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daniegamble
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# Posted: 26 Oct 2009 12:06
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I go to college, I don't get EMA, so I have barely any money coming in!! What sort of little business could I start up to bring in some money? I was thinking an ironing business because I love ironing!! But I have no idea how to start up the business... so if you know how then can you please tell me... Also any other ideas of businesses would really help! I started baby sitting for a family down the road, but that's only once a month! Please help me! Thank you so much... x
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Offer Tsuriel
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# Posted: 27 Oct 2009 03:23 · Edited by: Offer Tsuriel
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Danielle,
before you start making any money from your own business, I suggest you start taking paid survey.
You don't need any special skills to take them, no registration fees, no mastering your own site.
This way you can generate some income untill you can start your own on-line business.
GOOD LUCK!
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garygoh
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# Posted: 27 Oct 2009 04:33
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If you are seriously consider taking online surveys, I would suggest that you consider participating in surveys companies that offer referral program. That will maximize the potential of your income.
Besides, don't forget to download free form filing software such as roboform. It will reduce your time in filling up standard forms.
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mountainmom5
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# Posted: 27 Oct 2009 09:16
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Welcome Danielle - ironing would be a great way to make money from home, especially if you like it. Most if us HATE it and so do all the business guys that have to do it.
Here is what I would do.... go to Vistaprint.com where you can get free business cards and design a nice looking business card then leave them at businesses and drs offices....anywhere that you know people are needing ironing done. 
Also, if you happen to KNOW people in places like that let them know... it can take some time to get it built up but you should be able to make some decent money with it once you get it built up.
Happy ironing!
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kasandrakline
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# Posted: 28 Oct 2009 13:04
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Hi Danielle,
If ironing is what you love to do... then go girl... Vista print is a wonderful way to get a lot of free stuff. Another free item, besides the business cards, you might consider a car magnet... FREE advertising everywhere you go. I have one on my car, great way to advertise 24/7 and did I mention it's free?
It is always important to love what you do AND believe it what you are offering. Good Luck!
K
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FreeCashMan
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# Posted: 28 Oct 2009 21:28
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Start by asking that family you baby sit for if they'd like to help you with your ironing business by paying you to do their ironing.
If it goes well, then they can be a referral for others, and may also send you some referrals.
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happygal
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2009 14:15
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I like what you are saying about searching for something you can do that you LIKE. That is critical. If you don't have an excitement about what you do, it will be hard to stick with it when you go through slow or frustrating spells.
For me, I do surveys and some affiliate marketing. But they aren't my career. My career is something I like to do, which is what keeps me with it, but my surveys and affiliate work I also enjoy and the extra money is a bonus.
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VictoriaNTC
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2009 15:54
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Hello Danielle,
One way to get the word out locally is to make a free website to promote your ironing business.
You would probably benefit most by adding your town & state to the title.
Ex:
Denver Colorado Ironing Services.
A little research would show how much competition you would have.
Weebly.com is a great place to build a free website & blog.
You could Google weebly tutorial for a video on how to build a site..it is a fairly simple process.
If you need help, PM me anytime.
Victoria
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gowriter
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# Posted: 30 Oct 2009 01:02
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If you really like ironing, why not put an ad online on craigslist for free describing what you do for your local area.
State that you're a college student working to make some extra money and you're offering an ironing service. You do 12 articles of clothing for $15 (I'm just making this up). Pants/Suit might cost more.
Be specific what you'll do: You can steam, press, make military creases on all long sleeves. Starch is $0.50 extra (just throwing ideas out there). Can deliver all goods within 24 hours.
Specify if you're using your own equipment, or you will have to use theirs. Cancellations must be no later than 12 hours prior. Stuff like that.
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