How to Make Money Part Time Edited by Fianchetto, Nicole Willson, Shaun Blazner, Sara2871 and 13 others

Some people have small children at home and can only work part time, some have full-time jobs but choose to work part time to make extra money and others have retired and plan to return to work part time because they find it impossible to live on small pensions or Social Security. Whatever your reason for looking for work, there are many ways to make money part time.

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   Think about what you would like to do. If you're planning to work part time, it's always best to find something exciting, lucrative and flexible.
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   Decide whether you want to work part time from home or whether you would prefer to get out of the house for a few hours each day.
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   Consider your options for part-time work.
   • You should consider the qualifications you have and determine what factors may affect the types of jobs you can do. Older people who want to make extra money may need to take their health or physical stamina into consideration before applying to work part time.
   • Check your local newspaper for part-time work. You can also browse online job sites.
   • Post your skills and services on bulletin boards in the public areas of churches, at local cleaners or in nail salons. Bulletin boards work great when you want to make extra money by baby sitting or dog walking. You can also offer lawn care for your neighbors or nearby communities.
   • Ask around. You may find part-time work by asking family and friends about opportunities. Often, the best jobs never make it to the newspaper.
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   Use your car to deliver pizzas. This is an easy way to make extra money, if you are familiar with the area and have a dependable car.
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   Run errands to the grocery store, drug store or post office for shut-ins or people in assisted living homes or senior citizen apartments.
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   Take care of animals. Walk, groom, pet sit or board animals. You can enjoy spending time with animals without having the responsibility of having your own.
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   Work in sales. If you like clothes, the latest styles and working with people, find a job in a clothing store. Most stores offer an employee discount on merchandise.
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   Wait tables, cook or tend bar in a restaurant to make extra money. This type of part-time work may require you to work nights and weekends, but you may make better tips during those hours.
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   Clean houses or office buildings to make money part time.
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    Sell items online that you no longer need or want.
    • You can purchase items from garage sales, auctions or thrift stores and flip them for a profit.
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    Write from home. If you enjoy writing, consider becoming a freelance writer. A number of online writing opportunities may afford you the convenience and luxury of working from home.
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    Prepare tax returns to earn extra money.
    • Start out by doing tax returns for your family and close friends. Without the overhead that most tax preparation businesses have, you can make more money.
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    Provide childcare in your home. This may work well for you if you have your own children to care for during the day.
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    Consider sewing and providing alterations to customers. If you have a sewing machine and enjoy sewing, this may be a natural fit for making money part time.