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6 Top Ways to Make Money from Home Quickly

6 Top Ways to Make Money from Home QuicklyAre you a new stay-at-home mom? Is the transition from a dual-income couple to a single income family, wreaking havoc on your finances? Do you need to make money from home quickly?

I feel you.

Even though I had saved up for my transition as a new stay-at-home mom, my savings dwindled much faster than I had anticipated, and I began to worry about money. There was no way that I was going to put my daughter in daycare and head back to the 9-to-5 grind.

It was when my daughter was nine months old that I started looking for a work-at-home job. But from my previous job hunts, I knew that my job search could take months, maybe even a year or longer. And, once you land a job, it usually takes 3 – 4 weeks to get your first paycheck.

Luckily, there are lots of quick ways to make money from home while you're caring for your little ones.

Here Are Some Easy Ways to Make Money from Home Quickly:

1. Sell Your Services

Everyone has some sort of skill or knowledge that they can put to work for them. So, take a few minutes and jot down your skills, passions, in-depth knowledge, and prior jobs, and brainstorm how you can sell these services to make money.

Here are some ideas to get you started.

Need more ideas? Here is a big list of service-based business ideas.

Once you've narrowed down your service offerings, you can let people know that you're open for business. An easy way to do this is by posting a notice on Facebook, a community bulletin board, email, or word of mouth. In fact, when I was younger and looking for babysitting gigs, I posted a flyer on our church's bulletin board; and I had more jobs than I could handle. Once you have some takers, discuss payment and the details of the job. In these sorts of situations, you should be paid upon completion of the task. So, the sooner you start getting the word out, the faster you can start earning money.

2. Complete Short Tasks

Short tasks or micro-tasks are just what they sound like – jobs that take a short time to complete, often only minutes. Payouts and tasks vary greatly. Here are some short task sites that pay out quickly (7 days or less).

Fiverr

Fiverr is an online marketplace where individuals can sell short tasks starting at $5.00. People sell everything from writing services, design services, voice-overs, to making phone calls, and videos. Once you complete a buyer's order, Fiverr will keep a fee of $1 and payments will be transferred to your PayPal immediately. Doesn’t sound like much money? The Fiverr Mastermind Group (six Fiverr power sellers who each earn six-figures a year each) wrote an e-book about their success with the platform: The Fiverr Master Class: The Fiverr Secrets Of Six Power Sellers That Enable You To Work From Home!

OneSpace

OneSpace is a short task platform where you're paid for a variety of tasks, such as copywriting, translation, quality assurance, transcription, editing, design, taking surveys, and lots more. To get started, submit your application. When opportunities come in that meet your skills — you'll be contacted via email. Once you accept an assignment, complete the work, and it's approved, you'll be paid daily via PayPal. OneSpace works with companies like Overstock, Staples, and Lowe's and they have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Looking for more quick ways to make money using short task websites — check out this post for more ideas.

6 Top Ways to Make Money from Home Quickly

3. Sell Used Stuff

Probably the fastest way to make a quick buck is by selling your used stuff on a classified site like Craigslist, VarageSale, or Facebook Marketplace. You can also sell your used items to a consignment shop, pawnshop, or you can host a garage sale — but often these avenues don't generate as much revenue, and they can be inconvenient.

There are many online outlets that will pay good prices for your used items and they make the selling process simple; although they may take a little longer than the above methods. If you need cash fast, use the methods listed above. If you have a little time on your side, here are some online platforms for selling your used goods.

Cash4Books

Cash4Books is an online portal where you can sell new and used books. Grab your books and head to the website, here you’ll be able to enter each book’s ISBN, which is a 10 or 13 digit number that can be found on the back cover or inside the front cover of almost all books. Once you have entered each code, you’ll receive a quote for each book. Next, send your books in with a pre-paid shipping label. Once they receive your books, you’ll be paid either via check or PayPal.

eBay

No matter what your item is — you can sell it on eBay! To get started, snap a few pictures of your item, write a great description, and post it on the site. Once your item sells, print out the shipping label from eBay, and send it on its way. eBay sellers are allowed 50 free listings per month and eBay only takes a small fee once the item sells. Payments are made quickly via PayPal once the buyer's payment method goes through.

Gazelle

Have old electronics (smartphones, laptops, tablets, or computers) that you no longer use? Sell them on Gazelle. Search the site for the type of device you have and instantly receive an offer. Once accepted, they'll send you a pre-paid box so you can ship the device back to them. It will take a day or two to process and verify your device and then payment is issued via PayPal 3 – 5 business days later.

thredUP 

thredUP is a way you can sell your old clothing, shoes, and handbags. Simply sign up for or a Clean Out Pack online. Once you receive your Clean Up Pack fill it full of clothing and send it to thredUp with the pre-paid label and packing slip. Upon receiving your package, thredUp will appraise your clothing and issue a credit that can withdraw via PayPal or store credit. Any unsold clothing will be donated with a donation receipt will be issued.

Not sure what to sell? This post covers 27 weird and quirky things you can sell for money. And here is a huge list of online platforms that can be used to sell just about anything.

4. Focus Groups

Over the years, I've participated in a handful of focus group studies. Not only do they pay well, (I've always made $100 per session), but they pay upon completion of the session — can't get paid much faster than that! All of the market research groups I've done were conducted in-person, but, research companies like 20|20 and User Interviews both offer online and virtual focus groups.

If you're looking for more focus groups to participate in, here is a huge list of companies. You may also want to check your local newspaper or classified sites for other focal group opportunities.

5. Use On-Demand Sites

Technology has made it easier than ever to make money quickly by using smartphone applications. If you need money fast, check out these on-demand sites to start working quickly.

DoorDash

With DoorDash, you can make money weekly by delivering food orders. First, apply online to be a Dasher (driver), once your application is approved you can start accepting assignments via the DoorDash app. DoorDash pays per delivery and you're allowed to accept tips. Payments are distributed weekly via direct deposit.

Instacart

Instacart needs full-service and in-store grocery shoppers. With Instacart, you can make your own schedule, get paid weekly, and start earning quickly. You must be 18 or older to work as a shopper.

Looking for more ways to make cash quickly with on-demand gigs? See this post for more on-demand companies.

6. Rent Your Stuff Out

Probably the two largest purchases you've made are for your house and your car — so why not use them to generate some fast cash?! Check out these online platforms to start generating income quickly!

Airbnb

Going away for a weekend? Have an extra bedroom you're not using? List it on Airbnb! To get started, list your entire home or room on the platform (include high-quality photos and a great description) and then go live. BTW, it's completely free to list your home on Airbnb! Once your home is listed, renters can view it online and book it for a certain amount of time. Guests are charged via the Airbnb platform before arrival, and the money (minus a 3 percent booking fee) is immediately deposited in your account, via PayPal, or international money wire. Some Airbnb hosts are earning thousands each month renting their home out via the platform.

Getaround

Share your car on Getaround when you're not using it. Simply apply online, and then once approved, start sharing your car via the Getaround smartphone app. Every time someone uses your car, Getaround provides insurance and roadside assistance. The average car owner earns $10,000 per year! While payments are only issued once a month, Getaround could be a great way to build up your bank account.

Looking for more ways to make money fast by renting out your stuff  — see this post.

Conclusion. 

While some people may see these opportunities as just extra pocket cash, there are some individuals that have made odd jobs their full-time career. Check out Britney or Lori's story to see how they are using sites like these to make a full-time income from home.

How do you make money from home quickly? Drop us a note we'd love to hear from you!

Originally published November 8, 2013. Content updated April 20, 2018.

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Holly Reisem Hanna

Holly Reisem Hanna

Holly Reisem Hanna is the publisher and founder of The Work at Home Woman, which has been helping individuals find remote careers and businesses that feed their souls since 2009. Through her unconventional career path of holding over 30 jobs and obtaining two college degrees, she's been able to figure out how to find a career path that you're truly passionate about. Holly's had the pleasure of sharing her expertise on sites like CNN, MSN Money, Huffington Post, Woman's Day Magazine, as well as being recognized by Forbes as one of the “Top 100 Websites for Your Career.” Holly resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband and daughter and enjoys reading, traveling, and yoga.

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118 Comments

  1. Kayla

    Thanks for the info! I have been earning money from home selling social media services. I use YouTube to attract new customers.

  2. Shirley Bongbong

    Hi,

    I want to know more about the OneSpace. When I go to the site, it seems not to hire remote workers. Where do I really go? I mean do you have the link for the remote workers signup?

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    I also use Swagbucks.

  6. Sue

    Hi! I was a full time grade school teacher who decided to stay home when my children were born. My oldest child is now 21 years old, and I have been substitute teaching for nine years. I would like to continue substituting, but need more income to make ends meet.

    My set of skills is varied. Beyond being able to teach and manage behavior positively, sing, write, craft, am well versed on the computer and am a people person.

    Please find flexible, work from home projects for me. Thank you! Sue

  8. Joe

    Thanks Holly Reisem for the post but what do you think about affiliate marketing is the best way for online earrings?
    I have making money with affiliate marketing and it works very good.

  10. Vicky

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  11. Kelli

    Hi,

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    The products are life-changing! Our company average for repeat customers is 92%!

  12. Michelle

    I started with rtinetworks.com a month ago and already did 2 sales. I got US$350 for each one. What I like is that, not only I get good money, but it’s not a referal program. I’m actually creating my business on this. I’m thinking of quitting my job :):):)

  13. Kate

    I have been making some extra money, getting inside company product information and having fun too by simply filling out survey studies. When I first started completing surveys on other sites, I became frustrated because their compensation was always based on reward points or sweepstake entries. I had no interest in this. What I wanted was to be compensated in cash. Then I found this link and everything changed. I now earn cash and get paid every two weeks for simply filling out survey studies from home or just about anywhere with an internet connection. It is 100% legitimate and is perfect for moms, students or anyone who is looking for some extra cash. Just Go to https://www.vindale.com/v/index.jsp

  14. Pamela

    You have a great site. I’ve used Cashcrate, Inbox Dollars and Swag Bucks and made money from all three sites. Swag Bucks I mostly got the gift cards. Doing surveys was the easiest way for me.

  15. Charles

    If you’re a California resident, you can make a quick $20 just by hooking up your utility bill to OhmConnect:

    On top of that you can make up to $300/year by reducing energy at peak times (that’s when utility companies have to turn on dirty “Peaker” plants). They actually save money by paying you instead. Sweet!

    It’s a great service and it’s doing a lot of good. I hope you join my team on there, “Sacramento Saves”!

  16. Charmaine Hall

    Hi are there any work from home jobs and or smartphone jobs for Nevada residents

  17. Mayaa

    Our site will pay you up to $25 per referral. Free to join! Upon signing up you will earn each time you enter your information. They pay you to take short surveys online and pays you in cash! This is not like your average paid survey site, you will qualify for all their surveys! Log in at lease once a day to complete a survey that takes 3 mins to complete. Earn up to $15 to cash out!

  18. elisabeth phijffer

    It was interesting to read the above. What I missed was the art of writing.
    Do you think it is possible to earn some money writing articles about various
    subjects for newspapers or magazines? I have a person in my vicinity who can
    and will correct my English where needed. May I hear from you
    With kind regards Elisabeth Phijffer from the Netherlands.

  20. Janella

    I also want to earn while working at home. Are there any jobs for me? I am from Philippines. Thank you!

  21. Rob Andrew

    Hey Holly,
    Thanks for the List:)

    I personally like both Cashcrate and Fyusioncash. I have been with them for years. You will not be rich doing them but it can provide some nice pocket change to pay a bill or two ;)

    On the other hand, Blogging can be a good long term business. It can actually turn out to be a full time gig and very lucrative. Not easy but if you make a commitment over time it can surely develop into a good cash flow!

  23. Lauren

    I’m looking for people to join my team with Advocare! It’s a great opportunity to get healthy (especially as the New Year approaches!) and make some additional money! I make a couple hundred dollars extra each month and save on my own orders! I feel so strongly about the program I’m willing to pay people’s start up costs! Email me with “advocare” in the subject line if you’re interested! [email protected]

      • Holly - The Work at Home Woman

        Yes, you need to do your due diligence before joining any business opportunity. And you need to know the difference between direct selling opportunities, which are legit, and pyramid schemes, which are illegal. Advocare is a direct selling opportunity and they are a member of the DSA – which means they adhere to strict ethical business practices and guidelines.

  25. Redgage

    Extraordinary Stuff! I’ve made great additional wage with Redgage for over a year yet my most recent find is tops every one of them. Takes only two minutes to join with a $25 reward. Allude your companions for a payout that could happen in days. Much appreciated Holly!

  28. LISA M. A.

    Where I live right now I have to drive 20 to 50 miles to get to a town, and they are only paying $8 an hour so it is not worth driving to work every day. So I have become a stay at home mom. I have been looking for something I can do at home to help out with the bills for over a year now. It is driving me crazy not working. Can anyone help. Can you please email me with any information you might have.

  30. Annie

    This is a great list! I’ve started selling some of my crafts, even. That way I can get my fix but not have to keep it and make a little extra! I’ve also been taking surveys on https://www.iglobalsurveys.com/, and I’ve made around $50 in the last six months or so. The trick is to make sure to fill out all your profiles so you can qualify for more surveys. Also, I take all the surveys as soon as they hit my email inbox!

  32. Clint Fowler

    I agree with some of these methods but are any of these really going to get a person the kind of income that is worth their time? I started looking into most of these ways and even got into affiliate marketing, blogging, writing copy and even taking surveys but it requires tons of time for a small amount of return. The only problem with that is most people need more and wont spend hours on the internet for such a small return. I would highly recommend network marketing… multimillionaire Robert Kiyosaki say network marketing will create more self made millionaires then any other business has. That’s what I did and now do it full time earning well over $6,000 a month. So I leave you with few tips on finding the right one.

    1. find a company that fits you
    2. low start up
    3. on going training
    4. easy to use selling/recruiting tools
    5. solid mentoring
    6. proven system
    7. pays on multiple levels
    8. strong company
    9. has products YOU love and use

    If you follow these I think you’ll start off in the right direction. If you need help let me know.

      • Kelli

        Hi Tasha!

        I agree you need to find a product you love. I promote Thrive for free because I love my results and I couldn’t stop sharing it. We are the number one health and wellness movement in North America. Yes, a movement! Thrive changes lives with weight management, immune support, joint support, sustained energy and the best sleep ever. Thrive is all-natural vitamins you feel working. Our products are used and promoted by doctors and have a money-back guarantee. The company offers a lot of support in the way of facebook groups. I get daily inspiration to help grow my business. My uplines do three-way calls to make sure new customers and promoters have all questions answered. Send me an email for more information; [email protected]

  33. Charles

    You can also get $5 to start investing in small businesses with a site called Kickfurther. At this site you can help these companies purchase inventory to fill their initial orders – these are startups, companies making iphone accessories, body care products, backpacks, sports equipment, etc. They all are innovating but need extra capital to get started. In return for helping them out you get interest – usually 5-10% over 3-6 months. That can add up to like 20-30% per year!

    Click this link for a $5 signup bonus to get started:
    http://kickfurther.com/

    I’ve already had 3 successful payouts, making about 10% and got paid back early. I highly recommend you check them out! I think it’s the next step in crowdsourcing.

    • Jackie McKenzie

      I would like to start kickfurther. Charles, can you give me some advice on this? Do a person need a facebook page for kickfurther?

      • Jackie McKenzie

        Charles, do a person have to get facebook to signup and did you put in a set amount to start?

  34. Dr. Bo

    These methods work and really can help you to pay your bills and buy some new things for you or your family. I think that it would be the best for anyone who wants to make money online to choose one idea and then go for it.
    Please don’t make my mistake to go from an idea to another idea. It took me a lot of money and time before I was able to realize that I should choose one idea and put all my efforts on it. When this have happened, things have changed a lot.
    Anyway, thanks for the big list, I am sure that it will help to a lot of people to find their new source of income.

  35. Tim Boston

    First, I would just like to say that I really enjoy reading your posts. I just launched my new blog several days ago about making money online and working from home opportunities. However, I believe the best way to make money online quickly is to sell products online where you can get paid instantly from a sale, for instants, through Paypal. Of course, if there are other ways to making money very quickly online please let me know. Thank you.

    • Benny

      Yes, but the RISK is higher too because you invest in a product and you have to get rid of it…

  36. KatherineBailey

    Starting travel affiliate business is perfect for those who are looking to start with small investment. You can earn money in the form of commissions. The advantage of these travel website is that you can launch your business within few hours by spending few dollars. There are many online solutions that offer turnkey travel websites but Travelerrr is the one gaining popularity for its unique features and money making capabilities

    • Benny

      People! Just be careful of tempting suggestion to gain much money by INVESTING sums of money, by “recruiting agents” and to become part of a “PYRAMID SCUM”. You’ll lose not only money, but also friends and family members who you convinced to join that scum idea…

    • fouad loudiyi

      I live in morocco and I’m looking for a job and I just would like to answer you if you can help me.thank you very much!

  37. shikha

    Many people want to make money at home and they want to find a work at home job to do it with. Ultimately what happens is they become frustrated as they search from website to website looking for the right job. This brings up the question, why are work at home jobs so hard to find? In this article we will take an honest look at this problem.

    1. First of all you should know that most of the opportunities to work at home are not actually paid jobs. This is true because most employers do not know you and have no control over the work environment when you do it from the comfort of your own home.

    If you realistically think about this, why would someone pay you an hourly rate when they do not know if you are really working or not? Therefore many of the opportunities to work at home are actually in the form of business opportunities where you work for yourself.

    2. There really are some companies looking for people to work from home. This phenomenon is known as telecommuting and does provide an opportunity for people with legitimate skills to get paid working from home.

    This benefits both the company and the worker because the business does not need to provide a space for you to work from, and as an employee you do not have to get up and drive to work every day.

    Many companies now will offer work at home jobs that include an hourly rate and benefits. These benefits can include paid vacation, retirement plan, and health insurance.

    One such website or you can visit is Tjobs.com. They match employers looking for workers with employees who are looking for opportunities to telecommute. This works out very well for people who have skills such as sales, customer service, website design, and other categories.

    3. Another thing I want to talk about is websites that present themselves as work at home jobs doing data entry, taking paid surveys, and typing at home. Generally these websites are trying to sell you information on how to get involved in this type of work.

    There are companies who will pay you for your opinion, or to do data entry and typing. The websites that are selling you the information deserve to be paid because they have taken the time to develop a list of companies for you to contact.

    In the future work at home jobs will become more readily available. Until that point you need to be conscious and only deal with reputable companies before spending any of your hard earned money.

  38. John

    I do a paid for surveys site and I make around $300 a month. It won’t make you rich but it covers my electric and water bill lol. It’s really not hard.

    • Phyllis Conner

      John what site do you do your surveys at and make $300. I have signed up for surveys but can’t seem to make any money. can you share any advice on which sites actually pay.Please send any info to [email protected]

      • Holly - The Work at Home Woman

        Make sure you fill out your profiles completely. These companies are looking for specific audiences, so they more information you can give them the more likely you’ll qualify for a survey. Try SwagBucks and CashCrate — they have other moneymaking tasks too.

  40. Derosher Wiley

    Great Stuff! I’ve made good extra income with Inbox Dollars for over a year but my latest find is tops them all. Takes just two minutes to sign up with a $25 bonus. Refer your friends for a payout that could occur in days. Thanks Holly!

    • Joe Flenorl

      Hi Derosher…you mentioned a site that tops them all for making money and has a $25 bonus with referral payouts. Can you please share that site with me…

      Thanks

  42. Omar Saady

    Hello

    I`m really excited in reading this useful info in the article. I found some resources that I have already known but of course there`s a something new regarding of making an extra money from home. But the only one thing I have missed in this place is the easiest way to make money online ( in my opinion) It`s Affiliate marketing or selling other people`s products or services
    I think you should edit the post to be included by this amazing way.
    Thanks so much
    Best Regards
    Omar Saady

  43. Carlise Hill

    Join Insta GC!! I made alot of money for Christmas from Nov-Dec with this site. I

    really love it because it is only $1 to cash out so you don’t have to save up to get your money. They offer 100’s of gift

    cards to choose from and even have direct deposit. My favorite way to cash out is Amazon. I am addicted to this site, they

    also have a really helpful community so there is always a way to make money!!!!!

  44. stephen fowler

    Hi. This site is chock full of great ways to make money fast from home. great job. Selling used books online has been a great adventure for me. I signed up for Amazon’s FBA program for free and have been able to make money from used books. I found these books at estate sales and garage sales and paid very little if anything for them. I then sold them on Amazon for a profit. Try out Amazon FBA. I hope this helps.

  45. Nikki

    I have been a member on Inbox Dollars for over 2 years. It is legit and they do pay. Once you reach their payment limit ($30) you can request payment and they will send you a check, usually takes about 2-3 weeks because they cut the checks on certain days of the month. I use the app, the search engine, do the surveys and print the coupons and get compensation for all of that plus more.

    Also, if you don’t qualify for a survey, you get a spin on their wheel and a chance to win money, I got $5 before! Some of the cash offers pay out more than what the product is worth too. I once bought earrings on Groupon for $3 and got $10 credit for it!!

  46. sandra

    Hey, i loved the article. i have a bad back, and mental disorders that prevent me from working a taxing job in retail or something like that. I am in between jobs right now and i found this site called InfiniteWorkers. it is based out of the UK, but they pay you in USD to do small tasks. im not making enough to fully support myself but the extra cash does help a lot :) i hope this helps you guys!

    http://www.infiniteworkers.co.uk

  47. Melissa

    Great Ideas! I use Instagc. In your spare time on your computer. While you won’t get rich – this is a perfect way to earn extra spending money – either cash or gift cards. I am a mom of a college kid who uses this site and earns his own spending money for gas or his fun things. I myself have earned over $500 this year and only get to spend a couple of hours (if lucky) a day.

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