[kevinc]

I know I'm not the only one on here that is laid off. I do have a part time job which I am grateful for, but its not covering the bills too well. Is there anyone out there that is willing to share some home based business ideas or ideas that you have for running your own business? It would be really helpful to me and may give some other guys ideas as well to carry us thru.

THank you,
Kevin

 

[Rob G]

Some background info may help. IE, what region of country are you at, your skills/backgrounds, etc.

One thing that was a good $ maker was lawn aerations in my area. Bought a machine one year, cheap advertisement, did a yard for avg $25 a pop and paid off machine and made some extra money. Next year got 2 machines, and number of yards we did per hour increased, therefore more profit, etc.

In our area, there's "trash" days where cities would sponsor a clean up day. Neighborhood would put large items on curb for pick up. We would go around the night before gathering broken lawn mowers and machinery, cobble together something from all parts. Ended up selling them for modest sum either at garage sales or through papers.

These are just some examples I figure you could handle small engine repairs if you'er a chevelle or auto mechanically inclined.

Best of Luck to ya.

 

[sg5492]

I'm cut down to 32hrs a week at my job. I detail cars in my driveway for people on the weekends. I charge around $100 a car (depends on what all they want done) and try to do 3 cars a weekend.

 

[ktrim]

Ive been fixing cars, cutting down trees, collecting scrap, taking pictures for insurance agents, fixing computers, hauling crap away for homeowners, pretty much anything I can make a buck or two at. Doesn't really matter as long as I get paid

 

[mr 4 speed]

Kevin,my suggestion is to read the book "Guerilla Capitalism" by Adam Cash...and I mean this..seriously.
Lots of great ideas and good reading that applies exactly to the questions you have asked.
Amazon has used copies for $1.49+shipping

 

[The Deejay]

I have a buddy who retired at 62......found out he could scrape by, but no extra money for car parts.......went, and got CDL.........drives school bus for county, one of those special needs busses...kids are loaded for him, he just drives the bus...total of 4 hours a day...Say he makes $55 per day, not bad money but the best part is, his Blue Cross cost him $14 per month. Sounds like a sweet deal to me...In 2 years, i think i'll follow suit...still leaves a lot of daylight for work on Chevelle:thumbsup:

 

[kevinc]

Some background info may help. IE, what region of country are you at, your skills/backgrounds, etc.

One thing that was a good $ maker was lawn aerations in my area. Bought a machine one year, cheap advertisement, did a yard for avg $25 a pop and paid off machine and made some extra money. Next year got 2 machines, and number of yards we did per hour increased, therefore more profit, etc.

In our area, there's "trash" days where cities would sponsor a clean up day. Neighborhood would put large items on curb for pick up. We would go around the night before gathering broken lawn mowers and machinery, cobble together something from all parts. Ended up selling them for modest sum either at garage sales or through papers.

These are just some examples I figure you could handle small engine repairs if you'er a chevelle or auto mechanically inclined.

Best of Luck to ya.

I live in Waxahachie, TX. I have an AAS Degree in Mechanical Drafting and Design. I've been drafting using AutoCad for 12 years, Cabinet Vision for 4 years and various drafting softwares here and there. I was ASE certified before I had my car accident that took me out of mechanics. I can do physical work now without too much trouble unless I do something really stupid. Good idea on the small gas engine stuff. I thought if the garbage is at the street, its considered theft if you take it without asking the owner. Am I wrong in that? I've found a huge birdcage in a neighbors garbage a few months ago that I cleaned up and sold on Craigslist for $150. I wish I could find 30 more of those a month. Since I've been out of work I have become really good at cleaning our house. What about the possibility of starting a home cleaning service? Any thoughts on that?

Thanks again,
Kevin

 

[ak 67SD]

Are you saying you can't do Acad drafting anymore? You could offer to work remotely on drawings for firms in cities that are busy...

Even if its against the law, i'd say garbage picking is fair game, it should encouraged to have less 'useable' stuff hitting the landfill... its good for the environment!

ak