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Step one: Have a party. Party planning has moved on a long way since the Tupperware heydays, and now there are a myriad of products on offer from big name operators.
Party planning is commission-based, so how much you earn is largely up to you and your abilities as a salesperson. And, who knows, it might be a good way to pep up your social life too.
Step two: Home tutor. Pass on some of that hard-earned knowledge by tutoring local children. To tutor up to GCSE standard, you do not need a degree or a teaching qualification – but you will get paid more if you have.
It is essential to get a Criminal Record Bureau check before you can work with children, but teaching agencies should be able to show you how to go about getting one.
Starting rates can be around £10 an hour, although you can command more in some areas and with better qualifications. To find out more it is a good idea to contact schools nearby for advice on which teaching supply agencies they use.
Step three: Take centre stage. There are always options in the arts — if you are feeling adventurous. Life models, for examples, can earn more than £10 per hour for a few hours work, partly because it is often difficult to find recruits.
Don't worry: you don't have to have a figure like Penelope Cruz, as 'interesting' shapes and sizes are in demand. Contact local colleges for details.
Alternatively, if you would prefer to keep your clothes on, how about signing-up with an extras agency such as www.2020casting.com, www.extras.co.uk or www.supportingartists.com?
On offer can be a daily rate of up to £100 and the enticing possibility of spotting yourself in the background of a show. It is an idea to pay out for some professional photographs upfront to increase your chances of getting work.
Step four: Call the council. There are always opportunities for ad hoc work with your local council. At election time you can earn cash on shifts counting votes, or more if you register as a polling clerk.
Help is also often required in the run-up to an election as an electoral canvasser checking and verifying electoral registration forms. Contact your local council and put your name down with the election office.
Details correct at time of publication. Teena's opinions are her own and for general information only. Always seek independendent, professional financial advice.