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Small Things Add Up

Little By Little

By Nicole Higginbotham-HoguePublished about 3 hours ago 3 min read
Small Things Add Up
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If you find that you still need to add more money to your income in order to get by, then consider finding small ways to do this. If you are skilled at a trade like cleaning houses or performing small household repairs, you could always sign up for an app that allows people to contract you to do these jobs. This could help you make extra money in your spare time without having to follow a regular schedule.

There are also several delivery jobs that are available. Several of these allow you to make your own schedule and work the days that you can. This might be a way to make money in a pinch without having to take on an extra responsibility that you can’t handle. It is also a great way to get work experience that you can add to your resume.

You might not have a speciality skill and maybe, you don’t have the resources to be a delivery driver. Don’t worry. There is still hope, especially if you like gaming. There are several websites online that pay people to play games. The requirements are all different, depending on the site. Sometimes, you have to get to a specific level. Other times, you have to advance your character to a different stage. These websites will offer payment for completing these tasks, and depending on the web site, you can take this payment and convert it to gift cards or send it to a payment app to offset your costs.

Plasma centers also sometimes offer a cash reward for donations. You would need to contact the center that you are interested in and ask for the information. However, if you are used to donating blood, then this might be a way for you to benefit others while still making a small amount of cash to contribute towards your bills.

Usually when you eat, you don’t think about the process that goes into making your food, but if you have ever seen a food testing recruitment center, this thought might have crossed your mind. Some cities have businesses that recruit everyday people to come in and try different food products before they hit the shelves. Usually, you have to fill out a survey regarding your preference of the food, and the company will use that material to decide on what products will be successful for production. In return, you usually get compensation for participating in the food testing process.

Sometimes, you just want to use the things that you already have to make the money that you need to. If this is the case, consider selling clothing that you don’t use to companies that are willing to buy them for you or set up a seller’s account and sell the items that you are already getting rid of in your house to people that are looking for them. You can even go so far as to use your old receipts to get money. Several apps will pay you in cash or gift cards to send your old receipts to them. This can help bring in a small amount of revenue to help you with your goals.

Do your best to use the skills that you already have to make the extra income that you need. If you know how to do something that other people don’t, then there is probably someone out there looking for someone to help them out. If you like to play games or enjoy trying new foods, consider looking up a company that is recruiting people like you to do that for them, and if you are cleaning out your home and looking for a place to rehouse old items that you don’t want, consider selling them to people that are looking to buy them. These are simple ways to add revenue to your budget without critically impacting your schedule.

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About the Creator

Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue

Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue is a Midwest-based author known for her captivating lesbian romance novels, compelling mysteries, and heart-pounding thrillers. To find out more, visit: http://www.nicolehigginbothamhogue.com

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  • Gabriel Shamesabout 2 hours ago

    Very important tips! thank you, Nicole

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