Becoming a reseller and something else unrelated - Page 2

iCraig · 23-02-2009, 19:49

Is it worth it? With the downturn, I'm not exactly flush for cash. My job is (relatively) secure and cash flow is healthy, but with the high cost of living, predictions of rising fuel prices again, it can be a little disheartening to be working just as hard as last year, but seeing less floating cash at the end of each month. So, how to make up that new shortfall with a little extra cash? That's the plan anyway. I've been told reselling hosting is an easy way to make a little extra cash. Nothing huge, but just a trickle of revenue to add the to the stream.

So, how easy is it actually? What's actually involved? I've read some host websites who offer reselling, like Vidahost and UK2, but I wasn't entirely sure on what would be *their* responsibility, and what would be *mine* They just used words like "support" and "responsibility" on my behalf, but then said that they "cover everything with the hosting" So, what's "everything" entail? Surely not literally everything, otherwise it would be a little too easy.

Those in the know, let me know.

Now for the unrelated part, after further discussing with a friend on how to pick up cash on the side, he recommended that I should get into copywriting/reviewing. Apparently I have a way with words (new to me) so I might do ok with it. The odd website or advert here and there from people who know what they want to say, but not quite how to say it, if you know what I mean?

Thoughts? Anybody tried it?

23-02-2009, 19:49	#1
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Becoming a reseller and something else unrelated Is it worth it? With the downturn, I'm not exactly flush for cash. My job is (relatively) secure and cash flow is healthy, but with the high cost of living, predictions of rising fuel prices again, it can be a little disheartening to be working just as hard as last year, but seeing less floating cash at the end of each month. So, how to make up that new shortfall with a little extra cash? That's the plan anyway. I've been told reselling hosting is an easy way to make a little extra cash. Nothing huge, but just a trickle of revenue to add the to the stream. So, how easy is it actually? What's actually involved? I've read some host websites who offer reselling, like Vidahost and UK2, but I wasn't entirely sure on what would be their responsibility, and what would be mine They just used words like "support" and "responsibility" on my behalf, but then said that they "cover everything with the hosting" So, what's "everything" entail? Surely not literally everything, otherwise it would be a little too easy. Those in the know, let me know. Now for the unrelated part, after further discussing with a friend on how to pick up cash on the side, he recommended that I should get into copywriting/reviewing. Apparently I have a way with words (new to me) so I might do ok with it. The odd website or advert here and there from people who know what they want to say, but not quite how to say it, if you know what I mean? Thoughts? Anybody tried it? __________________