This might sound interesting, for people who aren’t aware of the extra source of income digitally. In this era of technology many people are still struggling to have a degree and a good job that can pay off the bills. People are just struggling to get the life they want to. We should understand that older generation worked in an era where it was far more less competition. So working in the traditional manner should not be our go to, in today’s competitive and fast world.
Back in olden days, a single business could meet the necessity and requirements of all members in a family, but as the time changes the needs has also started changing. Earlier, people had the psychology to earn more and spend only on certain valuables, but as the time has changed the spending rates have increased and the current generation wants the best and therefore they work their asses off to get a high paying jobs which could give them the financial independence or freedom. This is not a negative trait, if you are capable and have a prospect and guts to look life in a different manner, do not want to become a burden and dependent on others.
Due to this kind of mindset everyone is looking out for options that could be utilised in order to have that EXTRA money in their pockets. No one, in this world will say NO to those quick source of income that could help and generate a source to reach your goals faster.
Let us look upon some of the ways that could lead us to get some fast money which we could earn without knocking our heads off. Here are some of the hobbies that could give us a sense of extra bucks:
Blogging and content writing:
Most of us would have created a habit of keeping a personal diary to write our thoughts and our feelings or might have written about the thoughts that we gather from news and discovery channel etcetera. Some of us might have used it to describe feelings that we do not feel comfortable telling others and want to write down somewhere in order to let it out that can have a calming effect with all the confusion around us.
This could build a passion for writing, which can be used and can be presented to the world, thus leading to monetary benefits as well. Lots of small and big organisations are looking for content writers who can write articles and tag-lines about their products which further could be utilised by the marketing team to brand the products. Be it Amul which has a tagline saying "Amul the taste of India", Apple's slogan "Think different" or children’s favourite "I'm loving it" of McDonald's. Whatever we see on the sites are mostly written by some of the content writers that companies employ to market the product and sell to end users.
Crafts and DIYs(Do it yourself)
In school, many of us were happy just seeing craft on time-table and try to create the best possible version of what was shown by teachers. There might be students who are not good at academics could be excellent at amazing craftsy stuff. This creative sense could help in earning good money while working from home. Many people build quality stuff from clay, cardboards, cements and even gift wraps which are discarded as trash and is occupying space. Once the same stuff is mixed with creativity, it becomes art!
There are various options to experiment with things and let your creativity fly high and make art which could be sold locally or online.
Here are few sites that could be utilised to sell handmade products online:
Etsy
It's a platform where most creative heads can sell their unique products. It's considered to be a home for distinctive items and fully handcrafted pieces. This marketplace was build for the artist who want to sell their handcrafted products to potential customers.
Handmade Amazon
Amazon created this special category in their catalogue, all because of market demand. Due to availability for a solid demand(huge customer base of Amazon), local artists and makers are inspired create more elaborate pieces thus, feeding into the positive feedback loop of improved quality/quantity and demand.
iCraft
Bangladesh being a hub of handmade artistic products like jewellery, clothes, home-decor, iCraft is one of a kind organisation that give privilege to the local men to showcase their talent in a very unique way. For further reference do check iCraft.
Zibbet
This organisation has given opportunities to those craftsman who could not usually dream to create a business in handmade products. More than 130 countries consisting of 50k entrepreneurs are selling their products online. Zibbet could be a grate option for various artists.
There are various other sites that can be used to showcase one's creativity. New bands can easily built using such huge platform by creative minds, but lack the exposure.
Web Designing
Web designing is a fast growing and a huge career option for youngsters who want to take "the road not taken". Not taking the usual career path of an Engineering or a Doctor. Students who have some passion in arts and better design instincts that can be used to fill a blank sheet with brilliant ideas and effects.
Different areas of web designing may include graphic designing, user experience designing, interface designing etc. These skills are used to build website, Google ads, Facebook ads or any kind of sales funnel that will be more interactive and would force users to click on links with their artistic skills.
Proof-reading
This is for those who are very good with different languages and have great command on grammar and could edit the pages of written material. To be a proofreader a person has to check errors like minor spell checks, typos, formatting and punctuations in text before it gets published. These skills are very essential for online and conventional editors.
Speaking of which, don't get confused between proofreading and editing as both are poles apart. Editing involve major changes on the text as in the structure, language or might be content if not appealing for audience where as proofreading include minor changes.
Though, there is always an overlap between the two in the modern online world.
App Development
After the emergence of Androids and iOSes the popularity of apps has grown exponentially. If someone wants to launch their fitness regime, a fitness brand, they would first look for an App Developer who can build them a portal between the users and whatever they want to put out there. App that could be so interesting and engaging for customers and would not take much time to "Book Your Seat" or "Register Now" so that their brand could grow eventually.
Decorating & Organising
This is for those who love to organise and beautify different corners. People generally get bored with the same wall patterns and furnitures, and there is always requirement for newness around us.
This keep our aura clean and happy. A lot of people look for small changes around then subconsciously and are generally attracted to beauty. Thus, making our surrounding more beautiful, improves our productivity and concentration. People are recognising this are willing to invest to make things more beautiful around them.
Music curator
Today people can earn, just by reviewing music on sites like playlist push or acx . They can become a curator and share their playlists. They just need to follow all the terms and conditions and start earning, all they need to do is to make a good playlists based on different genres like Hip-Hop or EDM or any of your choice. Again you need to gain followers to be effective.
Fitness and wellness
If you are a person who follows some fitness regime or have a good knowledge about it you can surely go ahead and try to explore options to use the skill and earn. You can use various platform like YouTube, blogging or even Instagram and Facebook to become a Social Media Influencer and become a fitness couch that could help the society to spread good health and habits in society.
Food Vloggers
As different chefs were being acknowledged by the society, people recognised to most under rated chefs around us found in all households our moms. Many homemaker moms have come up with their recipes to showcase their talent and the taste they have for food. Youngsters now are learning to cook from various moms, which has now given them option to earn money and become more productive.
This has also given opportunity to many foodies who die to taste different cuisines. Many restaurants owners request a review from these foodies(again followed by many users) to market their brand. The foodies make money via commissions and via advertising revenue from their channels/profiles.
Affiliate Marketing
If a person know how to sell any product online and do have a network through social media or blogging they can use it and become an affiliate marketer. It could be a great help for people to know more about certain products that aren’t in the limelight and being an influencer if you have a huge following so you can too create an advertisement for those products that are genuine and company wants to sell them without much of marketing cost. This creates an option to earn commission for those products that customer purchase from your reference.
Animals
People who loves to take care of animals, it can be dog or a cat can open their own welfare institute or else can go to Rover and find people who are really busy with their jobs or other important stuff, This creates an urgency for those who could take care of their pets which creates an opportunity that could be utilised to earn money through passion and selfless love.
Sewing
People who are good with creating amazing stuff with clothes whether creating a patchwork on cushions or on ethnic clothes making it more appealing adding some indo-western look. This become very easy to showcase talent in fashion industry and gain some valuable clients.
Financial and Marketing
People who have the correct knowledge about finance and market can use this skill and create platforms where you can use this information and give it to those who can make a difference in standardised learning and practical approach. You can check out various platforms like YouTube, Google or certain trading website that can give you a basic knowledge about how things work and become a good advisor to Benefit the society.
Photography and Videography
This has emerged as a very useful and a growing skill that can generate jobs and even businesses worldwide. People who make use of this talent can pursue themselves in it. They can make click amazing pictures or generate pleasing video that can used to create great content through visual. This could further be promoted on Instagram, Facebook or for some on. YouTube channel also use high level of visual upshot to give good content with demonstrative videos.
Makeup Artist
People who can work on creating a master piece not on canvas but on someone’s face where they could use their talent to cover the outside flaws on face like pimples, mark or maybe uneven skin-tone. This form of art is very interesting as the job is to make the face beautiful for some shoot, modelling assignment or for a bride on her D-Day. You can check out payscale to see the average earnings. Social media can be served as a tool for advertising the work and showcase expertise to potential customers.
Travelling
This can be an exciting but expensive job for some to explore different parts of world with some advanced places that are generally not on travel agents tour list. People can check the blogs or vlogs that can give information about the places and show them the visuals that can create an eagerness to explore. Due to which many travellers create a network and also get earning by reviewing various hotels and places.
This blog was made, thinking about good options related to work from home. People who want to start new business opportunities using distinguished skills and passion this blog could give them many creative ideas. The first step is to Start Practice and learn the art as an expert that will end up in making network and give effective earning.
