Full-time + Part-time = Majority of Workers Today

So I work a standard 40 hour work-week just like any other person. Just like most Americans, it’s not enough to pay the bills and debts. I am single and live with my dog (who doesn’t pay rent) so obviously I need to find a way to keep my home. The ongoing trend is a part-time job or entrepreneurship. Late night/evening shifts at local retail stores for discounts has been the most popular I’ve seen. Wal*Mart gives employees a 10% discount on merchandise, which is good around Christmas time.

I chose being a business owner by offering a service to my small town area that is not offered: late night designated driving. It was a lot more work than I anticipated, but once I got all the licenses and paperwork completed, I was ready! Now before you go brainstorming your next big idea to become the next self-made millionaire, you need to realize that entrepreneurship requires up-front capital and a lot of patience. You aren’t going to profit overnight. With my business, it takes away personal expenses and the money I make from driving pays for them such as gas, car insurance, and vehicle maintanence. The downside is I have added more wear and tear on my vehicle plus I have other drivers I need to pay. If you plan on having employees, you MUST pay attention to the labor laws and fill out all paperwork with the IRS/state/city/county. Keep in contact with those officials to be sure you are abiding by all the rules.

One common part-time money maker I’ve seen lately is the at-home consultant. I have so many friends who sell Premier Jewelry, Mary Kay, Avon, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, and Taste of Home to name a few. I swear I’m going to a party every week! (I do admit I’ve hosted a few of these parties for freebies though). Makes me wonder if I should get into it for some added money as well. I did some research online and there are many companies that do the self-making consultant programs. Just pay for your kit and do the work yourself to make some extra income. I’d recommend using Facebook and Twitter as marketing tools. You won’t believe how easy it is to reach out to people on social networking sites.

So whether you are stocking shelves, brainstorming the next big business, or hosting a party at a friend’s house, it seems everyone is in need of extra money. Hang in there! Use that money to pay off debts and keep it off! You can do it!