How to Make 100 Dollars Fast
Peruse your town’s Craigslist site for “gigs.” Nestled below the “Jobs” category, “Gigs” is used to list more unusual, usually one-time jobs in the area., Start an impromptu yard work business in your neighborhood., Try out the iPhone app Gigwalk...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Peruse your town’s Craigslist site for “gigs.” Nestled below the “Jobs” category
You are likely to be able to find opportunities to clean, transport cars, write or promote local businesses or do manual labor.
Respond immediately to the listing for the best chances of landing the gig. -
Step 2: “Gigs” is used to list more unusual
If you have access to a lawnmower, a rake, a shovel or other tools, you can knock on doors and ask to be hired for a simple task like raking leaves, shoveling sidewalks or mowing lawns.
Other options include dog walking, car washing, hanging Christmas lights, cleaning gutters or cleaning windows.Try to price your service according to the time it takes to complete the task.
For instance, a task that takes an hour might warrant $20 or $25, while a task that takes 15 minutes might warrant $5 or $10. , Download the app and then search your local area for odd jobs.
You may be able to get a gig taking pictures of menus or providing reviews for local businesses. , Many people need a night or weekend truck to move furniture, groceries or other items.
Be sure to post information that appear reputable and to vet your responses very well to avoid scams. , If you have a medical school in your city, there may be an option to be a guinea pig for psychological or medical studies.
Ensure you are healthy and call ahead to arrange the job. , Generally this requires a commitment of more than a few days; however, they may also be able to hire you for a day to fill interim positions. , This is only a good option if you are healthy and haven’t donated plasma or blood too recently.
Plasma donations may warrant $25 to $100 per session. , Be sure to advertise in the local paper, with street signs and on craigslist to ensure that people know about your yard sale.
Offer some larger items, like furniture to make more money.
Also, offer to include your neighbors in the yard sale by doing the work organizing it and taking a small commission on their sales. , Look for clothes stores, technology stores or bookstores that offer cash for goods.
Generally, you will get a better deal on trade value, but you may be able to get 10 to 50% of the value in cash.
Before you go, try finding high quality items at thrift stores and reselling them at the consignment stores.
This requires a small amount of cash investment, but with a good eye for fashion, you can turn a profit. , If you have a truck and know where to find scrap metal, you can go a step further and gather metals for sale at a scrap yard. -
Step 3: usually one-time jobs in the area.
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Step 4: Start an impromptu yard work business in your neighborhood.
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Step 5: Try out the iPhone app Gigwalk.
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Step 6: Offer delivery services on Craigslist.
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Step 7: Sign up for medical testing.
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Step 8: Comb the classifieds in the paper or call local newspapers to arrange a paper delivery route.
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Step 9: Sell your plasma at a local plasma donation center.
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Step 10: Have a yard sale.
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Step 11: Research consignment shops in your area.
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Step 12: Collect recycling
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Step 13: such as aluminum cans
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Step 14: and turn them in for a deposit at your local recycling center.
Detailed Guide
You are likely to be able to find opportunities to clean, transport cars, write or promote local businesses or do manual labor.
Respond immediately to the listing for the best chances of landing the gig.
If you have access to a lawnmower, a rake, a shovel or other tools, you can knock on doors and ask to be hired for a simple task like raking leaves, shoveling sidewalks or mowing lawns.
Other options include dog walking, car washing, hanging Christmas lights, cleaning gutters or cleaning windows.Try to price your service according to the time it takes to complete the task.
For instance, a task that takes an hour might warrant $20 or $25, while a task that takes 15 minutes might warrant $5 or $10. , Download the app and then search your local area for odd jobs.
You may be able to get a gig taking pictures of menus or providing reviews for local businesses. , Many people need a night or weekend truck to move furniture, groceries or other items.
Be sure to post information that appear reputable and to vet your responses very well to avoid scams. , If you have a medical school in your city, there may be an option to be a guinea pig for psychological or medical studies.
Ensure you are healthy and call ahead to arrange the job. , Generally this requires a commitment of more than a few days; however, they may also be able to hire you for a day to fill interim positions. , This is only a good option if you are healthy and haven’t donated plasma or blood too recently.
Plasma donations may warrant $25 to $100 per session. , Be sure to advertise in the local paper, with street signs and on craigslist to ensure that people know about your yard sale.
Offer some larger items, like furniture to make more money.
Also, offer to include your neighbors in the yard sale by doing the work organizing it and taking a small commission on their sales. , Look for clothes stores, technology stores or bookstores that offer cash for goods.
Generally, you will get a better deal on trade value, but you may be able to get 10 to 50% of the value in cash.
Before you go, try finding high quality items at thrift stores and reselling them at the consignment stores.
This requires a small amount of cash investment, but with a good eye for fashion, you can turn a profit. , If you have a truck and know where to find scrap metal, you can go a step further and gather metals for sale at a scrap yard.
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