6 simple ways to make money with your computer
There are some simple ways to make extra cash online.
Sell items on eBay
There are two ways to make money on eBay. First, if you have a collection of memorabilia or valuable electronic items you no longer use, they can be worth money. The other way is to buy low value items wholesale and then market them on your own eBay store. Look for small, useful items that it’s hard to find in Australia (like kitchen gadgets, pet accessories, toys or garden accessories), buy in bulk and then on sell for a profit.
Write and publish an ebook
Do you have a specific area of expertise that people would find interesting? Or a great novel that you’ve been bursting to write? Then a self-published ebook is a great idea. Once you’ve completed your manuscript (and used a good editor) you can download simple software to create your ebook. You can then list the book with major online retailers like Amazon, set the fee and wait for the money to roll in.
Make and sell things on Etsy
Creative types can make good money selling clothes, accessories, bags, jewellery or homewares that they make themself on Etsy. It’s free to join and start a shop, and the site charges only a small fee for listings. Take good quality photos and let your creativity shine. Etsy also has a number of simple online tutorials that will help you with things like marketing and keywords.
Write paid blog posts
Online content is a huge industry and almost all websites feature it, usually in the form of blog posts. If you have experience in an area – or just a love of writing – you can find freelance gigs. Blog posts usually don’t pay too well, but if you can turn them around quickly you can make a decent amount of money.
Sell your skills
Use your everyday digital skills to create some extra online income. If you are a graphic designer, website builder, sub editor or have other skills like transcribing you can register for sites like Upwork and bid for jobs. Once you get some experience and good contacts, you will be amazed at how much work is out there.
Become a virtual assistant
In the digital world, offices no longer have to have their assistants sitting at the front desk (there might not even be a front desk). Sign up to an agency that provides virtual assistants and you can work for a company anywhere in the world. You’ll need to be very organised, able to perform basic digital tasks (like Excel MYOB) and be a good communicator.
Have you tried any of these money-making tips?
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