They call it Blue Monday – that day in January when we have our official post-holiday spending letdown. We all find that this time of year we need a bit of extra money for so many things – for heating bills, credit cards overstretched by the past months’ spending, more warm clothes – for some, even a vacation to a warmer climate!

Some of us need more than just a bit! We try to pinch our pennies and plan to have a little extra money each month – or at least we tell ourselves we’re doing that. We say we’ll set money aside, and then never do. It’s a vicious circle to get pulled into, and once in, difficult to escape.

If we can’t seem to save a few extra dollars per month, then the next step must be to bring some in! Few of us, though, have time and energy to put into a second job. But some people do just that because they have to in order to make ends meet. Some travel extended distances to do so, stressing even more about the travel on top of the work.

So what to do? It is possible to earn the extra money you need without extending your already too-long commute your too-frequent absences or going back to school. It’s closer than you think.

You need look no further than your computer. Your Internet connection is your window to the world – an open door through which you can earn that extra money you need. So many options are there, from eBay to working part time at home or marketing what you already sell online, that you only need do some research and planning.

There are mountains of methods, sites and means to get your business idea to the Internet – one for every way to earn, and far too many to list here. Find out what method or means will work best for you. Talk to fellow business people, and/or the marketing teacher at your local school or university.

Whatever your talents, skills or possessions, there’s a way to do some online business that can bring you that extra money you need. Do you have a collection to sell on eBay? A new hot sauce to sell to barbeque fans across the country? Invest some time and effort, and you’ll find the best way for you to earn that extra income online.