1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (99 page)

612 GO DORM SHOPPING FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN.
If you've ever sent a kid off to college, you know how nerve-wracking this experience can be. Therefore you wouldn't be surprised that people actually hire others to take care of it for them. (These are the same people who don't need to bother with the whole “student loan” thing.) Organize yourself in a professional manner and begin soliciting clients. We suggest starting in and around college campuses at the time they have accepted-student days, or orientations.

$ $ tried it

613 RENT BOUNCE HOUSES.
Bounce houses, moonwalks, whatever you want to call them, there's nothing more fun than jumping around in one until you puke. Okay, maybe that was only fun when you were seven. The fun part now is making money off of those vomit houses. Check out
www.bouncersdirect.com
to find out how to buy your own.

$ $ tried it

614 START A CLUB AND CHARGE FOR MEMBERSHIP.
It can be anything from Scottish heritage to astronomy to beer — whatever you're passionate about. Start a club and have members pitch in for snacks and materials. If you're a big enough expert on a particular subject, you'll be able to pull off charging for your very presence.

$ tried it

615 ORGANIZE AND CHARGE FOR SPECIAL INTEREST TRIPS.
There are hundreds of walking/biking/rollerblading tours of New York City. Create your own specialized tour itineraries and advertise one-on-one tours of the city. Don't live in a city? That's okay. Organize hiking trips instead.

$ $ tried it

616 PLAN OTHER PEOPLE'S TRIPS.
Everyone loves going on vacation. Not too many people like planning for it. If you're one of the few who gets their jollies by beating the budget travel sites and finding deals on your own, offer your service to those you know who just want to get to St. Thomas, and not spend their lunch break trying to find the cheapest fare and lodging. But be warned: ruin a person's vacation and you're likely to have ruined a friendship.

$ $ tried it

617 ASESS UTILITY USE.
Some people spend a fortune on electricity and heat when they shouldn't have to. If you know how to cut corners to cut consumption, share those skills with the world. Put together an ad for your services and post online. Don't worry about your success rate — the people who respond are used to wasting money.

$ $ tried it