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Welcome to another issue of Passionate Income.
Today we’ll be discussing four holiday-focused business ideas that can generate cash flow fast.
While these aren't meant to be long-term businesses, they can bring in thousands of dollars fairly quickly if you're willing to put in the work.
Let’s dive in.
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Need some extra spending cash this holiday season?
Whether you're looking to build up some funds for a ski trip, gifts for a loved one or something else, the four ideas below can help you generate income quickly if you find yourself in a bind (or don't have anything better to do!).
#1 - Gift Wrapping for Busy Husbands 🎁
I don’t know about you, but when I wrap a gift, it looks like a five year old did it.
Paper sticking out at weird angles. Tape everywhere. It’s a disaster.
And for better or worse, the same can be said for most men.
What you might not know is that many men feel both embarrassed and ashamed by this. Especially when it comes to gifts for their wives (and especially when the gift cost a pretty penny).
So how would this work?
First, you have to be good at wrapping presents. Or have a female partner who's willing to help you lol.
From there, you can advertise your service through Craigslist, the Facebook Marketplace and community bulletin boards (which they might even have in the entrance / elevator of your apartment building).
Make sure to list your contact information and have your prices/rates ready to send when someone follows up with you.
The good news is startup costs are low, with it being unlikely you spend more than $50 or $100 for high-end wrapping papers, ribbons and tape.
And at $50 per person for a few gifts, 20 clients could put an extra $1,000 in your bank account for some pretty easy work.
#2 - Christmas Tree Hauler 🎄
Thinking back to my childhood, I have fond memories of picking out a Christmas tree with my family. Comparing the different smells, shapes, etc.
The older I got, however, the more I realized doing so is a ton of work.
First you have to drive the tree home. If you put it inside your car (as opposed to on top), you now have pine needles everywhere. Then you have to vacuum the car, take the tree inside and figure out that godforsaken stand thing.
For someone who’s busy, injured, elderly or just a scrooge, this is a lot of work.
Which is why, if you price your service right, many people will happily pay you to take this burden off their shoulders. After all, despite the hard work, who doesn’t love a house that smells like pine for the holidays?
#3 - Christmas Light Hanger 🏠
Ok, this one could result in you falling and breaking your neck. So don’t blame us if this goes wrong!
Jokes aside, there’s serious money to be made in hanging Christmas lights. In fact, a buddy of mine who has a fairly big house was just quoted a whopping $2,500 to get the job done.
Admittedly, this is a risky job.
So you will 100% want to have health insurance, and should probably setup an LLC and get General Liability insurance. But with literally thousands of dollars to be made, and no website or qualifications needed to get started, hanging lights could put some serious cash in your pocket.
4 - Last Minute Shopper 🏃
Are you the type of person who waits until 5:00pm on Christmas Eve to finish my shopping?
Me too.
Admittedly, I get the big stuff out of the way early. But every once in a while, I find my scrambling at the last minute. And guess what?
So do millions of other people.
Especially when time runs out on Amazon Prime, meaning you absolutely have to buy something in person (at a crowded strip mall full of procrastinators doing the same exact thing you are).
The good news?
There are a lot of people who will pay you to do their shopping for them. So how would this work?
First, your “client” tells you what they want and where they think you can find it. Second, you hunt it down and deliver it to their location of choice.
Sure, doing this means you’ll probably spend the 23rd and Christmas Eve working. But if you’re in a jam and have nothing better to do, being someone’s last minute shopper is a great idea.
💡 Takeaway: For many people December is the most expensive month of the year. At the same time, it’s also one of the most stressful months. Given businesses are built on the back of solving problems, helping people relieve that holiday stress can be highly profitable if you do it right.
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