My journey as a single mom working towards financial freedom. Follow me as I go from being on every form of government assistance to making over $100,000.00.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
How to earn money when you have no job.
What do you do when you're down to $46 in checking, $200 in savings and you have no job?
You get creative. That's what you do.
After you're done freaking out because you are down to so little money in your accounts, dry your tears, slather on some valor and peace and calm essential oils and get out your notepad. You're in survival mode and this is where we usually have to make up our minds to fight or run. Are you kidding me? You're a strong woman! You pull up your big girl panties and make a plan!
First make a list of all your bills and get rid of everything non-essential. Then you figure out how you're going to put some funds back in your accounts! Here's some ideas.
Yard sale. Run through every room and hold a yard sale to get rid of stuff! Kids clothes are usually pretty popular as are women's shoes, purses and accessories. The more in-style, the better! Dishes, Nick-nacks, kids toys they no longer play with, etc. plan it for a weekend and you could bring in $200-$500 or more! There are usually "yard sale" groups on Facebook you can list leftover items and continue to earn money after the yard sale is over!
Speaking of those Facebook groups, they are a great place to sell crafts and homemade goods! Know how to knit or crochet? Make up some items to sell. You can also do hand painted items, jewelry, hand sewn items, luxury bath items and more!
Are you good at cooking? Make some goodies to sell in those groups too like muffins, breads, cookies, cakes, or specialty treats!
Offer your services. Babysitting, book work, elderly care, pet sitting, gardening, landscaping, etc. take what you're good at and offer to do it for people!
Blogging! There's tons of tutorials on Pinterest and online on how to start a blog and earn money maintaining it!
MLM companies. I'm not a huge fan of these because you often have to spend money to get started and bug the crap out of your friends and family to get them to buy your stuff, but if you're good at it and it's a product you love, go for it! Some to check out might be Young Living Essential Oils, Mary Kay Cosmetics, It Works! Wraps, Beach Body Shakes, Avon and more!
Finally, there are tons of online survey companies you can sign up under that will pay you to take surveys!
If all else fails, check with the Salvation Army, your churches or charity groups for financial help until you can secure a job or means to financial security! I hope this helps!
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