“One Idea that I really like is SpaceOut.  I love this idea of making money out of things that we already own.  SpaceOut is a website where you can list a spare bedroom, an empty garage, or a farmer could even list an empty paddock for animals for agistment.  It’s kind of making money out of nothing – that’s got to be a really good idea.“

Here is the video :

This episode featured SpaceOut in a story about some innovative Small Business ideas for making money. Paul Clitheroe, one of Australia’s leading media commentators on financial issues said :

“One Idea that I really like is SpaceOut.  I love this idea of making money out of things that we already own.  SpaceOut is a website where you can list a spare bedroom, an empty garage, or a farmer could even list an empty paddock for animals for agistment.  It’s kind of making money out of nothing – that’s got to be a really good idea.“

The Final episode also included stories about :

• Making your own Washing Powder - is easier than you think and a way to save a packet on your laundry costs
• Kids Jobs – becoming a referee for their favourite sport – or busking can be a great way for kids to make money
• Family Daycare – ever thought about setting up your own Family Day care centre ?
• Small Business Ideas – setting up your own small business (like SpaceOut) can be a fabulous way to make some extra money

We are excited to see that SpaceOut has once again been recognised as a great way for ordinary Australians to make some extra money (by renting out unused space in your home and business) or saving money (by finding cheap and convenient space to rent).

The 7th episode included stories about :

• Wild Women – perfect for all women who want to lead healthy, happy lives.
• Clothes Swap Parties – Swap fashion items that you no longer wear. Upgrade, update and refresh your wardrobe without feeling guilty!
• Haul – creating accessories from recycled materials
  

Remember that one of the easiest way for you to make money is by renting out unused space in your home and business.  You can earn $200 or more (that’s over $2,000 a year) by turning your wasted space into cash – now that really is Money for Jam.

p.s. we’ve heard that SpaceOut may be getting a mention on next weeks Money for Jam (the final Episode) – so loom out for it.

The 6th episode included stories about :

• Garage Sales – an age old favourite – and a great way to clear out the things you no longer sue (and make some money)
• Money from pets – training your pets for film or TV can be very lucrative
• Any Old Iron ? -  You can make some extra cash by collecting and selling scrap metal

Remember that one of the easiest way for you to make money is by renting out unused space in your home and business.  You can earn $200 or more (that’s over $2,000 a year) by turning your wasted space into cash – now that really is Money for Jam.

The 5th episode included stories about :

• Business is Booming – despite the economic downturn some business are still doing very well.   Businesses (such as SpaceOut) that provide cheaper or smarter alternatives are booming
• Community Gardens – not only provide a source of cheap healthy fruit and veggies – but also encourage you to interact socially with other members of your neighbourhood
• Extra and location work – can be a lucrative and fun way to make money
• Teaching your kids to save money – is a great way for them to learn the value of money and could encourage them to be the entrepreneurs of tomorrow
• Talented Kids – find out how talented kids can make money

Remember that one of the easiest way for you to make money is still by renting out unused space in your home and business.  You can earn $200 – $300 a month (or more) by turning your wasted space into cash – now that really is Money for Jam.

The 4th episode included stories about :

• Buy at Auction – Sell for Profit – find a bargain at auctions and make a profit selling at the markets
• Talented Kids – find out how talented kids can make money

Make sure that you remember that one of the easiest way for you to make money is still by renting out unused space in your home and business.  You could earn $200 – $300 a month (That’s more than $3,000 a year) by turning your wasted space into cash – literally making money from nothing.

The 3rd episode included stories about :

• Boarders and House-sitting – make money by taking in foreign students or save money on rent by looking after someone else’s house while they are away.
• Franchise Opportunities – there are currently over 800 different franchise opportunities available in Australia – covering a huge variety of business types
• Glam Van – an innovative Sydney based business providing a mobile Hair Styling & Make up service

Remember that one of the easiest way for you to make money is still by renting out unused space in your home and business.  You could earn $200 – $300 a month (That’s more than $3,000 a year) by turning your wasted space into cash – literally making money from nothing.

The 2nd episode included stories about :

• Promotional Work – wearing a silly costume around to promote or advertise a product or business could earn you $20 an hour
• Sorting through other peoples Junk that they’ve placed out at the kerbside cleanup is a fantastic way to convert rubbish into cash
• Getting together with your neighbours can create a vibrant healthy community and presents an opportunity to share costs for things such as babysitting, and buying fruit and vegies in bulk.
• OK so Burlesque is maybe not for everyone, but it’s certainly a different way you could earn an extra income.  Have a look at your own “special” skills and see what you may have to offer

Remember that one of the easiest way for you to make money is still by renting out unused space in your home and business.  You could earn $200 – $300 a month (That’s more than $3,000 a year) by turning your wasted space into cash – literally making money from nothing.

The 1st episode included stories about :

• Tanked Drinkware – a business which provides a novel range of clothing  for the “drinking enthusiast” – including hats shirts  and even shorts with a built-in bottle opener.
• Some tips on how you can get paid for getting free stuff – by trying out and providing your opinion on a range of products and services as part of a Market Research exercise. You don’t need any skills or qualifications…just a bit of time and an opinion!
• Scott Cam and a bunch of his tradies pooled their resources and took turns to make lunch for the team – they each saved $70 a week.  If you work in an office, factory or building site why not give it a go you could save thousands per year!
• A stay-at-home mum who loves creating beautiful cakes as inspired to have a go at starting her own home based business making specialty cakes.

Money for Jam – headed up by former Money host Paul Clitheroe, Deputy Editor of PBL’s ‘Money’ magazine Effie Zahos, and Nine resident personalities Shelley Craft and Shane Crawford, is Nine’s latest infotainment show designed to give viewers recession-busting tips and uncover some unique small business ideas. Money for Jam is on Channel 9 on Wednesday nights at 8:00PM an is scheduled to run for another couple of months.

We will be watching the program closely – and probably collating a list of money making tips on this blog.

In the interim, here are a few links to more information about the program :

• Money for Jam :TV Tonight – Australia’s leading TV blog is chock full of breaking news, programming, ratings, gossip, advance guides and reviews for both free to air and subscription viewing. The site that all the TV journos read!
• Money for Jam – Things I learned from Money for Jam: – If your workmates all make lunch for the boys instead of buying take away you’ll save enough money in a year to fly to Disneyland. – If you fill out online surveys you can get paid quick cash on …
• Money For Jam Premieres Wednesday, September 2 at 8pm – Money For Jam is an inspirational new series for the whole family that’s all about ideas on how to put more money back in your pocket.