Use Your Spare Time To Make Extra Money Online

By Julianna Q. Kawasoki

I'm betting it's safe to say most of us know someone who has been affected by the slow economy. You may even be a victim yourself. With jobs getting harder and harder to get and many companies cutting back hours and pay, a lot of people have turned to the Internet to earn extra money.

So what are a person's options if they're needed a little extra cash quickly? Well, the good news is that they do have options. Especially if you're working on the Internet. These are not get rich quick schemes, but rather, ways to earn a little extra money in a short amount of time.

One of the most popular ways the Average Joe is making money on the Internet is Ebay. For many years now, stay at home Mom's and Dad's have been earning good money using online auctions. They drive around on the weekends visiting Garage sales and Estate Auctions. Some even browse Craigslist for items to resell on ebay.

Craigslist is also another place that has taken the Internet by storm. It has became very popular because it's free to use. You can advertise your services here or find deals on many items that can be turned around and sold on ebay. There is even a free section where people give away stuff they don't want. This is an excellent way to find auction items you can sell for a huge markup.

Some of you have special knowledge of programs such as MS Office, Quicken or PhotoShop. These skills are in demand and you can become a Freelancer just by advertising your services on Craigslist or browsing the Forums such as DigitalPoint. You'll also find people needing your services at sites like elance, getafreelancer and others. More than one person has started a successful small business in this manner.

You can also offer services like Lawn Care, Tutoring, handyman services and many others using Craigslist. Give it a try if you're strapped for cash and need a little extra money quickly. Who knows, there have been a lot of small businesses started this way!

Beginning Internet entrepreneurs should be sure and research any site before signing up to work for them. Most will pay you after a job is completed. Others may wait as long as a month before they pay you. Find out up front. It's also a good idea to see what others are saying about the company. If they have a bad reputation for paying their freelancers, now is the time to find that out.

Some people are just really good with crafts. If you're one of them, then take a look at craft sites like Etsy where you can actually sell your crafts online. This is a very popular site for people looking for one of a kind gifts. You'll also see people selling their surplus crafts supplies on this site.

There's no reason that most people can't make extra money online. All it takes is a little bit of effort, patience and a willingness to succeed. You'll likely won't become rich, but you should be able to earn extra money online so you can keep the lights on!

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