Cheap Small Business Ideas You Can Start on a Real Shoe String

Cheap small business ideas for everyday people are everywhere, if you use your imagination. We can all benefit from some extra cash. Here are some ways to make extra money this month if you take action.

Errand service: Just about anyone suffer from lack of time in this hassled society. You can cash in by taking some of these chores and task for neighbors, family, colleagues and small businesses in your community. Charge by the hour; say $10 to $30, whatever your market will bear. Deliver prescriptions for a local pharmacy, buy groceries for senior citizens, take patients to their doctor’s appointments, or park cars. Check Craigslist.com for potential moneymakers in your area and check domystuff.com, which lists task you can bid on to make extra money every week.

Bed & Breakfast: If you have an extra room and bath in your home and live in a community that attracts travelers on a regular basis, near a resort, college, or other tourist destination, consider renting out the space as a quasi, informal bed & breakfast. Screen your potential guests by renting the room via word-of-month to college friends, and family, and work colleagues, etc. You do not need to provide an elaborate breakfast, just some coffee/tea and cereal/instant oatmeal, fresh fruit would be nice.

De-clutter: You can get rid of unwanted items in your home, and make money while doing it. Start an account on TrippleClicks and sell your old cds, books, gulf clubs, handbags, and Beatle cards. Visit TripleClicks , set up an account, and empty your attic & garage.

Teach a Skill: If you can speak another language, develop games, and write computer programs, sew, play a sport really well or have another teach able talent or skill like playing a musical instrument, you can make money in your spare time by teaching others to do the same. Do some research on rates in your area for similar services and charge accordingly. Advertise in local papers and hang fliers in the community.

Tutoring: Similar to teach a skill or talent, this is strictly academic. You tutor kids in math, science, a language or another subject. You can go to the student home and do your tutoring there so you do not need a home office or other professional-looking setup. The national rate for tutoring ranges from $20 to $75 an hour depending on your region.

A Mail Order: Find a simple product you can sell. Advertise online, through the Google-Adsense program, or set up a TripleClicks account or sell through your free blog that you have established on blogger.com. There are plenty of resources online to help you get started. If you find a product you enjoy, you will love working your new mail order business.