1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (93 page)

574 START AN INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER.
If you have a handle on your business, become the industry's town crier and send out weekly or daily news briefs. Be ready to offer some sort of authority and insight, otherwise people won't sign up. You can try to charge for subscriptions, but your best bet might be to build up your mailing list and then charge for ad space.

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575 GO DOOR-TO-DOOR SELLING KNIVES.
Show off your mad knife skills to persuade potential buyers that they cannot live without your blades. Chop, slice, and dice your way to a profit — but be careful not to lose a finger in the process.

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576 SELL T-SHIRTS IN CONCERT PARKING LOTS.
People still buy T-shirts at concerts even though they go for $40–$50 a pop. You can offer them for half the price and get more customers. Buy a silkscreen machine and make some of your own. Try not to get caught by the band's crew. You'll be taking away from their sales.

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577 BECOME A CLUB PROMOTER.
Club owners are always looking for ways to get people in the door. That even includes paying psudo-celebs like Brody Jenner and Lauren Conrad to show up for five minutes to just stand there. If you're a club regular and know the right people, you could be a promoter.

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578 BECOME A PARTY PLANNER.
A good party is not always an easy thing to accomplish. If you're organized and know how to have a good time, plan a party for someone or a company.

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579 BECOME AN EVENT ORGANIZER.
You already have experience putting together the Alpha Delta Pi Rush Week mixer — why not parlay those skills into a full-time gig? You can put on all sorts of events for people, like weddings, birthdays, and concerts. Get your name out there on social network sites and in the craigslist forums.

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