by Jackie Beck

For many people who want to start a side business, the goal is to do something quick and easy that’s going to bring in money without then having to expend too much effort. And who wouldn’t want that? I’d like to have money magically roll in too Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Have you ever thought about starting a small business? If so, did you immediately start thinking about how to fund it?

Trying to get a small business loan or using credit cards or a home equity loan to fund their startup is the route that people often go when they’re getting started in business.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. You don’t have to start out in debt or have a lot of capital in order to start a business. You can do so on a shoestring. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Ask people to name things that are stopping them from making extra money in a side business, and you’ll hear stuff like this:

• I don’t have enough time
• I’m not sure what I could do
• I need to be able to care for my kids
• I don’t have any startup money
• I don’t know how to write a business plan

But those aren’t the biggest barriers to making extra money. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

If you’re looking to make some extra money, you probably know that actually getting started and bringing in your first dollar is critical. Whether you’re a SAHM looking to bring in some extra money on the side, someone who’s working on getting out of debt, or wanting to start a business so you can leave the cube farm for good, the sooner you get going, the sooner you can reach your goal.

The thing is, coming up with money-making ideas in the first place is the tough part for many people. My book, 101 Ways to Make Extra Money in Your Spare Time can help you do just that. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

I don’t know anyone who hasn’t played the “what would you do if you won the lottery?” game at least once. It’s pretty common to daydream (at least once in a while) about what things would be like if you were rich, but how many of us have an actual plan to get rich over time? Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Do you have an idea (or even multiple ideas) that you’d love to put into action? Well, what’s stopping you? Get those ideas going.

No really. What’s stopping you?

Actually think for a minute about why you haven’t put your idea(s) into action yet. And by that I mean, why haven’t you given them the complete shot they deserve? Read the rest of this entry »