Raising funds in times of emergency, can be difficult. Here are some ways in which you can raise money, in a short time period.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration if one says that money makes the world go round. There is no substitute to hard cash, when you really need it. Unforeseen circumstances may create cash emergencies. It may be a personal emergency or you may have planned to raise funds for a cause.

You can get fast food and fast service, but getting fast cash is not that easy. To make money and to make lots of it, you need to offer some kind of quality service or sell a quality product.

The easiest way to raise money is sell your precious items on online auction sites like eBay. It may be a memorabilia, gadgets, books etc. people may like to buy. Know how to sell on these sites. You could also have a garage sale for quick cash.

The best way to raise money for charity is to arrange fundraising programs. Get a band to perform for a cause.

Selling your skills is the easiest way to earn cash. If you are good at writing, go for online contract-based content development. If you are good at accounting, offer to do your neighbor's tax calculation.

If you are good at dancing or singing, perform at places or arrange workshops. If you are a gamer, look for gaming companies that look for testers. Whatever your talent is, use it to generate funds.

Making money online is a good idea. Many sites pay for doing surveys or providing other services. Enroll for such a company, that offers online income opportunity. You could build a website to make money with Google AdSense.

You can apply for a short personal loan. The loan application will go through smoothly, if you possess valued assets and a good credit score to back it up.

Buying and selling securities on a stock market is a good idea. You must have the expertise to pick 'winner' stocks that are undervalued, but having potential of rising in future. If you pick the best stocks and sell them right at peak value, you can make a lot of money.

The best way of raising funds quickly is liquidation of your assets. You could sell your car or liquidate your certificates of deposit and other securities.

If you have invested in gold, then selling it can fetch you money. All these suggestions are made, considering that you have no other option left and the time frame for raising the funds is really short.

Stay productive and make the best use of opportunities that come your way. Money will follow.