1. Peer to Peer Lending
Nowadays it is easy to help out others who need money and get a return on the money at the same time. Lending Club is a platform where 99.9% of investors have seen positive returns and may be a good place to start.
2. Get cash back on items you buy every day
Did you know that you can get cash back for items that you already intend on buying? Ebates will pay you cash when you do your shopping through their sites.
The trick is, only buy products you’d normally buy anyway and not buy things just because they’re on sale. Otherwise, you spend money on things that you don’t necessarily need, and the goal of signing up with them is to make more money, not spend more.
You can also use another free app called Paribus, which is a price-tracking app that will negotiate a refund if something you purchased goes on sale.
3. Flip merchandise
Are you skilled at recognizing a good deal when you see one? Then consider buying merchandise to resell on eBay or other sites like Amazon. Garage sales and thrift stores are full of obscure items that people don’t know are valuable and are selling for much less than what they’re worth.
Take advantage of these amazing deals and use them to earn some money by reselling the items online.
4. Become a photographer
If you own a decent camera and like photography, consider offering your photography skills for weddings, families, high school graduations and proms. A good picture is worth a thousand words, and worth a lot of money as well.
A growing photography niche is pet portraits, so if you like photography and animals, know that pet owners are paying a premium for you to take a picture of Fido.
5. Offer your car maintenance or mechanic services
Mechanic services can be unbearably expensive. If you have a gift for car maintenance or repair, consider starting a car maintenance repair business that goes to the customer’s home garage.
Without the overhead of having your own car repair garage, it is likely that your profit will be higher and the customer will appreciate the personalized service.
6. Capture video for special events
Birthday parties, anniversary parties, and wedding receptions are all great venues for you to show off your video producing/editing skills. If you have a decent video camera or a knack for putting pictures together into videos, advertise your services to party planners and families everywhere.
A well-produced video can make the difference between a good party and a great party. It can also be a great way to capture people memories so they can revisit them at a future date.
There is even some free video editing software out there, so if you already have a good camera, start-up costs can be low.
7. Become a virtual assistant
Many smaller companies hire online virtual assistants to help them with day-to-day needs. Search online want ads for opportunities to work as a virtual assistant or pitch your services to online business owners to get started.
My friend Kayla is a freelance virtual assistant, and she earns $10,000 per month. She’s even started an online course called $10k VA to help others do the same. Between now and April 13th, you can save $100 off her course with the code BIRTHDAY100.
8. Make Youtube videos
Millions of people earn money every day by posting informational YouTube videos. Learn the guidelines involved with making money on Youtube and start producing some passive income for yourself.
9. Be a professional resume writer
If you’ve got a skill for creating an awesome resume, consider offering your resume writing services for those looking to update their resumes. People looking for employment might have abilities in their job field, but writing a quality and eye-catching professional resume takes talent.
If you have that skill, offer your services on sites such as the Professional Association of Resume Writers.
10. Get into website design
If you know how to design websites, you may just have found yourself a lucrative side hustle. Hundreds and thousands of individuals and companies have websites that are sorely in need of a more inviting design. If you are gifted at web design, consider starting your own web design business.
11. Develop an app or software program
If you know how to program software, consider developing an app or software program to fulfill a business or personal need or for entertainment.
If you don’t know how to program, check out a site called Upwork where you can hire programmers around the world to make your dream a reality.
12. Take an online data entry job
If you’ve got a gift for being detail-oriented, then an online data entry job might be just what you’re looking for.
13. Help companies manage their social media outlets
Many companies are looking for marketing experts to help them manage their social media accounts. You don’t necessarily need a marketing degree to be a great social media manager; simply a clear understanding of how the social media world thrives.
Earn Some Extra Cash by Filling a Need
People are willing to pay to make their lives easier. Chances are you can help solve someone’s problem and get paid money in the process. Here are some ways that you can earn money by helping to fill a need.
14. Offer personal shopping services
Personal shopping can consist of anything from buying clothing, groceries, or even personal items that need the touch of a savvy shopper.
Busy men and women could often use the help of a personal shopper to help them keep on top of their shopping needs. Check out Instacart for opportunities to get started.
15. Become a mystery shopper
If you’re detail oriented and recognize good service when you see it, look into becoming a mystery shopper. Legit mystery shopping companies pay well for a mystery shopper’s feedback.
This is a good way to get paid for doing stuff you already do like going to retail stores and restaurants. Check out Best Mark or Market Force to see what opportunities are available.
16. Sell plasma
College students have been making money for years by selling their plasmato local plasma banks. It’s a relaxing job (if you can handle the sight of needles) and can provide a little bit of income on a regular basis.
17. Start a club
Many people want to get fit but are intimidated by the thought of starting on their own. By forming a hiking or other exercising club, you can provide a need for people, earn money and get fit, all at the same time.
18. Sell your stuff
Got too much stuff? Use your nights to clean out your closets and your weekends to sell your unwanted items at garage sales. Spring, summer, and fall are usually garage-sale-mania in most communities, so take advantage of the opportunity and provide items for deal-seeking shoppers.
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