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Monday, September 14, 2015

How to Earn Extra Money


Ask your employer if it is possible for you to work overtime or pick up extra shifts. Your employer may even have a special project or extra work you can take on for a little more pay.
Evaluate your skills and interests and find a niche for a small part-time business or job you would enjoy doing. Generate ideas by writing down a list of all the jobs you've held and skills you have.
Approach local businesses for a potential match. For example, if you have sewing or quilting skills you could ask local fabric or craft stores if they know of any leads for work. If you're an accountant or particularly good with numbers you could earn extra money by preparing taxes during tax season.
Sell your baked goods at church bake sales or other community sales. If you are skilled at making jewelry you can create pieces to sell at craft fairs. Convert your hobby into a source of extra income. Many scrap-bookers and greeting card makers sell their creations or services as a way to make extra money. Sell your wares through Craigslist, eBay or Etsy.
Plant vegetables seeds in the winter and transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are several inches tall. Sell these at your local farmer's market or flea market in the spring.
Gather up the belongings you no longer need and sell them at a flea market or community yard sale where there is plenty of foot traffic. Price your items to move but also to give you the cash you need. List big-ticket, expensive items on Craigslist.
Offer babysitting or daycare services on the weekends or at special events. Contact wedding or special events coordinators to see if you could offer your child care services at events they coordinate.
Develop or hone writing skills and become a freelance writer. You could offer your services for online content or blogs, especially if you have expertise in a certain area.
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Sunday, September 6, 2015

How to Plan a Production (6 Steps)


Schedule one or more readings of your script with your team. During the first reading or two, have team members identify what they do and don't like about the script. Have them identify the logistical issues associated with producing it. Ensure that the script falls in line with the preferences of your audience.
Review each scene in the script carefully. Identify the cast, props, crew, equipment and other resources needed to produce each individual scene. Make a spreadsheet identifying each person or item required by scene numbers. Also include a column for the cost of each person or item.
Assign roles to your team members. For school and community theater productions, be sensitive not only to what people would like to do, but also to how much time they have to work. For film productions and paid theatrical productions, work with professionals who have worked in other successful productions. They will have a solid understanding of their respective roles in the production process.
Assess the costs of your production. Move through the spreadsheet you created to identify a cost for each item in the production, including labor and overhead. You may want to ask your team to help you assess costs. Compare the overall projected cost of the production against how much you can afford to pay. Use this information to project how much you want it to earn in ticket sales.
Create a schedule that accurately reflects how long it will take to produce your project. Make sure it encompasses time for cast and technical rehearsals, constructing props and sets, acquiring equipment for use during the production, and clean-up after the production ends. Review the schedule with team members to ensure that it reflects their best estimates. Add extra time to ensure that you can handle unforeseen events.
Combine the script, schedule, cost estimate and team assignments into a written production plan. Use this document to help raise money to produce your project. Follow your production plan when the time comes to create your production.
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