Editor’s note: This article was first published in July 2011, on 2 July 2011, days after Google+ launched as an invitation-only trial. Google+ later opened to everyone and the consumer version was shut down in 2019, so the piece is a historical snapshot.
And to think that so many people wonder how to make money easily, when for some of them the answer is right under their noses. As you probably know, Google’s new social network has just launched, and as you can imagine, the internet is full of enthusiasts who don’t want to wait, or who want to be among the first to get in and try it out.
Since Google+ is still in its “project phase” right now, the only way in is through an invitation from someone who is already a member. Well, eBay already hosts hundreds of listings offering invitations to Google+. Several people are already turning that invitation into a lucrative little business by selling it for 75 dollars.
And do you know the best part? They’re selling like hotcakes. Any other questions about how to make money in times of crisis? It’s all about seizing one-off opportunities.
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