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     Neilus New Here Username: Neilus Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2010 Posted From: 90.200.192.118 |
Hi folks  Ive been hunting around here for some ideas and inspiration on the 'must-reads' being a noob here, but Im stumped on how I can go about achieving my aims, if indeed I can (and I have my doubts!) In short, I am not looking at running my own business from home; rather, I am looking to work for 2/3 hours a night in order to earn say £100-£150/week in order to supplement my income. In terms of what I can do, I have a fairly general set of skills. I am educated to post-graduate level (my background is law) and have strong english and accounting skills. I also have experience working for the CAB. So far, my investigating suggests that something like proof-reading or editing might be ideal; however it seems likely I would need prior experience and/or some proof-reading qualifiaction. Obviously I would prefer to do something that uses my existing skill-set rather than train to do something new, although I would consider all possibilities. At this stage I will throw it open to the regulars here for some sage advice! Best wishes | ||
| Mrtibbs Advanced Member Username: Mrtibbs Post Number: 87 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 213.246.186.17 |
I'm surprised no-one else has added an opinion yet. Look into your skills a bit further. Accounting .. are you part-qualified as well as experienced? Consider offering yourself as a bookkeeper? Proof-reading reliably is a skill - to spot all the errors which most human's over-look. I wish you luck in whatever you decide to do. Remember though - to earn 150 you will need to get around 250 after the taxman finds you. Let's look at home-working: Monday & Tuesday - taxman Wednesday - marketing and sales Thursday & Friday - actually earning. Most of your 2-3 hours per night will be finding work, at least initially. There are some legitimate sites offering home working opportunities .. search for freelance and look at the roles available. Also look at recruitment adverts placed by local businesses: Could you meet their needs more flexibly than a staffer? Be on the lookout for opportunities everywhere. | ||
| B2bscott Forum Specialist Username: B2bscott Post Number: 384 Registered: 10-2000 Posted From: 72.74.99.84  |
Welcome! I never received your post and I must apologize for a delay in responding. Thank you, Mrtibbs, for picking up the ball on this one and running with it! Your answer is certainly on target. With 2/3 hours per night to work at "whatever" you decide, I fear that you might not have the necessary hours to put your plan into motion. Also, you said you only needed 100-150 pounds per week to supplement your income. If you work 10-15 hours each week, it will be at minimum wage (I don't know how much that is in UK) and you won't actually get the amount you earned because of the deductions that are removed from your paycheck - which would be about 25% here in the States. Our minimum wage is $8.25 hour. This means that you would earn a minimum of $82.50 or a maximum of $123.75. Either way, you won't reach your minimum amount. On the other hand, picking up a project from an online site will take less time, you will realize the full amount that you have earned and anything you need in order to accomplish the completion of the project is an expense that you itemize and deduct from earnings at the end of the year. Since you are a professional level earner, may I suggest that you take a free membership at LinkedIn.com and join one of the professional groups there? Also, there are some forums online that specialize in the skills you already have. I would think it would be an asset to you to go to 1 or two of these forums and LURK. Lastly, if you would like me to be more specific, I invite you to send me a Private Message by clicking on the blue type to the left of this post. I would be happy to work with you to find a more rewarding situation. Best regards, Julie USA Forum Moderator |
