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Ever get to the end of the month and find yourself in the red?

Fed up of never being able to go on holiday, despite working hard?

Keep buying scratch cards in the hope of becoming winning big?

All too many people find that there simply isn’t enough cash to go round and with the General Election and Brexit making things even more uncertain, the money pot seems to only get smaller.

Fear not, while we aren’t saying money grows on trees, if you have a little spare time, vision and dedication you can add to your bank account, without changing the day job.

Be a blogger
Blogging is easy to set up and a great way to generate a passive income. Decide on a name, choose a platform (Blogger and WordPress are popular), buy a domain name and pay for hosting and you are on a way. You then need to create content that people want to read – this is the key to success. Maybe it is health, fitness, books, travel or parenting, but make sure you have an audience and when you write posts, make them relevant and interesting so people want to come back. Once you’ve gained a following, you can make money from:

• Being an affiliate where you are pushing other people’s products or services on your site. Make sure these products or services are relevant to your blog, such as baby food, shoes or make-up and when a visitor clicks that link on your site, you’ll earn commission.
• Selling advertising is great once you have traffic running through your site and as your visitor numbers increase, so does the change for ad space on your blog.
• Sponsorship could be a one-off feature or a logo on your site and as the stat’s go up, so do the deals.
• You can also review products on your site, but be sure to disclose and brand relationships and be true to yourself, your readers and the powers that be (Google).

Selling stuff
We bet if you spring clean your house you will find a lot of stuff you just don’t need. Unworn clothes, flippers, a smoothie maker, golf clubs are all things you might not need but someone else might want.
Amazon, eBay, Gumtree are all perfect online places to sell things that are gathering dust but could easily turn into enough money for a weekend away or a much-needed new TV. You can also go to car boot sales where you can flog your stuff make a killing.

Rent a Room
OK, someone else in your house might not seem ideal but if it means and extra £500 a month in the kitty, maybe it is worth a go? Make sure you have a decent spare room, ask family and friends if they know anyone looking for digs, and of course, make sure you do interviews, get references and a deposit before handing over any keys.

Stocks and Shares
Investing in stocks and shares has been a popular way to earn a passive income for years, and thanks to the internet, today it is easier to do than ever. Go online and do some research, maybe speak to an expert, start small, see how the markets go and you never know, this time next year you could be a millionaire.

Online Surveys
OK, it isn’t massive money, but for a few minutes of form filling you can make a couple of quid answering online surveys, and if you do enough the total soon adds up.

Get on Your Bike
Got a car, bicycle or motorbike? What about a Smartphone? This is pretty much all you need to make some extra money by delivering food, or people, in your spare time.

Get Competitive
Sounds silly but entering competitions can make you rich. There are no guarantees, but there is a growing community of ‘compers’ in the UK who are making five-figure sums by entering all sorts of competitions, all of the time.

Be an Extra
If you fancy being on the big screen, or small one for that matter, agencies are always looking for extras for TV shows and films. You need to be flexible and able to get from A to Z under your own steam, but it fun, easy and pays alright. And, you never know who you might meet on set.

Get Walking
Fancy some fresh air and exercise, well the good news is that walking other people’s dogs is big business. If you have free time during the day, when others are out at work and worried about their pets at home, and you like dogs and are professional, there’s a ready-made market waiting for you.

Got a money-making idea we have missed, let us know, we are all ears.

Team Pure Beauty

Zumba Anyone?

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Long gone are the days when exercise was considered to be boring and mundane and done in oversized t-shirts and jogging bottoms.

Since Zumba hit gyms, village halls and studios, it has become a fitness phenomenon that has captured the heart of millions. The brilliant thing is, it isn’t only tremendously effective but it is really, really good fun and totally inclusive. Whether you are a teenager, new mum or pensioner, there is a Zumba workout that is right for you.

Zumba combines many different dances styles including hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo whilst also incorporating squats and lunges. In one hour a female weighing between 135lbs & 155lbs can expect to burn off approximately 400 calories and really start to get in shape. As you can also have fun, go along with your friends and start to see a whole new level in your fitness, it is easy to see why over 15 million people take weekly Zumba classes in over 200,000 places across 180 countries.

We asked a few people why the are hooked on Zumba:

“I go to Zumba with my mum and sister every week and as well as getting a great workout we have fun together and catch up”.
Jo

“Zumba doesn’t even feel like exercise as you are so busy having fun and trying to work out where your feet go next”.
Zoe

“I will be 56 next month and I LOVE Zumba”.
Sue

 

Thanks to Club Dance Holiday you can now go on a holiday with a twist and combine travel with Zumba – genius.

Hosted by the one and only George Martini, a fully accredited Zumba instructor, with a cult following, holiday makers will be able to get fit, lose weight and tone up whilst having the time of their lives practicing this addictive Latin Dance and aerobic workout.

To make sure there are options for everyone, there’s a weekender in Bournemouth and a week in Calpe, Spain.

Zumba in Bournemouth (from only £159.00pp) is open to all fitness levels and as it is on home soil it is the perfect way to get started if you are a newbie. You’ll enjoy a high-energy daily schedule of Zumba® lessons with some of the UK’s best teachers, evening entertainment and time to enjoy the local sights and dance the night away in a social group of like-minded people – a weekend by the sea with a difference! Staying half board in the comfort of the 3*Hotel Piccadilly, situated in the exclusive East Cliff area of Bournemouth and with an unrivalled dance floor space, you will enjoy at least six hours of high energy Zumba® classes, evening entertainment and the opportunity to explore the delights of Bournemouth.

If you fancy a little sunshine with your Zumba why not head to in Calpe, Spain? Spend a revitalising week immersed in a full programme of fitness and well-being including Zumba® in the Spanish sunshine. You’ll enjoy a high-energy daily schedule of classes with George Martini and friends, including Zumba®, Aqua Zumba and more. It doesn’t end there, you’ll also get time to enjoy the local beaches, sample the cuisine and dance the night away in a social group of like-minded people with a lot of fun! George’s enthusiasm, charisma, fun and inclusive teaching method will ensure that you experience a memorable week with as much Zumba as you can handle as well as some great nights out. Your holiday, including all dance and fitness classes, takes place in the 4* Hotel AR Diamante Beach, situated on Levante Beach and with three swimming pools, fitness centre, spa and a choice of restaurants and bars.

So whether you fancy a short UK break or a really great Zumba fitness fiesta in Spain there’s something for everyone and all you need to decide on are your dancing shoes.