The idea of earning quick cash online sounds scammy. In fact, you should be suspicious of emails and ads that promise easy money for no effort. With that said, it is possible to make money online relatively quickly. The catch is that it takes work. The fastest and most affordable way to make money online is to leverage your assets. Your assets include:
- Stuff you ownSkills you haveKnowledge you can share
All of these can be turned into quick cash and sometimes a steady income. Here’s how!
Sell Your Stuff
Start by gathering items from around your home that you don’t want or use. Every room of your home is a source of sellable items such as toys, books, movies, electronics and electronic accessories, clothes, decorations, collectibles, memorabilia, and sports and fitness equipment. Even broken items are potential income if you can salvage parts a buyer might need.
Craigslist is ideal for large or heavy items that you don’t want the hassle of shipping. This includes furniture, sports and exercise equipment, and kitchen appliances. Providing a quality photo and compelling description will improve the chances of a sale. Listing your items on Craigslist is free. After the sale, the item and payment are exchanged between seller and buyer directly, which increases the risk of scams and personal danger. To stay safe, request payment in cash and meet in a public place.
Sell Your Skills
Signing up as an online micro-worker is free. Once you sign up, you can search tasks and bid on the projects that interest you. To increase your chances of getting chosen for the task, create a professional profile that highlights your skills.
Sell Your Expertise
People need information and they usually start their search for answers online. Don’t think you’re an expert? Think again. Everyone knows something and odds are there is someone who wants that knowledge. Whether it’s about business, relationships, spirituality, technology, gardening or something else, there is a need for information you have. You can sell your knowledge through blogs and ebooks, but a faster method is through online resources that connect experts with paying clients.
Ether is an online resource that offers a way to connect with people who want your information. Ether gives you a phone number that forwards to your home phone and the ability to decide when the number will work or when it will take a message. You can set your own fees, which are collected by Ether and paid to you when a client contacts you. Ether is free to set up but collects 15% service fee based on what you charge.
PrestoExperts seeks experts in a variety of areas including mental health, technology, spirituality, health and more. It’s free to sign up, but fees are collected from your earnings based on how you connect with the client (i.e. email) and topic covered.
It is possible to make a quick buck online, but it’s not through do-nothing scams. Whether you sell your stuff, your skills or your expertise, you’ll need to take action, provide something of value, and market yourself to find buyers.
