If you wish you could make a little more money, you're not alone. Fortunately, there are many options for making money. Working odd jobs is a quick and easy way to earn money. Plus, you can resell items or sell homemade products for extra cash. You can also earn money online by blogging, freelance work, or doing online surveys.
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Method 1 of 4: Doing Sedentary Work
Step 1. Offer a dog walk or start a pet care service
Caring for pets is a great way to earn some extra cash while getting some fresh air. Promote your services over the internet through classified ads or your personal website. If you live in the United States, you can also create an account at Rover or a similar site.
Make sure the client is aware of the services offered before using your services. For example, you could specify that you will walk the dogs, feed and drink all the pets, and play with them. However, you can also emphasize that you won't be giving your pet any medication
Step 2. Offer babysitting services if you are good at taking care of young children
Ask people to see if they need babysitting services, and post your offer of services on social media as often as possible. In addition, you can create an account on a site like Care.com to attract more clients.
It's a good idea to get CPR certification if you want to take care of children because it will make you appear more competent to clients and safer for children
Step 3. Become a teacher/tutor if you really understand a particular subject area
Check the internet to see how much tutoring tutors pay in your area. Next, choose an area that you are particularly good at and determine the level of school that you are easy to teach. Advertise your tutoring services through flyers, internet ads, and talking to known people.
For example, if you have a degree in mathematics, try offering tutoring in algebra or trigonometry. If you have a degree in English literature, try teaching English grammar and how to write in that language
Step 4. Provide gardening services
Distribute flyers and business cards to advertise your services as a gardener. Specify the specific services provided, such as lawn mowing, removing shrubs, and trimming plants. If you are good at gardening, offer services for planting flowerbeds and fences.
Don't offer services that you don't have experience doing. If you disappoint your clients, your business could go bankrupt
Tip:
Ask satisfied clients to share your services with friends or relatives. Word of mouth is often the best way to get new clients.
Step 5. Help the elderly address their needs
The elderly often need help buying groceries, cleaning the house, maintaining the house, and paying bills. To find clients, try contacting an arisan or elderly gymnastics community, or visit places of worship to find people who need help. In addition, you can place ads in classifieds or ask people to find seniors who need help.
For example, you could spend a few hours each week buying groceries, cleaning the house, and paying the bills
Step 6. Find various jobs online to earn extra money
Browse sites like Craigslist, Fiverr, and Zaarly daily to find jobs you can do. For example, you could help people get things done, hand out flyers for an event, clean up trash, or do a small home improvement project.
Always be careful when you respond to advertisements on the internet. If a job seems too perfect, chances are you need to be wary of it
Variation:
You can also use the app to find specific jobs that you can do to earn money. For example, apps like GigWalk and Task Rabbit help you connect with people who are looking for someone to work 'on-the-job' for them.
Method 2 of 4: Making Money Through the Internet
Step 1. Create a website or blog
Start a website or blog that focuses on your passions, then post something new every day. Try to provide something useful for readers so that they will continue to visit. To generate revenue, post ads on the site, including paid content, or sell memberships that allow members to access more content.
It often takes a long time to make money from a site or blog, and the competition is fierce. However, you can earn money this way
Variation:
Depending on the subject of your website or blog, you can sell affiliated items to make extra money. To do this, you need to link items to sites like Amazon or other retailers. If a reader clicks on an item on your site and buys the item, you will earn money.
Step 2. Be a freelancer in your area of expertise
If you have skills that people are looking for, you can offer services directly to clients who need them. Offer your services on a personal site and find freelance work on sites like Upwork, Freelancer, and Fivrr. In addition, provide a business card and encourage satisfied clients to share your services with people they know. Here are some ways to make money as a freelancer:
- Programming or coding.
- Website design.
- Graphic design.
- Write.
- Edit or proofread.
- Become a consultant in the field mastered.
Step 3. Complete online surveys to earn extra cash or gift coupons
Surveys don't make a lot of money, but it's better than wasting your time. If you fill out a lot of surveys, you will get a monetary reward. However, don't pay for a survey site membership because legitimate websites won't charge you. Here are some websites worth checking out:
- Global Test Market
- Survey Junkie
- User Testing
- Mind Field Online
Tip:
It's a good idea to create a separate email account for online surveys because your inbox will be flooded with advertising emails once you start filling out surveys.
Method 3 of 4: Reselling Items
Step 1. Sell items you no longer use
Used equipment, old clothes, DVDs, CDs, video games, vinyl records, and household items that are no longer used can be sold to others who are interested. Hold a flea market/warehousing, take your items to a flea store, or sell them online.
- Flea stores typically focus on selling certain items, such as clothes, books, or video games. Find a flea store that matches the item you want to sell online.
- If you want to sell things online, try sites like BukaLapak or Olx. You can also sell items locally through Craigslist or your city's classifieds.
Step 2. Offer clothes and accessories you get from a flea or laundry shop to an online auction
Look for clothes and accessories that are still in good condition, especially if the brand is popular. Try selling these items over the internet via sites like Olx or BukaLapak. Set a selling price so that you make a profit, even if you incur shipping costs.
- It may take a long time for your item to finally sell. So be patient.
- When you're just starting out, look for items you plan to resell to find out how much they cost. Then, add the estimated shipping price, which can be found by visiting the post office or delivery service website. That way, you can avoid paying too much for the item.
- It's best to choose something you know well. For example, look for items from stores you know, or choose brands that are easy to spot. In addition, you can also focus on products according to your skills, such as old video games or designer bags.
Variation:
You can also sell items you get from well-known "cleaning" shops. If you can save on purchases with coupons or store loyalty points, you can make a profit by selling these items online.
Step 3. Look for cheap used books that can be sold online
Download an app that reads ISBN numbers so you can scan a book's barcode. Once scanned, the app will display the price of the book on Amazon so you can determine if the book is worth reselling. Then, visit bookstores, thrift stores, and laundromats for high-value books. Post the books to sites like BukaLapak, Amazon, or Ebay.
- You will need to scan a lot of books to find the ones that are worth reselling; persistence is the key to your success.
- It's best not to draw attention to yourself while doing this.
Step 4. Try a home renovation if you are experienced in carpentry
If you like watching renovation shows on television, you probably already know that flipping a home is done by buying a property that needs to be renovated at a low price, then repairing it yourself. To get started, you need funding from a bank or partner. Then, you can buy properties that are priced below market value. Once renovated, you can sell it for a profit.
Rejuvenating your home may seem like a luxury on television, but it's actually a very difficult and dirty job. If you don't have experience doing home repairs, you shouldn't try it
Method 4 of 4: Selling Homemade Items
Step 1. Sell homemade crafts or jewelry through an online store or social event
Use your skills to create products that you can sell, then open an online store through sites like Etsy. To increase sales, open booths at events, festivals and social gatherings in your city selling products.
Some events require you to pay a vendor fee to sell items so always inquire about all costs before agreeing to open a booth
Tip:
When pricing an item, be sure to include the cost of materials. In addition, keep track of how much time you spend making products to find out the approximate number of products that can be produced per hour.
Step 2. Become a freelance photographer and sell your photos on the internet
- Before being hired as a photographer, you need to build a portfolio of work. To do this, you can volunteer at events or parties before you start charging rates.
- If you're using people as artistic or stock photo models, be sure to obtain a signed consent form before selling photos online.
Step 3. Rejuvenate old furniture you got from a flea store, laundry, or online advertisement
Sand the furniture to smooth the surface and renew old paint or stain. If you want to use a stain, use a varnish or thinner to get rid of the old stain. Then, rub a new stain on the furniture. If you want to repaint your furniture, apply a primer and let it dry. Next, apply 2 coats of paint, and allow 24 hours between each coat to dry properly. If necessary, add new components to the furniture to complete it.
Sell the furniture you've teen in a classifieds ad, such as Craigslist. You can also sell it on a craft store site, like Etsy, or use social media like Instagram
Tips
- Before deciding which product or service to sell, consider the demand for the product or service. You'll find it easier to make money if you offer something that people need.
- Saving is often easier than earning more money. Make a budget and don't deviate from it
