If you told me that three years ago, I would have told you to

…shut yo mouth! Ain’t nobody got time for that.

You see, when I started ever pursuing the idea of being my own boss back in 2014, joining other network marketing companies to add another income stream was a big NO NO.

They would say that it was impossible to promote two companies at the same time.

But… you know the saying “never put all your eggs in one basket?”

Well in network marketing, they did the opposite and encouraged it.

At the time it did make sense and I told myself that

sometimes it is best to focus on one thing at a time.

But… And There Is Always A But

As I moved on to other things I realised that I was capable of creating other income streams for myself and it was not such a bad thing.

I understood that sometimes you have to prepare yourself for the unpredictable. Financial security is a concern for most of us and the average person wants that protection for their family and their future.

If you have a job, what would you do if you were suddenly fired the next day?

With no income coming in, how would you pay the mortgage and the bills?

This is why it is so important to have that back up plan. Some people’s jobs are already demanding and to think of adding extra work can be a tedious thought.

But regardless, it is so crucial to the continuation of cash flow that you have another income stream that you can rely on if one fails.

Here Are 10 Ways To Create Multiple Streams Of Income 

1. Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is one of the easiest ways to create multiple streams of income.

|Blogs or Websites

If you have a blog or website, you can join affiliate networks to find products that you can review on your own website. If you do not want to do a review, then you can write blog posts where the product is the subject of the post.

For example, you may choose to join a fashion affiliate network and write a blog post about Fashionable Outfits for The Millennial Male Or Female. Within that post you can then recommend a few fashion pieces selected from the affiliate network where if the viewer clicks on the product and makes a purchase, you will receive a commission.

Some of my favourite affiliate networks are:

• ShareASale
• Panthera
• CJ Affiliate By Conversant (Formerly Commission Junction)
• Rakuten Marketing
• Amazon Associates

In order to start earning from these affiliate networks, you must sign up to them. Once inside you can search for any product that you want to promote then simply write a blog post and mention the product and offer your readers to try the product. Do not forget to include your affiliate link within the post.

|YouTube

Another good place to use affiliate links is on YouTube. If you have a YouTube channel you can always speak to your viewers about the products and recommend it to them.

A great way of promoting affiliate products on YouTube is by doing product reviews. This will of course require you to purchase the product before hand so you can use it, test it and finally give an honest opinion about the product.

If you are an affiliate for a digital product, like a training course, you can do a walk through of the product, showing your viewers what’s inside the course and what they will learn.

A lot of people love testimonials so this acts as a benefit to both you and the viewer – it’s a win win.

|What You Should Know About Affiliate Networks

The great thing about affiliate networks is that they are free to join. If you do decide to join any of the networks mentioned above, be sure that you have a proper blog or website created with content on it, as the affiliate managers do check them before they approve your application.

If you do not have a blog or website and you’re ready to start one then be sure to read my article where I show you how to start your own website or blog for the low price of $3.95 a month with Bluehost.

|Affiliate Programs

If blogging or having a website is not your thing then you can consider joining an affiliate program. An affiliate program is a stand alone company that allows you to promote their products directly and gives you all the tools and training you need to get started.

What I like about affiliate programs is that you can promote your affiliate link on any social media platforms, recommend the product to friends or family or you can learn how to send a lot of people to your affiliate link so that they may purchase the product if they choose to. Blogging or having a website is not necessary.

In order to promote affiliate programs however, you must own the product. That would therefore entail purchasing the company’s product. Sometimes this can start from as low as $5 and go all the way up to $5000 or even $10,000.

The good side to this is that you get a percentage of the sale when you refer someone to purchase the product. This can be anywhere from 50% up to 100% of the purchase price.

It is a great idea to purchase the company’s product because you can use the product and give honest recommendations to other people which may influence their buying decision.

Related Articles: 

• The Complete Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Successful Blog In 2017 
• How To Start Affiliate Marketing For Beginners 
• Top 10 Places To Find High Paying Affiliate Programs For Marketers Or Bloggers
• How To Do Affiliate Marketing Without A Blog Or Website 

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2. Write An E-book

Writing an e-book that contains content related to your niche can be a very successful way of producing another income stream that generates income passively.

However, there is a lot of work in the beginning that goes into creating an e-book.

But, it is not as hard as you think. Anyone can create an e-book, upload it to Amazon and sell it.

Firstly you need to have some creative thought in what goes into the e-book. Your e-book can be on any topic but you want to be sure that it is a topic that people are searching for or need help with.

Once you have made up your mind as to content, you can create a PDF document from a Microsoft Word file.

You can then upload your content on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and put it for sale. If you are using Amazon be sure to look at the prices of other e-books in similar categories so that your price can remain competitive.

If you do not want to use Amazon, you can sell your e-book on your own website (if you have one) or make an arrangement for an affiliate network to host your book so that affiliates can promote it for you.

3. Sell Your Own Products On The Internet

Like the e-book idea, selling your own product is another way that you can generate an income passively.

It can be any type of product that you want, although the most successful products are those that help solve people’s problems.

Your product can be a physical product or a digital product and come in many different forms – a book, a DVD, a CD or software.

You can sell your product on your own website if you have one or arrange an affiliate agreement with an affiliate network to host your product for you.

4. Create A Blog And Monetise It

Blogging seems to be very popular and for good reason as many bloggers are making passive income from their content.

In order to make money from a blog you can monetise it with affiliate marketing as I mentioned above. A blog can be in any subject area but to ensure that it is successful you should focus on a blog niche that is highly profitable as not all blogs are created equal.

Here are six blog niches which are the most profitable and from which you can earn a full time income if it is created well:

• How to make money
• Personal finance
• Health and fitness
• Romance and dating
• Beauty and Fashion
• Hobbies and Activities

I went into a lot more detail with these niches in my article 6 Profitable Niche Markets For Affiliate Marketers And Bloggers. Be sure to check it out to help you decide where you should start blogging.

You can also monetise a blog with ads from Google Adsense. You must apply to Google in order for ads to appear on your blog or website.

One word of caution though, Google Adsense will only approve your application when you have a decent amount of traffic running to your blog.

If you do not want to use Google Adsense, you can also sell advertising on your blog depending on the amount of traffic it is getting. To sell advertising on your blog or website, you can use the website Buy Sell Ads which allow you to promote your own website for advertising gigs.

There are people who will pay you to place their own ads on a site that is receiving a good amount of traffic with the expectation that doing so will drive traffic to their own sites and offers.

Related Article: 

• The Complete Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Successful Blog 
• 6 Profitable Niche Markets For Affiliate Marketers And Bloggers.

5. Set Up A Store

Setting up an online store is really not hard. In my article How To Start An Online Clothing Store, I walk through the set up process with you step by step.

There are companies like Shopify, Woocommerce or Ebay, that make it easier than ever to launch your own store.

By selling products that people are passionate about and looking for, can help you to generate substantial revenue.

|Dropshipping

If you are worried about having to stock inventory or post items to customers then you may want to use the dropshipping model when operating your store.

Dropshipping is an eCommerce arrangement where you agree with a supplier to provide and ship the product to your customer on your behalf. This removes the requirement to hold inventory or worry about the shipping process as it is done for you by the dropshipper.

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Whilst this model makes running an online store more effortless, getting started and building a profitable eCommerce business is a lot of work. I am not saying this to discourage you, but rather to manage your expectations. At the end of the day, nothing great comes easy right?!

Hey, if you are brand new to eCommerce or are looking for some additional help in getting started with eCommerce, getting your online store set up and getting your first online store sale then I would highly recommend The Sellosity Labs ecommerce course.

They have a step by step video series to help you master eCommerce in any niche that you choose. Some of the students have been getting awesome results in one month or less and it was how I grew my very own Shopify store to $7k in sales in less than a month. You can read my own success story here. 

Check out the Sellosity Labs course here and you will also receive my free clothing wholesaler’s list in your inbox as a bonus gift.

Happy selling!

Related Articles

• How To Start An Online Clothing Store 
• 4 Proven Ways To Increase Traffic To Your Online Store
• The 8 Best Ecommerce Training Courses Compiled And Reviewed

6. Create An Online Course

Do you know how to do something and can teach it to other people?

Then think about how you can generate revenue for yourself with an online course.

There are many programs like Clickfunnels, that allow you to build out a website easily with drag and drop features, upload training videos and prepare your course ready for release.

I recently found a website called Teachable that also allows you to create online courses effortlessly. Teachable provides the platform for you to upload your content and easily integrate payment processors so your students can pay for your course.

What can you put in your course?

Anything that you can teach other people basically. It can include video “How To” lessons, mini e-books, audio lessons, checklists for completing steps recommended in your videos or expert interviews.

The opportunities are endless.

Now whilst the idea of creating a course is the easiest thing that anyone can do, it is a lot of work in the beginning.

You have to prepare course materials and video content but hey, after all the hard work comes the easy part. Simply promote the course on the internet and generate an income passively.

7. Freelancing

If you can do certain tasks for other people and get paid, then why not?

Websites like Upwork, Fiverr or Elance allow you to promote yourself for jobs that other people want completed.

If you are creative or have a special skill or talent, set your own rates and get yourself hired.

Whilst this is not a passive income source, you can earn a decent income to get cash flow running by which time you will be able to fund other income opportunities to create more passive wealth.

8. Build An App

Almost everyone has a smartphone.

Why not take advantage of this and build an app that helps people solve a problem and make their lives easier.

There are billions of app downloads everyday.

If you know nothing about building an app you can hire a developer to do the job for you. The outlay might be expensive but if you have a professional-looking app that helps people, think about the profits you can make.

An app is just one of those products that you can put on the internet, like Apple Itunes or Google Play and generate massive income passively.

9. Start A YouTube Channel

300 hours of video are uploaded to You Tube every minute and there are 32.5 billion hours of video watched every month.

Many people are turning to YouTube to create an income.

How YouTube works, you upload videos that people want to see.

In fact, any type of video can generate tons of interest helping you earn an income.

You must also enable Google Adsense on your channel so that if someone clicks on an ad, you get paid.

The type of videos that are popular these days are music videos, how-to videos, comedy videos, lifestyle videos.

The key will be to create as many videos as possible to attract an audience of people who come back to your channel so that you can create a decent income.

10. Sell Your Pictures

Do you like photography? Well sites like Shutterstock or Canva allow you to use their platforms to sell your photographs to users who are looking for visual displays.

A single image can generate a passive income for you if it is being used over and over by millions of users across the web.

The good thing is, you only have to do the work once and then let the platforms do the heavy lifting for you.

Bonus: Wouldn’t you like to learn how to create multiple streams of income?

If you are looking for the ultimate guide to learn how to get multiple income streams in your business, then my free Profit With Affiliate Marketing course is the right start for you.

Learn how to create a profitable affiliate marketing campaign and generate as many streams of income as you can, from different affiliate marketing programs.

Once you know the basics of affiliate marketing and how to promote any product online, you can set up multiple businesses as you wish.

I have created this training so that it is great for beginners who are new to online marketing and need hand-holding or over-the-shoulder coaching. 

If this interests you then you can check it out by clicking here.

Related Articles:

• 16 Real Ways You Can Make Extra Money
• 25 Best Online Passive Income Ideas & Opportunities

Cheers,

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Whether it is for college, to invest in a bigger project, for spending at the shopping centre or buying food, clothes or video games.

I remember when I was in my teens, we did not have all the opportunities that exist right now, to make some spare change.

We relied on our parents for an allowance and even if we could go out and get a “small job” at the grocery store, it depended on whether we had spare time to do so.

All the online opportunities for teens to make money today, did not exist back then.

I am pleased to be able to share this list with you, so you can get some more ideas for your kids, if you are a parent or for yourself, if you are teenager.

1. Clean Houses

Teens who charge less than professional maid cleaning services or who assist established cleaners will be able to regularly earn money via this option.

To get started simply hand out flyers in your neighbourhood letting your neighbours know that you are interested. A more effective way is to go door-to-door and ask your neighbours if they need help cleaning their homes.

2. Babysitting

Although this has been included on lists of good jobs for teenagers for years, it should not be discounted as babysitters will always be needed regardless of changing job markets.

You may need some references if parents are going to trust you with their kids. I recommend that you start with one parent, do an awesome job and make sure you get a written reference letter. That way, you can use it to book more jobs with other parents.

3. Swagbucks

Using Swagbucks‘ search engine, earn teens Swagbucks, which, once accumulated, can be redeemed for gift cards. You can also earn free gift cards from shopping online, watching videos or taking surveys via the app.

Whilst you will not earn huge amounts of cash with Swagbucks, it’s a really nice way to get rewarded for doing the things you love.

To get started with Swagbucks start here.

4. Paper Delivery

Although the demand for paper deliverers is not as high as it used to be, people are still subscribing to newspapers and still need them delivered.

To find a job as a paper deliverer, you can start in the classified ads of your local newspaper. If you don’t see anything there then contact the newspaper by finding a contact number for their Circulation Department and enquire if they have any job openings.

If you are still not lucky, check the notice boards of your local grocery store to see if they are looking for “paper carriers” or “paper boys”.

5. InboxDollars

This online option provides an easy way to earn some money by providing feedback on a variety of things. Like Swagbucks, you can earn money for watching television online, shopping or taking survey.

Brands actually pay InboxDollars for customer input. InboxDollars find those customers and pay them for participating.

To get started with InboxDollars click here.

6. Create A Website

This is an especially good option for those already well-versed in navigating the online world. Options include starting a blog or website about subjects that teens and others are passionate about.

If you would like to start a money making blog or website then a great resource is my step by step guide on how to start a blog. You may also want to read my tutorial on 90 days to blog success which teaches you everything on how to monetise your blog and get people to start reading your blog.

7. Pet Care

Similar to babysitting, this option provides teenagers with the opportunity to watch others’ pets. This can be while the owners are on vacation or simply to take the animals on walks.

To get started, ask neighbours or family members if they need help with pet-sitting.

8. Tutoring

Tutoring is something that can be done both online and offline. Any subject that a teen is knowledgeable about can be used as a tutoring focus.

If you are good at what you do and would like to start tutoring, I would recommend starting with a school. Contact the dean or principal of a school and find out if there are any tutoring opportunities for teenagers.

Online platforms that you can join include:

• SkillShare
• Udemy
• Skillholic (UPDATE: Skillholic’s website no longer works so I have removed the link.)
• myTutoring
• Tutor.com 

9. Start A YouTube Channel

This may not be an option that will result in immediate funds, but the potential is there for it to provide regular income if the number of viewers impresses to appreciable levels.

You can start a channel in a particular interest such as gaming, entertainment, sports, etc. then monetise it through YouTube’s Partner Program or through affiliate marketing or your own products.

10.  House Sitter

Knowing somebody that will have an empty house for a period of time can result in a teen being paid to watch it. This might require a few hours a day or simply moving in if it’s a holiday period.

Of course you need to be trusted by the person who hires you, so you may want to start with neighbours, friends or family.

11. Buy Low and Sell High

This may be basic economics, but not everybody is talented or willing enough to do it. Teens who know the true value of things can make money doing this.

The concept here is that you can buy items at a low price and sell them higher on sites like Amazon, Ebay or your own website.

This is how one 28-year old was able to make over a million dollars buying inexpensive items from Walmart and selling it on Amazon.

12. Create An Instagram Profile

Similar to YouTube, those who cultivate an extensive and engaged following on Instagram can receive pay or goods from interested parties for posts.

This does require a high following with a lot of engagement. Do not be tempted to buy your followers. I do however recommend an automated service which helps to connect you with real followers who are interested in your content.

These services engage with accounts with a high following and encourage those followers to follow you on Instagram. If your content is worthy then you will retain your audience. 

You can then monetise your audience through sponsored posts (people who will pay you to make a post on behalf of their company) or through affiliate marketing.

13. Bake Sale

Another oldie but goodie is a bake sale. Use a stellar recipe, bake something tasty like cookies, cake, cupcakes and start selling it.

You can set up a stall in front of your home or at a carnival if there are any. Make sure to ask your parents to find out if there are any food permits that you may need. 

If baking is not your forte then lemonade juice stalls are still teenagers’ favourites.

14. Wash Cars

All that is required to wash cars are buckets, soap, rags and a window cleaner.

Start in your neighbourhood by asking neighbours whether they want their cars washed. A good tactic is, if the local car wash charges $10 for a simple wash, then make your price lower, like $8 or $9.

15. Take Online Surveys

Several websites pay survey takers, providing another way to make money as a teenager. Some are open to those as young as 13, and many are geared to teenage-related topics.

Join as many survey sites as you can. Some great survey sites to try include:

• Vindale Research
• Survey Voices
• Pinecone Research
• Survey Junkie
• Survey Club
• Ipsos Panel 

16. Yard Sale

Another way to earn money is by selling the things that teens own, that they have grown out of and no longer have any interest in, at a yard sale.

Announce the yard sale to your local area, set up a stall and you’re good to go.

17. Work at a Restaurant

This is an option that has been around for a while, but it’s still a valid one for teens today. Both fast food and sit-down restaurants should be considered.

Restaurants looking to hire, usually have a noticeboard where they make the announcement. You can also visit your favourite restaurant and find out if they have any odd jobs that they are hiring for.

18. Camp Counselor

Although these are usually only available during the summer months, being a camp counselor is a great option for those looking for more money then.

You can look at school noticeboards to see when their camp is being held and enquire within as to whether they would want a camp counselor.

19. Mow Lawns

Another seasonal opportunity is mowing lawns. Many adults prefer to just pay someone to mow their lawn than do it themselves and are happy to see a teen offer.

Getting lawn mowing jobs usually start in the neighbourhood so ask your neighbours whether they need any assistance with their lawns and offer a fair price for the job.

20. Fiverr

One of the best paying jobs for teens is working with Fiverr. This option is an especially promising one for those talented with things like drawing, video making or writing.

There are many small business owners who go to Fiverr to find people who can perform creative tasks for them. You can set your own price and accept as many jobs as you want.

To learn more about how to make money with Fiverr check out my post where I share with you my own experience with starting a digital marketing agency with Fiverr.

21. Etsy

Teens who are talented at making crafts should sell their creations on Etsy. Things bought at thrift stores or created digitally can be sold here too.

22. Upwork

This is another great option for teens ages 18 and 19. It’s best for those who have talent in things like writing, graphic and web design.

Similar to Fiverr, you set your own prices here and can accept as many jobs as you can.

To get started with Upwork click here.

23. eBay

Those who are wondering how to make money as a teenager should also consider eBay. Just about anything can be sold here.

If you don’t know where to find products to buy, look around your house for fairly used items and list it on eBay. You can also sell brand new items, so buy inexpensive goods from stores like Walmart or Target and sell it at a profit on eBay.

If this is something that interests you, my post will be a good place to start. It teaches you everything you need to know about how to get started with eBay.

24. Tumblr Theme Creator

Teens who already spend a bit of time at Tumblr, likely know how to design quality themes and, as a result, can earn some money creating those for others.

25. Shopify eCommerce Store

A list of high paying jobs for teens would not be complete without this one. Users can create an eCommerce store and sell products there.

When you start an eCommerce store you can employ the drop-shipping method, where you do not keep goods in stock, but instead transfer your customer orders and shipping details to a manufacturer who will fulfil the order for you.

To start an eCommerce store with Shopify click here and claim your 14-day free trial.

26. Grocery Store Employee

Every community other than the smallest ones has at least one grocery store, and teens are generally a significant percentage of their work forces.

Start with your local grocery or supermarket and see if they are hiring.

27. Referee or Umpire

Playing the mediator in a variety of youth sporting events is another option for earning money for teens. Maybe your local sports club or school is looking for referees.

Start there.

28. Movie Theater Worker

Many of those creating lists of how to earn money as a teenager will include this famous one as movie theatres regularly hire teens for a number of positions.

From ushers, to food stall workers to cleaners. Apply to your local movie theater and see what they have to offer.

29. Music Xray

This website provides teens with the opportunity to earn money by listening to music and sharing their opinions on it.

Music Xray connects new music to potential fans and compensates you for your time and attention when you listen to it.

30. Assisting the Elderly

Helping out the elderly is another great way for teens to earn money as many seniors either need to remain home or simply prefer to do so.

If you have an elderly neighbour you can ask if they need assistance with household chores and work out a pay scale where they can pay you for your time.

If your neighbourhood is not ideal, then focus on your local home for the elderly and see if they have any openings that you can apply for.

31. CafePress

CafePress offers teens the opportunity to sell designs for things like shirts, pillows and coffee mugs. This is a marketplace that allows their customers to buy unique print on demand products.

Simply upload your design. When your design sells you make money. (UPDATE: CafePress’ website no longer works so I have removed the link.)

32. Userlytics

Mobile apps use Userlytics to pay teens and adults to use, test them and provide their opinions on what worked, what didn’t and what could be improved.

Small start up owners and even larger corporations, use Userlytics to get customer insights into their websites, prototypes, advertisements or videos before it is released to the public.

Testers get paid differing amounts from $5 and even up to $90 for their feedback.

To sign up with Userlytics click here.

33. Scanner

As the world becomes more and more digital, many older people have photographs that they want digitized. Consider offering this as a service to help those people who are not so savvy with computers and the internet.

All you need is a scanner and a sign that says you’re opened for business.

34. Genealogy Researcher

Many teenagers do quality genealogical research, much of which can be done online. Being a genealogy researcher does not require any type of formal degree but research skills do give you an advantage.

If you would like to become a researcher, it is recommended that you participate in many genealogical conferences. These conferences will help you educate yourself so you are ready to take clients.

To learn what it is like to be a genealogist, read Crista Cowan’s story here. 

35. Online Customer Service

Companies such as U-Haul regularly hire teens 16 and older as customer service representatives who work from home via a high-speed internet connection and headset.

Most customer service representatives help customers with their questions and educating them about the company’s products. If you are interested in applying for online customer service jobs a quick Google search can bring back numerous results.

To apply directly with U-Haul, click here. 

36. Jingit

Teenagers of any age can earn money at Jingit by doing things like watching online ads and taking surveys.

Simply sign up for Jingit, watch videos, give your feedback and earn instant cash. (UPDATE: Jingit’s website no longer works so I have removed the link.)

37. ThredUP

If gently used clothing from places like Banana Republic and J. Crew are in a teen’s closet, selling it at ThredUP is a great option for earning money.

ThredUp is an online consignment and thrift store that allows you to sell high quality second hand clothing.

So if you’re having a clear out, simply bag your items, leave it for the mail carrier and once your items are processed you will receive cash for any clothing that ThredUp accepts.

38. Amazon Turk

Those who are 14 or older are eligible to earn money by performing a variety of small tasks for Amazon Turk.

How it works, small companies that have computer-based tasks, hire you to perform simple tasks that you can do better than a computer.

You can choose from thousands of tasks, control when you work and decide how much you earn. To get started with Amazon Turk click here.

39. Lifeguard

This is an opportunity that is normally, but not always seasonal. Pools regularly hire lifeguards while some beaches do so as well.

If you know how to swim and wish to help out at a local community swimming pool, then be sure to contact the Pool Manager to see if they hire.

40. Amusement Park Employee

Many amusement parks prefer hiring teens as they tend to have a lot in common with the clientele that they are looking to attract.

Amusement park work can be a great way to pass time as well as be part of a fun environment.

41. Music Lessons

Teens who are musically talented can earn money teaching others how to improve their own skills. You can provide lessons in private, such as one-on-one tutor style, or you can teach a class at a summer school. 

A good start will be at a local school or even in your own neighbourhood where you can advertise with flyers that you provide music lessons.

42. Athletic Coach

Teens can often earn money by coaching sports teams comprised of children who are usually younger than them. You may already perform well in a sports club and want to help other students improve their performance.

Check your sports club or local school to see if they would be interested in hiring you.

43. Avon

Teenagers, like adults, can earn money selling Avon makeup.

Avon is a direct selling company that sells beauty, household and personal care products. To earn money selling Avon products, you must join as a direct sales consultant where you will be provided with a sales consultant starter kit.

You can then refer people to your website where, once a purchase is made, you earn a commission.

44. Farmers Market

A local farmers market is a great venue for a teenager to earn money. This can be done by bringing things like baked goods or arts and crafts to sell.

45. Qriket

Another online option for earning money that is available for teenagers is this one. Participants watch short ads and spin a wheel to determine the amount earned.

To start you must download their free app. Spin the wheel to join a live game show and then play to earn points. Whoever has the most points win cash prizes.

46. Collect Cans and Bottles

Bringing cans and bottles to recycling centers or grocery stores is one of the ways for teens to make money that is not restricted by age.

Before you start collecting cans and bottles make sure that the recycling centers and grocery stores in your area offer cash incentives for disposing of your collection. 

47. Snow Shoveling

Of course, this one only applies in certain climates, but for teens who live in snowy locales, snow shoveling is a great way to combine getting a good workout with earning some extra money.

48. Slicethepie

This is another website that pays listeners to enjoy some music and provide brief reviews about them. Slicethepie also offers money for reviews on fashion and mobile phone accessories.

Your feedback goes directly to help artists, record labels and brands make decisions about their businesses.

49. Manage Social Media for Businesses

Many teens are so engaged with social media that they can provide quite a value for local businesses who will pay them for their services.

If you can manage a social media account like Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, then there’s a small business that is wanting to pay you money for it.

To find these businesses you can use sites like Fiverr, PeoplePerHour or Upwork. You set your own rate and can determine how often you work.

50. Play an Instrument

Talented teen musicians can often earn money by setting up in a public place and playing, leaving a case, hat or cup out for donations to be placed in.

This task may involve stepping outside your comfort zone but in addition to receiving donations, the likelihood of being discovered by artists, talent buyers and even record label CEOs is high, just as these now-famous celebrities learnt.

Wrapping Up

There you have it, over 50 ways that teenagers can make money too. A little bit of online work and offline work to keep you busy.

Tell me in the comments which one you started or what are you currently doing to earn extra money.

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Since my last post, I have come across more ways that help you make money using the internet. Some of them do require work from you but most of them are very simple to get started.

This blog post is really for anyone who wants help to make an extra income online. Maybe you already work full time but want some easy gigs you can do to put some extra cash in your pocket to pay the bills.

Or maybe you’re a student and instead of asking mom and dad for an allowance, you really want some dosh to pay for your shopping, parties or just having fun.

Whomever you are, this post will connect you with many websites who will pay you for the simplest of tasks.

The internet has become so good now compared to what it was ten or twenty years ago. You can actually count your blessings that legitimate companies are now getting with the online movement and encouraging people to work and make money online. There are so many avenues that you can use to get started.

Now these recommendations will not help you get rich overnight, but they can put some money into your bank account in the short term. If you’d like to make a business out of it, then it can also earn you a steady income for the long term provided you are willing to work hard at it.

Where Do You Start?

Before I give to you the goods, you might become overwhelmed with the options that you have and not really know where to start.

Here are a few thoughts.

Think about what you like to do and start there. So if you’re good with sharing your opinions then the survey option might be a good choice for you.

If you like helping other people then the freelancing or blogging option might be best. If you like shopping then my cashback recommendations could be your answer.

Whatever you decide to do, it should always take into account your passions because at least you will have the motivation to put effort into it.

Money Ideas For An Extra $1000 A Month

Online Surveys

A lot of people underestimate the true power of surveys and how much they can reward you. The key to making good money from surveys are to find high paying ones and join as many of them so you are eligible and can qualify for as many as possible.

Here are a few I would recommend:

Swagbucks is a little more than a survey site, they allow you to earn points for doing little things that you love such as shopping online, watching videos, taking surveys, playing games or searching the web. Plus you get a $5 bonus just for signing up and the gift cards that you earn allow you to shop whilst you put your own cash away.

Pinecone Research Online Consumer Panel is a trusted leader that helps consumers voice their opinions. The companies in this panel want help in developing new and improved products and the opinions you provide in the surveys will help influence the manufacturing of future products. Earn points which you can redeem for cash or prizes plus you can enter their sweepstakes to win a quarterly bonus prize of $4500. 

Survey Voices want to earn $400+ taking paid surveys from home? This survey company is one of the top paid survey sites that matches you with exclusive offers and the highest paid market research opportunities. You can get access to paid surveys, clinical trial opportunities and part time work offers to easily make $400 or more.

Ipsos Panel help shape the future and ignite change by sharing your opinions with I-Say. Whilst you will not earn big money, your say will count and you will get the chance to redeem points for great rewards.

Vindale Research wants you to share information about yourself such as your name, email address, date of birth, address, etc. They will then match you to relevant paid surveys which are the highest paid in the industry. With Vindale you can cash out by check or PayPal. You can even receive $2 for free just for signing up.

Inbox Dollars will pay you to read emails, take surveys online, play games and go shopping. New users even get a $5 just for joining. Some of the brands you can be expected to work with include Netflix, Target, Walmart, etc. I give this one a thumbs up. After answering a few emails and watching some videos I had $5 paid to my account. What’s better than no fuss or headache?!

VIP Voice offers you great prizes in exchange for your opinions on products and services that you use. Basically how it works is once you have provided your opinion you can be entered to win vacations, electronics, gift cards and other great prizes.

Survey Junkie helps you influence brands to deliver better products and services. When you join survey junkie you will build your profile and they will match you with relevant surveys. Once completed you earn points which you can then redeem for cash and that’s it.

Opinions USA share your opinions on a wide variety of topics including food, health, shopping, financial services and much more. You are then rewarded in points which you can redeem for gift cards, electronics from places like Amazon, Target, Starbucks or Amex to name a few.

There are so many survey websites that allow you to make money online however I chose the ones who have a good reputation amongst its participators and do not have impossible or difficult policies to cashing out.

I would recommend that you set up a separate email address for your surveys so they do not clutter your current inbox.

Find A Job

You may want another part time job to supplement your income from a full time job or you may just want another job.

You can now list your resume and cover letter on My Perfect Resume and find the perfect job that matches your background.

Not only will My Perfect Resume help you create customised professional resumes, they will also help you get through interviews with confidence and negotiate a great salary.

To create your resume and start finding your perfect job sign up here.

Freelance Work

Think about a business where you don’t really need any out of pocket expenses.

You do not even need to go out of your way to find people to take a look at your store front? There are many places on the internet that give you the opportunity to create a profile, then offer your services to their marketplace for free.

All it takes is for you to spend some time figuring out where you can help other people, write a compelling offer, then wait for people to knock on your door.

Freelance services can be in the photography, design, music, lifestyle niches or any other niches where you can express your creativity.

For freelancing you can start with Fiverr, PeoplePerHour.com or Upwork.

When you start, you get to set your own rates. That’s the good thing that I like about these websites because it allows you to state a price where you deem what is truly your worth.

When you are setting your own rates however, make sure they are competitive for your level so that you receive initial offers. As you start to grow your reputation on the websites and build up reviews and experience, then you can increase your prices to reflect what you truly want.

Because these websites are free to join and start selling your services, there is a condition that the site takes a portion of your fees when you get paid. For example, Fiverr takes a 20% cut of your rates so make sure and factor this into your price.

For a detailed breakdown of how I got started with Fiverr and earned over $1000 in my first month, read my article here.

Start A Blog

Starting a blog is more time intensive but it is also a rewarding venture. When you blog, you are essentially sharing your knowledge with the world.

People will see you as an expert in your field based on the content that you put out. Just like you may have a social media outlet where you make educational posts on a particular topic, a blog allows you to do the same but gives you more opportunity to grow your income into hundreds of thousands of dollars a month.

A blog can be just about any topic in the world, so if you find that you can write endlessly about a particular subject because you are very knowledgeable about it, then you can start a blog and share what you know.

Before you start a blog I recommend that you read my article 6 Profitable Niche Markets for Bloggers. Most people say to write about your passion, but your passion may not make you money.

When you blog, you write based on what your readers want to read. The article will help you understand how to find niche markets that will help you make money because people want information about it.

When you blog, there are many ways to monetise it, from affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, your own products or services to advertisements. When you build your blog audience, these are the ways that you can convert that audience into a profitable income.

Thought about blogging but don’t know where to start? Start your blog for $3.95 a month with Bluehost then check out my step by step tutorial that teaches you how to start your blog in less than 15 minutes.

If you have already started a blog but you don’t know what the next steps are, the following resources will help you understand how to get traffic to it, how to find topics to write about and how to grow your income from your blog.

• How to Get Your First 1000 Pageviews On A Brand New Blog 
• A Detailed Guide On Finding Your Next Blog Post Idea
• The 5-Step Strategy To Increase Blog Traffic
• The Ultimate Blogging Strategy for Beginners

Host A Visitor To Your Spare Room

Here’s how you can earn extra money by having someone borrow a spare room. Simply list your room with Airbnb.

Airbnb is the popular online marketplace that allows people to list a short term lodging for payment in return. They create an experience for people who travel to connect with local cultures by providing them with local accommodation.

If you have a great space you could earn hundreds and even thousands of dollars each month which you can put into your bank account.

Here are a few tips if you’re thinking of listing your space:

• Make your room available during high demand times. Think of concert events, conferences or sporting events.
• Be a good host, goes without saying. Provide the basic amenities to your guests such as toiletries.
• Be personable.

By following these tips, you will get great reviews and your spot could be the number one recommended place in your area which will generate more business for you.

You can pretty much list your space anywhere in the world.

To become an Airbnb host click here.

Install Apps On Your Devices

Just by installing a simple app and using the internet, you can get paid by the Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel who wants to build a picture of internet behaviour from people like you.

I had this app installed on my phone and forgot about it. It is not intrusive, it certainly doesn’t slow down your device and you don’t even know that it’s there.

After about six months I remembered it and decided to check my account and saw that I accrued enough points to cash out $50.

The more devices you use, the better potential you have to earn more. So be sure to install it on your mobile phone, your tablet or your PC.

With Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel, registration is absolutely free. Once you have registered all you have to do is install their non-invasive app and use the internet as normal.

Then get rewarded just for using the internet as you’re doing right now. Simple right?!

Rent Your Items

Now you can lend your items and get paid for it, using Fat Llama.

Fat Llama is an online marketplace for renting out things that you own on a short-term basis. So if you have a camera lying about that you’re not using right now, rent it to another user and you’ll get paid.

Of course there’s nothing new like online rental services, but Fat Llama makes sure that your items are fully insured up to the value of £25,000 making it a safe community to rent.

To get started all you do is take a photo of the item you wish to rent, upload it to the Fat Llama platform, set the rental price, location and availability, then as soon as someone wants to borrow your gear, approve their request.

To seal the deal simply arrange a handover through the Fat Llama messaging service and you’re good to go.

There are many items that you can rent on Fat Llama; from film and photography devices, drones, party and event items, musical instruments, just to name a few.

Sometimes it may not be practical for people to buy expensive items especially if they only intend on using it once. Think about how your item could help that other person – the bonus being that you can get paid hundreds or even thousands of dollars from your rentals.

I bet you have a lot of great stuff that other people would like to borrow for the right price.  When you join Fat Llama you will receive a $25 credit.

To start renting your items click here.

Become an Uber Driver

Uber drivers around the world make some serious money and can easily replace their full time income by becoming self-employed drivers.

If you’re not quite ready to quit your job, then simply drive part time.

With Uber all you need is a car and a smart phone; download the Uber app and that helps with everything else by telling you where you next customer is.

It’s easy to make money with Uber as you can drive anytime. I would recommend driving during peak hours in your area as those are the busier times with more customer availability. Plus during peak hours, fares go up to get more drivers on the road.

You are totally in control of your own time. So set your own hours when you want to drive. If you’re not up to driving then take the day.

Another great thing about Uber is that you get paid instantly. This is a complete bonus as the money that you make is available on the same day. You can transfer the money that you make straight into your bank account directly from the Uber app.

Sign up to drive with Uber here. If you don’t have a car but still want to try out this ride-sharing app to make money then you can also try UberEats with a bike or scooter.

Get Cashback From Shopping

Want to make money whilst shopping? Imagine spending money, but then getting some of it back.

Well Ebates makes this possible.

How this works, is when you do your regular shopping, you get a percentage of it back when you do your shopping through this cashback site.

Ebates teams up with a number of brand name stores like Walmart, Expedia, Amazon, Macy’s and pays you up to 40% when you do your shopping with them.

To benefit from this cash back site, make sure and download their app to your device so you are automatically alerted when Ebates cashback is available during your online shopping.

You can earn cash back on electronics, travel, beauty supplies, you name it.

To join Ebates it’s free and all you need is an email address, Facebook or Google+ account to get started.

Invest In High-Growth Companies

Invest in a company that is set for growth and one that matters to you because it matters to the world.

When you care about companies that solve global challenges and you want to do your part, you can use the Swell Investing platform to find high growth companies where you invest in them for profit.

Swell Investing uses its own portfolio management team to manage your investment. They will identify the stocks of companies that are making a positive impact and potentially high returns.

Some of the challenges that companies offer a solution for include zero waste, disease eradication, renewable energy, healthy living.

If you’re looking for ways to make a return on your investment and you also care about making a change, Swell Investing platform

Are there any more ways that you make money online or from home? Leave them in the comments. I would love to read more about them.

Cheers

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In today’s blog post I am going to talk about FlexOffers and provide a detailed synopsis of how I was able to use this affiliate network to earn over $10,000 in affiliate commissions and how you can make money with FlexOffers.

There are many ways that you can promote affiliate products but I have found the best way to do that is through a valuable blog post that teaches your reader something educational.

But the difference with this case study is that I did not have one of those traditional blogs. Like this one that you’re reading.

I wanted to create something that was fast and easy to get started in very little time.

Know what it takes to create a niche blog and ready to take the leap? Start your blog by following my step-by-step guide.

When I started this campaign, all I wanted to do was test the affiliate product to see if it would generate any interest. The quickest way to do that without a traditional blog was to create a small blog post and drive traffic to it to see if it would produce any sales.

Guess what happened next? I got six affiliate sales in the first 24 hours and went on to earn over $10k in a little over two months.

Now, I want to show you what I did.

What you will learn:

• What is FlexOffers and how to sign up with them
• Which are the best products to promote with FlexOffers
• How to promote the affiliate product through a blog post
• How to get traffic to your blog post
• Other features of FlexOffers
• How I earned over $10k in affiliate commissions from FlexOffers in 2 months

What Is FlexOffers And How To Sign Up With Them 

FlexOffers is an affiliate network that connects you to many reputable brand name companies who you can become an affiliate for.

FlexOffers has over 12000 affiliate programs and are adding new ones each day.    

Some of their affiliate programs include companies like Lord & Taylor, Skin Store and the InterContinental Hotel Group.

You will notice that the brands that I just mentioned are in the fashion, beauty and hotel niche. This means that there is a wide range of programs to suit almost every niche. 

To sign up with FlexOffers you do need your own website to get started. I do not know how they select their affiliates and whether they expect that websites should already have sufficient content on it to join but this is what FlexOffers said:

From the above it would appear that even if you have very limited content on your website, as long as you explain how you are going to promote their products and are very detailed as to your traffic sources, this will give you a good chance at being accepted onto their platform.

Take note of this and take your time when applying for their program.

To start the application process click here. Once you get to the website click on Publisher Sign up.

Next go through the steps to complete your application.

There is no secret to getting accepted with and making money with FlexOffers but here are a few things you should know:

• Give truthful, honest information
• FlexOffers want people who know how they are going to promote their products. So have a plan and be sure to be as detailed as you can when you state that plan in your application to increase your chances of being accepted.
• Give accurate information. Don’t worry if you make a mistake. You can always contact them after you have submitted your application and inform them of the error.
• Read their terms and conditions carefully to ensure that you can comply so as to avoid violations and termination of your account.
• There is no cost to join FlexOffers

What Are The Best Products To Promote With FlexOffers

In my view, the best products to promote are the cost per lead products.

Cost per lead, means that you will earn a commission when your traffic opts into the advertiser’s product form providing their name, contact details and other information which the advertiser requires from the lead.

This means that your audience is not required to make a purchase in order for you to receive a commission.

I find that cost per lead programs are one of the easiest ways to make money from affiliate networks as all that is required is for the lead to enter their information which is a much easier, no obligation task for the lead to perform as opposed to taking out their credit card and buying a product.

To find cost per lead items, once you are in the FlexOffers Publisher area, click on Advertisers then Search Advertisers.

Scroll down to Payout Type then tick the Cost Per Lead box and click on Search.

This will bring up all the affiliate programs that are paid on a cost per lead basis.

If you want to filter the search results based on your niche, you can enter keywords or select categories to help you narrow the search results.

How To Promote The Affiliate Product Through A Blog Post

You can promote an affiliate product by linking directly to the affiliate program but I find that the best way to make money with FlexOffers and well, any affiliate product is with valuable content.

Valuable content allows you to educate and inform your visitor about why they should take a particular action. People are more likely to act when you teach them something and they understand why the action is necessary, both as a benefit to them and what could happen if they do nothing.

Valuable content can come in the form of a sales funnel where you capture the lead’s information on a lead capture page, then take them to a bridge page where you educate them on how to do something and send them off to the affiliate product.

However with cost per lead programs it can be quite tricky when you ask for the lead’s information through your own sales funnel, then ask them to provide their information again through the advertiser’s lead form.

So what I like to do, which has reaped tremendous results for me, is write an educational blog post that recommends the affiliate program (kind of like this one you’re reading).

So when your audience clicks through to your links, they are taken to the affiliate program where they are only required to enter their details once.

Whatever way you decide to promote the program, I recommend that you always use your own landing page before sending the traffic to the affiliate program. What this allows you to do is:

• You can either capture your traffic’s information by using your own lead capture page. This will help you build an email list to which you can remarket and follow up with the lead.
• You can add retargeting pixels to your landing page, which will allow you to retarget and remarket to your visitors.

Interested in using this method to promote your affiliate products? Check out my LeadPages Review blog post which teaches you how to use LeadPages to do affiliate marketing.

How To Get Traffic To The Affiliate Program

There are many ways that you can get people to see your promotional content. You can get traffic from Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest or search engines.

When promoting my own blog posts, I use Facebook Ads as well as Bing Ads. Before you spend any money promoting the affiliate program, make sure that you know what the earnings per click is (EPC).

Earnings per click is a metric provided by affiliate programs that give you insight into the estimated earnings that you can achieve for every 100 clicks you send to the affiliate program.

This metric is determined by the average earnings earned by affiliates over a certain period.

FlexOffers measures this over a 7, 30 and 90-day period.

By knowing what your earnings per click metric is, you can ensure that you run profitable ad campaigns where your cost per click falls below the EPC.

For example, if you place an advertising campaign with Facebook and you ask Facebook to send people to your landing page, look out for the amount that you are spending per visitor.

This is measured by the cost per link click metric (or cost per landing page view) on the Facebook platform.

If you are using Bing ads, see how much each link click costs. Look for the “average CPC” metric.

As long as the advertising platform’s metric is below the EPC of the affiliate program, you can ensure that your campaigns will remain profitable if you are getting conversions.

How I Earned Over $10k In Affiliate Commissions From FlexOffers In 2 Months 

When I started with FlexOffers I chose an affiliate program that was paid on a cost per lead basis. That program was the Credit Sesame offer.

Next I wrote a blog post about Credit Sesame to include the features, benefits, why I used it and why I recommended it.

I used Facebook ads to drive traffic to the blog post by targeting people who I thought would be interested in a website app that helped them improve their credit score.

My cost per click was under $0.25 and went as low as $0.17.

To get my cost per click low I paid attention to my ad’s text by making it personal and relatable. This would ensure that a lot of people who saw my ad were first attracted to it and then engaged with it to drive down my costs.

I started this campaign at $5 per ad per day to first test different interests and see what worked. I initially tested eight different interests and when I got my first conversions, I looked to see which interests were converting.

I then turned off those that were not performing.

The ad campaign ended up running for approximately three months and I achieved a final return on investment of x2.7.

The final amount earned in affiliate commissions was $10,266.

Other Features of FlexOffers

Some things that I love about FlexOffers are:

Dedicated affiliate manager. I have an affiliate manager who helps me find the most suitable affiliate offers. They are also the go-to person if I wish to negotiate an increase in my commissions.

Ease of access. FlexOffers has online chat support features and you can reach their office by email or by telephone if you have a question. I have not had a problem speaking to someone although at one point I did have to follow up with their Accounts department after not receiving a response for seven days.

During the follow up, they answered my questions satisfactorily and were helpful in addressing my concerns.

Reliable payment. Although I am not a fan of their Net30 or payment when they receive commissions from the advertiser, they are reliable. I started with FlexOffers in January and received my commissions for the month of February at the beginning of April. This is usually the case with most affiliate networks. Some pay you on Net30 terms and others pay you on Net7 terms. I must add however that FlexOffers do have Net7 payment terms but you must have sent them quality traffic for two months and earned at least $5000 in affiliate commissions during each month.

Ease of payment. You can receive your affiliate commissions via PayPal or if you live in the US you can receive payment via cheque or direct deposit.

FlexRev-$hare. FlexOffers has a referral program where if you refer publishers who are approved, you can earn a percentage of their affiliate sales.

Wrapping Up       

Anyone can make money with FlexOffers if they want to. They are a trusted affiliate network that provides thousands of affiliate programs that you can promote for a commission.

It’s a great revenue stream for bloggers and marketers who are looking for high quality brands to promote on their blogs or website. Click this link to get started with FlexOffers. 

I cover more about FlexOffers and affiliate marketing with small blogs in my latest eBook How To Make Money With Small Blogs.

The information inside this eBook teaches you how to make money from affiliate products using small valuable blog posts. Plus I uncover a lot more, in-depth strategies that I used to earn over $10k in affiliate commissions with FlexOffers. 

Whereas you can promote affiliate products using sales funnel, you can also provide value to your audience through educational content. They refer to this as a form of article marketing.

I also share with you how to get other people to pay for your advertising and business costs, plus one free traffic source that I absolutely love. 

Many would-be bloggers want to start making money from blogging but they eventually give up because they don’t have the time to manage a blog or they find it difficult to get visitors to their blog. Make Money With Small Blogs solves this problem by showing you how to create a small blog and promote it for near instant results.

This eBook is designed to help you find an affiliate product that suits you, write content around the affiliate product and make money in a short time span.

Click here to check out the eBook and let’s start building a strong affiliate marketing journey for you today.

Cheers,

P.s Have you joined FlexOffers? Leave a comment below and let other people know what you thought about them. 

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In my Make Money Online archive you will find many ways that you can make money online. Have a look and see if any way helps you to get started.

Recently I started looking into the world of freelancing and decided that that would be my next blog post idea.

There are so many people who have different skills that can be sold but they either do not have the knowledge on how to sell them or know how to sell them but don’t know how to start. 

This blog post was created with those people in mind.

Today I will be speaking about making money with freelance sites such as Freelancer, Upwork and Fiverr.

Here’s what you will learn 

• The top 3 Freelance Marketplaces where you can make money
• What skills you can sell on the marketplace
• How to create an account and set up your profile
• How to promote your gigs
• How much money can you really make as a Freelancer

The Top 3 Freelance Marketplaces Where You Can Make Money

As a freelancer you are selling your skills on the marketplace to people who want a specialised service.

Back in the days the usual way to get your freelance services known was to set up a website, state your services and promote that website using advertising means.

Now the easier way to get your services out there is to join a freelance marketplace and advertise your services there.

The reason why it becomes easier for you to use a freelance marketplace is because they have their own traffic.

Many individuals and businesses go to these websites when they want tasks completed which they cannot do themselves.

It is because of this demand for these services, that it is easy for a freelancer to join one of these marketplaces and never have to worry about promoting their business on the internet because of the driving force of these marketplaces.

There are many marketplaces online that you can promote your services but the three that have come to be the most popular go-to marketplaces are Fiverr, Upwork and Freelancer.

Fiverr

Fiverr is an online global marketplace which makes this one of the places where anyone from any country can easily set up an account and start offering their services.

Most of the services performed start at $5 per job which is where the brand got its name from.

By attaining good performance reviews and building your brand you are able to promote yourself and offer services for more than $5.

Upwork

You may have known Upwork as Elance-Odesk. This marketplace is another global platform where you can market your services for free and get paid for jobs that you complete.

Freelancer

Freelancer is a global marketplace where any employer wanting a job to be completed, can post their position, the requirements for the position and have freelancers bid to win the job. The best person for the job who sells their services by stating what they can offer and for how much, is then contacted by the employer.

With Freelancer you can also build your profile where you can attract employers to contact you about any job that they want completed.

What Skills You Can Sell On The Marketplace

The skills that you can sell are typically creative and digital skills.

Any type of skill that you can do online such as building a website, creating a logo, creating a video introduction, doing a voiceover, can be sold on these marketplaces.

All of the jobs that I have seen on these marketplaces are for online businesses.

Therefore if you are trying to sell a car repair service or dog walking service, then these marketplaces are not for you.

When deciding what skills you can sell you can easily leverage the marketplace platform to see what other services people are selling and then create your own.

So if you go to Fiverr.com there is an explore feature where you can look to see what other type of services are being offered.

Can you think of any services you can do in one of these categories?

If we click on Music & Audio it is broken down in to further sub categories. By using these categories you will get a few ideas of services you can offer, then you can create your own profile to offer the same service to the world.

You can use this same method of researching ideas for your profile with both Upwork and Freelancer. Feel free to navigate the sites to see what options you have.

How To Create An Account And Set Up Your Profile

Once you have decided on the skills that you want to sell, it is now time to create your account.

Each marketplace requires certain personal information about you to create a user profile.

Your user profile is made available to the public so they can see who they will be working with and what services you have to offer.

I would advise that you spend about an hour preparing a detailed profile to get the best chances of people finding your gig and hiring you.

If you are not sure about what to include in your profile, find other users who offer the same service as you do and use their profile as inspiration. Do not copy other people’s profiles as you run the risk of being banned from the network. 

Let’s look at how each platform works to set up your user profile.

Fiverr

To start selling your services on Fiverr click on Become A Seller.

You can join Fiverr by either signing up with your Facebook, Google or Email account.

Once you have selected your method for signing up click on Become A Seller then complete the screen to enter your relevant skills and proceed to list your first gig.

Upwork

To start selling on Upwork click on the button Become A Freelancer.

Enter your details to then sign up to the platform.

Next enter a password and click on the button link Work As A Freelancer.

Complete all the fields for a username and bot check.

Ensure that you read and agree to the Terms of Services then click Next.

You will then be asked to verify your email address.

Once you have verified your email address complete the onscreen details to commence your application. Upwork requires you to submit an application to start posting jobs in their marketplace.

Ensure that you complete these details carefully to get the best chance at being accepted.

Whilst there is no guarantee that you will be accepted onto the Upwork network, if for whatever reason you are rejected, there are still avenues with Fiverr and Freelancer that you can explore.

Freelancer

To start with Freelancer click on the link that says Sign Up.

You can sign up to Freelancer using a Facebook or email account.

When signing up make sure that you select Work then click on Create Account.

You will then be able to select your relevant skills that you would like to offer. You can always update or change these skills at a later date so don’t worry if you do not have as many skills to offer at this time or you do not know what to select.

Once you have selected your skills you will be required to verify your payment. Verifying a payment is simply an extra layer of security that Freelancer has to ensure that only serious persons get onto the network.

If you do not wish to verify a payment you can always skip the step.

You will be offered a chance to start a professional membership. This membership allows you to have several more benefits than a basic membership.

Basic memberships are free to start whilst professional memberships cost $29.95 per month.

Once this step is created you will then be able to search for jobs that you can fulfil. Remember that unlike Fiverr or Upwork, employers on Freelancer post their requirements and if you suit any of them you can bid on the job to get a chance at being offered the position.

How To Promote Your Gigs

In some cases as on Fiverr, you may have to do a little bit more than simply completing your profile and hoping that people find you.

Because there are so many freelancers in the marketplace, you have to go the extra step and promote your own gigs so that other people can find you.

When people find your gigs you have a higher likelihood of getting work.

To set up your profile so that it can be found easily ensure that you use meta data and tags in your description when designing your gig.

So for example if your gig is blog writing, be sure to add some keywords in Gig Title and Search Description that are relevant to blogging.

You should also carefully add relevant tags to your description as this helps rank your gig faster.

Secret Hack To Ranking Your Gig Faster On Fiverr

Here’s a hack that I learnt from a good friend of mine who easily gets his gig listed in the top 10 rank on Fiverr for his keyword.

Firstly create a dummy account on Fiverr.

Find the gig that you posted using your normal account and buy that gig at least twice with the dummy account. When you buy the gig show that it is completed and add a positive review.

Next using a small outlay buy some traffic to your gig so it appears that people are clicking on your gig and checking it out.

What this does is it gives Fiverr the impression that people find your gig interesting enough to click on it and so Fiverr will want to show it to more people, thus ranking your gig higher.

You can easily get traffic from solo ads, or even from Fiverr but a word of caution, never use Fiverr as a traffic source for a legitimate purpose.

On this occasion because you essentially want to “cheat” the system, it is ok to use Fiverr traffic to do so.

How Much Money Can You Really Make

Freelancing is a serious business and only if you take massive action can you potentially make enough money to earn a full time income.

In this article on Forbes they tell how three people make six figures a year with Fiverr.

Even as a teen you can make money on Fiverr like Damian Pros writes in this article.

Check out this article that I found about Ari Zelmanow who earned over $10k on Upwork in under a month.

The stories told in these articles open up the world of possibilities for anyone to turn their skill into a side hustle.

All you have to do is get to work and go for it. Like anything if you want to be successful with these freelance marketplaces you must treat this like a business. Therefore you need to show up everyday and work hard to build a brand for yourself.

Whichever platform you decide to use, good luck.

There are so many ways that you can make money online. I hope this resource has been helpful. If you want other ways to make money online then feel free to check out the following articles below.

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Cheers

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What Is Passive Income?

The best type of income there is, is the one where you do the work once and you get paid over and over for it – passive income.

It’s like putting blood, sweat and tears into a product one time then watch the money roll in when you receive notifications that you made sales.

The first time I heard about passive income streams was when I started looking for ways to make money online.

People look for dream jobs where they pretty much trade time for money but this is one of the worst ways you can make money.

Not to say that having a job is bad. It gives you an income after all.

But if you want to make an uncapped amount of money, where you literally make money whilst you are asleep, then a job is not the way.

There are many ways that you can make passive income and there are places which give you some sources that you can go to, to get started.

The purpose of this post is to be the first that gives you a wider list of ideas in one place, that you can easily implement to start earning passively.

The easy part is having the idea but get ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work.

The ideas you will get here take little resources to start but once the effort is all in and the product is finished you will be on your way to enjoying the fruits of your labour.

If you’re ready to take action and want to cut to the chase, you can access my four favourite passive income ideas here.

Let’s get started.

1. Sell an E-book

Want to share your knowledge with the world?

Want to teach something? Write an e-book.

It is not hard to write a 60 to 100 page book and put a price tag of let’s say $97 and sell it online.

When I created my first e-book, it took me a day to write a 37 page document.

I used Microsoft Word to draft the content and then saved it as a PDF.

If you are not good at writing, then you can simply outsource the work to a freelance writer on Fiverr or Upwork.

Any design for the e-book cover can also be outsourced on Upwork but if you are creative then you can use Canva or PicMonkey to design your e-book cover.

Once your book is finished upload it on WordPress.org or Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing so that your potential customers will be able to download the book when they purchase it.

WordPress and Amazon merely act as the host where you can upload the document as a media file and have a link where the customer can download the product.

Once you have your finished product you are ready to market it on the internet via social media outlets or arrange for some affiliates to promote your product for you on sites like Clickbank or Clickbetter.

2. Create a blog and use affiliate links

Affiliate marketing is one of the easiest ways to create passive income.

You need only start a blog, like this one that you are reading, in whatever niche you enjoy.

Then include some affiliate links to products that you would recommend to your audience and get paid when they buy the product or take a certain action.

If you want to get paid on the action of a visitor, such as opting into a form or downloading an app then you can apply to sites like Panthera Network or ShareASale and choose from offers available which pay the highest cost per action.

If you prefer to recommend products for sale, then Amazon Associates, Ebay Partner Network or Rakuten Marketing are some great affiliate companies that you can apply to and include their products on your site.

Once you have created your blog, it is important to send traffic to it.

People are not going to find your blog unless you promote it.

You can also optimise your blog for SEO so it can be found in the Google search engines.

Related Article:

• The Complete Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Successful Blog 
• Network Marketing Blog 5 Reasons Why You Need Them

3. Sell an online course with membership

Many people are turning to the internet to learn a skill so you can capitalise off of this by creating your own course.

You will be surprised to find all sorts of courses that are already making the rounds on the internet.

For example,

Audition Hacker by Rob Knopper teaches you how to rock your audition for any instrument that you play for the orchestra

So You Wanna Be A Fashion Designer by Julie Mollo teaches you what else? How to be a fashion designer.

Fierce Grace Collective by Carrie-Anne Moss teaches women how to nourish their souls and connect with themselves.

So you see, you can literally create a course about anything. Use the course platform like Teachable or Clickfunnels to start creating your online course.

These two platforms make it easy to connect payment processors so you can easily receive payments from your customers via Paypal or Stripe.

4. Join a passive income affiliate program

If you are not into doing much of the work yourself and prefer to let others take care of it for you, then joining a done-for-you affiliate program that specialises in passive income streams is the easiest way to earn money passively.

There are so many affiliate programs on the interwebs that offer this type of model.

The idea here is to purchase the affiliate product which could be from $50 a month to even over $3000 annually. Depending on the price you pay, you will always receive a percentage of the sale when you send a referral to the program.

All programs are already in place. Your only responsibility is to promote the product.

The earning potential for this idea is uncapped.

Absolute genius!

Related Article:

• Top 10 Places To Find High Paying Affiliate Programs For Marketers Or Bloggers
• How To Start Affiliate Marketing For Beginners

5. Create an Ecommerce Store

This can be huge if you know what you are doing. If you don’t, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered!

Creating an eCommerce store is simple.

Many websites provide platforms to enable you to build your store on it without worrying about design or coding.

A good place to start is Shopify.

Once your online store is created you can source products from wholesalers who will provide the stock at a low price.

You can then sell the product at a higher price that allows you to earn a considerable profit.

For wholesale items check out the Alibaba Marketplace. This is the largest directory of Chinese suppliers that provide products to accommodate any niche.

You can communicate with the vendors or manufacturers directly to ship products individually to the customer or order in bulk if you wish to stock your own inventory.

If you are in the US and prefer not to hold your inventory then you can use fulfilment centres such as Dollar Fulfillment who will package and ship the product to your customer for you.

Whilst operating an eCommerce store involves a lot of work on an ongoing basis such as providing customer support, ensuring that the inventory is well stocked or keeping the site up to date, you can try to automate all these processes as much as possible by hiring virtual assistants from on Upwork.

If you are brand new to eCommerce or are looking for some additional help in getting started with eCommerce, getting your online store set up and getting your first online store sale then check out my review of eCom courses compiled and reviewed.

There are many step by step guides to help you master eCommerce in any niche that you choose.

Related Article:

• How To Start An Online Clothing Store
• 4 Proven Ways To Increase Traffic To Your Online Store

6. Create a comparison site

Many people want the best product for the right price.

If you help them find it, then you can make a whack of money at the same time.

That is why comparison sites are such good passive income streams.

For example, you can compare credit card benefits, pros and cons.

All that is required is good indepth research about different credit card products. You can compare as many as you can and set up a table listing each pro and con so that it is easy for the customer to compare the benefits side by side.

Once you have set out the comparisons, you can clearly state which card is the best product and create a link for the customer to apply.

Most credit card companies have affiliate programs so you can become an affiliate and get paid when a customer applies for a card and gets accepted.

The payout by credit card companies for providing leads to them can range from $35 up to $125 per qualified applicant.

7. Sell advertising space on static websites

There are many ways that you can provide advertising space on a website.

One way to do this is with the traditional banner ads. These are images that are found on the top, side or bottom of a webpage and which click through to a product or offer.

You can also provide text links within a blog post as these are said to be super high converters.

To create this advertising space you will need to start a niche blog or website such as a cooking blog or travel blog.

Once your website attracts a good number of viewers per day, offer space on your website for advertisers.

A great place to actually start selling advertising space is Buy Sell Ads.

Guest posting is another way in which you can offer advertising. In fact it is a smarter way where advertisers write high quality useful posts that are relevant to your audience and ties into the product or service that they are promoting.

Do not stop at one. Start creating 10 of these static websites, send traffic to it and you can potentially earn a full time passive income from it within let’s say a year.

8. Lead capture websites for local brick and mortar businesses

The contact details of leads are quite valuable to businesses when those leads convert into customers.

Think of cosmetic or dental businesses where the lifetime value of a customer can be in the thousand of dollars.

Just how much will a business like that be prepared to offer you for leads’ contact details?

My buddy John explains how he does it.

He creates a blog dedicated to carpet cleaning services. The blog is optimised for SEO so that it appears on the first page of Google.

Within the blog he gives away a free report on the mistakes that most carpet cleaners make so as to attract leads.

He then contacts the local carpet cleaners offering them leads for their business. These companies already advertise with Yelp for their services so he offers them leads for the same price as Yelp.

This is how he made a cool $15,000 from one business just for sending them leads.

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• 4 Awesomest Lead Capture Page Builders You Must Use
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9. Create Iphone, Ipad or Android Apps

The internet is HUGE for information on how to build apps.

So if you are not tech savvy in this area try The Appmakr  or iBuild App to start creating your own app.

If you do not want to create your own app then hire a developer from Upwork or Fiverr.

Apps are big business but you have to be in a profitable market to make a decent sum of money.

Gaming apps dominate the top grossing apps and make their money from in app purchases.

Dating apps like Tinder makes its money from charging users to bump their profiles to the top of the list amongst others in their area.

Music apps like Spotify or Pandora make their money from charging subscription fees for unlimited music with no advertisements.

Call and text apps like Dingtone make their money from charging customers to create internet numbers and making internet calls from anywhere in the world.

Do not try to invent the wheel.

The key to this idea is to repurpose an app that people already love and will pay for.

Find out what complaints people have about the existing app and introduce features that solve those complaints.

Essentially you will be creating a better one.

If you already have an audience you can easily market your app or you can let trusty affiliates promote the app for you.

10. Create a YouTube Channel

If you know what people are looking for and can create content for it, then you have an awesome idea to work with.

The problem however is that people are too shy to turn on their cameras and let the world in.

But the reality is, even if you create a website or blog, people prefer to watch videos on how to do something rather than read a 2000 word blog on the same topic.

It is really simple to create a YouTube channel and start creating content.

Most computers have built in cameras that you can shoot from.

If you wish to be a bit more sophisticated then head on over to Amazon and search for their best digital cameras that produce quality video output.

The next thing is to create content. It can be as simple as sitting in front of the camera and talking about a topic.

Or as elaborate as travelling the world and creating videos vlogs for your audience.

Once you have built up an audience, monetise your videos with ads or you can become an affiliate for products you would recommend in your niche and include affiliate links in the description box of the video.

11. Create a niched stock content for other people to use

If you’re good at creating beats or taking photos then you can set up a content library and make money off of the royalties.

A good example is where you create instrumental beats so that internet marketers can use it as the backdrop in their videos.

You can also create a library of stock photos that bloggers can use on their blogs.

Create a decent pricing structure that is competitive then market your product to churn in the money.

Another route that you can take is to partner with companies that already have the platform and the audience like Shutterstock, and let them do the work for you.

Just be prepared to part with a share of the revenue.

12.Create WordPress themes

As a web designer or developer you can develop a WordPress theme and sell it.

Don’t just create a theme for the sake of creating a theme.

Think about creating themes for a target audience. For example you may have pretty, girly themes for women or ruggish, handsome themes for the guys.

If you have no clue about webdesign then consider outsourcing the work to a designer or developer on Fiverr or Upwork.

You can sell your WordPress themes at Themeforest, Creative Market or Mojo Marketplace.

13. Make a book reviews website

This is like a comparison website but with a lot more content which gives the viewer an expectation of what they are likely to get when they purchase the book.

Some people also call it book blogging.

Read a book, review it and financially support yourself.

You will obviously join the Amazon Associates program to promote the books and embed your affiliate link within your website.

The key to a good book reviews website is to have as much traffic as you can to your website. If you sign up for Amazon you will come to realise that the affiliate payout is just about 5% to 10%.

A good book may cost anywhere between $25 to $50. I could be wrong.

With my calculations that would be about $1.25 to $5.00 per book sold.

You will therefore need thousands of sales to even start making a decent income.

To get thousands of sales you will need hundreds of thousands of views on your blog or website.

You can also build an email list and promote other related products to the list, such as book cover designs, freelance writing or book touring.

Related Article: 

• The Complete Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Successful Blog 

14. Make a product recommendation website

I recently saw a website like this in action.

Thinking about it, it really is not hard to create as all it involves is a static website connected to Amazon Associates with affiliate links.

There is no selling on the website.

All you are doing is recommending certain products and linking those products back to Amazon.

Gadget Review for example does a great job at reviewing high priced items and then leading the customer back to Amazon to complete the sale.

If the customer completes the sale or purchases any item on Amazon within 24 hours of clicking on the affiliate link, then Gadget Review earns a percentage of the sale.

You can spend about two weeks setting up this site so that it is SEO friendly. Include as many Amazon affiliate links within the article.

Ensure that your content is unique and of a high quality. Provide a ton of value so that the user feels compelled to click on your link.

15. Become a digital publisher

The idea behind this is to create an information product that people are willing to pay for. Kind of like selling an e-book or e-magazine but the difference is, you are not the creator of the product.

Someone will create the information product whilst you work on hosting the product for sale.

The outcome will be that you share in the profit of the sale or you can work out a deal where you pay a flat fee and you benefit from all the upsells, crossells, downsells, whatever it may be.

This somewhat resembles an affiliate model.

Before you start on this it is a good idea to test the product to see that it is in high demand and something that people will pay for.

Therefore research is absolutely paramount.

Some great examples of digital published content include digital magazines and creating subscriptions from them.

If you do not yet have an audience for a subscription model then you can monetise the magazine with Google Adsense or drop some affiliate links from affiliate networks like Panthera or ShareASale.

16. Create your own product or gadget that solves a problem

If someone has a problem that you can solve, well you have the answer to your next passive income idea.

If people are willing to pay for it, then you are capable of making money from it.

Let’s start inventing!

Create your own product or gadget then set up a simple online store using Shopify.

Spread the word of your store through networking or advertising and make sales.

The thought behind this is that you are selling one product but it will involve a lot of work to actually design and manufacture the product.

There are people that you can outsource the work to if you merely have the idea in your head.

Stocking the item will be another thing to add to the list as well as getting the item packaged and shipped to the customer.

This does come with a fair bit of risk but if successful has huge returns and is a serious passive income stream if you can market the product well.

17. Buy an existing online business

There are many people who will create businesses and flip them just to make an extra couple hundred thousand of dollars.

The plus side of it, is that you now have an automatic cash machine if the business is successful and generates a lot of money.

The down side of it is, like any business, there is a huge risk.

You have to study the portfolio of the seller. Ask a ton of questions before you invest your money in this idea.

If the business has decent cash flow then why is he/she selling it? Wouldn’t you want to keep that cash flow to yourself anyway?

On the other hand some people prefer to adopt a business as opposed to creating one from scratch. It takes out a lot of time from building it up and instead allows them to just jump in and keep the engine running.

Do not be too hasty to rush into any business deal. Know what you’re getting into and be sure that the amount that you pay for any business is how much it is actually worth.

18. License a product and sell it

If you like creating products, then this can be a profitable passive income source for you.

All you do is create a product in any niche and then distribute the license to it so that other people can buy it and claim it as their own.

This is called the resell of private label rights (PLR).

It is very simple to implement. You can create any product that you want.

An e-book or online video is the best type of product there is.

The product can be in any niche and on any topic. Then you can sell the product with PLR rights attached to it.

You can sell the product to individuals or to make it an automated selling platform, create a membership site with Clickfunnels and provide your subscribers with new PLR products every month.

19. Sign up to Reward and Discount Programs

Hey this is not going to make you a bunch of money but at least it is going to make you something.

And you can earn money from just about doing the simple things that you do everyday.

Sign up to rewards programs like Ebates or Swagbucks.

Do what you would normally do like buy things online and then receive cashback on your purchases.

Again not an ideal way to make money passively but you still get a payout for doing absolutely nothing more than what you already do anyway.

20. Sell things on Ebay

This idea can be passive if you have the selling process done automatically.

You may want to hire a virtual assistant to take care of the setting up and listing of products.

You can also use a fulfilment center like Dollar Fulfilment to sort, package and ship your products to your customer.

To start selling on Ebay find a supplier on the Alibaba Marketplace for whatever product you want, then get the product imported and start selling.

To profit successfully from this income stream, the key is to get the right product and mark it up at the right price.

You can make a good 30-40% profit margin if the price is competitive.

21. Design custom t-shirts, shoes, mugs and sell them online

I Love Grandma T-shirts or My Dog Is Better Than Yours Mugs are great ideas to target passionate niche lovers.

Sites like CustomCat or PillowProfits allow you to upload your design, pick the product and they take care of the fulfilment of the product to your customer.

All you have to do is set up your shop on an eCommerce platform like Shopify and sell away.

The key to making a good deal of money is knowing what people are passionate about. This can work in any niche provided that the idea is fun and unique.

You really want to targeted those super crazy passionate followers.

Check out Just Love Cats who specialise in, you guessed right, cat merchandise.

22. Give all your content away for free and ask for donations

This is a popular passive income stream for most bloggers and YouTubers, especially those who have a huge audience.

The idea is about creating a lot of valuable content that can touch someone’s life, help them or inspire them then ask for donations in a nice way.

The payment system must also be very simple for the donator to get the job done in as little time as possible.

You Are Creators on YouTube does this perfectly. They are a law of attraction channel that produces content to help people learn how to create their own lives. They provide motivation and inspiration for goal setters and dream chasers.

They also have over 300k followers and each of their videos net over 20,000 views.

They then created a single video asking for donations.

I would not rely on donations as a reliable source of income but hey I am only showing you what’s possible.

23. Build an online education site

Similar to creating an e-course but with a lot more meat on the bones.

How this works, is that you create an online member site where there is a library of content in any niche that you want.

To make it valuable to the user it will be useful to include live webinars, Q&As, forums and mastermind groups.

Of course this will not be a cheap product for the customer and neither will it be cheap for the creator.

To be honest it may not even be passive unless you can outsource elements of the site to staff members so they can fully operate it.

In order to set up this type of online education site will require a lot of work and maybe a full time developer as well who will be able to add customisations just the way you want it.

24. Create podcasts or video based interviews with experts

To earn passively you must be prepared to give away a great deal of content for free.

Once you have warmed up your audience with your free content, you can then charge for premium products in a membership site.

You can either charge per download or offer a monthly subscription for a recurring fee.

This would not be too hard to set up. You can use WordPress and integrate it with Clickfunnels for the membership site function.

Your podcasts can be based on any topic. I have seen people provide dating advice or internet marketing advice.

With experts in the mix most of the content is already created for you. All you need to do is upload and release.

25. Create your own subscription box

This passive income idea may not be the finest but it sure can make you some serious dough if you can offer a unique concept to an audience that is willing to buy.

For example there are hair care subscription boxes, facial beauty subscription boxes, even law of attraction subscription boxes.

And the work behind it is not too hard either.

It may take a fair investment for the products but once you have marketed this idea well, the returns can be insane.

Wrapping Up

So there you have it 25 of my very best passive income streams.

Of course there are other ways that you can create a passive income stream. You just need to seek them out.

Speaking of seeking out, if you’re excited about passive income but want a step-by-step guide on getting a project set up in under a day you should check out my eBook Make Money With Small Blogs.

It’s the perfect solution for those who are looking to promote an affiliate or network marketing product and want to create a passive income from it. This eBook teaches you how to do affiliate marketing or promote any product with small valuable blog posts.

Plus it comes with a bonus freelancing guide that teaches you how to get other people to pay for your business costs and how to use free traffic methods to promote your content fast for incredible results.

Check out the eBook here.

Happy reading.

P.S Have I missed any passive income streams? Have you tried any yet? Tell me in the comments which one is working for you. 

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Ready to make 200 dollars fast in one day? Many people get stuck on the idea of how to make extra money.

But we are in the age of the internet boom where you can get online and find gigs that will pay you cash just for doing the simplest of tasks or nothing at all.

Yes many people are skeptical about joining programs that claim to make you a million dollars over night (exaggeration LOL) but that is not what this post is about right now.

I dug through the internet to find some legitimate ways that you can make $200 fast in one day and find the companies that are willing to pay you.

So if you have a job and just want to earn a little bit extra or you want to go full time and work completely from home  – keep reading.

Here Are 16 (REAL) Ways That You Can Make $200 Fast In One Day From Home.

1. Become a virtual assistant

What exactly is a virtual assistant?

A virtual assistant is like a personal assistant but just online. So you can prepare a profile of tasks that you can do and get paid for them.

Virtual assistants can do just about anything. If you have a special skill or talent, or you are great at administrative work, then you can become a virtual assistant.

Virtual assistants can also be based in any country. However some companies are country specific.

The first place I would recommend that you go to when looking for virtual assistant work is Upwork. You will need to complete your profile and then Upwork will recommend different projects that match your criteria.

Ideally you should only write tasks that you can do well because you will have to provide evidence of your skill in the form of a portfolio or recommendation.

If you are new to Upwork and do not yet have any recommendations then do not worry. One tip I can give to you is be willing to accept jobs that pay you a low rate to build up and add credibility to your profile before you apply for jobs with higher rates. This is obviously temporary and once hirers start giving you testimonials you can then look for the more rewarding jobs.

If you are booked for a project, the hirer has the option to reject your work if they are not sufficiently satisfied with your job and therefore you will not get paid.

Other great places for Virtual Assistant work include:

• Time Etc  
• Red Butler  (only accepts US based virtual assistants)
• Lifebushido
• Gabbyville
• Paragon Planners

2. Take online surveys

There are only a few survey sites that have an excellent payout score and are not spammy.

These survey sites require you to respond to personal questions and provide your opinion on certain products or services.

Always be honest with your responses. These survey sites already have the criteria that must be matched in order for you to qualify.

Also not every survey site is made equal.

There are many survey sites that are not legitimate and you can easily recognise them if:

• They ask you to pay an upfront fee. Most of the survey sites that I responded to in the past did not ask me for money to participate.
• They promise that you will make a lot of money. Completing surveys do not help you earn a full time income. They can help you earn a bit of extra cash on the side.
• They only want to take your details. Be careful if you receive emails from sites saying that you joined them when you did not. If you do not remember joining a survey site then trash the email and do not click on any links within the email.

The survey sites that I recommend here have been tried and tested by myself and their payouts are generous.

You will want to join as many survey sites as you can so you can maximise your profits.

Surveys can be taken in your spare time, whilst relaxing or watching TV so it is a great way to make extra money in your free time.

These are the survey sites I recommend (some of the survey sites are for US visitors only, so if you are not within the US you will be redirected to a survey site that is appropriate for your country):

• Pinecone Research
• Survey Club
• Global Test Market Panel
• My Survey Panel
• VIP Voice Panel
• YouGov Panel Australia
• Toluna Opinions
• Survey Junkie
• The Sports And Outdoors Squad

Related Article: 

• 13 Best Paid Survey Sites That Pay Up To $500 (Free To Join)

3. Get Paid For Using The Internet

Just by using the internet, you can get paid by the Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel who wants to build a picture of internet behaviour from people like you.

I had this app installed on my phone and forgot about it. After about six months I remembered it and decided to check my account and saw that I accrued enough points to cash out $50.

The more devices you use, the better potential you have to earn more.

Registration is absolutely 100% free. Once you have registered, all you have to do is install their non-invasive app and use the internet as normal.

Then get rewarded just for using the internet. Simple right?!

4. Earn With Ebates

Do you  know that you can earn and save money from your favorite shopping sites when you shop through Ebates?

There is no software that you have to download to your computer or surveys you need to take.

All you do is become a member of Ebates and simply do your shopping with your favorite stores through this site. Make sure and download their Ebates app to your internet browser which tell you whether there is any cashback available from any online shopping sites you visit.

Once you make a qualifying purchase (spend $25), Ebates will give you $10 on your first qualifying purchase plus a percentage of the price you paid on every other purchase.

That is a winner in my opinion.

To join Ebates is free. Plus you do not pay extra for shopping. So why not get shopping.

5. Earn With Swagbucks

Swagbucks is a reward and cash back site that allows you to earn free gift cards or get cash back for things like surfing the internet, participating in surveys, shopping, watching videos.

To start earning with Swagbucks, you must sign up on their website, then you can take part in any of their online tasks to start getting rewards.

If you like shopping you can shop at your favourite stores like Starbucks, Amazon or Macy’s, etc and earn cash back on all qualifying purchases. If you shop with Swagbucks you do not pay extra on the price of the item. You will however earn a percentage of the sale back.  

You can watch videos and play games all in your free time and earn rewards just for doing so.

You can also take surveys.

This is a great way to make a bit of extra cash.

To start earning with Swagbucks use this link.

6. Join An Affiliate Program

Affiliate programs are individual programs or companies that design products that you can promote and make extra money.

If you promote the product and someone purchases it, you earn a percentage of the sale.

When thinking of joining affiliate programs, it is always best to choose the highest paying affiliate programs with recurring commissions. I actually covered this in detail in my article The 10 Top Places To Find High Paying Affiliate Programs.

This is how many people make $200 fast in one day and some even go on to make a full time income. Commissions can be as high as $20 to even $1000.00 per sale and continue to be paid every month.

With some affiliate programs you must pay for the product before you can start using it. I believe in order to recommend any product you should have good experience of the pros and cons of the product so that you can give an honest review. Otherwise to recommend a product would be unethical and dishonest in my opinion.

If this piques your interest then have a look at my article 6 Profitable Niche Markets For Affiliate Marketers And Bloggers. In that post I speak about six of the most profitable niches and provide many other niched affiliate programs that you can join.

Related Articles: 

• How To Start Affiliate Marketing For Beginners
• How To Do Affiliate Marketing Without A Blog Or Website 

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7. Join An Affiliate Network

Affiliate networks are different from affiliate programs. An affiliate network is a marketplace where you can find many different affiliate products or services to promote.

This will be useful if you have a website or blog but do not know how to monetise it.

When you have niche content, you can make suggestions within that content and mention some products that you source from affiliate networks.

If you do not have a blog or website then you can recommend products via social media (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc) or email newsletters.

I do strongly recommend creating your own blog or website. It is quite easy to set up and you can easily follow my step-by-step guide on starting a successful blog.

Also be sure to check out my article 6 Profitable Niche Markets For Affiliate Marketers And Bloggers. In that post I speak about six of the most profitable niches and provide many other niched affiliate networks that you can join.

Some of my fav affiliate networks mentioned in the article are:

• Panthera Network
• Share A Sale
• Amazon

8. Open An Online Store

E-commerce is a trillion dollar industry.

More and more brick and mortar stores are going online and selling their products to shoppers who prefer to do so on the internet.

Do you have a product or design that you want to sell?

Products can range from jewelry, clothing, toys, shoes. Just about anything can be sold online and the best thing is, e-commerce sites like Shopify, make it easier than ever for you to get started.

They take care of all the site building, payment processors, designs, etc.

All you need to know is what you are going to sell. With this link Shopify is giving my readers a 14 day free trial.

Also be sure to check out my step by step guide on how to start an online store.

If you are brand new to eCommerce or are looking for some additional help in getting started with eCommerce, getting your online store set up and getting your first online store sale then have a look at my course compilation review where I review the top 8 eCommerce courses that you can start today.

Happy selling!

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• How To Start An Online Clothing Store 
• 4 Proven Ways To Increase Traffic To Your Online Store
• The Ultimate Ecommerce Start Up Guide

9. Join A Network Marketing/Direct Sales Company

Network marketing and direct sales involve selling products directly to consumers without retail premises.

Network marketing and direct sales companies allow consultants or distributors to promote their products in exchange for commissions following a sale.

Commissions range from 5-20% and the amount of income that you earn can be higher when you build a team.

If you are great working with people and you like leadership, then this may be a perfect fit for you.

There are tons of network marketing and direct sales companies in health and wellness, fashion, cookery, home products, winery, etc.

Here is a list of the top 100 companies if this is something you fancy.

Related Articles: 

• How To Succeed In Network Marketing Fast
• 10 Network Marketing Tips For Guaranteed Success 
• My First Year In Network Marketing And What I Would Do Differently 

10. Blogging

Blogging is a perfect way to make $200 fast in one day, especially if you like writing content that will help and inform other people.

Blogging however requires a time investment.

It is one of the ways that I earn an income and is mostly enjoyable since I write about topics that I love.

You can start a blog on literally any topic but I would strongly advise starting a blog on a topic that you are knowledgeable on and that is relevant to your audience.

In my recent article 6 Most Profitable Niche Markets For Affiliate Marketers And Bloggers I outlined topics that you should start a blog in. Avoid starting blogs about your passionate topics that do not make you any money. 

It is very easy to get your very own blog up and running with Bluehost and WordPress. In fact you can start a blog for as low as $3.95 a month with Bluehost when you use my referral link. Also head on over to my article The Complete Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Succesful Blog and I will help you step by step through the process.

11. Become A Freelancer

Is there a service that you can offer to people? Then why not become a freelancer and get paid.

There are many types of freelance jobs that you can take up on Upwork or Fiverr.

If you like writing articles, developing software, designing, data entry, etc then you can become a freelancer.

These freelancing categories are not exhaustive. Have a look on Upwork, or Fiverr and see what freelancing categories there are, that you may be able to fit in.

12. Create An Online Course

Do you know a skill that you can teach?

Teachable allows you to create online courses and share with others who will pay you to teach them.

You can price your course at any price depending on how valuable you think it is.

The great thing about this platform is that you can load it with all your course materials like video content or written articles, then sell the course so that you generate passive income on the internet.

Many instructors in the world are using Teachable as an educational technology to create their courses for profit.

Other online course creators are Clickfunnels.

13. Create An E-book

If you do not want to create an online course, you can create an e-book which is another type of information product.

If you know how to do something and want to teach other people how to do it, or want to inform other people, an e-book is a great way to get your content across to an audience for a price.

Some great ways to publish your e-book is with a publisher direct or you can go to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing where you can publish your book for free.

You can also promote your e-book directly on a blog or website or through other advertising means like Google Ads, Bing Ads or Facebook Ads.

14. Sell Your Photos

If you like taking pictures, then you can sell your photos and provide them for others to download.

Shutterstock Contributor is a company that allows you to sell your images, illustrations and footage so that other people can download it for their personal or commercial use.

This is another way that you can make a passive income. One photo that you take today can keep you earning for years to come when other people buy or download your image.

Want to be a contributor for Shutterstock? Then sign up here.

If you want to simply browse their huge database of royalty-free images for personal use then click here.

15. Sell Unwanted Items

I am pretty sure you have unwanted items in your household that you can sell to make extra money.

There are things that you believe people may not want when in fact your old things can be someone’s new treasure – as the good ole saying goes.

If you want to make some quick cash, use Ebay to sell your items easily and effortlessly.

16. Invest In Cryptocurrencies

The new generation currency is Bitcoin. This is a digital currency that has been blowing up the internet this year as I write this post.

Be careful with this way of making money, as you can also lose money given how volatile the currency is.

Some days the value is high, other days it is low but recently it has been going on an upward trend and does not seem to be stopping.

If you are looking towards investing in Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, be sure to know what you are doing.

If you would like to start investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies then you can use Coinbase to hold your currency and receive your first $10 bonus.

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Hope you can make some extra cash before the year closes! Tell me in the comments what is your favourite way to earn extra cash? 

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• Get Paid To Lose Weight With HealthyWage
• The Top 3 Ways To Make Money Online
• 13 Best Paid Survey Sites That Pay Up To $500 And Are Free To Join 
• 10 Ways To Achieve The Digital Nomad Lifestyle 
• 25 Best Online Passive Income Ideas

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