Are 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 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.
When my daughter was nine months old, 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 ways to make money quickly from home while you’re caring for your little ones or furry friends!
Here’s How You Can Make Money Quickly as a Woman
1. Sell Your Services
Everyone has skills or knowledge that they can put to work for them. So, take a few minutes and jot down your skills, passions, expertise, and previous jobs, and brainstorm how you can sell these services to make money.
Here are some ideas to help you make money quickly:
- Cake Baker
- Child Care
- Bookkeeping
- House Cleaner
- Laundry Service
- Pet Sitter
- Freelance Writer
- Meal Prep
- Organizer
- Photographer
- Personal Concierge
Need more ideas? Here is an extensive 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, an email, or word of mouth. 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 job details. 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. Make Money Online with 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 duties vary greatly.
Here are some short task sites that payout quickly (7 days or less):
Fiverr
Fiverr is an online marketplace where individuals can sell services that start at $5.00 and go up to $10,000! People sell everything from writing services, design services, and voice-overs to making phone calls and videos. Once you complete a buyer’s order, Fiverr will keep a 20% fee, and payments will be transferred to your PayPal immediately.
If you’d to make money with Fiverr, check out The Fiverr Mastermind Group (six Fiverr power sellers who each earn six figures a year), 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!
Clickworker
Clickworker is a short task platform where you’re paid for completing various tasks, such as taking surveys, text creation, research, app testing, and lots more. To get started, register for an account and verify your email address. Once your account is verified, you can browse available gigs, or you can take an assessment to unlock higher-paying projects. With Clickworker, you get paid biweekly via direct deposit, PayPal, or Payoneer. Clickworker gets a 4.4-star rating on Trustpilot.
Looking for more quick ways to make money using short-task websites, check out this post for more short task jobs.
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, Poshmark, or Facebook Marketplace. You can also sell your used items to a consignment shop or pawnshop or host a garage sale. But often, these avenues don’t generate as much revenue, and they can be inconvenient.
Many online outlets 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.
eBay
No matter what your item is –, you can sell it on eBay! Snap a few pictures of your item, write a great description, and post it on the site to get started. 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.
Decluttr
If you have old CDs, DVDs, books, video games, or electronics, sell them quickly on Decluttr. All you have to do is enter your item on their site to get a quote. If you agree to the payment amount, pack them in a box and apply the shipping label they provide. When your item arrives at their warehouse, they’ll verify it’s the correct product, and then payments are scheduled for the next day via direct deposit, PayPal, or you can donate your profits to charity.
Raise
If you have unused gift cards, sell them for extra cash on Raise. This app is available for iOS and Android devices and is super easy to use. Just enter your gift card details, and they’ll tell you how much they’ll give you for the gift card. Cash is distributed via PayPal, direct deposit, or check.
Not sure what to sell? This post covers 27 weird and quirky things you can sell for money.
And here is a massive list of online platforms that can be used to sell just about anything.
4. Participate in Focus Groups
Over the years, I’ve participated in a handful of market research studies. Not only do they pay well (I’ve always made $100 per session), but they pay upon completion of the session — not too many jobs pay immediately!
All of the focus groups I’ve done were in-person, but research companies like Respondent and User Interviews offer online and virtual focus groups.
If you’re looking for more focus groups to participate in, here is a huge list of focus group 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 to make money quickly by using smartphone applications. Check out these on-demand sites to start working quickly if you need cash fast.
Food Delivery with 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 receive tips. Payments are distributed weekly via direct deposit.
Grocery Delivery with 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.
Dog Walking with Rover
If you love animals, check out the Rover app! With Rover, you can make extra money walking dogs, pet sitting, overnight stays, and more! With Rover, you can create your own schedule, care for the pets you love most, and get paid quickly (two days after the service is completed).
Food Delivery with Uber Eats
Like DoorDash, Uber Eats allows you to make money by delivering food from restaurants to people. Log in to the app whenever you want to make money quickly, and complete a few delivery gigs. With Uber Eats, you’ll be paid weekly via direct deposit, or you can request your cash that same day with Instant Pay.
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
Are you going away for the weekend? Have a spare room 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% booking fee) is immediately deposited in your account via PayPal or an international money wire. Some Airbnb hosts earn thousands each month renting their homes out via the platform.
Getaround
Share your car on Getaround when you’re not using it. 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.
7. Fill Out Surveys Online
Surveys tend to get a bad rap, and that’s because people don’t have a plan in place. When you’re deciding what surveys to do, you want to complete the ones that will pay you a decent amount for your time. If there’s a survey that takes 30 minutes and only pays $0.10, that’s not worth your time!
Here is a list of legit high-paying survey sites:
- Gauge – $10-$500 per survey
- Mindswarms – up to $50 per survey
- Respondent – $60-$140 per survey
- User Interviews – $40-$200 per survey
For lower-paying surveys, you can check out Survey Junkie, Swagbucks, and Branded Surveys. The thing I like about these sites is you can request your payout as soon as your account hits $5.00 in rewards, which is pretty easy to achieve.
When you sign up to do surveys, you will get a lot of emails, so I highly recommend setting up an email account just for this purpose.
8. Mystery Shopper
One fun way to make money quickly is by completing mystery shopping gigs. With these sporadic gigs, you can mystery shop online, on the phone, in person, and even using smartphone apps!
You should sign up with multiple sites to make the most of these side gigs since the opportunities tend to be sporadic. Of course, you’ll want to be sure that you’re dealing with reputable companies, as many scammers are promoting fake gigs.
So how much can you earn with mystery shopping?
Most mystery shopping gigs pay $5-$20, but often you’ll get a free meal or product as well. This gal used mystery shopping gigs to supplement her day job, and in one year, she earned $14,000 plus free goodies!
Here are some mystery shopping gigs to check out:
9. Start Freelancing
If you have a talent for writing, graphic design, photography, search engine optimization, editing videos, social media, or the like, you can cash in as a freelancer! With freelance marketplaces like Upwork, Guru, Toptal, and Fiverr it’s never been easier to connect with people who need your talent.
Decide what services you’d like to offer, create your account, and browse the available freelance gigs. Once you finish the project, you’ll be paid minus a small service fee for using the platform.
One fellow that found success using this method is Danny Margulies. Danny was able to earn six figures in his first year using the freelancer platform, Upwork, selling his freelance copywriting services. He chronicles his success and process in this blog post.
10. Use Your Body to Help Others
There are many ways to make money quickly by using your body to help others!
You can participate in a pharmaceutical drug study, donate plasma, sperm, egg cells, breast milk, and hair, or you can become a surrogate! I participated in numerous clinical trials for extra money when I was in college. Often, I made $200 for a one-month study. But one time, I earned $2,000 for a two-weekend overnight study!
Here is an estimate of what you can make with these methods:
- Clinical Research Study – $400-$2,000
- Donating Plasma – $20-$60 per donation
- Sperm – $100 per donation
- Breast Milk – $2.50 per ounce
- Hair – 10 inches of hair $100-$4,000
- Egg Donor – $4,000-$8,000 per retrieval
- Become a Surrogate – $54,000 or more
11. Start Consulting
If you have extensive knowledge in a particular area, you can help others by consulting them on the side. Having hired a few consultants for my business, I can tell you that they make excellent money! And to begin any work, the consultants I worked with required half of their fee upfront before they even began. The remainder of their fee was due upon completion.
If you don’t want to set up a website or pitch clients, there are many platforms that can connect you to people who need your expertise. Set up a profile, and then browse the projects you can work on. Each platform has its own terms and fees, so be sure to read through them before committing to a platform.
12. Test Websites and Apps
Testing websites is an excellent way to make money quickly! Best of all, these gigs usually only take 10-20 minutes, and the average payout is $5-$20 and sometimes more!
For these gigs, you’ll need a computer (usually with a webcam) or a smartphone and a high-speed internet connection. Since these tests are sporadic, you should sign up with multiple platforms. Once you create an account, wait for an email invite to perform a test. Payments are generally available a few days after you take the test, but you’ll want to read each site’s terms to verify.
For website testing gigs, check out:
- Conversion Crimes – $10-$100 per test based on time
- Userbrain – $5 per test
- UserTesting – Varies per test
13. Manage Social Media Accounts
My guess is you have some involvement with social media. You may even have a thriving Instagram account or YouTube channel. If so, use this talent to provide freelance social media management services for quick cash! With platforms like Pinterest, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter, business owners, big and small, need help managing their social media platforms.
My friend, Kristin Larsen, has a passion for Pinterest and decided to start a side hustle managing other people’s Pinterest accounts. Within her first six months, she averaged $3,600 a month – only working part-time! Today, she teaches others how to make money as a Pinterest virtual assistant in her course, Pinterest VA!
If you’re interested in doing freelance social media work, check out:
14. Sell Digital Products
If you enjoy graphic design, writing, taking photos, or some other creative process, there are many ways for you to cash in quickly by selling digital products. With marketplaces like Etsy and Creative Market, you don’t even need a website to sell your digital products.
With a little time and creativity spent on the front end, once you list your products for sale, you can earn passive income over and over again from just one product. And with website availability being 24/7, sales can roll in 365 days a year, any time of day or night.
Here are just some of the products you can sell online for fast cash:
- Printables
- SVG files
- eBooks
- Fonts
- Courses
- Templates and patterns
- Stock photography
- Logos and images
- Video and music clips
- Subscriber memberships via Patreon
Now, you may not think that you can earn much from digital products, but plenty of people have turned this idea into a successful online business.
For instance, Julie Berninger earns an average of $1,000 a month selling her bachelorette party printables on Etsy. Other people, like Ben Robinson and Caitlin Pyle, are making a full-time income from selling courses online.
For more information on how to get started with this small business idea, check out this post for tips and more places to sell your digital wares.
15. Become an Online Tutor
School-aged kids, college students, and even adults, at times, need guidance in their studies. If you have expertise in a subject like math, a foreign language, business, marketing, or even cooking, there are many people around the world who will pay you for your expertise. When I was in college, I wouldn’t have passed my algebra class without the help of a tutor. I actually paid my sister’s friend, who was a math genius, to help me with my studies. Easy money for her, and a passing grade for me, I’d call that a win-win!
Word of mouth isn’t the only way to make money as a tutor; today, there are tons of online platforms where you can log in and help people with their homework questions.
Some companies that offer online tutoring gigs include:
Each site has a different timetable for issuing payments. For instance, with Studypool, you can request payment once your account reaches a $50 balance, and top earners can make up to $7,500 per month. With this method of making money, you can register with multiple sites so that you always have money coming in quickly.
16. Start a Transcription Side Gig
If you’re looking for a part-time job, transcription is a flexible job you can do any time of the day or night to make money fast.
First, let’s talk about the skills needed for this job. You need to be a fast and accurate typist, but also you need to have excellent listening skills, as you’ll be listening to audio files and turning them into typed documents.
Transcription is a skill that takes a lot of practice; however, once you become proficient, you can achieve a 3:1 or 2:1 transcription rate. This is important because transcribers are usually paid per audio minute or per audio hour, not per minute worked. The faster you can type, the more money you’ll make. Companies like Rev and TranscribeMe pay freelancers via PayPal weekly. For more companies that hire transcriptionists, see this post.
17. Apply for Remote Temp Jobs With Staffing Agencies
One way you can jump into the workforce fast is by applying for jobs through a staffing agency like Flex Professionals or Adecco. The great thing about working with a staffing agency is they have remote positions, temporary roles, and sometimes permanent positions.
This is an excellent way to figure out what occupations you enjoy working in and what companies you’d like to explore further. Getting work through a staffing agency is a wonderful to way make money quickly and get your foot in the door. I’ve heard numerous success stories of people landing full-time jobs after working temp assignments.
To learn more about getting remote jobs with staffing agencies, check out this informative article from The Balance.
18. Sell Handmade Crafts
Another way to make money quickly as a woman is to sell your arts and crafts online. With platforms like Etsy, it’s never been easier to reach a worldwide audience who is interested in handcrafted goods. From soaps and candles to jewelry, clothing, and more, with Etsy, you can start selling your goods today.
To get started, create an Etsy account and fill out your profile. Next, you’ll need to upload photos of your wares and create product descriptions. In your product descriptions, you’ll want to include relevant keywords and synonyms for your item so that more people can find you on the platform. You can learn more about Etsy SEO here and how to incorporate it into your business.
Once you have your product listings uploaded, remember to promote them on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest. With Etsy being open 24/7, sales can come in any time of the day or night, making this an easy way to earn money 24 hours a day!
Other Ways to Make Money Quickly
While some people may see these opportunities as extra pocket cash, some individuals have made odd jobs their full-time careers. Check out Britney or Lori’s story to see how they are using sites like these to make a full-time income from home.
Have a set time limit for making money? We have you covered with these posts that will help you make money fast!
- I Need Money Now: 5 Ways to Save and Make Cash Fast
- How to Make $30 in 30 Minutes or Less
- How to Make $10 in an Hour Online
- 8 Ways to Earn an Extra $100 Per Week From Home
- 5 Jobs Where You Can Earn $45 an Hour From Home
- How to Make Money in One Hour with 14 Real-Life Ideas
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 January 2024.
Michelle
Looking for WFH,side gig or self employment type work that does not involve social media platforms at all. Any advice there please. I do not use or subscribe to any social media sites.
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Michelle,
If you have a bachelor’s degree, you can score students essays at Measurement Incorporated or Write Score.
You can tutor students online at Studypool, Cambly, or BookNook.
If you enjoy talking on the phone, you can provide customer service at Omni Interactions, NexRep, Working Solutions, or Smith.ai.
Kayla
Thanks for the info! I have been earning money from home selling social media services. I use YouTube to attract new customers.
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?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Shirley,
You can go here to apply for a freelancer account on OneSpace: https://www.onespace.com/freelancers/apply/
Good luck and keep us posted!
Point Click Millionaire System
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Rachel
i want to sign up to do the work at home women
Callie Robinson
I use Perk which has a lot of different apps to earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards, PayPal, or put on a perks debit card (which is available immediately). You can use my referral code 016195e6 when signing up and get a bonus. My favorite app is, AppTrailer. With this app you can transfer your points directly to perk points. You can also run the video apps on up to 5 devices at the same time. With the same account. The points add up fast. You can get $5.00 or a little more a day if you run it all day.
I also use Swagbucks.
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
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Sue,
These articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/tutoring/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/earn-income-2016/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-home-jobs-location/
If you have more specific questions, let me know, I’ll be happy to help.
Alice
Great post Holly. I read it with interest because I have a relative out of work and your ideas seem spot on!Thanks https://www.linkedin.com/company/redgage-llc
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Glad you enjoyed the list, Alice. Hope it helps your relative!
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.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Joe, I think affiliate marketing is great way to money, especially for bloggers. There is definitely a learning curve involved though.
Bridget horrocks
Hi how can I get a job from work from home
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Bridget!
These articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/earn-income-2016/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-home-jobs-location/
Good luck!
Brilanty
Hello Holly
Am from Zimbabwe and my country is not listed in most of the Work from home jobs, what options can I consider? I have fast internet and willing to work online. Its been a challenge finding sites that allow Zimbabweans.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Brilanty,
Most of our job leads are geared toward US residents. Check out this post for opportunities available worldwide: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
Good luck!
Vicky
Have you heard of Le-Vel Thrive? It’s the number one direct sales company in terms of growth and bonuses, it’s the number one health and wellness movement in the world and the number one health and wellness product bought online. We have a free business model: free to promote, earn free product each month with two referrals, no website fees and no quotas. I get paid commission every Tuesday! Sign up to be a free promoter: vickyrock.le-vel.com or send me an email for [email protected]
Kelli
Hi,
Have you heard of Le-Vel Thrive? It’s the number one direct sales company in terms of growth and bonuses, it’s the number one health and wellness movement in the world and the number one health and wellness product bought online. We have a free business model: free to promote, earn free product each month with two referrals, no website fees and no quotas. I get paid commission every Tuesday! Sign up to be a free promoter: feelyourvitamin.le-vel.com or send me an email for more information: [email protected]
The products are life-changing! Our company average for repeat customers is 92%!
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 :):):)
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Sounds interesting, Michelle. I’ll have to check that one out.
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
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.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Those are some of my faves too!
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”!
Charmaine Hall
Hi are there any work from home jobs and or smartphone jobs for Nevada residents
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Charmaine, This post has a bunch of smartphone gigs: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/make-money-smart-phone/
And this post has a huge list of work-at-home jobs listed by state: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-home-jobs-location/
Good luck with your job search!
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!
BT
Hi Mayaa,
What is the name of your site? I am in South Africa, will I be able to join?
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.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Elisabeth, Here is a big list of sites that will pay you for articles: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/paid-writing-gigs/
fouad loudiyi
I’m looking for a job in morroco, can you help me please? Thanks
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
The Work at Home Woman is geared toward U.S. residents.
Please check out this post for international listings:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
Good luck!
Janella
I also want to earn while working at home. Are there any jobs for me? I am from Philippines. Thank you!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Janella,
The Work at Home Woman is geared toward U.S. residents.
Please check out this post for international listings:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
Good luck!
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!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Glad you enjoyed the list, Rob!
allison
https://mintvine.com/users/register/48c48b8907e5da6f0672768a0.
Copy and paste the above link to join mint vine you won’t get rich but you will make money the longer you are a member the more surveys you get.. it’s legit not a scam. I am a working mama who was looking for something to do in down time
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]
Benny
Sounds like a PYRAMID SCUM. PEOPLE, BE CAREFUL!
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.
Lizzy Moure
I use http://www.beeymo.com.
They accept tutors and native speakers from all over the world.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Thanks for sharing, Lizzy. I’ll have to check that one out.
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!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Haven’t heard of that one — I’ll have to check it out. Glad you enjoyed the article.
mariam
Hi please tell me where in South Africa can i find kind of work that is offered by you thanls
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Mariam,
The Work at Home Woman is geared toward U.S. residents.
Please check out this post for international listings:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
Good luck!
Briana O'Brien
I been selling on ebay for some months now online. I sell on ebay without inventory. It is an easy copy and paste method anyone can learn it. If anyone is interested in what I do add & message me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianano12
Rickey
Briana I am interested in learning more. [email protected]
penny
I am interested in learning from you how to sell on Ebay, please get intouch.
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.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Lisa, Check out this article: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/ It will help you determine which job is right for you. It also has job listings, leads, and ideas.
Pratik Malgave
The sites which you’ve given in the digital earnings are available for Indians to join??
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
You would need to check each individual listing to see what countries they allow.
Most of our job leads are for US residents.
Check out this post for global jobs:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
Good luck!
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!
Rachel
I wonder if anyone makes a good amount of money working from home. Is it even possible? A lot of people I speak to at http://www.affimity.com don’t seem to think so either.
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.
Tasha
I’m trying to start network marketing… How would I get started…
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Here is a HUGE list of companies you can join: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/direct-sales/
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]
Sandra
May I ask what company you are network marketing for? Thanks!
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?
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.
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…
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!
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.
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.
devin
Hey holly, do you sell solo ads?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Yes, I do sell dedicated emails. Please see the advertising tab or contact me via email for more information.
julie
Hie am in Zimbabwe can i work with these websites in my country
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Julie,
Most of our job leads are for US residents.
Check out this post for global jobs:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
Good luck!
Mapaseka
Hey Holy can please send me the links /websites that will be useful to me,I am in Africa Lesotho
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Most of our job leads are for US residents.
Check out this post for global jobs:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
Good luck!
Kathleen
Hi Holly very interested in how to sell dedicatrf emails. Please email me. Thank you
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Kathleen, Selling dedicated emails would fall under selling advertising. This article will give you a good place to start: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/how-to-get-companies-to-purchase-advertising-space-on-your-blog/
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!
Talitha
Derosher,
What is the site that you said you had recently found. .
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
Daquarie Williams
Great Article very inspiring I loved reading it.
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
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!!!!!
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.
Nilanthy
Can any one try these website or u have to
Live in USA.
I live in New Zealand
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Toluna, CashCrate, and Fiverr are open to New Zealand residents.
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!!
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
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.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
I haven’t used this app yet. My faves are ShopKick and Ibotta.
Margaret
Hi Holly: My Name Is Margaret.. How R U ?? Good I Hope.. I Am Looking For A Work At Home Job Such As Stuffing Envelopes Putting Things Together Things Like That That Will Generate A Good Income.. Please Let Me Know If There Is Anything Like That.. I Also Don’t Want To Have To Pay An Arm & Leg To Start.. Ty SO Much.. Have A Good Day..
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Margaret,
Envelope Stuffing is a scam: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/envelope-stuffing-–-work-at-home-scam/
Assembly work is a scam too: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/assembly-jobs/
Give this post a look for some legit jobs: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
Jacob
Great list!
Another category that could be added is taking part in usability studies.
Companies like Loop11.com offer these for example: http://www.loop11.com/get-paid-to-test-websites/
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Yep, website testing is another way.
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/test-websites/
Meg Rulli
Great tips for women in here – there really are so many great opportunities to find balance and start a career from home these days!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Glad you enjoyed the article, Meg! With all of the new technology — the WAH opportunities are endless!
Dan
Hi, another option to make money at home that you didn’t include in your list would be to use paid surveys. I spend about an hour each day completing surveys online and I make between $350-$500 a month. Not bad when you consider this is just meant to be some additional income on the side.
Jessica
Hi what company are you doing surveys with?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
I’ve personally used Swagbucks, CashCrate, and Receipt Hog.
Meghan
Hi dan,
What website do you use for taking surveys to earn extra cash?
Thanks
Stephanie Newman
Meghan, I found a great survey place that has listed around 60 different survey companies you can click on and sign up. There are other ways to make money there called “Make More Money Here” and subscribe to blog at the bottom so you will be sent any new companies,etc. http://doohickeys.co
fallon
Hi, what survey site are you using ??
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
I use Swagbucks, CashCrate, and then some smartphone apps like Receipt Hog, ShopKick and Ibotta.
Soon to be new mommy Rosa
these surveys you did was there a word count length that you would do? My question really is how long were the answer to your surveys when you turned them in. Also how long until they paid you from each organization?
Sue Berry
I agree some really great ideas
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Glad you enjoyed the list, Sue!
Donna Stephens
FYI: Field Agent’s app is only available on iphone. :(
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Thanks for the information, Donna. Good to know!
Jennifer Davies
Hi, I want to do work from home. Can you get back in touch with me please?
Thank you, Jennifer Davies
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Jennifer,
These articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/best-work-from-home-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-home-jobs-location/
Amanda
Field agent is available for android phones now. I’ve been using it and have made almost $400 about $50 a month. Not a lot but it has helped.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Thanks for sharing, Amanda!