Need way to make cash ASAP

[dbjbob]

Thanks for all of the ideas folks. the problem has been solved.

[angienewton]

I have never done the survey thing to make money but I don't think that will be the best use of time to make that amount of money. It's not really a rip off but it's not going to get you where you need to be in that short amount of time.

Hubpages is like Squidoo, it's basically a 'website' that you add content to and do affiliate marketing. That will take time to get traffic and sales.

Got anything to sell on ebay? A garage sale? That would be the fastest money.

Online jobs (http://www.clicknewz.com/2710/online-jobs-work-from-home/) is a possibility or even freelance work.

Just some thoughts.

[cindybidar]

I'm not sure if this is allowed here - Angie, please delete if I've violated a TOS or something - but the best advice I've ever seen on this topic is over at WarriorForum in this thread: http://www.warriorforum.com/main-internet-marketing-discussion-forum/142737-what-do-if-youre-desperate.html

I find WarriorForum to be a pretty scary place and I don't recommend it normally, but that thread contains some real, actionable steps you can take to raise cash in a hurry.

Good luck to you.

[angienewton]

Cindy, THAT is an awesome resource link, thanks for sharing. So many great ideas in that thread.

[dbjbob]

Thanks Angie I will figure something out and make it somehow.

[dbjbob]

Cindy,

WOW that is a really really great resouce. I did get a lot of great ideas and am starting on them.

The first thing that I have been doing is praying. I also believe that God helps those who try to help themselves. Like someone said the harder I work the luckier I get. I ask that you all pray for God to bless my efforts.

I am a retired phone technician. I am printing some business cards (already have the blank cards and ink) and am going to put them everywhere Monday while I am out applying for jobs ( not necessicarily in the same business that I am applying ). I am thinking about setting up a quick informational website and treating it like a new business. I don't know if that will help but I don't think it could hurt.

I have already put a listing on Craig's list and am checking there for jobs and free lance gigs as well.

I am also going to try some of the online things.

[Cliff Michaels]

dbjbob, sorry to hear about your challenge... you've received great advice here, and I can only offer one other.

The internet, and an internet business, I believe is not your answer for a quick fix. I hope that's not what your
shooting for. If you are, and, in the state you're in, you can fall prey to some pretty tempting financial fixes
and promises.

If you come across any offers of 'fast money', I can only say, avoid them. It will lead to great disappointment.
I wish you luck. And as far a feeling a little embarrassed, that's absolutely ridiculous. You have nothing to be
embarrassed over. It's happening to young, old, and even governments.

Take care

Cliff

[dbjbob]

Thanks Cliff,
Both for the kind words and the advice. I think you are right about an internet business being a quick fix and not what I am aiming for at all. I pretty much live by the old adage if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. I will be ok just in a bit of a jam at the moment. But it will pass and I will make it.

Thanks again,
Bob

[dbjbob]

Just wanted to say thank you for all of the great ideas and support folks. Everything is going to be fine. Got some unexpected cash and good prospects for a part time time job.

Thanks again
Bob

[DebraLloyd]

Bob - What are your skill sets? I may be able to put you in touch with a VA service company that outsources some of their work or others seeing it here may be able to use your skills too.

That Warrior post lists a lot of good resources and it sounds like you're making headway too with the part time job. Way more people than ever admit it have been where you are, myself included keep us posted and don't forget to list yourself in the services thread on this forum too.

[dbjbob]

Thanks Debra. I am ok now.

Skill sets? I a m pretty good at editing pictures. Putting on a transparent background resizing etc. Definitely not an expert but pretty good.
Not bad at writing.
competent in MS word,
I was a telephone repairman/installer for over 20 years both voice and Data.

Its funny when someone ask me what my skill sets are I always feel like a deer caught in the headlights.

What I really want to do is figure out a way to make a decent living online. I am having fair success with the e-commerce site for the flower shop but if we ever sold or closed the shop the website would go with that.

I am want to do either an affiliate site or online store of some kind that I could do from anywhere.

LOL I know that is what everyone on here is trying to do. I know it doesn't happen over night and takes a lot of work. I have learned that from the current site. I have also discovered that I like this kind of work.

I have read or heard Lynne mention before that we all need to know what our ideal lifestyle is. I have been giving a lot of thought to that lately. For me It would be making a decent living off or a website or websites, living in a small town like I already do but having the ability to take off and go to the beach for a week and working there for a change of pace. I don't need the lifestyle of the rich and famous or infamous lol depending on who you talk to. Maybe 5k to 6K a month. I know that isn't peanuts but it isn't a kings ransom either. Just got to keep punching at it.

sorry for the long post and hijack.

[angienewton]

Love to hear about your ideal lifestyle. I strive for that too, although I want to live in Oklahoma to be near our granddaughter AND I want to own a home in the Caribbean. I imagine myself working with a view of the ocean and taking of to snorkel anytime I want. Oh yea!

So what type of niche affiliate site would you want to start?

[dbjbob]

Not sure Angie. I have kind of started a list of possibilites to do keyword research for

Travel
Cowboys ( old western movies)
fishing
wood carving
flowers ( couldn't be an affiliate for 1800 flowers, FTD or Teleflora etc. because I know what rottern bastards they are and how they have nearly destroyed the small florist.)
out door furniture
gardening
Technology
skate boards or something to do with college students or colleges I think they keep you young.


I am with you about working where I could take a snorkel anytime I wanted. LOL it doesn't even have to be in the Carribean It can be at Chicoteague or the North Carolina outer banks.
I am sure the list will grow but this is a short list of some topics I have thought about.

[wade_watson]

Bob, I don't think you've got time for the keyword approach. I'd suggest cutting some offline-to-online deals. For instance, I read about a guy who printed up a stack of flyers for a ClickBank product, took them to a big expo show and persuaded someone with a table to let him set out for the public. He bought them lunch and sent them a bonus after the sales came through-- $3K worth.

That's the kind of out-of-box thinking you need to do in your situation. If you're experienced at setting up nice websites, sell a few offline businesses on some site setup and close them for monthly maintenance/SEO. If their site is lousy (and most are) show them how good your work is and offer to improve it. Charge businesses to set up their Google Places listings with pic and a blurb (some guys charge $300-$500).

Since someone mentioned Warrior Forum, go to their Offline Marketing Discussions. There are tons of ideas, good and bad over there. Use your own discretion. Here's a thread someone put together linking to a bunch of offline goodies: http://www.warriorforum.com/offline-marketing-discussions/438710-top-offline-threads-could-save-you-some-time.html

[dbjbob]

Wade
Thanks. I really am ok now. I wasn't going to lose my house or anything just a really major hick up. I have gotten it worked out. I really do appreciate the ideas about the Clickbank products and the website idea and google maps. I think sometimes because we know how to do things like the google maps, websites etc. we assume that everyone does so there must not be a lot of value in it. A good example is I was a Telephone guy for over 20 years. Now wiring a jack isn't brain surgery but you would be amazed at how many folks are stymied by it. That isn't nearly as good of a skill as it once was because cell phones are rapidly replacing land lines but the principle is the same.
I appreciate you reminding me that because I know how to do something it doesn't mean that everyone knows how and wouldn't pay for it.

You buys are the best. The care and inspiration here is incredible.