Making Money at Home

COVID-19 has rocked our country and our world with the same force and uncertainty as any world war. And with that climate of change, comes financial fears and instability. Jobs are lost, business are shuttered and some people simply have no idea where their next paycheck will come from, or if it ever will. And because many of us are self-isolating or sheltering in place, the desire to create income opportunities from home has also grown. Here are some ideas of how you can make a little extra cash while you are isolating.
Don’t thing of the Internet as a gold mine in which you can just stumble upon a big pile of cash. Truth is that you will have to invest time and effort into making money remotely over the internet.

Selling Your Stuff

One way that people have found to make money over the Internet is through selling items on various websites such as Amazon, Ebay or etsy. Ebay is a great place to sell new and used household goods, books, jewelry and even antiques. But if you are creative and make beautiful arts and crafts, jewelry or fashion pieces, etsy is the place to be! There are several other sites that allow you to sell items including Facebook marketplace and Craigslist.

If you’re feeling super creative and technically savvy, you might even be able to make their own web site and include a store where you can sell items. Woo Commerce is an example of one plug-in that make selling online easy.  If you create your own store, you can name your own price on each item, add several different images and provide various shipping options for your customers. Owning your own site can be costly and time-consuming, but if you are committed to making money through sales, it might be a good investment.

Freelancing

Freelancers have also seen success in making money via the Internet. Freelance writers can write for a variety of content providers, magazines and other outlets. There are a variety of sites where freelance writers can sign-up to write a variety of titles that have been requested by customers.

Freelance artists can also make money on the web. Advertise your  services to a targeted audience to try to gain customers. Or consider creating a web site that can serve as a digital portfolio that highlights your work. You can even use Facebook as your digital portfolio.

Virtual Assistant

Another way to make money include being a virtual assistant. This job requires you to do the job of a secretary or assistant, but doesn’t require her to leave the comforts of her own home.

There are a variety of ways to earn income online during this scary and uncertain time. Take the time to research the various options to see if there is one that will suit your need and that you are qualified to do. Just like with any other type of traditional  job, working from home requires a time commitment and professionalism. With some self-motivation and time investment it is possible to make a decent amount of money.

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