1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (101 page)

624 OPEN A FRANCHISE.
While not as risky as a one-off restaurant since there's already a fan-base, opening up a franchise is still a risky endeavor — and one that requires some serious up-front cash. However, if you have the financial backing and think you have a spot that works, give it a try.

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The Call of the Wild

Whether it's working with animals or out in the wilderness, harness your inner mountain man and answer nature's call to make some cash. If you're afraid of heights or hairy beasts, these might not be the best options for you.

625 DOG SIT.
Spend a weekend with man's best friend. There's nothing wrong with enjoying someone else's home while watching their pets. You get paid, get some exercise, and get a built-in weekend companion to boot. Register your dog sitting skills online at
http://petsitusa.com
.

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626 WALK DOGS.
Take advantage of other people's full-time jobs and spend your days roaming the streets with your own dog pack. Seriously though, dog walking is big business. Everyone wants to make sure their precious pups are walked and watered while they're stuck at the office … and you're just the person for the job.

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627 SET UP A DOG WASH.
Get down and dirty cleaning up those disheveled dogs. Due to the fact that wet dogs are smelly and leave that smell everywhere when they inevitably escape from the bathroom, people dislike washing their dogs at home. To solve this problem, dog washes began in California and are now popping up all around the country — which is good news for you. Check out
www.thatdirtydog.com
to get advice from dog washing experts.

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628 BECOME A DOGGY STYLIST.
You cut your sister's hair when you were little. Take that experience and use it to your advantage. Each type of dog hair (poodle, collie, terrier, etc.) has a grooming style specific to its breed. To maximize the amount of money you can make and to avoid pissing off your clients, get your different cuts down by referencing
www.seefido.com
.

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629 TEACH DOGS TRICKS.
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? You can — and you can make big bucks doing so. These days everyone believes that bad dogs are good dogs just waiting to be trained correctly. Make sure to print out a certificate of completion for the proud pooch and owner.

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