Whether you have extra time on your hands that you want to put to good use, or you need some extra cash for a vacation you have been planning for, there are many creative ways to earn some extra cash by doing easy side jobs.
There are a wealth of opportunities that can be found online to earn some extra money including part-time jobs that do not require a long-term commitment and little to no paperwork. However, there are other ways to make spare cash that you may not have considered, such as:
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8 Side Jobs to Make Extra Bucks
Rent Out Space in Your House
If you live in a big metropolitan city like New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco, you can easily earn some extra cash by renting a room in your apartment, or the entire place. Airbnb is probably the most well known rental service, but others include HomeAway and FlipKey.
You have to maintain good standing on these sites to continuously attract guests. You’ll have to clean the space, take photos, write a short description (make sure to offer all the right details), and upkeep communication.
If you live in a high-demand real estate area, renting on Airbnb can earn you a lot of extra cash, but do keep in mind that future bookings will depend on how you are ranked by your guests.
Rideshare
If you own a car and know your way around the city, ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber offer plenty of opportunities to earn some fast cash without having to commit to a full-time job. Both of these companies have a simple onboarding process, making it easy to get started.
You only have to download the app to sign up as an Uber driver. The company takes care of all the financial work, and every week, your earnings will be deposited directly into your bank account.
Uber, Lyft and Roadie all allow you to work on a flexible schedule, which is great for someone who is looking to work for a few extra hours a week. If you sign up with Uber, you can also work as a delivery person via their UberEats program.
If you are interested in earning more money with your car, you can also join Postmates where you can pick up food orders, pay for them using a prepaid debit card from Postmates and will be paid a fee plus the tips you earn from satisfied customers.
Become a Tutor
There are many people looking to learn and practice English, and as a native speaker, you can spend a few hours a day tutoring someone to earn extra cash in the process.
You can find tutoring jobs on italki and Tandem; both require you to be a certified language tutor to teach lessons. If you already work as an educator, then these two apps can be a great experience and allow you to earn some extra money.
You have a lot of liberty to schedule lessons at desired times, and you can refuse students.
If language is not your strong suit, you can become a tutor on websites like Chegg, Tutor and StudyPool. All these websites allow you to teach a large number of subjects. They target high-school students (who may need help with their homework), college students, professionals or anyone who would like to learn a new subject.
Offer Handyman Services
If you are the handyman in the family and want to earn some extra cash, then TaskRabbit may be the perfect place for you. The website allows you to create a profile where you can specify the work you are interested in, your rates and your schedule. You can choose from a wide range of jobs like handyman, moving, furniture assembly, delivery and cleaning.
The app automatically matches you with someone who needs your services,and after completing the job you will have to submit your invoice and the company will pay you.
TaskRabbit offers you plenty of jobs to choose from (you can do someone else’s shopping or help someone move), but the highest paying jobs are also the ones that require in-demand skills. For example, someone who is a carpenter can easily earn $150 per hour.
Become a Pet Sitter
If you love dogs, then being a pet sitter is a great way to spend time bonding with a furry friend while getting paid. Rover requires a detailed profile and a simple background checks to connect you with prospective client. The app allows you to specify the type of services that you offer and your schedule.
Rover allows you to choose from several jobs like dog boarding, dog walking and house-sitting.
Babysit
If you love children, then you may consider giving Care a try. The website allows you to be a babysitter/nanny for a night or for a few hours a day. You can also find jobs for senior care and nursing, tutoring and private lessons, running errands and odd jobs, including pet sitting.
The company performs thorough background checks on the caregivers and users, so you can have peace of mind when working for a complete stranger. Babysitters are always in high demand and you can earn a lot of cash for a few hours of your time.
Sell your Stuff
Selling your stuff on eBay or on Craigslist is always a good way to make some extra cash fast. The money you can get depends on what you sell, but you can find buyers for almost anything if the price is right.
To determine how much to charge for your old stuff, search for similar listing online. With some minimum “market research,” you will know how much your goods are worth.
If you have clothes that you haven’t worn for a few years and will probably never wear again, you could also sell them to second-hand clothes shops. ThreadUp, Tradesy and Poshmark are all great places to start.
Freelance
You can find freelance jobs for almost everything, whether you are a writer, programmer, designer or marketer with sites like UpWork, Freelancer and Fiverr. These sites have a similar business model—you will complete a profile offering as much information as possible and then you’ll search for jobs and apply. You are free to specify your hourly rate, but you will be competing with thousands of other freelancers so try to set competitive rates.
To increase your chances of scoring a gig, your portfolio has to include high quality work and excellent reviews. Some people make freelancing their full-time job, but if you just want some extra money, you can always find good offers without a commitment.
When looking for a side job, remember that there are plenty of options to choose from. The sharing economy (also known as the gig economy) has exploded in recent years and there are apps that match customers with professionals in virtually every segment. All of these apps work on commission (which you pay out of your earnings), but they make finding jobs and getting paid a lot simpler.
Have you tried any of the jobs mentioned above? Do you use an app to find part-time jobs? Share your experience with us in the comments below!
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