How to Make Extra Money to Survive a Financial Crisis

Sell and recycle your old electronics. Not only is this good for the environment, it can give your wallet a boost. Gazelle.com can help you out - this is a great site and has an A rating by the BBB (Better Business Bureau.)
Sell your unused items on Ebay. The only down side is you will have to pay listing fees and fees if the item is sold. Also, if you choose this option make sure you charge the correct postage rate or you may end up loosing money.
Post your items on Craigslist. This is a 100% free way to sell you items online to make money and help you survive a financial crisis. You may even be able to barter for items online.
Have a garage sale. If you have a lot of items to sell this may be a better option than Craigslist or Ebay. Also, talk with your neighbors - they may have items they want to sell, and the larger the garage sale the more attention it will attract, and the greater the turnout. If you live in an apartment complex talk with the rental office, they may be willing to put together a community garage sale and set up an area where you (and your neighbors) can sell your items.
Start your own business. Making extra money to survive a financial crisis does not have to involve something you don't like. Use your skills and what you enjoy. For example if you love dogs, start a dog walking or pet sitting business. As long as you are reliable and good at what you do, word of mouth will spread about your business. It may be slow money and slow going at first, but with time your business can grow.
Get a second job. This may mean making some sacrifices you normally would not make, especially during a recession. Even if you have to take a lower paying job than normal - remember it is a job, and it is helping you pay your bills.
Check out the online job market. There are many legitimate sites that will give you the resources you need to find a job to work from home. Remember, if the site is asking for money, in 99% of the cases it is not a legitimate resource and is a scam. Also make sure to check out their BBB and BBBonline reputation. Click the link below to read my related article How to Find Work at Home Jobs on the Internet.
Start working as a freelance writer. Check out sites like eHow, Associated Content, Buksia, and Problogger (to name only a few) to make extra money as a freelance writer. The former three are great opportunities, and you can make income immediately - however it takes time for your income to build. Problogger is a resource you can use to find freelance writing jobs that pay per article. In this case you will need a resume, and samples of your freelance writing.
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How to Make Extra Money if You're a Teacher (8 Steps)

*Look for seasonal employmentThe first thing you can do is look for seasonal employment in the summer. Many teachers are hired as 'temps' to do clerical work in offices. Other teachers I know work at country clubs or pools, or they work for outdoor painting companies. I also have known some educators who have started their own part-time businesses in landscaping and painting. A few of them continue work in the evenings during the school year, while others have summer-only businesses. Because tourist attractions often need more employees in the summer, teachers can work as tour guides, ride operators, or gift shop employees as well.
*Go into business for yourselfOne thing teachers can do in the summer is design crafts or projects and sell them at craft fairs. Because the initial start up of buying a cash box, fire extinguisher, displays, tent and folding tables (all of the things needed at fairs) can get expensive, it is often a good idea to go into business with someone else. That way you can take turns working the fairs and you can also have fun working together if you wish. I ran a tie dye onesie business for a few years that was very successful. When it became too much to do after I had a child, I sold tie dye onesies on consignment at local children's resale shops instead. There are lots of opportunities to make and sell items at resale shops including boutique bibs, burp cloths and baby barrettes.
*Resell items for moneyTeachers can make additional income by finding items at yard, garage, and estate sales. They can resell items at flea markets, children's resale shops, or on eBay. Some teachers save items all year and have a three-day holiday weekend garage sale, which can help generate some income for a fun vacation. I have also known a couple of teacher-gardeners who grew extra vegetables and maintained part-time vegetable stands over the summer.
*Work a retail part-time job for the discountsMany teachers work at retail shops in the evenings, being sure to limit hours and availability. Because retail clothing outlets often give a discount to their employees, the discount can help out with school clothing expenses.
*Become a part-time employee in the service or real estate industryin the There are also opportunities for teachers as part-time (evenings and weekends only) real estate agents. Additionally, some teachers opt to be part-time bartenders and servers. (Speaking from experience, I can tell you that it's probably best to wait tables outside of your district so you don't run into parents or students, which can be awkward!) I've known teachers who have worked as nannies, as pizza delivery drivers, and as house or pet sitters.
*Sell products at home partiesTeachers have the opportunity to sell products at in-home parties for companies such as Pampered Chef, Lia Sophia, Avon, Mary Kay, Party Lite, and Silpada. They can book parties as little or as often as they wish, and many products can also be sold to fellow teachers at school.
*Work at an education-related part-time jobThere are some more traditional teaching-type jobs that teachers can hold part-time. They can advertise as tutors in the paper, on Craigslist and at grocery stores. They always have the option of working at a tutoring center such as Sylvan or Kumon. If they have good writing skills, they can edit papers for college students by posting ads on university campuses. (A good brochure offering your editing and revising services is a good idea. You can also expand and offer to help with resumes and business letters.) Also, teachers can hold summer book clubs for profit by advertising in their neighborhoods. (Pick a book and an age/reading level, and hold discussions and serve snacks in your home.)
*Cater to your co-workersOne last very creative idea I've seen is to offer a boxed lunch on Fridays to your colleagues. Since teachers often can't leave for lunch, a lunch treat on Fridays is an easy sell to fellow teachers. (Of course, you'll need to get permission from an administrator to do this first.) Place a menu and sign-up sheet in the teacher's lounge a week ahead of time. Offer one choice to keep things simple and expand later once you get the hang of it. Packaged or box lunches containing a dessert, sandwich and two sides can be sold for $7 or $8--or possibly more. Ideas include fresh fruit, pasta salad, a serving of caesar or mixed green salads, dessert bars, chicken salad croissants. By posting your menu and sign up a week ahead of time, you'll be able to determine how much and what to buy. Be sure to wrap boxes well to make them appealing--grosgrain ribbon is nice and relatively inexpensive in bulk. Write the name of each customer on your boxes and place in the teacher's lounge refrigerator for people to pick up. That way you don't have to worry about delivering them. It's easy and teachers love it!
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How to Make Money on eBay the Simple Way (9 Steps)

Sign up for an eBay account by going to the main eBay site and clicking the 'Register' link. Provide the requested information to establish the account, and create a username and a secure password. Guard your password carefully, since an individual who guesses your password could host auctions on your behalf, or even accept payment for fraudulent items. Your eBay reputation is critical to your success, so take steps to protect your online identity by choosing a password that is hard to guess, and by changing your password often.
Establish a Paypal account as well. You need to have a Paypal account in place so you can accept payments from online buyers. Just go to the Paypal website and enter the required information to sign up for an account.
Search your home for unwanted and unneeded items. Clean out the utility room, the basement, the attic, the garage and any other storage spaces. Bring all of your items into one area of your home and pick out the ones that are still usable. Throw the rest of the items away.
Create a list of all the items you have to sell, then check the final selling price of similar items on eBay. EBay has a 'Completed Listings' feature members can use to check the prices of similar items. Make sure you enter a complete description, including the model number if you have it. This will give you a more accurate list of sold items and their prices. Although you are not guaranteed to get similar prices, checking the completed listings can give you an idea of what to expect.
Set up an area to take photographs of your items. Good photos are a must on eBay, since your buyers will want to see what they are bidding on. Use an attractive cloth in a color that will complement and contrast with the item well. Don't use a yellow cloth as the background for a gold ring, for instance. It is important that the item you are selling stand out in each photo. Take high-quality pictures of each item, then bring your list of items with you to the computer.
Log on to your eBay account and go to the selling section. Choose an appropriate category for each item, then type a thorough description of the item and upload your photographs. Provide as much information as you can about each item, since buyers will rely on that information to determine whether they want to bid on your product.
Check your auctions frequently and respond to any buyer questions promptly. EBay has a feature that allows buyers and sellers to ask each other questions about the items up for bid. Check your auctions for questions at least one or two times a day, and always respond to questions right away.
Send an email to each winning bidder after the auction has ended to let them know they have won the item. EBay sends an email to the buyer as well, along with payment instructions. Always ship your items promptly, as soon as payment is received, and send a personal email to the buyers to let them know their items are on the way.
Continue to use eBay to clean out your home and closet. As you get a feel for which items sell well on eBay, you can begin to purchase items for resale at yard sales, thrift stores and local auctions. You can also ask friends and neighbors if they have items they would like to sell on eBay.
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