Sometimes it is impossible to assume that past hobbies can turn into a profession, and even bringing good money. One has only to remember about a hobby - maybe it will allow you to get a stable income.
Instructions
Step 1
Remember what you enjoyed doing? Did you sew dresses, bake pies, make bouquets? Your favorite business can become a good source of income if you put it on stream, or bring additional income if you do it from time to time. One of the advantages is the absence of a boss. You also set the scope of work yourself, in addition, the new business does not require initial capital. If you loved to sew, then you already have a sewing machine, and the material and accessories will be purchased by the customers. Do you know the history of the local area? There are visitors who are interested in local attractions.
Step 2
Do you love children? Maybe you can come up with games, programs for calendar holidays and contact high schools. Primary school teachers will be glad to see you. This requires your personal creative ideas, artistry, the ability to own the attention of a child's audience. Refer to the management of the nearest schools and boarding schools. Estimated earnings vary between 1000-3000 per event.
Step 3
Remember, can you sew well, draw, knit? Hand-knitted products are always in fashion, any handmade item - from interior accessories to knitted toys or postcards with appliques - will find its buyer. Very often, such things are required as gifts for loved ones, so the demand is growing all the time. In addition, the client pays for the materials himself, you just have to get money for the work done.
Step 4
Take high-quality photos of your crafts, clear, under professional lighting. However, a good photographer is probably the only thing that will have to be spent. Place the images on sites on the Internet, in newspapers, show your friends. The approximate earnings depend on the complexity of the work, on average, 50% of the cost of the material with which you work.
Step 5
Make money from pets if you love them and find a common language. To do this, you need to purchase materials to cut dogs and cats. Attend grooming courses, which will cost at least 5,000 rubles. Start by talking to pet owners, this can be done in the park, on the staircase, publish advertisements in the newspaper. Approximate earnings are from 500 rubles per haircut.
Step 6
Do you know how to cut people, do manicure, pedicure, do complex styling? Salon services are very expensive and you can do the same for less money. For example, older retirees find it difficult to get to the hairdresser, and working people cannot get to the salon because of the schedule, some find it more convenient to cut their baby's hair at home. You need to buy a set of professional tools for styling and haircuts, materials for regular manicure and pedicure. You can complete special courses. First offer your services to family and friends, if they like it, they will recommend you to other people.
Step 7
Think, maybe you love to cook, then you can give master classes. It turns out that many are willing to pay to learn how to do the simplest things in cooking or to add frills to the curtain. It is important not only to be able to do something, but also to clearly explain, show, reveal the little secrets of the craft. Start advertising yourself on the Internet, giving advice on forums, thus earning authority.
Step 8
Do you make bouquets well, do you know the combination of colors and ways to extend the life of a fading composition? Florist courses cost about 10,000 rubles. But you can save on this. Take a photo of bouquets, post a portfolio on the Internet, advertise in local newspapers, tell your friends about your skill.