I'm a stay at home mom because i want to raise my kids myself. At the moment im short of cash and need any ideas on how to make extra money, not alot of money just to cover the basics from day to day. Also a friend of mine is very succesfull in selling perfume which she buys straight from the factory. Im planning on selling perfume as well but then again, i need to save money in order to buy in bulk. Any advice will be appreciated

Tracydj

Childminding

shygrneyzs

I just am reading an article in the December 4th's edition of "Woman's World" on at home work. Page 49. Wish I could scan it and paste it here.

What I post is their "how to spot a scam" - "Legitimate work at home listings will never charge you a fee to sign up or require you to purchase something before you can start. And they won't make exaggerated claims of what you can earn."

templelane

Shygrneyzs just posted what I was thinking. I used to have a childminder that was scammed by too good to be true money making schemes. I could see she was being ripped off even though I was 10. Sometimes it is much harder than it looks to shift produce bought from these home sales places, also the hours don't match any possible finacial gain. Anyway what I'm saying is be careful!

Personally I think childminding seems the best solution, it pays pretty well and your kids get to meet other children. You could try gettign childcare certificates and first aid certificates if you have the time/ money. They alow you to charge more and would give you a competitive advantage.

shygrneyzs

True, about the childcare. A provider can get licensed by the county and get signed up for the nutrition program, that reimburses food costs. Plus there is the additional training opportunities. CPR and First Aid are usually mandatory - depends on the state requirements. But even if not required, it is a best practice. Helps when parents know the person they want to watch their child is trained.

Good idea to have a tax consultant also. Just because your home is used for your business does not automatically give you deductions.

mamame

I have been in similar situations to yours. My kids are grown now, but I have tried just about everything out there and know what has worked for me and what hasn't. I am a nurse and a business woman. Below are the things that have worked (marked yes next to them) and that haven't (marked no next to them). I am not saying that they will all work for everyone, or that the ones that didn't work for me won't work for you, but this is from my personal experiences.

Marketing chocolate-yes
Medical transcribing-yes
Selling on ebay-yes
Joining affiliate programs such as shareasale- yes
Selling "itworkspaste" with no money down-yes
Get money from stores you shop at, tell others and make money on the stores they shop from-FREE to join- yes
Babysitting-yes
Foster parenting-yes

Data entry-NO
Stuffing envelopes-NO
Surveys-NO
Give $1.00 to make $6,000- NO

If I think of others, I'll let you know. Feel free to contact me anytime. I have helped many people to be able to stay at home and make some extra money.