After the most severe crisis since the Great Depression thousands of people appeared unemployed. Millions of people had their salaries cut. People are afraid to lose their jobs. Of course it would be good to have an additional source of income. If something happens to your job you can still have money since your part time job brings profits. Sure, if you have a well paid and safe job and usually do not have the time to run own home business. But if you have spare time you can do that. Indeed,
