8 Tips to Make Money this Year

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Some creative, and innovative frugal tips from Allison O'Kelly, CEO of execute recruiting site Mom’s Corps. These 8 strategies can help web-savvy moms boost their finances with a secondary income, and secondary incomes sometimes have a way of turning into primary incomes. Good luck, budding mompreneurs!

Buy into a Franchise
A recession is a great time to buy into a franchise. Fees start as low as $11K for some of the companies listed in the top 20 of Entrepreneur’s “2008 Franchise 500 Rankings.” Entrepreneur Magazine says, in previous recessions, franchises have done well – even thrived – as displaced employees seek more autonomy and personal satisfaction. Here are some franchise systems to look into. Papa Johns, Domino’s, and Pet Butler (cutting fees and associated costs by as much as 2/3rds.) Snap-On-Tools (offering financing directly through the franchise.)

Become an Entrepreneur
Women are doing it for themselves. They own over 10 million firms, accounting for 40% of all privately held firms. Go to WBENC.org, (Center for Women’s Business Research) to find resources, research and tips to help determine initial investment.

Blog About What you Know Best
Starting a blog requires some computer know-how, but it can generate a significant ROI. You could purchase a domain as low as $9.99, and publishing software like WordPress is free. Here are staple ways to generate income.

Pay-per-click ads, such as Google
Adsense, donations (PayPal),
Paid advertising via text link and banners ads,
Amazon.com, CommissionJunction.com and Linkshare.

Became a Mass Retailer on eBay eBay users exchanged over $52 billion worth of merchandise last year alone, and nearly 1 million users rely on eBay for all or part of their income. The best retailers sell unusual, hard-to-find objects at a discount. Keep overhead costs low by starting with items in your own home or closet (the avg. household has 52 items worth $3,100) then look for regional items specific to Atlanta in high-end consignment shops and mark up. Once established, create an eBay business with a sales tax number or business license in order to buy items at wholesale prices.

Host an In-Home Party Become an in-home consultant and earn commissions for direct sales brands, such as Avon, Arbonne, Carlisle, Pampered Chef, or Southern Living at Home; Southern Living at Home’s start up kit is just $200 and allows consultants to earn 25% of total sales per party.

Give Your Opinion and Get Paid Participate in online surveys, focus groups, phone surveys, and product trials to earn anywhere from $5 to $150 per hour. Try http://makemoneywithsurveys.net, a site approved by NBC’s Today Show.

Find an hourly Job for the Holidays Seasonal jobs typically offer a significant amount of flexibility as hours fluctuate. It is also a great way to learn new skills and make additional spending money. Try SnagAJob.com, which offers a number of seasonal hourly jobs to tie you over through the holidays and start the New Year off debt-free.

Save Money this Season to Make Money Save $500 this season and place it in an online savings account (ING Direct) or contribute it to your IRA as a gift to yourself. It will provide you with a significant return in time.

Mom Corps provides companies direct access to professional moms who have opted out of the traditional workplace, and enables professionals to work in their respective fields, while simultaneously meeting familial needs and responsibilities. Click here to learn more.

Online update June, 2011.

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by mymomvietnam on April 26, 2013

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Taylor, Franchising isn't the

by tinagleisner on October 22, 2011

Taylor, Franchising isn't the guaranteed success story promoted & there's research that proves failure rates are equal to non-franchise start-ups. I bought a franchise and recently sold it after 8 years. From day 1, I had to succeed on my own initiative. From printing my own business cards when I opened, to writing my own e-newsletters, I had to do it all. Franchises are very good at selling franchises & collecting royalties. My experience says buying a franchise is worse than being an employee. You've invested a lot of money, there will be undocumented rules for selling when you want to get out and if you don't have a good lawyer, you may be responsible for minimum royalties for the duration of your franchise agreement. Use the 80/20 rule and if you don't have the time or expertise to find which 20% of franchise opportunities will deliver your dream, then don't do it. Get the experience you need, line up key mentors and resources you'll need to start and operate your business, and go for it!

My name is Debbie, I am the

by misterkade on July 26, 2011

My name is Debbie, I am the owner of Lucas's Journey with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). I've been posting some amazing success stories on our blog about a few people who decided to change their lives and open up their own Kiddie Academy Franchise! I've listed the links of the stories that I've posted below and will posting another within a few weeks! These are all such inspiring stories! These people made a choice to purchase a franchise and work for themselves!! With a lot of hard work and determination they were able to make their dreams of spending more time with their family come true!!!Kiddie Academy Franchising was able to make their dreams come true and I wanted to post this here because it fit so well with what you are discussing about Franchising above! Here are the posts that I mentioned above! Each one has its own inspiring story! You end up having so much admiration for these people for what they were able to accomplish with their Kiddie Academy franchises!- AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY WITH KIDDIE ACADEMY!- Kiddie Academy Success Story, featuring the Gaud's and the Sahejpal's - Kiddie Academy Success Story, featuring Cory and Summer Bullock - Kiddie Academy Success Story, featuring Dwight Wilkinson Debbie KinkadeLucas's Journey w/SPDhttp://lucasjourneyspd.blogspot.com http://www.facebook.com/lucasjourneyspd http://twitter.com/lucasjourneyspd RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/LucassJourneyWithSensoryProcessingDisorder

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by simplymelissa on July 21, 2011

This is a really good article. Some of these ideas cost nothing to start and very minimal time, which is what all working moms want! Another really great in-home consultant style opportunity is becoming an Independent Consultant with Tastefully Simple - "We offer a wide selection of convenient, easy-to-prepare foods designed to help people spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the rest of their lives. Our products are available through independent Tastefully Simple consultants primarily at home taste-testing parties nationwide." Start up kits cost as little as $89.

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