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Dioritt · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:38 pm Post subject: Work at home ideas

As I've said before on here, I work from home and wouldn't want things any other way.

As there are obviously a lot of unemployed people about who are struggling to find a job, I thought I'd start a thread where you can post your ideas for work that can be done on a self employed basis.

I'm sure there are plenty of those who visit these boards who could just as well start a small business themselves as try to find employment elsewhere.

My ideas are:

Flat pack assembly - Almost all furniture is sold as in flat packs these days and needs assembling. Older people, some women, and even some men may find it difficult or simply don't have the time. Instead, they could pay you to come home to them and put the furniture together for them.

Gutter Clearing - Take a walk around your neighbourhood and just look at how many gutters have plants (and sometimes even small trees) growing out of them. Bird nests are also a problem as are leaves in autumn. All you need is a ladder and some cleaning equipment and you're set up.

Garden Care - A good seasonal job if you're out of work during summer or need an extra income. I know I'd jump at the offer if I could pay somebody to come and water my hanging baskets for me while I'm away on holiday. For one, I hate coming home to dying plants after caring for them since they were tiny plugs and two, dying baskets tell burglars that nobody's about.

Can't think of any off the cuff but I'll post more if I think of them.

Looking forward to reading what ideas others have.

Camilla · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 5:58 pm Post subject:

Good thread!

What about secretarial work?

For companies who have fluctuations in their work flow, it can be a better alternative to outsource the typing work rather than take in a temp (cheaper). For those stay at home mums who are trying to earn a little extra cash, I'd suggest contacting local businesses and offering your services. For the price of a few stamps, you could be lucky and build yourself a nice little income.

One thing I will say is be careful with the tax man! So many home workers think they can get away with working "cash in hand" and never pay tax or NIC but sooner or later, the tax man will catch up with you and that's when things stop being fun. Huge fines await and, depending on just how much you've worked and earned, you could be looking at a prison sentence.

It's much better to be up-front about everything from the word go. The same goes if you're on any kind of benefits.

~Camilla

Guest · Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:46 am Post subject:

I am doing ironing for people in my street and others and that gets me about £60 a week which I think is good because it helps a lot. Its easy to do it when the little ones are asleep and something that anybody can do, even men.

Thx
Lucy

Carole · Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:05 pm Post subject:

Good thread Smile

60 pounds a week ironing at home isn't bad, Lucy.

During a period when I had to stay at home for personal reasons, I ran a gift buying, wrapping and delivery service. I didn't make a fortune (if I had, I wouldn't have gone back to work) but it gave me some extra money I wouldn't otherwise have had, was fun and something I was able to do whilst carrying out other necessary duties.

Other ideas I had were:

The list of ideas of ways to make money from home must be endless!

Carole

flight · New User Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 9 Career Advice: +1/-0

Personally, I earn some side money writing articles for various sites on the internet. Up and coming news sites, writing services, etc are always looking for new/extra writers. If you enjoy writing, it's a great way to go as part-time work.

StefanJechel · Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject:

Yes. I also earned some cash in the past by writing articles for different sites over the internet.

Another ideas for people staying at home is to tutor kids with their homeworks over the internet - it's not so easy to find the customers, but once they're found that's easy money.

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