5 Easy Ways to Make Money on the Side This Year
5 Easy Ways to Make Money on the Side This Year
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Why
wouldn't a person want to have a little extra money in his or her bank
account? I think most people would probably be happy to have that extra
padded account and the subsequent financial security this would provide.
Having a little savings is stress relief. A person can pay down debt or
save for something like a new vehicle or home. Thankfully, there are
hundreds of ways for you to make some extra money on the side to
supplement your full-time gig.
Whether it's starting your own business or working a part-time gig, here are 5 ways that you can make some cash on the side.
1. Consult/Coach
Do
you posses a specific skill-set? It could be anything from sharing
legal advice, informing businesses on how to become more eco-friendly,
or assisting startups on how to get off the ground. Consulting or
coaching can be a lucrative side business since it's easy and affordable
to start, since you already have the knowledge and experience. And you
can build your own schedule so that you can offer your consulting
services whenever you have the free time.
2. Freelance
Another
flexible side gig that doesn't require long-term commitments is
becoming a freelancer. This could be anything from writing content or
designing a logo to filming a product ad or becoming a virtual
assistant, it just depends on your interests and talents. Best of all?
There's no shortage of websites and job boards to land one of the
thousands of freelancing gigs available.
3. Cash in on Your Vehicle
If
you own an automobile then capitalize on it by renting it out whenever
you're not using it through sites like Turo and Getaround. If you want
to keep your keys, then you can become a driver for either Uber or Lyft.
Depending on where you live, you may be able to earn $35 per hour. One
final option would be to register your car as an airport shuttle service
vehicle and take people to and from the airport.
4. Sell Items Online
One
of the easiest ways you can make money on the side is by selling the
stuff that you already own. You know that stuff that is choking you by
clogging up your garage and closets. Thanks to sites such as eBay,
Craigslist, Gazelle, and Wallop, you can sell those items taking up
space in your home without having to visit a pawnshop.
But what
happens when you run out of things to sell? You could offer to sell
other people's junk, but it's only fair that you give them a cut. So you
may not make that much money going that route. You can, however,
partake in drop shipping.
With
dropshipping you sell new items for a manufacturer or distributor on
sites such as eBay. Once the item has been sold, the company ships the
product from their warehouse. You get a percentage of the sale, and you
don't have to store anything or visit the post office.
5. Programmer
Do
you want to build software, apps, or websites? Then take that interest
and turn it into a profitable side gig. Of course, you first need to
have an understanding of computer programming and coding, and settle on
a specific programming niche. Once you do, you'll be on your way to
joining a fast growing industry that allows you to work whenever and
wherever you want. Here is a guide to programming to help you master
your skills and know where to start.
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