Earlier this month, we shared ten tips for you moms out there looking to save some money. While we know that saving money is incredibly practical, we also know that many of you would love to be able to take on a side hustle or find another way to earn some extra cash. Curious how you, too, can pocket a few more dollars this month? Check out our top suggestions below:
1. Sell your skills
Do you have a skill you could share or teach? Before you go down the path of thinking that you don’t have any valid tools in your toolbox that you could actually share with someone…think again. We know that is simply not true. You are talented, girlfriend!
Were you an event planner in a former life? Consider helping a neighbor plan and throw an event. Used to teach full-time? Create an after-school tutoring program. Used to work in a corporate setting? Meet with local college students and help them create their resumes/cover letters or offer mock interviews. Are you proficient with graphic design programs? Offer your logo/design services on Fiverr.
If you’re still thinking you couldn’t possibly have anything meaningful to share, then try learning a new skill yourself! Check out the incredibly popular Skillshare and Masterclass online communities and devote some time to learning a new skill.
2. Sell your homemade goodies on Etsy
If you can sew, embroider, knit, stitch, do calligraphy, or otherwise create something beautiful, consider selling your goodies on Etsy! Etsy is an online marketplace for creative handmade goods and might be your ticket to earning some extra income for those cute handmade ornaments you’ve been making for years. The site is very user-friendly and can even be managed via an app!
3. Join the Amazon Associates Program
If you regularly shop on Amazon, you may want to become a part of their Associates Program. What is it? It’s a way to earn cash back for every item you purchase from them and later refer to a friend who also purchases that item. Every time you post on Facebook, your blog, or other social media about an item you purchased, Amazon will provide you with an affiliate link for others to use to purchase that same item, and then, like magic, you get rewarded. This program is free to join, and can be a great revenue boost if you’re already telling friends and family about your purchases anyway.
4. Become a Virtual Assistant
These days, outsourcing work to virtual assistants is very on-trend and cost-effective. If you are adept at multi-tasking and technologically savvy, you could monetize those skills by securing part or full-time work as a virtual assistant. Become a virtual assistant today and start putting those incredible skills to use!
5. Complete Online Surveys
If you have a few hours you can spare each week, it’s possible you can earn some money by completing online surveys for retailers and survey companies such as SurveyJunkie, Swagbucks, and American Consumer Opinion. These surveys offer a low commitment option to earning some extra spending money that you can use to treat yourself every now and then.
What about you? How do you earn money as a stay-at-home-mom? What side hustles have you found to work best? Tell us below!
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