10 Ways to Make Extra Cash

Freelance

You can use your skills to earn extra income by freelancing. According to Forbes, freelancing deserves a top spot on the list of side hustles. Freelancers work on a project-by-project basis for one or more clients for negotiable prices. You can also schedule your work around your primary job or other commitments. Market your skills by posting your resume on social media accounts like LinkedIn and Indeed. Some popular freelancing platforms are Fiverr, Upwork, Flexjobs, Freelancer.com and Guru where one can create a profile and add your professional experience and skills. These sites post a large variety of freelance jobs that can be done completely online and requires very little time commitment.

Social media manager:

Social Media is the new advertising platform and many companies pay handsomely to have their products promoted via a social media presence. Social Media managers work remotely to promote the companies they work for on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms. They are responsible for the development and implementation of a company’s social media strategy and ensuring it aligns with their business goals. They establish an organization’s online presence and brand value by promoting the company and its products or services by creating compelling content in form of videos, photos, infographics, or text posts on social media platforms. Job platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Simply Hired, Upwork and Glassdoor often have postings for this job.

Provide academic online tutoring

Share your expertise with others using online video sessions. SAT and ACT prep, math, and science are in-demand fields. You can choose your hours and work around your schedule. Platforms such as Tutor.com, Wyzant, Huntington, Outschool, TutorMe are some platforms that one can tutor on. You can also teach English online. Several digital services market online English lessons to students in other countries. They provide the lessons, and you deliver them to small groups.

Blogging:

Blogging involves writing and sharing information with others via a website. Bloggers usually focus on interests such as food, restaurants, travel, beauty and many more. The more people read your blog the more potential you have to monetize it by displaying ads or affiliate sales. Some ads pay per click while others pay you to promote their services. Blogging needs an initial investment of buying the domain and some platform charge anywhere from $50 up annually to run the website. Platforms such as Wix offer some free basic blog website and extra features for extra charges. Other platforms such as WordPress and Squarespace offer user friendly design tools and templates for under $100 dollars that can help you make the blog attractive.

Virtual assistants:

Virtual assistants help businesses or individuals with administrative tasks such as managing inboxes or scheduling. You can search for companies seeking a virtual assistant on regular job sites, like Flexjobs or Indeed, or you can apply for a company that pairs virtual assistants with businesses, such as Time Etc or Boldly. If you decide to go through a third-party matching process, you may have less flexibility in the number of hours you work per week or the specific hours you work.

Sell Digital Products online:

If you are a savvy internet user, this side hustle is right up your alley. Digital products like ebooks, audible ebooks, courses, graphics, logos, images are all products that, with a little investment of time and skill, can earn a good steady income if marketed properly. Selling digital products online is a great way to earn money. There are many platforms where you can sell digital products, including ebooks, your own website, graphics, logos, images, photographs, and email marketing campaigns. To get started, you can conduct market research to validate your product ideas and identify your target audience. Then, create a marketing plan and launch an online store. For more information on how to sell digital products, check out these resources:

Shopify, Sellfy and Placeit all of which

Shopify: Offers a comprehensive guide on how to sell digital products 1.

Sellfy: Provides a list of 101 high-profit digital products and how to sell them 2.

Placeit: Offers tips on how to sell digital products on various platforms 3.

Amazon and Audible also has training on creating and marketing of digital products.

Take Online Surveys:

Online survey taking is a great way to earn some extra cash. There are many websites that offer surveys such as Survey Monkey, DollarSprout, and Millennial Money . These websites offer a variety of surveys on different topics, and you can earn money by completing them. Some surveys pay more than others, and some websites offer more surveys than others. If you’re interested in taking online surveys, these websites are a great place to start.

Pet-Sitting:

Ideal for animal lovers, this side hustle is easy to set up in your own home. You can care for pets in your home where owners can drop them off either on a daily basis or when they are on a vacation. Some counties and municipalities require permits so be sure to check with yours. You can earn extra income by marketing pet insurance to your clients. Some platforms where you can sign up are Rover or Care.com, Wag!, and TimetoPet.

Baby-Sitting:

Ideal for people who stay at home, parents need reliable babysitters who can take care of their children on weekdays or evenings as needed. While certification is not required, it can bolster your credibility. Platforms like Care.com, Sittercity, UrbanSitter are some platforms that can help you set up a profile, and take bookings and payments.