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Index
Table of Contents
Introduction
How This Book Can Help
How I Know What I’m Talking About
How to Keep Your Priorities Straight
CHAPTER ONE: What is Self-Employment and Why Should You Consider It?
From Babysitter to CEO
What Does It Take to Work for Yourself?
Unique opportunities
CHAPTER TWO: Finding Ways to Make Money
Do What You Love
Do What You Like
Finding Someone to Pay You
Foreword to Chapters 3 through 7
CHAPTER THREE: Computer and Tech-Savvy Jobs
Job Category: Computer Genius
Job Category: Technology Assistant
CHAPTER FOUR: Make Money with Your Hobbies and Interests
Job Category: Tour Guide
Job Category: Music, Instrumental, or Vocal
Job Category: Photography or Videography
Job Category: Artistic Expression
Job Category: Writing
Job Category: Interior Decorating or Interior Design
Job Category: Cooking and Food Preparation
Job Category: Athletics
Job Category: Outdoor Sports
Job Category: Academics and Tutoring
Job Category: Foreign or Second Language Instruction
Job Category: Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting, and Handiwork
Job Category: Mechanical Repair and Maintenance Service
Job Category: Carpentry or Handyman Service
What Else Can You Do?
CHAPTER FIVE: Make Money Doing the Dirty Work
Job Category: Indoor Cleaning
Job Category: Outdoor Cleaning
Job Category: Household Chores
Job Category: Outdoor Chores and Yard Work
Job Category: Automotive Care
Job Category: Farm or Ranch Hand
CHAPTER SIX: Make Money by Helping Out
Job Category: Holiday, Party, or Special Occasion Helper
Job Category: Realtor’s or Landlord’s Helper
Job Category: Vacation Home Helper
Job Category: Boat, Recreational Vehicle, and Camper Maintenance
Job Category: Errand Helper
Job Category: Scrapbook, Photo, or Recipe Organizer
Job Category: Child Care or Babysitting
Job Category: Adult Companion
Job Category: Pet Care
CHAPTER SEVEN: Make Money by Selling Things
Job Category: Selling Used, Repurposed, or Secondhand Goods
Job Category: New or Handmade Products
A Note about Sales Tax
CHAPTER EIGHT: A Few Business Basics
Is It a Worthwhile Venture?
Staying Safe on the Job
Finding customers
Job Performance
CHAPTER NINE: A Few Money Basics
Where to Keep Your Money
Managing Your Money
How to Save or Invest your Money
CHAPTER TEN: Beyond the Basics
Taxes
Liability
Licenses and permits
Protecting Your Idea and Avoiding Infringement
Do You Need to Name Your Business?
Writing a Business Plan
Structuring Your Business
Taking on a Partner
CHAPTER ELEVEN: Your Business Future
Turning Your Job into a Business
How to Take Your Job with You to College
Shutting Your Business Down
Selling off Your Business
Conclusion
APPENDIX A: Sample Business Documents
Example of a Business Card
Example of a Poster, Flier, or Small Display Ad
Example of a Cold Call Script
Example of a Teen Résumé
Business Plan Outline
Example of an Invoice
APPENDIX B: Helpful Resources — Websites and Books
Online Sites for Finding Work or Selling Your Products
Online Business Resources
Bibliography
About the Author
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