Sometimes people try too hard to find ways of earning extra income, when the best work from home jobs could be right in front of them.
Here is what I mean.
I had a friend who was hunting for a way to supplement her part time retail job income.
She was searching the net for various home business opportunities, at the same time as trying to manage organizing her daughters wedding arrangements.
She had already arranged a wedding for the eldest daughter and thoroughly enjoyed the process...
and I might add; she did a superb job.
I suggested she use her skills and coordinate wedding arrangements for other people.
Her immediate reaction was "I'd never thought of that - I'm not sure I could do it.
" With a bit of persuasion (and encouragement), she set herself up as a wedding coordinator arranging weddings for other people.
She has been doing this job for many years now.
The point I'm making is, that the best work from home jobs are sometimes right under your nose.
We all have skills in one field or another.
Sometimes we just need the confidence to take the next step.
With that in mind, here are 5 ways other people have applied their skills to earn extra income working from home.
I'll start with the idea I just mentioned.
1.
Become a Wedding Coordinator Help couples to plan their wedding day.
You may want to have different priced packages for each couple, depending on their needs.
Some of the services you provide could begin with the selection of a theme, coordinating the invitations, wedding ceremony, clothes, cars, reception and all other wedding needs around the couples theme.
You could also arrange catering, venues and photographs for the couple.
2.
Grow Bonsai Trees for Sale The art of creating beautiful miniature trees is a learned skill.
If you have the expertise, you could start a business growing bonsai trees and selling them through mail order, on the internet, or through garden centers and local retail outlets.
3.
Make and Sell Bonsai Tree Kitsets For those people wanting to experience the art of growing bonsai trees for themselves, why not start a business selling bonsai kits to customers.
Supply all the necessary equipment for the novice bonsai grower, along with a detailed instructional booklet, or video, that explains this exacting art.
4.
Make and Sell Educational Cards Make children's picture cards to increase their vocabulary and understanding of a word.
Make durable cards with laminated plastic covers, print the name of an object and include a picture of the object above the word.
Turn the cards over one at a time and the child repeats what's on the card.
Sell the educational cards through mail order, online, and to pre-school supply stores.
5.
School Vacation Craft Ideas If you have plenty of great, inexpensive craft ideas why not produce your own craft book specifically designed for school age children on holiday.
Provide clear pictures and simple instructions that children as well as adults could follow.
These are just a few ways people have made extra income working from home.
Think about what interests you and what skills you currently have or could learn.