How to Make Money When You Can't Find a Job

There is no doubt that times are hard, and they are only made more complicated when you have lost your job. And finding a replacement is nothing like it used to be. So while you continue your search, here's a few ways to make some money to help pay the bills.

Things You'll Need

• Drive
• Need

Instructions

1. Writing
   Writing sites like eHow pay you for submitting articles based off of popularity and demand. With a little effort you can have an unlimited earning potential.

2. Hire yourself Out
   Are you handy at yard work, plumbing, cleaning, laundry etc. Find your skill, and post up advertisements offering your services. This is a great way to make some while you are looking for work.

3. Kitchen Creations
   If you are handy with baking or cooking. Consider selling your skill. As a cake decorator, a cookie baker, or even sell dinners to families who want home cooking without the work.

4. Start a home based business
   Such as Party Lite, Avon, Mary Kay etc. Some of these companies are free to start. And offer you varying percentage of commission. So if you're a natural in sales, or even just love a product you can sell.

5. Daycare
   If your great with children you can start a daycare in your home. Or even work as a nanny to the children in there home. Depending on your comfort level. Daycare is a very inexpensive business to start especially if you know people in need.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not be afraid to look at the needs of friends and family members. This may be the best opportunity to start your business, while utilizing people you know.

• Before hiring yourself out check with your local government web page to inquire about any licenses you may need to legally operate. Last thing you will want are fines.