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So, you’ve decided you’re sick of the 9-5 grind and you’re ready to make a living as a freelancer. There are plenty of resources out there to help freelancers succeed. Here are some ways to earn money as a freelancer and say goodbye to your boss for good.
- Babysit
Babysitting could be a good option if you have experience taking care of children. People are always in need of trusted sitters. You can sign up on websites like Care.com to get started.
- Develop Websites
If you know how to build a basic website, you can make quite a bit of money on the side. Depending on your skill level, you can make anywhere from $250-$5,000 per website.
- Academic Writing
If you’re a strong academic writer, you can get paid to write essays for students. Websites like EssayMama hire writers with advanced degrees to write high school, college, and post-graduate papers.
- Become A Dog Sitter
If you’re a dog person, you can make extra money by dog sitting. Websites like Rover.com let you sign up as a professional dog sitter and create a profile. You can make anywhere from $15-$100 per night.
- Officiate Weddings
This is a market that is always hiring. You can easily get ordained online, and offer non-denominational services for couples in your area.
- Make Jewelry
Making jewelry can be fun and lucrative. It’s really easy to get started. If you really get into it, you could even create an Etsy shop online.
- Take Family Photos
Do you have a knack for taking photos and a great camera? Consider starting a photography business out of your home. You can start out charging about $100 per session.
- Create An Online Course
Once your course is created, you can generate passive income for years. Choose a topic that you know a lot about. Depending on the length and complexity of the course, you can charge between $50-$350 per student.
- Write An EBook
If you’re very skilled in a given topic, you can write an Ebook of roughly 20,000 words (or less). You can charge between $2.99-$9.99 per book and keep about 70% of the profits.
- Tutor
You can make money by tutoring students online at Tutor.com. You can work as many or as few hours as you would like.
- Participate in Medical Research
Hospitals and private clinics always need people to test new drugs and procedures. Check with your local hospital to see if there are any current studies you can qualify for.
- Pose For An Art Class
This can be a fun and interesting way to make some extra cash. You can make about $20/hour, and you will have the unique experience of posing (usually nude) for art students.
- Get Crafty
You can sell arts and crafts at local fairs and farmers markets. Some possible things you could make are candles, homemade soap, or holiday cards.
- Do Some Yard Work
Ask your neighbors if you can mow their lawn or rake up their leaves. You can make about $10-$15 per hour.
- Sell Items on Amazon
Do you or your friends have items to sell on Amazon? You can keep all the profits from your own items and a portion of the profits from items you post for your friends.
These are just a few possible ways to make money as a freelancer. What other ideas can you come up with to make money from home? Share them in the comments below.
Today’s guest post is by Kenneth Waldman. He is a professional content creator with over 5 years of experience and also an editing assitant at https://help.plagtracker.com.
