6 Easy Ways to Make Money From Home

 

Most people want to make more money. It could be because they want to increase their savings or because they have a specific goal in sight, such as buying a home or paying off a debt. Whatever the reason, finding something to do outside of that regular job is one of the more obvious avenues to getting that extra cash. However, the most obvious option for many is to get a part-time job, which means more time away from home. Luckily, the robust online world has provided people with many opportunities to make money at home in legitimate ways that are smart in fact, there are so many easy ways to make money from home.

1. Trade foreign currencies (FOREX)

You can also trade foreign currencies, but start small in this field as the financial losses can be big if you make a mistake. You'll need an account on a trading platform and can set up automated trades or handle them yourself. Do your due diligence regarding the currency you want to trade; most platforms will have articles about how to start trading. Trading may be as simple as holding a currency and selling it when it's worth more than your home currency (e.g., the U.S. dollar for people in the U.S.) or more traditional FOREX trading where you look at pairs of currencies.

2. Get an at-home customer service job

If you'd prefer a more traditional part-time job but really want to work from home, look into customer service. A lot of customer service representatives actually work out of their homes now instead of at call centers. You may need specific phone equipment, including a headset with a microphone, and you definitely need a quiet environment.

3. Upload and sell stock photos

If you like taking photos and are good with both getting the shot and processing it into a clear image, you might look into selling your photos through an online stock-photo catalog. Some photos can be free under certain circumstances (e.g., for non-commercial use), while others can get you some royalties. Be sure to look at the site's terms and make sure you retain the main rights to each photo.

4. Be a virtual assistant

Many people who run solo businesses, especially those who are online who have gotten really popular, often have virtual assistants. These are remote admin assistants who help with administrative tasks and marketing from their own homes, instead of going into an office. You can find virtual assistant openings both through word of mouth and through job sites.

5. Sign up with survey sites

If you want to make a little extra money and not have a set schedule, look at signing up with survey sites. These sites have you take surveys and give you payment at the end. The payment might be held in an account until you reach a certain payout level, or you might receive gift certificates or cards for companies like Amazon. Note that you won't qualify for every type of survey as each looks for a certain demographic. But it can be a fun way to make a little extra money.

6. Start your own ecommerce site

Why should Amazon and Overstock get all the goods? Why not start your own ecommerce site and offer a platform for people to sell their stuff? OK, that's not the easiest way to make money from home, but it's not as hard to set up if you know where you can get willing sellers who will use the platform. No one said you had to aim for Etsy-level competition right away, of course. But, if you like running websites, running your own ecommerce site could get your extra income rolling in fast once sales start being made. You'll want to create a sales funnel that helps the site get more sales without you having to actively seek out buyers.