Problem: Need Money
Solution: Make Money from Home
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Can Anyone Make a Living from Home?
Making a living from home has become more popular with each year and the internet has allowed home businesses to boom.
Here, I'm listing my real-life money-making internet gigs.
You can do any or all of these things, too.
These are in no particular order.
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1. FIVERR.COM gives users the opportunity to sell a service or information starting at $5 a gig. Your gigs are not limited to the $5 price point and you can also add gig extras.
I have steady work on Fiverr as an editor and have gained some regular, repeat clients.
Pro: You will find clients you would not have found otherwise.
Con: Fiverr takes 20% of all sales, so your profits are reduced.
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2. FREELANCE WORK. In addition to my work on Fiverr, I also do freelance editing and writing. Editing and writing are my specialties, but there is a huge variety of options.
There are freelance opportunities in photography, graphic design, website creation, illustrations, etc. Anything you can offer on Fiverr, you can offer in the private sector.
Pros: You get to keep all the money.
You get to be a published author.
You can charge more than you can on Fiverr.
Con: Marketing yourself is more challenging.
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3. E-BOOKS. I have several e-books up on Amazon and not one month goes by that some of them don't sell. I've written e-books on writing, protecting children, patriarchy, potty training and even put together one containing articles I've had published but are out of print. E-books are easy to write and can go live within a day of uploading via Kindle Direct Publishing.
If you have knowledge to share on any topic, put it in an e-book and start making money today!
Pro: You will be a published author and make money.
Con: You have to do the actual writing and I advise hiring an editor.
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4. ETSY Opening an Etsy shop is quick and easy and allows you to offer an endless variety of things for sale. Etsy started out being more for handmade items, but has grown to include printables, collections, planners, as well as handmade items and much, much more. I offer a variety of die cuts, unique, one-of-a-kind pillow covers, zipper pouches, drawstring bags, baby items and even a printable poster.
Pro: Selling is quick and easy and their fees are low.
Con: There are fees.
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5. EBAY. I have been selling on Ebay off and on for about 20 years. I have worked it full-time and helped pay the bills and I have worked it part-time just to have spending money. Ebay is fabulous and they've streamlined the selling process over the years, making it one of the easiest selling forums to use. It's quick and easy to sell and you can make hefty profits on items you pick up at a thrift store or garage sale.
I find that my home school books sold for catalog prices on Ebay, even after we'd used them.
My best-ever sale on Ebay was when I bought a pair of leg braces at a thrift shop for 99 cents and sold them for $300.
As far as selling forums, I have to mention apps like LetGo, Facebook Marketplace, 5Miles and many others.
Do a search and find one that works for you.
Also, you can sell more than just books on Amazon.
Online selling is an excellent way to make money.
Pro: You can even print your postage and have your postal carrier pick up your packages.
Ebay has protections in place.
Con: There are fees (but they are low.)
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6. DAY TRADING Day trading in the stock market is another way I make money from home. This used to be something just for big, long-term investments, but I have found profits in penny stocks through studying and learning from those who have had success. I use the Robinhood appto make my trades and they have no fees, so each trade is free. Robinhood gives you a free stock worth up to $5 when you sign up and you can sell it or buy more.
I suggest following Tim Sykes for education and information to help you get started. A great blog to follow is Taking Charge, a great resource for beginners.
The stock market is risky! Do not trade without education!
There are ways to lessen your losses....I have a small account and I only trade 10 - 20% of my account at a time. This means my gains are smaller than some, but my losses are also smaller.
Pro: There is no limit to the amount of money you can make.
Con: You will lose some money along the way; losses are part of the process.
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7. BLOGGING Blogging is another great way to make money online. I have several blogs, here and here are two of them. Monetizing your blog is easy and can start generating revenue quickly. If you have something to say, say it in a blog and get paid while you're at it.
Some bloggers make a full-time income through blogging.
Pro: You control all the content and can post as often as you like.
Con: You might have to pay an editor.
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As you can see, I have a lot of irons in the fire. I like variety and get bored with just one or two things. Tailor your online earnings to what works best for you. There is no right or wrong way. You decide what's right for you and what works for you.
I'm currently working on ramping up my YouTube channel so it can monetized. That will be number 8!
~Tricia
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