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Any ideas for earning money by working from home part-time?

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ohmygosh123 · 10/02/2012 14:52

I'm currently doing an online diploma (interior architecture/design) and need to earn some money while I am studying. I did a history degree at Oxbridge, and then did law (no longer on the roll), ok with computers and working on line. Any ideas for flexible work that I can fit round my commitments and DC who are at school would be very much appreciated. I guess there are lots of people in the same position though and not enough work to go round :-(

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mollymole · 10/02/2012 14:54

Not what you trained for but you could you do part time childminding i.e.
children before school/to school and children after school/collection from school.
This way you can get your work done in between.

PopcornBiscuit · 10/02/2012 15:05

Typing/virtual secretary
Selling on eBay
Home tutoring
Writing (e.g specialist magazine articles, or content for websites)
Dog walking
Telephone market research
Telesales
Charity fundraiser
Editing and proof-reading
Image consultant
Cake making
Answering service
Driving instructor
Professional's agent
Events planner for parties, weddings etc.
Conference organiser
Dressmaking
Art dealer
Antiques cleaning service
Property developer
Jewellery making
Ironing
Online picture library
Teach English as a foreign language

SmileItsSunny · 10/02/2012 16:38

Utility warehouse distributor? Look at website saved by the bill.co.uk

Or pampered chef?

Bossybritches22 · 13/02/2012 16:49

Avon? If you really go for it the commission is quite good.

Flexible to fit around the DC's and if you're brainaching at your studies it can give you a bit of a mental break.

PhilippaLyall · 20/02/2012 18:37

The most flexible jobs to fit around other commitments are where you can work from home but decide on your own diary, but these arein fact businesses that you run from home. Check out the good ones that are part of the Direct Selling Association, and then pick something where the product really appeals to you. I've been doing Usborne Books for almost 9 years now and make good money with it, (I came from an education background so books appealed to me, and I felt the kids would benefit too)
The companies out there do vary so check on the ones with the good commission structure and incentives

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