How to Earn a Second Income (5 Steps)

Determine your availability. Before you can begin to earn a second income you must determine the amount of time you have to dedicate to doing so. Are you available nights or only weekends? Do you have family or additional work obligations that will affect the amount of time you can put into earning a second income? All of these questions should be answered before moving forward.
Determine your interests. Finding a second source of income is relatively easy but finding one that you enjoy doing is another story. Determine what you like to spend your free time doing and research opportunities. For example, if you like dogs you can start a part time dog walking business or if you like the beach you can lifeguard on the weekends. While it would be more enjoyable to be doing something that is of interest to you, you may have to settle for something that is not.
Research opportunities. Look on the internet, newspapers and local job sites. Don't be afraid to let people know that you are looking for a source of second income. Also, consider starting your own business based on the needs of those around you.
Be prepared to give up some of your free time. Working for a second income may seem easy but requires you to give up extra curricular activities and events. Determine how important a second income is to you and be prepared to temporarily decline invitations to parties and events.
Dedicate yourself. A second job may seem secondary to everything else around you but your employer will feel otherwise. Give the same amount of dedication and respect that you give to your primary job and you will reap the benefits.
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