Party planning has been around for many years and is a great way to earn extra money from home and have oodles of fun at the same time.

How does it work? You host parties in your own home or that of your friends, and simply show your products. Find your passion. Choose a product that you can get really excited about. What do you like? Can you see yourself selling it?

How you get paid: Most companies have you keep your commission up front. some have you submit your order and pay you back later. Other companies will start you out at a base commission, sometimes you get a raise based on sales, sometimes it's based only if you build a team.

Start up costs: Depends on the company - usually minimal for some outlay of stock.

The plus: You can get to party and get paid with something you love to do!

The downside: You will be out in the evenings and you only get paid on sales.

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