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We’d probably all like to make a little more money–but having an online or digital “side hustle” right now is especially appealing. Earning extra cash each month from home would be ideal for anyone with a bit of extra time and an internet connection.
Here are 7 ideas to get you started.
This one is for all the English majors who aren’t sure what to do with your degree. If you have a keen eye and a solid grasp of grammar, then hiring yourself as a proofreader can be a golden opportunity. Those with advanced degrees can get even more lucrative side hustles proofreading academic papers.
Are you organized and punctual? Do you like helping other people? Acting as a virtual assistant is a wonderful way to make money on the side. You’ll take care of routine tasks for busy people–without leaving your home.
This isn’t a specific job so much as a place to share your skills–any skills–with paying clients. Fiverr is a popular hub for designers and illustrators, musicians, voiceover artists, and plenty of other professionals. It’s especially good for people just starting out who want to build a portfolio of clients.
The demand for virtual English teachers and tutors is skyrocketing as students overseas want to learn to write and speak from a native. However, if you have a degree in any number of subjects, you could turn your expertise into cash by tutoring online.
SEO (that’s search engine optimization) is a specialized skill that everyone with an online business needs to master… or pay someone else to master. Even if you’re a newbie, you can learn enough to start your own business pretty quickly. Hire yourself out as a consultant and let the money roll in!
Got a ton of junk in your house? Sell it online! You’d be amazed at what people will pay good money to get online. If you have larger pieces that you can’t ship, you could potentially unload them on Facebook Marketplace to a local buyer.
Print-on-demand technology is truly marvelous. You can create a design on your computer and then have it printed on literally anything. T-shirts, tote bags, and coffee mugs are some of the most lucrative products, but the sky’s the limit. If a customer likes your design, the printing company will create a product just for them–there’s no upfront cost or warehousing fees.
