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Not sure you have a skill people would pay for? 

We're betting you DO! 

Two Sundays ago, I asked a question on Twitter. “Is there a website that shows you all the legitimate ways to make side money?" I was specifically talking about skilled labor, like a driver of a Lyft, teacher of a Skillshare class (not signing up for products and/or surveys).

I quickly found out there was not. So I put one together.

You can find it at SideCash.

It was pretty simple to set up:

Step 1: Lock down Tumblr and domain. Set up a re-direct.

Step 2: Compile a list of companies that fit the bill

Step 3: Ask for help and feedback

I’d like to add more companies to the list. I think it would be a good resource for people.

May 6, 2013

The days are getting longer, shorts are coming out of their winter hiding places, and Cinco de Mayo has officially come and gone—signs that summer is finally on its way.  Summer means different things for everyone, but many people associate the hotter months with picnics, swimming and best of all, vacations.

The problem is, in order to take a vacation this year; you need to scrounge up some extra dough to fund your excursion. Experts tell us the economy is on the up swing, but many Americans are still recovering from the last few years of cutting frills to make ends meet.  

The Internet is full of “get money quick” schemes that suggest painful ways to earn side cash, such as donating plasma, selling your prized possessions, or even worse, taking on a part-time job. When these ideas are considered, a “staycation” in your own area may sound more attractive.

Plus, if you stay home, you can work on your financial goals like saving money or purchasing a life insurance policy. We can help you with the life insurance part, but still, you should probably go on vacation. That’s why we want to share some unique side money ideas to help you get your summer plans off the ground. And if you decide to start the life insurance process, we are always here to help.   

9 Side Money Ideas to Fund your Summer Trip:

1. Tutor: Help kids and teens prepare for year-end exams and keep their minds sharp over summer break by offering tutoring services. If you have been out of school for a while, you can always help younger children. You could advertise with flyers at libraries or coffee shops, post your services on Craiglist, or check out http://www.tutor.com/.

2. Mow Lawns: Sunshine means growth—lots of lawn growth. If you own a lawnmower, mowing lawns in your neighborhood is a fantastic way to soak up some extra vitamin D, get to know your neighbors and earn cash with practically no start-up costs. If you don’t own a lawnmower, you could look for a cheap one secondhand. Simply advertise yourself by putting up flyers around your neighborhood or by spreading your plan via word of mouth.

3. House Foreign Exchange Students: If you have a spare bedroom, allowing foreign exchange students to live in your home is a fun way to learn about new cultures and make friends who live abroad. If you don’t have a spare bedroom, you could offer to drive students around to do errands or take them on a mini-tour—all for a small fee.  There are many programs online, so just find one for your own area. Here’s an example for the Puget Sound area in Washington State http://www.abodehomestay.com/en/becoming-host.html.

4. Babysit: Parents are often looking for people to watch their children in the summer months when their kids are no longer in school. Babysitting doesn’t only have to be for teenagers or older folks—any mature individual can babysit. If you have kids, babysitting can be a built-in play date that earns you money and keeps them entertained. If you don’t have kids, babysitting can give you some fun time with a little person that you wouldn’t ordinarily have.

5. Advertise on Your Car: Let’s face it—your car sometimes feels like a money pit. Gas prices go up in the summer and you are starting to resent your trips to the pump. Why don’t you use your car as ad space and recover some of those spent dollars for your trip? Here’s a site to guide your search http://www.adzinmotion.com/.

6. Fiverr: Everyone has something to offer. Sell your talents for $5 on http://fiverr.com/. You can do all sorts of stuff, such as proofreading essays, pulling pranks, or utilizing your pet as a model. Get creative; you’d be surprised what people are willing to pay $5 for.

7. Candy Machines: Who doesn’t love candy? Well, diabetics might not. But besides them, candy machines tend to be a happy place for people. For the most part, the candy machines you see around town belong to individuals and groups other than the business they are located at. So, to get this idea off the ground, you need to buy a candy machine. Candymachines.com has a single stand machine listed for $90. Next, you need to find a business to host your machine. If you donate a small portion of the proceeds to a charitable cause, you may be able to get a placement more easily. Finally, you can purchase bulk candy at Costco. Candy machines can make more money than you think. For example, if you sell 10 gumballs a day, you could earn $792.00 per year, according to the website above.

8. Focus Group: Share your opinion and make money. Sounds easy enough, right? You just need to qualify and find a focus group in your area to start making money in this way. We recommend checking out http://findfocusgroups.com/.