how to raise cash

If you already have an Internet-based business, but parts of it aren’t performing particularly well, then it may be a good idea to sell off the unprofitable parts, consolidate everything that is working; and move forward with a new model. These unprofitable sections of your business might include websites that are poorly monetized; or products that don’t seem to sell very well. Whatever the case may be, consider selling it on a forum like SitePoint. If you have monthly revenue data (from AdSense or PayPal records), this will be helpful. Even if the site doesn’t sell well for you, that doesn’t mean it can’t for someone else. This is something that is important to highlight when making the sale. Point out the positives about the site (such as its daily unique visitor counts); and then mention how this can potentially make more money if monetized better. One good thing about selling your unprofitable sites is that you can usually get something like 7-10 months worth of prof...

If you’re really desperate and need cash fast, then it may be time to start trying to solicit the help of others more aggressively. One way to do this is to make offers that they cannot refuse. For instance, you could offer to develop a product independently and at your own expense (and also agree to revise it until the JV partner finds it acceptable) if your partner will give you a mere 5% split of the profits she receives from promoting it. While it might seem like you’re giving away too much here for it to be worth it, this can often be one of your best options when you’re in a bind. If even one marketer with a large list accepts this offer, you have the potential to make hundreds—if not thousands—of sales. This could translate into you making several hundred dollars in the span of two weeks.

If you can write well and can also do basic graphic design work, consider churning out some custom content mini-sites. This might consist of something like a standard graphics package for a site, including a logo and banners; as well as a 10-15 articles. Once you have created your content mini-site, consider how best to sell it. Usually, the best place to sell it is a marketing forum; however, the price and the number of copies you want to sell may be harder question. If you believe you can make two sites per day, then it may make sense to sell them for as little as $30/each. Remember, also, that you should research the topics you pick in advance, so that the sites you create will target lucrative keywords for your buyers.

Several large forums allow members to submit special offers to other members. If you need cash badly, consider using this section on one of the larger Internet marketing forums to sell something that a lot of people need for very cheap. For instance, consider writing a 15-page report on a current hot topic; and selling it for $3 per copy as a special offer. This may sound like a tiny amount—and indeed it is—but that’s exactly the point. You’re not selling a massive, comprehensive set of encyclopedias. You’re simply selling something small and targeted for a tiny price, so that potential buyers don’t have to think hard about what to do. If you do a good job with this approach and create a valuable product, there’s a good chance you’ll make hundreds of dollars from your offer.

If you don’t already have a site and an email list of your own, a joint venture can be one of the best ways to make money quickly. When it comes to joint venture partnerships, there are three things to keep in mind: 1. Most good JV partners will reject you initially. If a person immediately accepts your JV offer, there’s a good chance that she is not receiving many offers. On the other hand, if she doesn’t respond initially or tells you that she’ll need more time or a better offer, this probably (but doesn’t always) mean that a lot of people are pursuing her as a JV partner. Why is this important to understand? Because you will get rejected many times initially when you first begin sending out offers. It is important to understand that partnerships can often be a numbers game; and that you shouldn’t be discouraged too easily. 2. Be courteous and make a generous offer. Often, the simple presence of a JV partner will boost your sales and your profile as a m...

If you used method #14, you now have an inexpensive, entry-level product, a sales page, and a check-out system. All you need to do now is direct additional traffic to it. While posting on Myspace Forums was a good way to start, there are still a lot of options available for traffic generation. One such option is Twitter. If you’re unfamiliar with Twitter, it’s a social networking service that allows you to add and remove friend as you would on Myspace or Facebook. The difference is that the main purpose of Twitter is to send out 140-character “tweets” to your friends; and, in return, to read what they are tweeting about. Of course, this network can also be used to make money. To do this, you’ll need to start by creating an account if you do not already have one. After that, you will want to begin adding people who might be good targets for your sales campaign. You can do this by searching to see who is tweeting about topics related to your product. You can then...

Social media has proven itself to be one of the best venues for marketing products in a hurry. In the past, Internet marketers have held contests to see how much they can make in one day, one week, or one month by creating a new product and selling it through a social marketing medium. When it comes to this type of project, there are two things to ask yourself: 1) what type of product should you sell? And 2) what medium should you sell it in? In this section, I will cover how to sell on Myspace forums. In the next section, we’ll consider Twitter. Let’s start with the types of products you might want to sell on Myspace. What Product to Sell You might immediately assume that you should sell one of your flagship products, but in fact, social media sites are not always the best place to do this. For this reason, you will want to answer this question by doing market research, rather than simply picking a product and running with it. One way you can approach this is to...

As an Internet marketer, you understand the sales process. You know how to create ad campaigns, exchange links, create sales-letters, manage autoresponders, create check-out pages—and all the other things that Internet marketers do on a daily basis. As it turns out, this can be very useful if you’re in a bid and need cash. You can simply offer your services to Internet marketers on forums and in other places in exchange for small fees. For instance, if you need to make $50/day for the next week, then offer to submit a site’s link to 50 directories for $5. You should have no problem pulling in 10 sales per day with that a strategy like that.

As I mentioned in earlier sections, working as a freelance writer can be highly lucrative; however, what I did not mention originally is that there are several other possibilities when it comes to freelance writing. You don’t always have to look for a buyer; and then create a project that matches her specifications. Rather, there are other models of freelance writing that don’t involve you using Elance or forums to find customers. In particular, sites like www.associatedcontent.com , www.helium.com , and www.constant-content.com permit you to participate in such alternative freelancing approaches. Within this class of sites, there are two important additional categories: 1) the category of sites that facilitate direct sales of your writing; and 2) the category of sites that permit you to post content—and then pay you according to how frequently it is viewed on the site. Category 1 Sites Sites like www.associatedcontent.com and www.constant-content.com will permit ...

As an Internet marketer, you understand the sales process. You know how to create ad campaigns, exchange links, create sales-letters, manage autoresponders, create check-out pages—and all the other things that Internet marketers do on a daily basis. As it turns out, this can be very useful if you’re in a bid and need cash. You can simply offer your services to Internet marketers on forums and in other places in exchange for small fees. For instance, if you need to make $50/day for the next week, then offer to submit a site’s link to 50 directories for $5. You should have no problem pulling in 10 sales per day with that a strategy like that.

Another quick way to raise some cash is to have a “wrap” put on your car. If you’ve never heard of this before, it’s basically just large advertisement that is either painted on or attached to your car. Normally, companies will pay to put wraps on their own fleet of cars; however, some companies also choose to advertise by paying normal drivers $300-750 per month to use a wrap that advertises the company’s products. Unfortunately, getting selected for these positions can be difficult. Hundreds or even thousands of drivers often queue up as soon as companies begin offering these opportunities, so it can often be hard to find a spot. Additionally, if you have a history of moving violations (such as multiple speeding tickets within a short period of time), then you may not be eligible—or at least your application won’t be given top priority. You may also not be disqualified if you do not drive frequently or if you don’t live in a major population center. If this ...

In the previous section, we discussed one type of web design work that you can do to make money—namely, creating sites for local businesses and creating local business directories. In addition to this, there are other ways that you can make money through web design. Sell Your Services as a Freelance Web Designer If you haven’t already designed multiple web sites, it’s probably not a good idea to try to sell yourself as a high-end web designer. However, as long as you have a WYSIWYG editor, know a little about Internet marketing, and are willing to work hard, you can expect to earn a decent bounty from mid-to-low level web design work. Since I’ve gone over the general concept of freelancing several times already, I won’t focus on it too much here. Again, look at sites like Elance.com, SitePoint.com, Guru.com, and others when trying to sell your web design services. Additionally, remember that it is vital to have a portfolio (perhaps one site with multiple sub-domain...

If you have any experience with Internet marketing, you probably know a lot more than the average local business owner. In many cases, local businesses do not have websites; and do not actively market their businesses via the Internet. Local Restaurants You should take advantage of the knowledge and experience you have to sell Internet marketing services to local businesses. In particular, one good place to start is by selling your services to local restaurants. One thing you might do for local restaurants is offer to get them connected with Internet-based ordering services. In many places in the U.S., sites like Foodler.com and Grubhub.com allow visitors to order from sites online; however, many local restaurants do not use these sites and many not even know about them. By joining these sites, local businesses have the opportunity to significantly improve the amount of orders they receive; and also to streamline the process by receiving them via the Internet...

way to make money online and quickly. If you’ve already done graphic design work of some sort, this is a definite plus; however, if you haven’t, don’t worry. It’s still possible to make money online doing graphic design work. For now, I will assume that you don’t have any prior experience. In that case, it is essential that you begin by accumulating items to put in your portfolio, which you will show to prospective clients. At a minimum, you will want to create the following objects: 1) an e-book cover; 2) a banner; 3) a small business logo; and 4) a payment button. If you’re not skilled with Photoshop (or GIMP, the free analog to Photoshop), this type of work probably won’t be easy initially. You’ll probably do very poorly on your first few banners, but with a little work, you can get better. If you plan to sell banners, one good way to start is by going to the following site: http://mybannermaker.com . This site will allow you to create a banner by uploading a back...

Before we get into this one, it’s important to keep in mind that freelance writing is not for everyone. If, today, you don’t feel comfortable with your writing skills, then using them to make money is perhaps not the best way to go. Even if you work very hard, it is unlikely that you will be able to transform your skills significantly enough to make money with your writing in the short run. In the long run, however, this might be a viable strategy. On the other hand, if you feel comfortable with your writing, then freelancing is an excellent way to make money fast online. With that said, let’s take at your two major options when it comes to sources of freelance writing jobs. Sites for Freelancers If you decide to become a freelance writer, there are two important sites you should join: www.guru.com and www.elance.com . These sites allow freelancers to post bids on tens of thousands of writing, translation, graphic design, programming, and administrative assistant proj...

One easy way to raise some cash fast is to work as an administrative assistant. Usually, this means doing things like record-keeping, database entry, and other repetitive tasks; however, in other situations, it might mean something like submitting links to directories, managing an affiliate program, or something like that. Whatever the case may be, the only requirement is usually that you be good with computers and with the Microsoft Office suite of products. Other than that, you will probably be given a detailed set of instructions that explain exactly what you should be doing on a daily basis. When looking for administrative assistant jobs, a good place to look is www.elance.com . If you need immediate payment, you should look for one-time, small jobs. Put in a low bid; and offer to work around the clock until you complete it. If you do a good job, there’s a chance the client will release the funds to you within days, which you can then transfer to your PayPal account...

As I said in the introduction, my goal in this e-book is not to tell you how to build a business. I want to tell you how to make money immediately. If you end up with a successful business as a by-product, then that’s just a bonus. With that said, it’s important to realize that online businesses don’t usually turn a profit overnight. Instead, it is usually a long process that will only turn a profit after months have passed. There are two general reasons why online businesses usually don’t turn a profit quickly. The first is that many Internet-based business owners have little or no formal training; and often make serious errors in the implementation stage. And the second reason is that good long-term business plans generally require you to gradually promote your site through things like search engine optimization, cross-promotional agreements, and joint ventures. While these long-term techniques are essential for business plans, they won’t work to make you money tonig...

If you’re an artistic person, selling your wares on www.etsy.com might be a good option if you’re looking to raise cash quickly. If you’re unfamiliar with the site, it’s a place where artisans can sell various homemade goods in a thick, online marketplace. Some important things to note about Etsy are the following: 1) everything you sell must be something you made yourself; 2) it costs 20 cents to list an item for 4 months; and 3) each sale will incur a 3.5% transaction fee. As far as what you can sell on Etsy goes, hot sellers include pieces of art, bags and purses, candles, toys for children, crocheted items, holiday decorations, quilts, vintage pieces, and wedding decorations. For a basic overview of the “dos and don’ts” of selling on Etsy, you should view the guide they’ve placed online here: http://www.etsy.com/dosdonts.php . While there are many ways to make money with Etsy, the experts suggest that building items around a single theme and specializing is on...

If you’re like most people, you probably have a lot of junk sitting your house that you have no use for. You might have an old computer or laptop, old electronics, old furniture, old textbooks, and old clothing. As far as you’re concerned, this stuff is useless. You won’t ever use it again; and all it’s doing is taking up space. But for many other people, they would be willing to pay for an old computer, old furniture, or old clothes. Once you realize this, you’ll also see that selling junk that you no longer use could been an excellent way to raise some cash without too much work. In the past, if you wanted to do this, you’d have to hold a garage sale; and would have to advertise for it by posting signs on telephone poles all over your neighborhood. If you were lucky, a handful of people would show up and pay very little for some of your stuff. But this is no longer the case. Now, you can use two important tools to ensure that you get a higher price and also cl...