Side Jobs: How to Make Extra Money on the Side
Looking
for a way to make extra money in your spare time? You're not alone. Maybe you
want extra spending money or simply want to increase your income without having
to commit to another part-time job. Whatever the reason, side jobs are great
for making extra cash on the side.
There
are plenty of ways you can earn some extra cash on the side. Here are a few
ideas for how to do it:
Sell on the weekend at craft fairs or antique stores
Craft
fairs and antique stores are great places to sell your homemade goods. They are
also places that you can meet new customers who will become repeat customers.
You’ll
have to spend time preparing for a craft fair or antique store, but the rewards
can be great. You’ll get to know your customers and what they like, which makes
it easier for you to find just the right items to sell them next time.
Here are some tips for selling on weekends at craft fairs or antique
stores:
Get
there early! The best spots will go fast, so you want to be there before the
crowds arrive. If you get there too late, then you might not get a spot at all.
Have
something ready for sale! This is important because it helps people realize
that you’re serious about selling and not just there for fun. It also helps
keep people from thinking that they can walk away with free stuff if they just
ask nicely enough!
Don’t
overprice things! You don’t want people to feel ripped off by their purchase
(or even worse, think that they could have gotten it cheaper somewhere else).
Instead, price things fairly so that people feel like they got good value for
money when they buy
Publish your book and sell it through Amazon.
You can make extra money on the side by
selling ebooks.
Sell your book through Amazon.com's KDP (Kindle Direct
Publishing) program. You'll need to write your book and format it for Kindle,
but once you're done, all you have to do is click a few buttons and Amazon will
publish your book for you.
If you want to sell physical copies of your
book instead of just ebooks, you'll need to use CreateSpace (which is owned by
Amazon) rather than KDP.
Publish nonfiction books about topics that
are in demand. If you're an expert at something, there's probably someone out
there who wants to read a book about it. I know people who have made good money
writing books about their experiences doing pretty much anything — from running
marathons to losing weight to learning how to play guitar.
Publish fiction novels in ebook form or
print-on-demand paperback form.
Publish short stories or novellas on Kindle
Singles or other websites that accept short works of fiction like Wattpad or
Smashwords.
Rent out a room in your home on AirBnb and/or VRBO.
You can make extra money on the side by
renting out a room in your home.
Rent out a room in your home on AirBnb and/or
VRBO.
If you have an extra room in your house,
you could earn some extra money by hosting people who are looking for a place
to stay for a night or two. This is especially useful during the busy summer
season when hotels are difficult to find and airbnb prices are sky high!
You can also use Airbnb to rent out rooms in
your home during holidays and special events (e.g., weddings).
Rent
out your car on Turo.
If you have an extra car that's sitting
around collecting dust, consider renting it out on Turo. You can set your own
rates and terms for when people rent it (e.g., how long they can use it). The
process is pretty simple: Just create an account and add photos of your car to
its profile page. It's free to list your car on Turo's website — just be sure
to read through all of their rules first before getting started!
Become a tutor
If you're looking for a way to make some
extra cash on the side, consider becoming a tutor. The demand for tutors is
high, and there are lots of ways you can get into this business.
Here
are some ideas:
Become a private tutor. This is one of the
most straightforward ways to get started as a tutor. All you need is some
experience teaching or tutoring and an area of expertise (math, science,
English, etc.). You can also offer your services through an agency that matches
tutors with students or provides other support services (such as background
checks). You may even be able to find clients through social media platforms
like Facebook or Twitter.
Teach at a local community center or library.
These organizations often have after-school programs or summer camps that need
instructors in multiple subjects. If you've got experience in an area where
there's a shortage of qualified teachers — such as computer science — it could
be worth checking out these opportunities first before trying to find
individual clients on your own.
Join Uber or Lyft to drive part time.
If you want to make money on your own
schedule, driving for Uber or Lyft can be a great option. You'll need a car and
insurance, but if you already have those things and are comfortable driving
around strangers, this could be a good way to earn extra cash.
The two apps work similarly: You use the app
to find rides from people who need a ride and then drive them wherever they
want to go. You can set your own hours and decide when you want to work. The
apps take about 20% of your earnings after each ride is complete.
While both companies are huge now — Uber was
valued at $62 billion in 2017 — they weren't always so popular. Going back just
five years ago, neither app existed yet! Today, however, millions of people use
these apps every day.
If you're interested in becoming an Uber or
Lyft driver, the first thing you need to know is that it's not easy money. Many
drivers are willing to work long hours and accept below minimum wage pay rates
just so they can be their own boss. And then there's the cost of gas and
maintenance on your vehicle. But if you're willing to put in the time and
effort, it can be a good way to make extra money on the side.
Sell Your Photos Online
If you're looking for a way to make money on
the side, consider selling your photos online. You can sell photos through a
stock photo website like Shutterstock or Fotolia. These sites allow you to
submit your own photos and then offer them for sale to clients who are looking
for images.
Selling your photos can be lucrative —
but not always easy. It's important to keep in mind that the more unique your
photos are, the more likely they are to sell. If you're just starting out, it
might be a good idea to take some paid classes on how to take better pictures
or even hire a professional photographer to help you get started.
If you're willing to put in some time and
effort, selling your photos online is one of the best ways to earn extra cash
without leaving home
Start a freelance business.
Freelance work is becoming more popular than
ever, as more people look for flexible work arrangements that allow them to
balance family and career responsibilities. Freelancing also allows workers to
choose their own clients, set their own hours and earn higher rates than many
traditional jobs offer.
If you have a skill or talent that can be
applied outside of your day job, consider starting a freelance business on the
side. You'll need some startup capital — perhaps $500 or more — but there are
several ways you can make money from home:
Sell your stuff online . Sites like eBay,
Etsy and Craigslist allow sellers to post items for sale online and accept
payments through PayPal accounts or credit cards directly from buyers' bank accounts
(or even cash).
If you have a skill, you can sell your
services online. There are lots of ways to do this — from tutoring to coding to
graphic design. You can post your services on websites like TaskRabbit or
Fiverr or even Craigslist. And if you have an idea for an app or website but
don't know how to code it yourself, you can hire someone else to build it for
you using sites like Upwork or Elance (or Fiverr).
Offer babysitting services.
Babysitting can be a fun way to make extra
money, especially if you enjoy spending time with children.
If you're thinking about starting a
babysitting business, it's important to know the laws and regulations that
apply in your state. Many states require that you be at least 16 years old to
babysit other people's children. Some states also require that you take
training courses in first aid and CPR before you begin watching other people's
children.
If you want to start working as a babysitter
but don't have any experience yet, volunteer at your local day care center or
church nursery. While there, ask the staff if they have any openings for new
volunteers or if they would consider letting you fill in for them when one of
their regular sitters is sick or on vacation.
If you're interested in earning extra money
by watching other people's children on an ongoing basis, consider becoming a
nanny for a family who needs help with their kids on evenings and weekends when
both parents are working outside the home full-time. Nannies often earn between
$100 and $150 per week plus room and board (if provided), plus tips from
grateful parents whose lives were made easier by having someone else
Clean houses or organize clutter for people who are busy or
physically unable.
Clean houses or organize clutter for people
who are busy or physically unable. This is one of my favorite side jobs because
it's something that I'm good at, and it's an easy way to make extra cash while
also helping people out.
You'll need some basic supplies like
cleaning supplies, cleaning tools and cleaning solutions depending on what kind
of cleaning you're doing, but once you have those things, you can clean up
after other people for about $10-$15 per hour (or more if you're really good).
If you want to go into business for yourself
as a professional organizer, it will cost more upfront but will likely bring in
more money over time because repeat customers are much easier to come by than
one-time customers.
Takeaway: Working on the side can increase your income without taking
up all of your time.
You know what they say: the more money you
make, the more time you have to spend it. But not everyone has the luxury of
working a full-time job and making money on the side.
If you do have a job and want to make some
extra cash, here are some tips for doing so without burning out:
Work from home. If your job allows you to
work from home or remotely, take advantage of that option. It not only helps
cut down on your commute, but it also means fewer distractions at work and more
time for yourself. If you don't have that option yet, try getting a part-time
job that can be done remotely (or even a second part-time job).
Look for opportunities with flexible
schedules. Many side jobs require little more than an hour or two each week;
this makes them perfect if your schedule is already packed with obligations
like family time or social events.
Find ways to monetize your skills and
talents. Whether it's writing blog posts or making YouTube videos about your
favorite hobby, there are many ways to earn extra money by sharing something you're
good at doing (or enjoy doing). You might even find that something you already
do — like walking dogs or selling homemade crafts — can be turned into a
full-time business.