ALT-1 Easy Ways to Make Money
There are several easy ways to earn extra income without having to seek a second job. One can choose to earn from a hobby or look for opportunities online. When trying to find alternative ways to earn money, it mainly depends on how much time a person is willing to contribute.
There are three main types of extra-income seekers: full-time, part-time and available. Full-time income seekers are already busy with work, family or other activities, and need something fast and simple. Part-timers have a little free time and can put more time into earning extra income. Available income seekers do not have a limit to how they earn extra income as long as it’s easy to them.
Below are a few popular ways to "full-time" income seekers can earn extra income:
Sell Items
Choosing to sell items at a garage sale or via online sites can be very profitable. There are several online sites such asebay.com,Craigslist.org,Amazon.comandOverstock.com. Popular items to sell include gold, jewelry, phones and DVDs. Be sure to check stores out on theBetter Business Bureaubefore mailing off any goods.
Rent Out Space
If a person has extra rooms in a house or additional property, renting can be a very good way to earn money.
Online Surveys or Product Reviews
There are websites that pay people to take surveys and rate different products, i.e.PayPerPost.comandGetPaidSurveys.com.
Part-time” Income seekers have options, too, and should consider some of these choices:
Mystery Shopping: Get Paid to Shop
It is possible to get paid to dine at local restaurants, shop, watch movies and even look at cars. Several marketing companies have mystery shopper programs that people can sign up for. One major site to find out more information isShadowShopper.com.
Sell Digital Pictures
Digital pictures can be sold online via sites such asStockPhoto.com,Fotolia.comandShutterstock.com.
Sell Small Services
There are websites that allow people to market small services and earn a profit from them. One type of service site isFiverr.com.
Tutor
There will always be a need for tutors. If educated in a particular field, there is money to be made by tutoring others.
"Available" income seekers have options to consider too. They can consider any of the following:
Freelance Work
If you're into writing, graphic design or editing, get paid to do what you love. Many companies seek freelance workers, and new opportunities are always available.
Create a Website or Blog
Online websites can also generate income. Blogger.com is one website that provides bloggers with free sites and based on the number of views, money can be earned.
Write an E-book
Writing a book can potentially bring in extra income. Self publishing has become very popular, and sites such asCreatespace.comwill allow you to publish a book at little cost or none.
Marketing Research
Participate in focus groups and get paid to share your opinion. A popular site to find opportunities isFindFocusGroups.com.
Participate in Online Rewards Programs
These programs allow the opportunity to earn cash as well other great prizes. A great site isSwagBucks.com.
Create and Sell Items
Get paid to create hand-made items, art and T-shirts to sell to others. Money can also be made from selling bottled water, candy, baked goods and much more.
Find a Fun Part-Time Job
Try to find a job that is stress free and requires a few hours each week. These jobs can be at tourist attractions, libraries, entertainment venues, restaurants and even movie theaters.
There are plenty of various ways to earn some extra income that fit with your lifestyle. Research some of the ways listed above, or consider some other easy ways to earn income, like playing music for churches, weddings and programs, mowing neighborhood lawns, consulting for companies such as Mary Kay; investing money in equity income funds or stock; wrapping your vehicle; collecting loose change or cans and bottles for recycling; baby sitting and animal sitting/walking; or working for a direct sales company.
