Have Fun, Make Money - Get Paid to Do What You Love

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A little creativity can go a long way toward helping you make money
doing things you enjoy. Take a look at some of the suggestions here,
then think about ways you can get paid to do what you love to do.

Get
paid to shop - Mystery shopping is a great way to make money in your
spare time by providing valuable customer service feedback to
businesses. It's flexible and fun, and just about anyone can do it. The
most important quality you need is to be reliable. It also helps to be
observant and have good writing skills. Mystery shopping is done around
the world, so there are probably mystery shops being done in your
neighborhood right now. For more information, get a copy of The Mystery Shopper's Manual
at http://www.idealady.com/. The book includes a list of 150 companies
hiring shoppers across the US and Canada and around the world, along
with lots of insider tips.

Get paid to talk - You've seen those
people handing out samples in the grocery store or demonstrating a
product at the home show. They get paid to do that, and you can, too.
To be good at this, you need an outgoing personality. You have to be
willing to speak up and get people to try what you're offering, take a
coupon, or watch your demonstration. You can find these jobs by
watching the help wanted ads in your local newspaper. For more
information, see http://www.narms.com/.

Get
paid to party - Direct sales companies, such as Tupperware, Pampered
Chef and others, offer a great way to make extra money or launch a
lucrative new career. You get paid to go to parties, do product
demonstrations and take orders. You set your own schedule, so you can
fit work into your life, not try to squeeze life in around a job. For
more information, see the Direct Selling Association at http://www.dsa.org/.

Don't
want to be a sales representative? You can get free products by hosting
a party in your home. Look for a local representative in your phone
book and ask how you can earn free products by hosting a party.

Get
paid to be in the movies - You don't have to live in Hollywood to be an
extra in a movie or TV show. Your city or state probably has a film
commission where you can get information about upcoming productions. Do
an Internet search for "film commission" and your city or state to find
them. My local film commission regularly lists opportunities to be an
extra in movies or TV shows, be a crew member on an independent film,
or even to get paid to be in the audience of a TV show.

Get paid
to drive - If it seems as if you are always in your car, or your car is
often parked in a high-traffic area, you can use your car to make money
by getting it painted with an ad. Advertisers look at what kind of car
you drive, its condition, where and how much you drive, how many people
see the car when it's parked and other factors when choosing cars for
these promotions. If you and your car are what they're looking for,
they will pay you to show their ad on your car. (More info:
http://www.autowraps.com/)

Get paid for your opinions -
Participating in focus groups and other market research doesn't provide
regular income, and there are often limits on how often you may
participate. However, I've got lots of opinions, and I'm always happy
when I can get paid for them! I've been paid for opinions on music,
clothes, and even the scent of a laundry product. You can increase your
chances of getting selected by registering with market research
companies. Check your phone directory or the local mall to find one in
your area.

There are also many places online where you can get
paid to write opinions or reviews, or to fill out surveys. Make sure
you understand how you will be paid before spending a lot of time on
this. Many sites pay in credits that can only be redeemed with them,
but some pay in cash.

Get paid to do your own thing - When you
can make money doing something you love to do, it doesn't feel like
work at all. My main career involves speaking and writing, both things
I enjoy. I've also been paid for my opinions, made money as a mystery
shopper and been a movie extra! Use your imagination to find ways to
make money while doing what you enjoy. I call it "Solo-reneuring" and
that's how I've made my living for more than eight years. Do you love
animals? Start a pet sitting or dog walking service. If you enjoy
crafts, dance or playing an instrument, you may be able to teach a
class or offer private instruction to people who want to learn what you
know. For more information about Solo-preneuring, see http://www.idealady.com/solo.htm.

General
information - When considering any of these opportunities, make sure
you understand what you will be asked to do and how you will be
compensated. Then you can decide if it is worth your time and effort.

Be
careful about paying to be listed in data bases. Some companies charge
you to apply with no guarantee of work. You may be paying for a
legitimate opportunity, or you may just be saying goodbye to $20 or
more. Find out what you will get before paying a fee.

You
probably won't get rich doing these things, but you can get paid to do
things you enjoy. Even if you don't make a million dollars, your life
will be richer for the joy and satisfaction you get from your work--and
you'll have at least a few extra dollars in your pocket!

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