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One good thing that has come out of the COVID-19 pandemic is the rise of work-from-home job opportunities. Many employers are becoming more flexible and allowing employees to work from home, but many people are leaving their jobs and working for themselves from the comfort of their couches.
In the rest of this article, we will break down the most lucrative ways to make extra money from home, whether you are looking to start a side hustle or a full-time business.
A little extra money never hurts anyone. Even if you love your full-time job, making a few hundred or a few thousand extra dollars a month could make a massive difference in your life. So, whether you are trying to save up for a big purchase, prepare for retirement, or become fully self-employed there are great ways to earn extra income from home.
Here are some of the best and most lucrative ways to make extra money from the comfort of your own home.
Becoming a virtual assistant is one of the best ways to start making money from home. Countless companies are looking for someone to do light administrative work to support their business and find that it can all be done online.
Most VA work can be done any time of day, so usually, you can work around your schedule. You may only need to do a few hours of work a few days per week, and you would be surprised at how much money you can make.
Check Upwork, Fiverr, and Indeed to find VA jobs in almost any niche.
How much you could make: $500-$1,000 per month.
If you have the patience, you can make a small fortune in online selling and reselling. You can look into selling the things you want to get rid of or buying and selling items to make a profit.
Depending on what item you are selling, you can list items on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, eBay, Poshmark, or Mercari. You may even choose to explore a few different platforms to list the different types of items that you have and maximize your profit.
Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are great options for large items like furniture or things you want buyers to pick up locally. eBay, Poshmark, and Mercari are great for clothing, shoes, and small items you would be willing to ship to buyers nationwide.
How much you could earn per month: $500+.
If you love to write, why not get paid for it? Freelance writing is a popular side hustle for many people because there are always companies, websites, and other publications that are always in need of content.
You can choose to niche down and write about particular topics that interest you or that you are very well-educated in. Conversely, you can be a more general copywriter, take on a wider variety of content, and write more blog-style articles about many different topics.
There are many ways to find freelance writing jobs. Gig work websites like Upwork and Fiverr have job postings for freelance writers. You can also submit your portfolio directly to a publication or website for which you want to write. If you prefer to stay local, reach out to local companies to see if they need help writing web content or newsletters.
What you could make: $1,000+ per month.
People love to learn, and online courses have become increasingly popular. With many people turning to the internet to learn new skills, online courses are a great way to earn an income by teaching something you are passionate about.
Creating an online course takes time and a little money to start, but the great thing about it is that it is evergreen content. So once you create the course, you can continue making money off it for years to come if you choose.
Figure out what you’re passionate about or a skill you’re good at and map out an easy, fun way to teach it digitally.
Record videos or create PowerPoint slides, corresponding worksheets, or other deliverables. You can upload it onto a platform like Kajabi or Teachable and start earning income quickly as people buy your course.
How much you could make: $1,000-$5,000 per month.
Affiliate marketing is an often-overlooked way to make extra money. It can be surprisingly lucrative if you partner with companies with a good affiliate program and a product or service you passionately feel about.
When you become an affiliate, you agree to share and market a product or service with your inner circle. This can be your friends and family group or your social media following.
When someone purchases because you told them about the product or service, they use an affiliate code to let the company know that you sent them. The company will then pay you a commission based on how many sales come from your efforts.
How much you could make: $100-$1,000 per month.
There are so many ways to make extra money at home. Of course, not every method will work for everyone, but trying out other things and finding something that works for you is essential. You might surprise yourself and even be able to replace or eclipse your full-time income if you find the right niche for you.
You can find online jobs like writing or working as a virtual assistant, selling things you no longer need, creating and selling content online, or promoting a product that you love. These are just a few of the most lucrative ways to make money from home with a few extra hours a week.
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