5. Online Freelancing
This might not make you a load of money quickly but it can be an easy way to use your time and talents. Check out sites like Fiverr and UpWork to pitch for roles big and small like editing and logo design to social media manager and virtual assistant.
6. Content Creation
Blogging isn’t dead, and although it and Instagram can take a lot of time and effort to build up a following, it can be worth it to help promote your own products, courses, or affiliates. You can accept sponsored posts, adverts, can offer freelance content creation on other sites, and check out sites like Freelancer and UpWork too.
7. Declutter
Let's all have a big old declutter and clear out. Not only does decluttering free the mind and make us feel better, but it could also earn you some money. Pull everything out and only put back what you want and need. Look at everything you have and see what you could sell either on your local Facebook marketplace, Facebook groups, rent a stall at a secondhand shop, or list items on eBay, etc. Look after the pennies and the pounds look after themselves.
8. Odd Jobs
There are probably loads of odd jobs you could do if you have some spare time. Have a think, they don’t need to be groundbreaking. Personal training, styling, personal shopper, dog walking, babysitting, cleaning, food delivery, mystery shopper, answering surveys, help writing or designing people’s CVs, and much more.
9. Air BnB
If you have a spare room or are heading off for a long trip, why not consider rent out your space on Air BnB? We did this for a year or two here in Reykjavik (before kids) and met some great people from all over. It was fun having them stay, helping them plan out their trip, and giving them the inside local knowledge on things like the Northern Lights.
When we stopped listing our spare room on Air BnB, and it became Mia’s nursery, I ventured into the events space and offered Sketching Walking Tours on Reykjavik. This was a great way for me to get out and about, sketch as we went, and show people around my new home. I would meet them in one spot, show them around and give them some facts on the place, let them sketch for a few minutes, and offer up pointers when needed. We walked around for an hour and sometimes sat in a coffee shop if the Icelandic weather was too challenging. It was really fun - I only stopped due to Covid social distancing.
10. Digital Products
And finally, here’s a little dump of other things you could try:
Have a transformational story to tell or skill to share, why not try creating an EBook, audiobook, or digital product to sell to an online audience.
Sell templates you already use within your household or business.
Look into dropshipping and create your own store.
Become an affiliate for a program, course, and/or product you use and love.
Create an Amazon shopfront and earn a small commission when you link to a recommended item and a sale is made.