann9/26/2011

    These are some great ideas!

  • Shelly Barclay9/25/2011

    Good ideas, Bill.

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