101 weird ways to make money cricket farming, repossessing cars, and other jobs with big upside and not much competition - Gillman, Steve (Wiley, 2011)
Includes bibliographical references and index
"Find creative ways to make money in businesses with little competition. Using interviews with unconventional entrepreneurs, the author's own wide-ranging experience with weird jobs, and extensive research, 101 Weird Ways to Make Money reveals unusual, sometimes dirty, yet profitable jobs and businesses.?Whether you're looking for a job that suits your independent spirit, or want to start a new business, this unique book shows you moneymaking options you haven't considered. Most of these outside-the-box jobs don't require extensive training, and are also scalable as businesses, allowing you to build on your initial success. Jobs and businesses covered include cricket and maggot farming, environmentally friendly burials, making and selling solar-roasted coffee, daycare services for handicapped children, and many more. Each chapter features a "where the money is" section on how to scale-up and be profitable. Author writes a popular website and email newsletter on unusual ways to make money. Whether you're seeking a new career, an additional revenue stream, or a new business idea, you will want to discover 101 Weird Ways to Make Money."--Provided by publisher
pt. 1. Fun ways ato make money -- pt. 2. Making money outdoors -- pt. 3. Dirty and ugly jobs -- pt. 4. Internet opportunities -- pt. 5. Green jobs and businesses -- pt. 6. Home-based money makers -- pt. 7. Working with people -- pt. 8. Working with animals -- pt. 9. Creative and artistic work -- pt. 10. Buying and selling things -- pt. 11. Cleaning jobs and businesses -- pt. 12. Still more unusual ways to make money