3 Ways to Earn Extra Money & Capitalize on Couch Time
You could use an extra stream of income, and you’re happy to put in the extra work to earn it, but you aren’t quite sure where to start. Whether you already have a full-time job or you are struggling to make ends meet as you work to launch a new business, if you want to make the most of your downtime and use it to earn extra money, there are plenty of possibilities awaiting you.
Share Products You Believe In
When you really connect with the value of a product and find a brand that you truly believe in, the products are easy to sell. You don’t have to have any sales experience, simply sharing your personal experience and belief in the products can be enough to convince people to buy them.
One of the easiest ways to start making extra cash with a side gig in sales is by partnering with an established brand such as Amway. The direct sales company has a plethora of top-of-the-line health and beauty products made using the highest quality standards. While the brand has endured some controversy over the years amidst accusations that it is a pyramid scheme, those rumors are unfounded. It’s clear when you examine the facts that Amway isn’t a pyramid scheme, but simply a company that operates using a direct-selling model of business in which partners make money from each product they sell. A pyramid scheme, by contrast, is designed to generate investment from new partners and then use those very investment dollars to pay earlier recruits; none of the pay is based on actual sales.
Work as a Virtual Assistant
If you are really organized with great time management skills, you might make a great virtual assistant. This role is typically task-based and ideal for someone to tackle during their spare time. The work is done remotely, often with flexible hours that you can tailor to best fit your schedule and lifestyle.
To find work as a virtual assistant, search your favorite job board like Indeed or LinkedIn. Alternatively, you could also use a more specialized job site like Remote.co or Upwork.
Sell Old Stuff Online
It has never been easier to purge your closet or get rid of home items you no longer need. Sell anything you don’t want on eBay, Mercari, Facebook Marketplace, Poshmark or OfferUp. If you don’t see the value in an item anymore, do not underestimate the fact that someone else may see value in it. It is usually easiest to sell items that are made by widely known brands that are in great used condition.
One key is to include as many details as possible in your item listing. Photograph each item from multiple angles in good lighting with a clean, uncluttered background. The key is to make sure that your listing conveys all of the information that someone could possibly want to know in order to make a purchase. When pricing items, aim to be just lower than competitors selling similar items. This can help ensure that your items sell quickly.
Once you get a good system in place, you may even find that you could make a side business reselling stuff online for friends and family. You could charge a flat fee or a percentage of each item’s selling price and it can be a win-win situation for both of you.
When it comes to making extra money, you are only limited by your creativity and your work ethic. With a little time and effort you can make the most of your downtime by selling products that you love, becoming a virtual assistant, reselling items you no longer need or any number of other possibilities.