1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (50 page)

307 DECORATE OTHERS' HOME INTERIORS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.” And who do you think hung those stockings with such care? Why, the person paid to decorate the house for the holidays of course!

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308 DECORATE OTHERS' HOME EXTERIORS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
It's likely that anyone who's seen
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
more than once is terrified of putting up Christmas lights. Make someone the envy of all their neighbors by lighting them up from top to bottom. Just try not to fall off the roof.

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309 ADDRESS AND SEAL INVITATIONS.
Extremely popular people can't be bothered to actually take part in the mundane task of addressing and sealing invites to the year's hottest bash that they're throwing. Whip out your nicest ballpoint, stock up on self-sealing envelopes, and you'll have it made.

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310 WRAP OTHER PEOPLE'S GIFTS.
At Christmastime people get busy — and lazy. Make sure these busy/lazy people are also rich before approaching them about your present-wrapping services. Throw on some fancy ribbon and charge extra for the style.

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311 SEND OUT HOLIDAY CARDS.
The holidays are a time for being with family, celebrating the season, and spending lots and lots of money. For some extra cash, offer to send out holiday cards. Charge extra for things like calligraphy and personalized messages.

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312 REMEMBER BIRTHDAYS AND SEND OUT CARDS.
Expectations run high on birthdays. So high that people are willing to pay not to have to remember them. Make sure to remind your client what was purchased for his or her loved ones so that no confusion occurs.

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