TIPS HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY

1. Sell your own arts and crafts projects: Thousands are putting their creative skills to use and selling their artwork or craft projects online. You can join communities such as etsy.com  to set up a storefront and start selling your latest works today.

2. Set up a home-based bakery: If you enjoy baking and want to bake for special occasions, parties and local events, all you need is a food sales license to get started. You can sell baked goods from home and work with local restaurants or catering companies to start building your client base.

3. Set up an eBay business: Do you have access to wholesale merchandise? Consider setting up an eBay store to sell your products to a wide audience. You can create an online store and start selling within minutes; you only need some basic digital photography and Web skills to make a professional storefront.

4. Make money writing articles online: You can write articles and get paid upfront from content publishers such as Associated Content  and Demand Studios . These sites are looking for articles on hundreds of topics including gardening, crafts, travel, shopping, business and more. Writing articles is an easy way to get paid for what you know.

5. Become a tutor: Home-based tutoring services are looking for online tutors who have degrees or certificates in various subjects. If you have strong online communication skills and meet eligibility requirements, you can be a tutor for a K-12 student or college student who needs your help.

6. Maintain a blog: Bloggers can make a steady income writing about virtually any topic of interest and earn money through advertising. Making money with a blog can take time, so you need to be dedicated to get any return on your investment. Still, the effort can be worth it, especially if you have specialized knowledge about a particular topic.