I am currently underemployed and my metal art business is fairly slow this time of year. What have my fellow dopers done in the past that was succesful in making a little cash on the side?
Begged my bank to increase my overdraft limit.
Many times.
Begged my bank to increase my overdraft limit.
Many times.
But that was for £££ not $$$
I’ve been a free-lance “bar” graphic designer. Just by hanging out in local bars, people sometimes mention ideas they want for t-shirts, small business ads, etc. (Okay I’ve been hanging out a lot in local bars.)
After negotiating a price, I do a quick thumbnail and meet with clients to find out if it is to their liking. If they jerk me around at this point, I stop dealing with them, and once the work is done I expect payment in full, no money, no stuff. Generally, working with me is cheaper than going to a “professional” shop (I encourage people to shop around themselves for t-shirts), and barflies are great for word of mouth advertising.