Monday, July 26, 2010

How to Get Cash Quickly

Recently I received a letter from a mom whose ex-husband lost his job and probably won’t have money to pay child support for a while. Her hours at work were reduced and she is scrambling to find a way to make extra money or start a side business to supplement her income.

 

She asked for my advice so this post will serve to answer her question.

 

I dug through the archives and found 9 articles that speak to her question. There are over 15 ways listed within these articles for this single mom to begin making extra money today.

 

To sum the articles she can begin by selling some of her possessions either through the local classified ad, through craigslist, or at the local pawn shop. Having a yard sale (especially during this time of year) is also a very good option.

 

If she has cooking and/or baking skills she can buy some ingredients to make cakes, cookies, or whatever her specialty item is and sell them to the neighbors and co-workers. If she makes up some samples to give away she could get pre-orders.

 

If cooking is not her thing, she could use her everyday skills to make extra money. Whether it’s typing, sewing, crafts, or whatever she can do, there is a way to make money from her skills and talents.

 

The biggest issue many people have is fear of their plan failing. They are afraid to try because it might not work. This is a very valid fear. When I first started making money on the side I was not all that confident.

 

I tested things out first to see if there was any interest. The way most products or services sell is through word of mouth or recommendations. People do it everyday. A friend or family member has a good experience with a product or service and they tell someone else.

 

The key is to beginning telling people about what you are offering. If you are giving samples of food it should be fairly easy to get things going. If people are asking you for certain things all the time it may be a clue that what you have to offer is or can be in demand.

 

If this single mom is in desperate need of money then I suggest she begin selling possessions first. It can be books, popular DVDs, small electronic items, instruments, clothing, furniture, or other valuables. Selling her gold jewelry is also a very good way to get a good amount of money fast.

 

These tips will help this single mom make money quickly. She doesn’t have to struggle or be afraid there are no options for her. The reality is there are many ways to make extra money in a short period of time.

 

Below are links to the archived articles on what I like to call side hustles or how to make extra money.

 

I hope you enjoyed reading How to Make Cash Quickly. Do you have any specific questions you’d like to ask me about making extra money or how to reduce your stress as a single mom?

 

 

http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/side-hustle-series-ironing-and-mending

http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/side-hustle-series-%e2%80%93-rent-out-your-space

http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/side-hustle-series-bake-up-some-profits

http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/side-hustle-series-10-places-to-find-temporary-work

http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/single-moms-guide-to-free-low-cost-food

http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/side-hustle-anyone

http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/need-some-cash-sell-something

http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/single-mom-side-hustle-series-the-change-jar

http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/quick-and-easy-ways-to-make-extra-money

 
Samantha Gregory

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