Week Three - Boost Required

I have decided that I need to boost my income, we are only on week three and I am hitting a low earlier than I expected. Not a low with savings but a low in myself wondering if I will reach my dream. I keep telling myself its a marathon not a sprint but I feel like I have been in first gear the first two weeks so its time to take a look at what I am good at and capitalise. I do own a small van so this can be put to work, some of the ideas I am considering:

1) Start a garden maintenance service and try and build up a regular round of customers whose gardens need to be kept in good order. This will involve weed control, pruning, hedge trimming, lawn mowing and edging.

2) Small removals is a service that is always in demand. Particularly in the larger towns and cities. A man with a van collecting and delivering items such as fridges, cookers and 3 piece suites for people might find this a good little money earner.

3) Offer a gutter cleaning service. Gutter cleaning is a dirty job, but someone has to do it. If you don`t mind heights and getting your hands and clothes dirty, this could be a good way to make extra cash.

4) Start a pet food delivery service. Pet food deliveries can be useful to many individuals, particularly old and disabled people who find difficulty in getting out and about. Obtaining a stock of popular foods at competitive prices will also be an advantage and something I shall have to look into.