How can I make money during this recession?

How can I earn money? That’s a common question during this recession. But people like to earn extra money or better money at best. But during a recession, it’s serious business. I was born in 1932, which was the worst year of the depression. As I remember it was like that the following year and the following. It didn’t really end until the World War II economy kicked in. No one knows when this one will end even though it is “officially” over. With deficits maybe never.

To answer the question, “How can I make money?” I have tried to break it down into some general categories as follows:

Find a job

The immediate way to earn or increase income is to get a job, or a better job, or an extra job. I see in sad stories on TV that many have two or three jobs. These are usually low-paying jobs that don’t make the bacon. Usually the person would lose a good paying job and then have to take what he could find to support the family and pay all those bills created when times were “good.”

If you need a job learn this: Most jobs are obtained through contacts. So to answer your question, “How can I make money?” then refresh your contacts and make new contacts. For example, you can call an old friend and tell him that he doesn’t have a job. Ask him if he knows where you could find a job. Ask him if he can help you. Then let others know that you are out of a job and would appreciate any help you can give. Ask if they know someone who can help you.

I’m not going to go into the details of getting a job, but I’ll list a few ideas about it:

1. You need an appointment for a job interview. Let’s say you write a note to a manager you know at a local company. Ask for an interview. In your letter, provide some details of his education and employment history, but mainly say how you think he could help the company if he had a job. Always provide a phone number where you can be reached. Ask in your letter that the person call you at the number to talk more and make an appointment.

2. Have a resume. That is where the heart of the matter goes. But be careful what you write. Do not include things that would not be discussed in a professional interview. Keep your religion and political activities off the resume. Also, your hobbies are not that interesting. The purpose of a resume is to focus on the job you are trying to get. If you are looking for a job in more than one area, then you need more than one resume. Provide your vita (date of birth, etc.) and contact information, the job you are applying for, the experience you have in that area, your education, publications, and activities in organizations that support your application.

3. Even if you are going to interview for a construction worker, dress like you are going to church right after the interview. If you’re a man, make sure you’re clean-shaven, your shoes are polished, your tie is straight and not conspicuous, you shake hands firmly but not too hard, and you have a big smile on your face. expensive.

4.During the interview, listen carefully to what is said. Pick up things that you can craft on. Avoid areas that are not of interest to the interviewer. Be enthusiastic, but not too enthusiastic.

5. Ask about the job. Don’t start asking about salary before you get the job. Even then, wait for the offer before responding.

There are many resources to help you improve your chances of getting a higher paying job. Go to your library and search the net. Resume formats are readily available. Also, don’t neglect employment services in your areas, including resources your church or club may have available. Open your wings!

start a local business

Many new businesses are started during recessions. People are desperate to do something. The self-sufficient is based on their own skills or experience.

There are many resources to help you start a new business. First start by talking to your banker. Ask if he knows of business start-up opportunities in your area. Are there businesses that you might be able to take over?

Go to your local colleges and universities and talk to the people assigned to help small businesses. Talk to your local Chamber of Commerce and business clubs. Most importantly, talk to other business owners. Tell them you’re thinking about starting a business and ask what pitfalls you need to be aware of, how to get financing, how to choose a location, what the local business costs are, how you got started, what help you got starting up, and let him talk most of the time. Who do you know who can help you?

Once you have decided which business you would like to start, write a business plan. Your local resources will help you prepare it. Some universities and organizations offer classes to help you get started. They are usually taught by retired businessmen who know what they are talking about. Once you have your plan, ask your banker to review it. Ask your banker for help with financing. The Small Business Administration can insure your loan. To get such a loan, start with your banker.

In your business plan, establish the goals of your business with respect to your suppliers, your customers and the community. Describe what you plan to provide your customers, including good service. Your business plan should not only discuss the products, manufacturing, and financing, but also how you will promote your business. After all is said and done, you need to get customers in your doorstep. After getting things rolling, you may want to offer products and services on the Internet, but don’t get the cart before the horse.

Work at home using online sources

The question, “How can I make money?” he is loved by internet gurus. They make millions every year by providing get-rich-quick schemes that don’t work. Most internet marketers I know of have been scammed this way. But scams are rampant in all kinds of businesses, so you need to be vigilant. You can always check a program on the internet if you think it is a scam. Just remember that if you put “Is Joe Blow’s plan a scam?”, Joe Blow himself will still be there, trying to convince you. Look for an independent review whose link does not lead to the Joe Blow home page because the writer is a Joe Blow affiliate.

Remember that if you are going to be an Internet Marketer, Joe Blow is your competition, not your friend. He will bleed you dry. He first he gives you a gift. That gets you on his mailing list. Then he sells you his schematic. You find that the scheme doesn’t work. He sells you additional products that are sure to work but don’t. He then offers to mentor you personally until he has your last penny.

Although many people go into Internet marketing, most fail. The reason is that training is needed to become an internet or affiliate marketer. The process is free for the most part. You need a website and an affiliate link. Free marketing methods are available, but most marketers use article writing. You can get your affiliate links by the dozen free of charge at Click-Bank, Commission Junction and other such sites. It’s all about traffic and pre-sales. Here is the process in a nutshell:

1. You decide which areas or markets to enter based on your knowledge and experience.

2. You ensure that the marketplaces you select generate income for Internet merchants. To do this, find keywords that people are searching for using a keyword tool of which there are several good ones on the internet. You will see how much advertising is paid for each keyword, how many visitors there are, and how much competition there is.

3. You choose products to promote. You create an information page on the topic of the keyword. Do not try to sell on this page. You are simply trying to warm up the reader to click on your affiliate link. If the keyword is “trout fishing” then you should provide relevant fly fishing information. You put your link at the end of the article. You might say, “Click here for information on great fishing lures I use myself.”

4.You write an article about fishing and in your resource box you link to your website. You promote your article on your blog, on social sites, and in emails.

5. You give away something on your website. To get the free article, the reader leaves their name and email address. It uses a code from Aweber or similar that the free product provides, and then sends scheduled emails to the reader about the catch. You suggest your products in your emails.

It takes more training than I’ve given you here, but you get the idea.

conclusion

This article is too short to give definitive answers to the question “How can I make money?” but I hope I have given you an idea of ​​the things you can do.

Good hunting!

Fly old glory!