| Most of us in today's economy would like to make | | | | pets and the owner's desires. Person-sitting, children or |
| some extra money on our own schedule. | | | | the elderly, is the most demanding, and may depend |
| Unfortunately, sometimes making money involves | | | | upon prior experience or some training. |
| spending some to get started. With a bit of ingenuity, | | | | Cleaning |
| we can avoid start-up costs and still make a bit of | | | | Home or facility cleaning, whether on your own or |
| extra money. Usually what you're offering is your time | | | | working for an agency. Begin small, by offering friends |
| or physical labor that someone can't or doesn't want | | | | or family your cleaning services. Cleaning your own |
| to do. | | | | home can be a guide. If you don't know how to start, |
| House-, pet- or person-sitting | | | | there are many online resources that can help you find |
| What the employer is asking for is your time. For | | | | quick, reliable, professional cleaning methods. Don't think |
| house-sitting, you live in, or regularly check out the | | | | you have to pay for a program; all the relevant |
| house and grounds, making sure all the utilities are in | | | | information is free. |
| working order or turned off and that security hasn't | | | | Yard Services |
| been compromised in any way. Some small tasks | | | | Most people who need help with lawn care don't |
| may be involved, like picking up the mail, picking up | | | | require a person with a degree, just a strong back to |
| blown trash in the yard; making the house looked 'lived | | | | replace theirs. Start in your neighborhood and gain a |
| in'. | | | | good reputation by showing up promptly and |
| Pet-sitting is more intensive, caring for the needs of the | | | | completing the necessary tasks. By word-of-mouth |
| pets. Once, twice or more feeding, cleaning, walking, | | | | recommendation, you'll soon have more work than you |
| etc.. The frequency of care will depend on the type of | | | | can handle. |