Weekend Entrepreneur : 101 Great Ways to Earn Extra Cash

by Anton, Michelle; Sander, Jennifer

• ISBN13: 9781932531589
• ISBN10: 1932531580
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-27
• Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Summary

Live the Lifestyle of Your Dreams! Are you hoping to build a better life for you and your family? Can you see yourself here? I could use some extra money to take a cool vacation or buy my kids something they really want. I dream of taking a chance on one of my own ideas and turning it into reality. I'm bored and have extra time on my hands. I'm looking for a way my whole family can work together. Imagine earning thousands more each year--all in your free time. Thousands of people have found a way to live the lifestyle of their dreams--and now you can, too. Over a hundred weekend entrepreneurs share their secrets. It's all the information you need to forge your own path to the life you deserve.

Author Biography

Michelle Anton is a television and radio producer who has worked with Oprah Winfrey and Montel Williams and currently is the executive producer of the "Dr. Laura" show.

Jennifer Sanders is an Emmy Award-winning television producer as well as a bestselling author and an entrepreneur.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Dr. Laura Schlessinger	xiii
Preface	xvii
Part I GETTING STARTED (AND WHY YOU SHOULD!)
CHAPTER 1 A WEEKEND ENTREPRENEUR?: What's That?	3	(8)
You Could Use Some Extra Money	4	(1)
You'd Love to Take a Chance on Your Ideas	5	(1)
You Feel Bored and Anxious with Time on Your Hands	6	(1)
You'd Like a Way that the Whole Family-Kids Too—Could Work Together	6	(2)
Opportunities Abound	8	(1)
Be Honest, Be Truthful	9	(1)
Do You Have What It Takes to Make Your Business Work?	9	(1)
Start Slowly, Start Small	10	(1)
CHAPTER 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Testing Your Market	11	(10)
Who Is Your Customer? Will They Want What You Have?	12	(3)
Join Up'	15	(1)
Too, Too Trendy	16	(1)
Ready to Read More?	17	(4)
Part II GREAT IDEAS FOR WEEKEND ENTREPRENEURS
CHAPTER 3 PICK IT UP: Making Money with Your Strong Back, Hard Work, and Available Time	21	(40)
Holistic Housecleaning with Allergy-Free Products	22	(1)
Kids' Coach/Parent Outsourcing	23	(2)
Car Detailing	25	(1)
Calligraphy	26	(1)
Custom Gardening	27	(1)
U-Pick Herb Garden	28	(1)
Weekend Markets	29	(1)
Organic/Quiet Lawn Care	30	(1)
"Rent a Husband"	31	(1)
Personal Concierge	32	(1)
Deck Refinishing	33	(1)
Pet Sitter	34	(2)
Mystery Shopper	36	(2)
Janitorial Services	38	(2)
Rain Gutter Cleaning	40	(1)
Power Washer	40	(1)
Window Washer	41	(1)
Homeowner Referral Business	42	(2)
Christmas Light Installer	44	(1)
Holiday Baking Business	45	(1)
Cleaning RVs	46	(1)
Dog Doo Removal	47	(1)
Cobweb Removal	48	(1)
Graffiti Removal	49	(1)
Face Painting	50	(2)
Henna Painting	52	(1)
Manure Sales	53	(1)
Beekeeping	54	(1)
Weekend Auto Lot	55	(1)
House Staging	56	(1)
Math Tutor	57	(1)
So, Did You Find an Idea?	58	(3)
CHAPTER 4 MAKE IT UP: Creating and Selling Products and Services	61	(46)
Music Promotion	62	(1)
Real Estate Rentals	63	(2)
Custom Frames	65	(1)
Manufacturer's Representative	66	(2)
Women's Loungewear	68	(2)
Clothing and Accessories Designer	70	(1)
Mobile DJ and Event Planning	71	(1)
Backpack Designer and Manufacturer	72	(2)
Custom Gift Baskets	74	(1)
Cigar Box Handbags	75	(1)
ID Kits for Children	76	(2)
Restaurant Owner	78	(1)
Decorative Car Magnets	79	(2)
Lavender Specialty Products	81	(1)
Specialty Pantyhose	82	(2)
Maternity Clothes Designer	84	(1)
Cell Phone Accessories	85	(1)
Foraging	86	(1)
Sanitary Nailkits	87	(2)
Special Occasion Sign Rentals	89	(1)
Used Book Store	90	(2)
Bridal Accessories	92	(1)
Handmade Beeswax Candles	93	(1)
Designing and Leading Custom Tours	94	(1)
Product Development and Distribution	95	(2)
T-Shirt and Clothing Company	97	(1)
Home and Garden Parties	98	(2)
Designer Aprons	100	(2)
Wedding MC Services	102	(1)
Club and Concert Promotion	103	(1)
Let's Check Your Progress...	104	(3)
CHAPTER 5 BOOT IT UP: Making Extra Money with Online Businesses and Internet Auctions	107	(36)
Travel Business	108	(1)
Electronic Hookup Specialist	109	(1)
Virtual Assistant	110	(2)
Online Community	112	(1)
Memory Boxes	113	(1)
Janestones	114	(1)
Gourmet Coffee Cakes and More	115	(2)
Online Business and Success Coaching	117	(1)
eBay Trading Assistant	118	(2)
Personalized Children's Books	120	(1)
Pajamas Online	120	(2)
E-Books and Special Reports	122	(1)
Unicycle.com	123	(1)
Celebrity Cosmetics	124	(1)
New Media Production Company	125	(1)
Gags, Gifts, and Magic Tricks	126	(1)
Writing and Editing Content	127	(2)
Vintage Clothing Boutique	129	(1)
Niche Music Sales	129	(1)
High-End Sheet Sales	130	(2)
Imported Watches	132	(1)
Internet and Affiliate Marketing Consultant	133	(2)
Garage Sales for Online Profits	135	(1)
Wedding Favors	136	(3)
What Can You Start?	139	(4)
CHAPTER 6 SIGN 'EM UP: Designing Seminars, Boot Camps, Events, Classes, and Other Ways to Market Knowledge and Expertise	143	(22)
The Queen of Auctions	144	(1)
Jess Todtfeld—The Pitch Doctor	145	(1)
Teach Handyman Skills	146	(1)
Concierge Consultants	147	(1)
Selling Secrets	148	(1)
Information Technology Seminar Training Company	149	(2)
Sewing Instructor	151	(2)
Online Piano Lessons	153	(1)
Seminar Business	153	(2)
Publisher of Journals	155	(1)
Etiquette Classes	156	(2)
Dispute Resolution	158	(1)
Cookbook Publishing	158	(3)
Public Relations and Marketing	161	(1)
Therapeutic Hypnosis	162	(1)
Teaching Magazine Publishing	163	(2)
CHAPTER 7 STAY FLEXIBLE, STAY FAST: Adapt to Marketplace Changes and Turn on a Dime!	165	(18)
Agility and Speed	167	(1)
Bagging a Win-Win	168	(2)
Sounds Like Success	170	(3)
Morphing the Mystery	173	(3)
Call to Freedom	176	(1)
Cobbling Up Success	177	(6)
Part III SUCCESS STRATEGIES
CHAPTER 8 REACH FOR SUCCESS: Learning Strategies that Work	183	(10)
Bloggers Rule	187	(2)
Protecting Your Products	189	(2)
On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!	191	(2)
CHAPTER 9 SPREAD THE WORD: Effectively Publicizing and Marketing Your Business	193	(22)
As Seen on TV!	194	(2)
From Pitch to Package	196	(6)
Best Times to Contact a News Station	202	(1)
How to Find Out Whom to Call	202	(1)
Marketing with Instant Messaging	203	(5)
Marketing with Coupons	208	(5)
Start Spreading the Word!	213	(2)
APPENDIX SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES	215	(14)
INDEX	229