The economy is just not looking good right now. But that doesn't mean you should give up and go live in a cardboard box for the next year. On the contrary, in times like this, those who are smart can excel and make money beyond their wildest dreams. Sound funny to you?... ...maybe you should take a few tips.
Here are a couple tips for you on getting out and earning a little extra cash to help pay the bills during these tough times.
Cut The Grass, Earn The Cash
We are fast approaching the spring season and that means consumers will be looking to set up lawn care services for the season. If you get on top of things, you can grab your share of customers and get well underway.
Because it is still early, you can get out, beat the streets, and get some customers that would have gone to the professional landscapers this year. The best course of action is to make up a few thousand fliers and hang them on doors around your neighborhood. If you want to really get some calls, leave fliers on the same doors for 2 weeks in a row. This gets your name in front of folks. The more fliers, the more calls.
One secret to being efficient is that when you sign up one customer, you go to the neighbors houses and sign them up as well. This helps to make your route closer together, thus saving you time and money. Efficiency is the key to making more money.
Once you get a few customers, the most important thing is to know how much to charge them. You don't want to over charge because you will not get anyone to sign up with you. But on the other hand, you don't want to undercut yourself and lose potential profits. I'd recommend you charge around $20 or $25 to cut a lawn that takes you about an hour to complete.
Just remember that your side money doesn't end with just the basic cutting. The key in taking your earnings to the next level is to add on additional services with your existing customers throughout the year. Think about what you can add on such as window washing and gutter cleaning. This way you can double or even triple your revenue.
Keep in mind that this is only just one simple way you can make significant money on the side. Just keep your eyes and ears open to the possibilities and make yourself some money!
Here are a couple tips for you on getting out and earning a little extra cash to help pay the bills during these tough times.
Cut The Grass, Earn The Cash
We are fast approaching the spring season and that means consumers will be looking to set up lawn care services for the season. If you get on top of things, you can grab your share of customers and get well underway.
Because it is still early, you can get out, beat the streets, and get some customers that would have gone to the professional landscapers this year. The best course of action is to make up a few thousand fliers and hang them on doors around your neighborhood. If you want to really get some calls, leave fliers on the same doors for 2 weeks in a row. This gets your name in front of folks. The more fliers, the more calls.
One secret to being efficient is that when you sign up one customer, you go to the neighbors houses and sign them up as well. This helps to make your route closer together, thus saving you time and money. Efficiency is the key to making more money.
Once you get a few customers, the most important thing is to know how much to charge them. You don't want to over charge because you will not get anyone to sign up with you. But on the other hand, you don't want to undercut yourself and lose potential profits. I'd recommend you charge around $20 or $25 to cut a lawn that takes you about an hour to complete.
Just remember that your side money doesn't end with just the basic cutting. The key in taking your earnings to the next level is to add on additional services with your existing customers throughout the year. Think about what you can add on such as window washing and gutter cleaning. This way you can double or even triple your revenue.
Keep in mind that this is only just one simple way you can make significant money on the side. Just keep your eyes and ears open to the possibilities and make yourself some money!
