With cashback cards and cashback sites, it’s important to remember the idea is to get money back for spending you were going to do anyway – don’t spend more than you can afford, simply so that you earn more cashback!
If you like to have a mooch around the shops and eat out, why not earn some extra cash as a mystery shopper?
Sites like MarketForce will pay you to drop in unannounced to shops and restaurants to rate the experience and will pay you for your feedback
If you can take a decent snap of cityscapes and landmarks, you may be able to flog them to agencies, including Shutterstock, Alamy and 123RF.
YouGov is among the most well-known sites, but it can take years to reach 5,000 points to get £50 in payment.
PopulusLive has fewer available surveys and the payout is limited to £50, but you could get up to £1 for every five minutes doing surveys, meaning you may reach your total quicker than you can on YouGov.
Learn more by reading our fitness reward app challenge, in which we look at how much we could earn using BetterPoints or Sweatcoin.
Websites like TaskRabbit allow people in certain cities to list tasks they need help with such as picking up a parcel or moving home that they are willing to pay for.
For example, if you have a driveway outside your home that you don’t always use, you could rent it out through a site like JustPark.
Your space is more likely to be in demand if you live near a sports stadium, tourist spot, airport or train station.
Sites like OfficeRiders effectively help companies find space in private places for work meetings, events and co-working, while Kitchen2Rent does what it says on the tin.
Sitting on an old mobile handset that you don’t use anymore? Don’t leave it gathering dust at the back of the cupboard, flog it online!
You can sell it yourself on a site like eBay or Gumtree, or use one of the many mobile phone recycling sites to see who will pay you the most for your old phone.
Unfortunately, there are a number of unscrupulous sites that promise big payouts, then try to short-change you once the phone has been sent.
A number of these sites offer cash for old tablets too, so if your old iPad or Kindle is sitting unloved and unused, cash it in too!
All you have to do is enter the barcode from your DVD on sites like MusicMagpie, Zapper and CeX, and the site will give you a price for your DVD.
It's probably a good idea to go down to a sale first, to get an idea of where the best pitches are and pick up some tips on how best to flog your wares!
How often do you reckon you search for something on Google, Amazon, eBay or Yahoo? Most of us search on at least one of these sites fairly regularly.
Enter your search term as usual, and a Qmee result will appear alongside the normal search results. Click on the Qmee result and you’ll pocket a cash reward.
Earn Money In Spare TimeIt’s only a few pennies a time, but it can quickly add up. For more details, read Qmee: get paid to search online.
Sign up to a market research firm and you’ll be sent invites to take part in all sorts of survey projects, with a cash incentive.
For example, by signing up to Focus4People, we got invitations to take part in surveys on travel, news, energy and credit, which offered up to £50 for one hour.
Even better, why not get paid to watch the telly? Thanks to TheViewers.co.uk you can make a few quid just for having an opinion about some TV shows.
This might mean giving feedback on what you've watched recently, reviewing a new show before it airs nationally, or helping develop ideas for new shows.
On PeoplePerHour.com, there are thousands of people adept at website design, image editing, writing and social media who are selling their services an hour at a time.
If you are more useful with your hands – perhaps you are a dab hand with a paintbrush or a bit of carpentry – then why not stick an ad on a site like Gumtree or in your local newsagent?
If you are more useful with your hands – perhaps you are a dab hand with a paintbrush or a bit of carpentry – then why not stick an ad on a site like Gumtree or in your local newsagent?
Yes, it really is possible. There are thousands of people streaming their game playing on sites like Twitch, and some are making a pretty decent living from it.
Along similar lines, why not start a YouTube channel? The hosts of some channels are pocketing millions each year, and you could get a slice of the action too!
There are many reasons why you might want to make extra income. There are even more ways to go about doing so, whether you’re looking for a gig or want to start your own side business beyond your full-time, 40-hour workweek.
A side job is any type of employment or source of income that is in addition to your full-time job. A side job is not typically the same thing as a part-time job and often provides more freedom than a part-time position. Sometimes referred to as a “side hustle,” it is an additional source of income that you bring in during your spare time that can help you save money, get out of debt and reach other financial goals that your full-time job alone does not support.
Here are 20 side jobs that will allow you to make more money without interfering with your day job. Many of these can be done either online and/or on the weekends.
Fast, accurate typists can often find transcription work online, either on platforms dedicated explicitly to transcription or by searching job sites for gigs. Transcriptionists are usually paid per word. People who type quickly can accomplish more work in a short amount of time and earn a decent wage.
Create a website and blog about a topic in which you are both passionate and knowledgeable. Use ads and affiliate links to generate income from your blog. This is an excellent option for people who love to write, enjoy spending time online and want to share their interests, experiences and opinions with people. If you need fast cash, this may not be the best option as it takes some time to establish your blog before the money comes in.
Offering web design as a service requires some expertise and previous experience. If you know how to do graphic design and coding, pitch your web design services to businesses that do not have a professional-looking website or consider reaching out to local companies. As you work, make sure to add completed professional work to a portfolio to show potential future clients.
If you can think of a topic you are interested in and know a lot about, you can create a YouTube channel focused on that topic. Create and upload videos with the goal of educating viewers or discussing a topic. Your channel will need to reach certain milestones before YouTube grants you the ability to monetize your account.
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