How to Start a Craft Business that Actually Makes Money

How to start a craft business that actually makes money

Have you ever wondered how to start a craft business? This post is for you – it’s packed full of tips and tricks to help you start a craft business today!

Do you love to make crafts?

Could you spend hours upon hours covered in glue and glitter?

Are you interested in learning how to start a craft business of your own?

Welcome, you’re in the right place!

I’ve been a crafter since the beginning of time (well, my time anyway) and I have a wide variety of crafting skills from applique to scrapbooking.

I’m a “jane of all trades” when it comes to crafts, and I’m happy to say that I love working with all mediums (at least those I’ve tried!).

Crafting is so much fun, why stick with just one thing?

As you know, I’ve been running my own business for ten years, and throughout those years I’ve mostly stuck with stationery and paper goods.

What can I say? I’ve got a love of paper.

However, I’ve also dipped my toes into some other craft businesses including soap making, candy making, and even some woodworking.

I’ve sold artwork, photographs and once, I tried to sell a few sewing projects…but I’ve not very good at it!

I’ve tried out a lot of things over the years and even though some of my businesses have “floated down the river,” I’ve learned A LOT about how to start a craft business.

So, today I’m taking you from idea to bank account, and I’m going to teach you how to start a craft business that you will love! I’m sharing my best tips and tricks for creating a company that you can be proud of sharing with the world.

So, let’s get started, shall we?

How to Start a Craft Business

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What Will You Sell?

This is by far the hardest question of them all to answer when you are starting a craft business. What can you sell that people will want to buy?

It’s a tough one, and unfortunately, there is no straight answer. People buy strange things. What might seem unusual to you might seem totally off the wall to me.

So, the real question isn’t what will people buy, but what are YOU good at making?

What do you enjoy creating that you can see yourself doing over and over and over and over and over again?

When you have the answer to that question, you’ll know what to sell. Because if you can show passion in your work, no matter what it is, then, people will buy it. You have to prove to people that your product is so special to you, that it has to be unique to them, too. And then, they’ll not only buy it, but they’ll also beg for it.

Don’t create a hodgepodge of crafts! Take the time to figure out where you want to fit in the craft world. I’m not saying you need to choose a single product and stick to it forever, but consider starting with a specific category.

For example, my business is stationery and paper goods, but that doesn’t mean I’m limited to just paper products. It just says that I should stick with products for the home and office. My customer base would think I’m crazy if I started selling underwear.

Take some time and think about what you want to make and what you want to sell.

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Where Will You Buy Materials?

Once you’ve considered what you will sell, it’s time to make a list of materials. Don’t go rushing to your local craft store and buy a bunch of junk!

Take the time, sit down and write out a list of all the materials you need to start a craft business in the field you’ve chosen.

For example, if you’ve chosen to make t-shirts, you’ll need:

  1. t-shirts
  2. design software
  3. printer
  4. heat press

After you’ve written out your list of materials, start looking for discounts and coupons from your favorite craft stores.

Don’t rush out and buy wholesale, but buy smart! Start small and work your way up to buying your materials in bulk quantities.

 

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Where Will You Sell Your Crafts?

Do you plan to start a craft business online or will you be selling your wares locally?

If you are going to sell online, I highly recommend you get your start with Etsy. I’ve been selling there for over ten years, and I love every minute of it.

Of course, you could always sell your crafts on eBay or Craigslist, as well, but I think Etsy is the better choice.

Call me bias, but I make a decent income there every month, and I’m terrible at marketing. If it weren’t for the Etsy search, I wouldn’t have half the sales.

If selling your wares locally is your thing, then start researching craft shows, flea markets, farmers markets and fairs and festivals in your area.

Most of these events will have a website or at the least a Facebook page. Find the contact info for vendors and sign up to start selling.

 

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What Licenses Does Your Type of Business Require?

I can’t help you much here, but most states require you to have at least a peddler’s license and a sales tax id number of selling your goods.

Go to your state’s website and research what licenses and permits are required for your type of business.

 

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What Type of Marketing Will You use to Tell People About Your Craft Business?

There are so many ways to market your business, why limit yourself to just one! But, when you’re just starting, it’s understandable that your marketing budget will be small – very small – probably zero.

You might also like:

7 Ways to Promote Your Etsy Shop and Get More Sales
How to Get More Sales on Etsy + Free Printable Checklist

Instead of blowing all your money on some crazy marketing scheme, get the word out by word of mouth, create a press release for your local paper, start a blog and tell the world on social media.

When your craft business takes off, then you can consider spending a little bit of money on Facebook ads, Pinterest Ads and a crazy television commercial. But, for now, save your money.

Through this, you’ll have a basic understanding of how to start a craft business, regardless of your specialty. It’s a lot of work, my friends.

Some of it isn’t fun, there are days when you’ll want to run, screaming, toward the mountains or something, but in the end, it’s all worth it.

Honestly, working for yourself, watching something that you create come to fruition? There is no better feeling.


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10 Side Hustles That Could Skyrocket Your Income

10 Side Hustles that Skyrocketed our Income

In this article you will find 10 legitimate side hustles that you can use today to start making some extra money. From making money as a notary to online side hustles, you will find many different ways to make money with varying hustles of side in this article!

It is pretty amazing that you can make $30+ per hour with these side hustles and a lot of people don’t even realize it! All these ideas take a bit of work, but they are worth it. Maybe you have some bills to pay or just want a little bit extra money to go on a nice vacation – these side hustle ideas will help you make it happen.

These different ways to make money have the potential to change your financial life. We call them ‘side hustles’ in this article, but with sustained effort, these ideas can be used to make a good full-time living. Legitimate side hustles can be challenging to find – so we have found them for you!

 

If you are curious (or just in a hurry to make $500 today!)

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All you have to do is sign-up for Survey Junkie (our readers LOVE Survey Junkie!) and complete a few simple tasks online while you are waiting in line at the grocery store or relaxing on your couch! We love this survey site we love and highly recommend. Completing paid surveys is one of the best ways to make money fast today with just your laptop.

 

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1. Become a Freelance Proofreader Online

One of the best ways to make extra money is by starting a freelance proofreading business online. Clients are easy to find, and the pay can be exceptional! I know one woman that made $65 per hour as a freelance proofreader! Crazy right? It is unlikely that a new freelance proofreader will earn this rate of pay, but it can still be an excellent online business to start.

Proofreaders can make $50,000 to $100,000 per year working online!

Freelance proofreading online is becoming increasingly popular thanks to the rise of self-publishing online. Bloggers and writers of eBooks etc. all need a proofreader to polish their work finely. This growing industry means that there is plenty of work to go around in a relatively low competition field.

Proofreading is not as straightforward as you might think (although you are ahead of the game if you have an eagle eye for details!). We recommend taking a general proofreading courses to fast-track your freelance business and learn how to be the most efficient and profitable freelance proofreader possible.

Here is the only freelance proofreading course that we recommend (it is indeed the gold standard for proofreading courses!). The course is written by a millionaire proofreader called Caitlin Pyle.

Here is a link for you to get 100% FREE access to Caitlin’s highly reviewed Proofread Anywhere webinar course. This 76-minute free webinar explains precisely how and why you should become a freelance proofreader. It also covers some of the important secrets that you will need to know to get started!

If all my typos and mistakes are annoying you – you are PERFECT for a career in freelance proofreading! We have published many reviews about the Proofread Anywhere course. These reviews have been written by real course graduates and provide some great insight into the direction and the business.

 
2.  Start an Awesome Money Making Blog

When friends and family ask us how they can make more money, we always tell them to start a website or blog! Starting a blog is one of the most lucrative side hustles that you can start!

We earn a full-time living from our websites, and only a few years ago we had no idea it was even possible!

 

This is our favorite of these 10 side hustles! The potential earnings from a blog are almost unlimited and can be semi-passive once your blog is established.

If you are considering starting a blog, check out how to create your very own blog with our tutorial that will have you up and running in 15 mins or less!

The cost of starting a blog can be as low as $2.95 per month, plus you will get a free domain if you purchase website hosting (required for a money making blog) through our tutorial.

People make money from blogs in a variety of different ways. Advertising, selling your products, affiliate marketing (selling other people’s products for a commission) or sending vendors leads are all ways people make money from their blogs.

 

 

3.  Take Paid Surveys to Make Money Online – Real online side hustles that pay!

Paid surveys are one of our favorite online side hustles. The sound scammy but they are legitimate side hustles.

Survey companies pay you for simply answering questions. Market research is multi-billion dollar industry, and completing paid surveys is a chance for you to get a piece of the pie.

We recommend checking out:  Survey Junkie, Opinion City, and Vindale Research. These sites are the most popular with our readers. They are free to join and free to use. We highly recommend signing up for as many different paid survey sites as possible to maximize your earnings. We have written about paid survey sites extensively so check out the many other paid survey sites we have tried and reviewed.

 

4.  Make Money Walking Dogs with The Rover App

Rover is a great app for anyone looking to make money as a dog walker! If you love dogs, the outdoors or just want to make $30 per hour, then we highly recommend checking Rover out.

Rover is an app that is a little bit like the Uber of dog walking. Essentially, you just download the app and respond to local peoples requests for dog walking services.

It is extremely flexible, allowing you to work part-time, full-time or just take the odd gig to make a bit of extra money.

 

10 Side Hustles you can use to make money

 

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Dog walkers with Rover earn $15 for every 30-minute walk. $30 per hour for un-skilled labor and the ability to be your own boss is pretty amazing. 

You get paid quickly (within 48 hours of finishing the walk).

This is such a cool opportunity, especially for bloggers or people who need to get some extra exercise and make some great money from a side hustle.

Another great app to be a ‘walker’ for is WAGWALKING. They pay a little higher ($20 per 30 mins) than Rover.

5.  Start Your Own Online Business

Starting a business from home has been made much easier thanks to the internet! Start-up costs are extremely low, and the risk can be reduced to almost nothing. If you do not have a business online, you are missing out. Here are some ideas for work at home businesses that are low cost (free!) to start and that will start making you money quickly and easily.

  • Start coaching people online.
  • Become a Virtual Assistant. Sites like Upwork.com are great for finding work as a VA.
  • Online Tutoring. Check out Tutor.com.

There are just so many opportunities out there. We recommend focusing on what you love or are passionate about so that you enjoy your work. We see so many people starting businesses, that end up with the founder just making a job for themselves that they don’t enjoy.

Here are a couple of tips that we have if you are starting an online business as one of your online side hustles:

1. Try to find an ‘evergreen’ niche that will be around for a long time. This way, the work that you do now will still result in earnings 5 years from now. So, we advise not to jump on the latest crazy trend because if it fizzles out after a year of work, you will lose out.

2. Try to start a business that you can remove yourself from. Eventually, you will likely be tired of the business, so try to build it such that you can either outsource the work (eventually) or even sell it in a few years. You want to build a scalable income stream that will provide recurring income years from now with ZERO work from you.

 

Online freelance proofreading is a great business to start!

Online freelance proofreading is in HUGE demand, and it costs almost nothing to start. Finding clients is quite easy if you know the tricks of the trade. Check out Caitlin Pyle’s Proofread Anywhere course if you want to learn how to become a proofreader from home and makeup to $65 per hour!

FREE Proofreading Anywhere Webinar – 76-minute masterclass by world expert proofreader Caitlin Pyle!

 

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6.  Affiliate Marketing – Make $100k Per Month Online

Affiliate marketing is the process of selling other people’s products online. You get a special link from the product owner, promote it online and earn a juicy commission every time someone purchases that product through your affiliate link. Affiliate marketing is how I make the majority of our income online – so we cannot recommend it highly enough!

Affiliate marketing changed our lives forever, and it can do the same for you!

The income potential from affiliate marketing is unlimited! If you want to learn more about affiliate marketing, check out this fantastic affiliate marketing community that we are a part of.

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7.  Drive for Uber to Make More Money

Driving is an easy way to make some extra money. We love it because you can choose your hours – work as much or as little as you want. Uber is the number one most well-known companies to drive for.  Uber is pretty easy to apply for. They do have some restrictions on the age and type of car that you use though, but apart from that you will likely be eligible to apply (assuming you have a clean drivers license) to drive for Uber.

 

10 side hustles you will love!

 

Typical earnings vary greatly depending on where you live and how many hours you can work. $20 per hour is not unusual if you live in a decent sized city. Most Uber drivers just use it as a side hustle, driving less than 35 hours per week.

Learn more and sign up to start driving with Uber here.

 

8.  Teach English Online

If you want to make some extra money from home, teaching English is an option that you might enjoy. Teaching English is a popular side hustle for people who are qualified to do it. There are so many sites out there, and the different companies all have different qualification requirements.

If teaching people online to speak English is something that you would like to try, check out these reputable sites to see if you qualify.

  1.  VIPKid – pays between $14 and 18 dollars per hour. This is one of the best sites to tutor Chinese students on speaking, reading and writing English.
  2. Berlitz – must be a native English speaker.
  3. Cambly – no degree required.

 

Make money as a notary

9.  Notary Public Service – make money as a notary!

Making money as a notary is one of the easiest side hustles to start. To become Notary certified costs less than $100 and you can charge $25 – $50 per signed document that you oversee! Notary public income potential is quite high for the effort involved.

Notary public service is in high demand, and you can make your schedule. A particularly lucrative area is overseeing mortgage signings. Side hustles don’t get any better than this.

Making money as a notary, the notary public income potential is high!

Check out NationalNotary.org for more information on how to make money as a notary. Making money as a notary full-time can earn you anywhere from $6,000 – $8,000 per month, depending on where you live.

Ways to make money as a notary – how to make money as a notary.

There are many ways to make money as a notary.  You can verify that businesses are real by visiting their location. Some states allow notaries to perform marriage ceremonies! The ways to make money as a notary are varied, numerous and pretty well paid.

 

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There are many ways to make money as a notary! Notary public income potential is one of the highest on this list.

10.  Child Care

If you like children, then consider making money with Child Care. We know a couple that makes a full-time income by running a child care service from their own home. There are different rules and regulations, depending on where you live, so be sure to check out what is required to operate legally. There are several sites that you can register with to start building a client (e.g., SitterCity ).

 

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Bonus: Swagbucks

Swagbucks is one of the most popular and legitimate websites that can help you make some extra money online. This is another one of those part-time online side hustles that can help you make some extra money.

The Swagbucks site has been around for a long time and has proved to be a legitimate way for millions of people to make a little extra money. Here are just some of the ways that you can make money with Swagbucks.

  1. No Obligation Special Offers – As a member of Swagbucks you will be eligible for some special offers that they send to you. These offers might be for survey sites, cashback sites or special discounted offers. You are not obligated to participate in any of these offers, but they can earn you some nice Swagbucks!
  2. You are shopping to Earn Swagbucks – Simple! Just shop like you typically would and earn some nice Swagbucks for doing it!
  3. Get Swagbucks for your old cell phone – Yup; they will give you Swagbucks for old cell phones! We haven’t done this yet, so we have no idea if you get a good deal or not!
  4. Complete Surveys for Cash – This is an easy way to make more money online. Swagbucks surveys are useful but make sure to check out our top 5 highest paying surveys and add those to your income sources.
  5. Online PollsSwagbucks offers daily polls that you can complete and earn Swagbucks. Much easier and faster than taking full surveys.

8 Epic Ways to Make Money Online

8 Epic Ways to Make Money Online

With the rigorous advancement of technology, opportunities for money making has increased exponentially.
Money making Tips: Ways To Make An Extra $1,000 A Month
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1: Start a Blog And Make Money

This is what I do! Blogging is one of the most lucrative online business out there where with right strategies you can grow much quicker compared to other ways.

But it’s not always about the money, sometimes it’s really about the lifestyle it provides you-

  • No fixed hours of work. 
  • Flexibility to work whenever and wherever.
  • No boss other than you, biggest pro!
  • No limit in earning.
  • Freedom to have a little family time. 

Thinking that you are too late to start a Blogging Business and it is too competitive now?

Bullsh*t!

  • Suzi (creator of start a mom blog) launched her blog on 18 Jan 2017 and already made $200,000 by the end of September 2017.
  • Logan and Caroline (creators of money done right).They started their blog in 2017 and are now making over $30,000 a month in August 2018.

You are not late to the party. Learn how to Start a blog within 20 minutes with this FREE Step-By-Step guide.

 

2: Make Money As a Freelance Writer

A freelance writer is someone who doesn’t work for one specific company, rather they work for themselves, contract out their writing and writes for a number of different clients, such as websites, blogs, magazines, and more.

You don’t really need a strong writing background in order to thrive in this business.

For example:  Holly from Club Thrifty started doing freelance writing on the side with no real background, and now makes over $200,000 per year from her writing.

Now She has a course primarily focussed on people who want to be a successful freelance writer with no previous experience.  In her course, she has included nine video modules, several printable worksheets, awesome add-ons and also,

  • How to find your clients.
  • Which platforms to choose.
  • How to structure your work so that you can make a six-figure income.
  • how to find beginners job and move up with time and all that good stuff.

Check out Holly’s free workshop to start you $200,000 journey!

3: Money making by Proofreading

let me ask you a question!

Do you ever find yourself correcting the grammar and/or cringe so hard on seeing writing errors?

Well, you can make money proofreading from home rather than annoying people being a grammar nut. In 2014, Caitlin made slightly over $43,000 by being a freelance proofreader, part-time, while she was also enjoying several fun vacations.

After she had a ton of success doing that, she decided she wanted to teach others how to do the same thing, so she started up Proofread Anywhere.  Sign up for one of her free workshops to learn more about making money as a proofreader.

 

4: Become a Virtual Assistant

An average Virtual Assistant earns $35 to $50 per hour (some VAs earn almost $100 an hour).

That’s $400 a day (working 8 hours) and a TOTAL of $12,000 or above in a single month.

There has been a 95% increase in demand for VAs in the last three years. People these days are looking for virtual assistants who can manage social media, edit content, write blogs and other stuff constantly. Gina Horkey’s course will guide you to becoming an in-demand VA in 30 days.

Some people prefer more administrative or data-oriented tasks, which is exactly the what job of a virtual assistant isIf you are looking for a new job, or even just a side hustle, this may be something to look into.

With technology advancements, businesses are more comfortable than ever working Virtually.

5: Start Investing

You probably might think that investing in smaller amounts of cash is pointless and way too risky, but the truth is that even if you start investing with only $100, your investments still have the potential to grow to six or even seven figures. Money making can be fully automated if you start ASAP.

Nowadays you don’t need millions to invest in some company, platforms like swell, and Acorns lets you invest as little as coffee money (yup! You can also invest spare changes)

1: Motley Fool

The name might come across as a little bit misleading (after all, who wants to be the “fool” when they’re spending money?)But Motley Fool is actually a well-known multimedia financial-services company that has been providing financial advice for investors through a variety of stock, investing, and personal finance services over the years since 1993.

To get started with Motley Fool, sign up for Motley Fool Stock Advisor today

Let’s have look on some of the many advantages of using Motley Fool Stock Advisor:

  • You get access to the latest stock picks and recommendations from some of the most experienced and informed minds on Wall Street.
  • You get to join a thriving international community of like-minded investors who all share a passion of helping each other find financial success.
  • You can get an amazing education thanks to the volumes of research and reports available at your fingertips whenever you want.

Just, sign up for Motley Fool Stock Advisor

 

2: SwellSwell Investing was built to help users invest in socially responsible stocks. These include investments in alternative energy, clean water, and healthy living.

Swell requires a minimum investment of only $50, which makes it appealing and accessible to new and younger investors. Set up your account

 

3: Lending Club – By investing with Lending Club, your money goes towards issuing different types of loans to other people that help that’ll help them get out of debt, start businesses, get auto loans and finance or medical care.

The entire transaction happens online, skipping the need for embarrassing face-to-face meetings we encounter to get bank loans. Lending Club offers a competitive average return of 5.06 to 8.74%. (Its a pretty big deal)

And 99% of investors who have applied and invested with Lending Club have seen positive returns.

 

3: Acorns – The only micro-investing account that allows you to invest spare change. Set up in under 5 minutes and automatically add money to your diversified portfolio.

More than $1 billion has invested already through Acorns . Their monthly fee starts from $1 (completely free for college students).

Acorns is modernizing the old-school practice of saving the loose change, merging the robot-advisor model with an automated savings tool.

The app analyses your purchases on linked credit or debit cards then invest the change into a computer-managed investment portfolio.

Sign up and start with Acorns here and get your $5 sign-up bonus.

 

6: Make Money Flipping Items

How does the idea of “Finding something that you can resell to make a profit” sounds to you? That’s exactly what made Rob and Melissa $42,000 in 2015 working only 5-10 hours a week.

In 2016 they made $133,000 flipping items. That’s friggin huge.

Some of the best-flipped items that they’ve done include:

  •  Door handle: They Bought for $8, sold for $200 (+$192 profit)
  •  Double stroller: They Bought for $90, sold for $380 (+$290 profit)
  •  Magnetic Machine: They Bought for $5, Sold for $700 (+$695 profit)
  •  Exercise Bike: They Bought for $100, Sold for $2,000 (+$1900 profit)
  •  Base jumping vest: They Bought for $10, Sold for $200 (+$190 profit)
  • Carousel Horse: They Bought for $175, Sold for $1,299 (+$1124 profit)
  • Patio set: They Bought for $50, Sold for $2,100 (+$2050 profit)
  •  Autoclave: They Bought for $100, Sold for $5,500! (+$5400 profit) WOW!

One of the students of the course said “I want to give a quick shout out to Robert for opening my mind to selling big, bulky items on eBay. I got both a scanner and receiver for $17 and sold shortly after they were listed for $399 and $129! In the past, I would have passed on these items because I would have no clue how to ship them. Thanks again, Rob!” –Anthony F., Flea Market Flipper Student.

You can learn how to make profit flipping items here, where they teach you how to flip items at an advanced level.

 

7: Answer Surveys

Paid Survey sites such as Survey JunkieVindale Research and Swagbucks allow you to answer super easy peasy things and lets you make money.

There are a lot of Survey Sites you can try but these three are my personal favorite–

 

8: Extra Money Tools

If you shop online like me, these tools are a lifesaver! All the tools listed below are totally FREE to use and can really accelerate the money making process.

1) Ebates – How would you feel if you can get cash back EVERYTIME you buy something online? Well, That’s exactly what Ebates does. You really don’t have to pay any additional fee to get a cashback. It is that simple! Sign up now!

2) Drop – With Drop, turn those everyday debit and credit card purchases into rewards. Simply spend at your favorite stores, and start earning. As you spend, watch your Drop points add up. Redeem them for rewards at your favorite stores in a tap.

 3)Honey  – Honey is a browser extension that allows you to automatically scan and applies the best coupon code at checkout so that allows you actually pay less than before.

Show me the money, Honey! (Sorry I couldn’t help myself😁)

Work at Home Jobs that Pay Weekly

Work at home jobs that pay weekly

Genuine Work At Home Jobs That Pay Weekly:

1. Testing Websites And Smartphone Apps Online:

Yes, it’s true. You can get paid to test websites and smartphone apps from home.

Tens of popular platforms on the internet are already paying its users to test and review websites online.

On an average, these platforms pay $10 per each test you complete. And typically, these tests can be finished in less than 15 minutes or 20 minutes sometimes.

Most of these websites pay weekly or immediately after a successful test. So, you don’t need to wait for the entire month.

Want to become a website tester?

If yes, let’s see what you need to become a website tester.

Basic Requirements:

To become a website tester and to get accepted by those platforms, you need these following things

  1. A personal computer or a laptop
  2. High-Speed Active Internet Connection
  3. A webcam
  4. A smartphone to test mobile apps.
  5. Fluent English speaking skills. (sometimes you have to give your feedback on a video call).
  6. PayPal Account (Most websites sends payments through PayPal only.)

Companies That Pay You To Test Websites:

  1. UserTesting
  2. WhatUsersDo
  3. TryMyUI
  4. TestingTime

Want to join more platforms, then check out 14 websites that pay money for testing websites online.

Testing websites online is a flexible job for work at home people. It is also a quick way to make some extra money every week.

Mostly these tests can be finished in less than 15 minutes. Like the way, you can complete at least three tests in an hour, i.e., $30 per hour.

Even if you work for 3 hours daily in your free time, you can make up to $100 per day which is $3000 per month.

It can be a good side hustle for anyone. Signup for those platforms mentioned above if you want to start, otherwise, keep scroll down to look more legit and flexible jobs.

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  1. InboxDollars (for residents of the United States).
  2. InboxPounds (for residents of the United Kingdom).
  3. DailyRewards (for residents of Canada).

2.Taking Surveys:

First of all, I don’t call it a job but the reason why I am listing it here is you can make some decent money if you do it in the right way.

Joining the best survey platforms which pay you for sharing your opinions will surely help you to earn some extra cash.

I don’t say to spend some time on these sites daily, but you can work in your free time. You can take surveys instead of watching videos or playing video games.

Signup for these legit and high paying survey sites and complete your first survey to make $50 in the next couple of minutes.

  1. SurveyJunkie (Best paying and popular platform for paid surveys).
  2. Vindale Research ($5 – $50 per each survey).

Do you watch TV and shopping online very often? If yes, you are missing some money. Yes, InboxDollar will pay you money to do the tasks you regularly do. However, these earnings are not so big, but these bucks can pay off some daily bills. Signup here and get your $5 bonus right now.

3. Join OpinionCity:

Are you tight on time and money? Then you should be part of OpinionCity that helps you to make more money in very less time.

This website connects you with all the high-paying survey websites. Once you complete your registration process, you can browse all the best paying surveys without going to any other sites.

You can browse surveys that pay up to $100 per each survey. This platform has rated 4/5 on the Trustpilot website and became favorite to millions of users worldwide.

So, why are you still waiting? Join OpinionCity now and start browsing the best paying surveys.

4. Participate in Free Contests & Win Cash Rewards:

Do you want to make money for doing almost nothing? Yes, it is possible with some companies.

Newly started companies and startup websites offer huge rewards and contests to get maximum exposure and also to attract more customers.

I must say, winning these contests & rewards will be completely based on your luck. But if you don’t win, you lose nothing right? Yes, because you don’t need to buy anything to be a part of these contests.

But where to find these contests? Yes, that’s a good question. If you don’t know about these contests before, then you already missed some good opportunities.

So, don’t miss anything from now, check these below list of websites and join the contests you want to win. Good luck!

Click4Riches contest is conducted by big brands Citibank, FedEx, and SCA Promotions.

The entry for this contest is completely free and you can get a chance to win $50,000 which can be used to buy your dream car or pay off debt or take you on your dream vacation.

That’s a big cash prize, right? why are you waiting then? Signup for Click4Riches now.

SweepstakesADay:

With SweepstakesADay, you can enter two different contests with a single sign up at SweepstakesADay. One will get a chance to win you $5000 toward a Disney vacation while another one is to win $50 every day.

So, why are you waiting? Complete your sign up process today and test your luck! Cheers.

5. Teaching English Online:

Are you interested in teaching English online to students from different countries? If yes, this job is for you to make up to $25-30 per hour.

First of all, don’t think this job is only limited to people from native English countries. If you are not a native English language person and interested in teaching, then you too can get this job.

Very few companies are limited to native English countries and ask you for a college degree or previous experience. Other companies allow you to join with your interest and language skills.

So, are you ready to make some extra cash every week by teaching English online?

If yes, let’s see what you need to start this job.

Basic Requirements:
  1. You must be over 18 years old to teach.
  2. A personal computer of a laptop.
  3. High-speed Internet connection.
  4. Active Skype account.
  5. Degree or Experience (only for few companies).
  6. Being a native English speaker (Not always necessarily. Depends on each site).
  7. An active PayPal account (To receive payments).
Websites That Hire You To Teach English:
  1. iTutorGroup
  2. VIPKID
  3. iTalki
  4. Landi
  5. Samespeak

Want a few more websites to join? check this article 10 websites that pay money to teach English online.

Teaching English online is a great opportunity for work at home people to make some extra cash every week.

If you get accepted to any of these platforms, you will get paid up to $30 per hour. You can work either full-time or part-time on your choice.

However, you can make more than $2000 per month easily.

6. Selling Fiverr Gigs:

Fiverr is a great platform for freelancers to find clients and deals.

You can sell your freelancing services starting from $5  and you can demand up to $1500+ per order.

Most buyers use Fiverr to buy services like web or app development, proofreading, logo & graphics design and much more.

Fiverr also allows you to sell a service in 3 different versions like Basic, Standard, and Pro. You can add advanced services and pricing while creating gigs.

Want to get started? Let’s see what you need to get started.

Basic Requirements:
  1. First of all, you need to signup for Fiverr
  2. A personal computer or a laptop
  3. An active High-speed internet connection
  4. And create gigs that represent your services.
What can I offer on Fiverr?
  1. Graphics & Design
  2. Digital Marketing
  3. Writing Translation
  4. Video & Animation
  5. Voice Over / Audio
  6. Virtual Assistant Services and much more

Find more services on Fiverr website.

Fiverr is an easy and quick way to find freelance services jobs to make some extra cash daily.

This platform acts as a mediator between you and buyer, if the buyer accepted your work, then Fiverr credits money to your account instantly.

These payments are instant. You don’t have to wait for a month or a week. You need PayPal or else you can transfer to your bank account directly.

 

7. Sell Photos Online:

Do you have good photography skills? Do you want to make some extra cash by selling photos online?

Then this job is for you. Yes, you can sell photos online. Selling stock photos is a big market on the internet. Website owners, bloggers, and many other people will pay money to get the license to use stock images on their website.

Want to become a photographer? Let’s see what you need to do.

Basic Requirements:
  1. A professional camera
  2. A smartphone with a high-resolution camera
  3. Good photography skills
Platforms to Sell Your Photos:
  1. Shutterstock
  2. iStockPhoto
  3. Alamy
  4. BigStock

Related: 20 best platforms to sell photos online.

Selling photos online can help you to create a passive income quickly. You will get paid everytime someone download or purchase your photo.

Few platforms directly pay up to $100 per each photo. Another benefit of this job is you can sell photos on different platforms (very few companies allow that).

Not only selling photos online, but you also can manage photography events in your region. This job is also to help you to make big bucks.

8. Freelance Content Writing Jobs:

Want to help bloggers and website owners in creating useful and engaging content? Then this job is for you.

Also remember, this job will pay you big bucks and it can be your full-time job if people like your way of writing.

The demand for freelance writers is increasing as the number of blogs and websites increasing daily.

On an average, a newbie freelance writer can make up to $50 per 800 – 1000 words article. You can expect up to $500 – $1000 per article if you became an expert and got good reviews from big websites.

So want to know how to become a successful freelance writer? This info might help you!

What are the requirements to become a freelance writer?
  1. First of all, you need to choose your niche (topic)
  2. A portfolio to show your articles, reviews, client ratings, and services.
  3. Some sample articles related to your niche

Don’t know how to create a portfolio blog for your freelance writing services? Check the step-by-step guide to start your freelance writing career.

How to find freelance writing jobs?

To get clients, you need to promote your services almost everywhere. You can promote your services by

  1. Posting on social media profiles
  2. let your friends know about your services
  3. contact blog owners directly
  4. Signup for platforms like Fiverr, Freelancer, UpWork and much more.

Related: 18 Best Websites That Pay Money For Freelance Writers

9. Proofreading & Editing:

Can you spot the mistakes and typos while reading other’s content or articles? If yes, you can make money by finding and fixing these errors in other’s content.

First of all, You must have great English language skills. Many companies also ask you to submit your degree before accepting you as a proofreader.

Editing job mainly consists of fixing errors, changing sentence structure and writing style wherever it is needed in the context.

Curious to know more about these jobs? Let’s see what you need more.

Requirements:
  1. Be a native English speaker (Not necessarily, only a few will ask).
  2. A college degree (almost necessary).
  3. Fluent English speaking and writing skills.
Where to find proofreading and editing jobs?

Similarly like freelance writing jobs, you can promote your proofreading and editing services in the same way.

You can share on social media profiles, signup for freelance service websites to get quick results.

You can earn up to $20 – $30 per hour to proofread and edit content.

Want to get clients so quickly? Take a look at this article 30 Legit Platforms To Get Freelance Proofreading and Editing Jobs.

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  1. SurveyJunkie (Best and popular platform for paid surveys).
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10. Become an Online Tutor:

This jobs is similar to teaching English online. But here you can choose your subject where you are good at.

You can teach languages, college subjects, engineering concepts, maths, science and much more.

This job is also flexible that you can work in your free time. You must be a college graduate or a currently graduating student to become a tutor online.

Requirements:
  1. A personal computer or a laptop
  2. Graduate college degree or currently graduating.
  3. Active Skype account to give online live classes.
Platforms To Teach People Online:
  1. Tutor.com
  2. VIPKID
  3. Chegg
  4. Brainfuse and much more platforms are available.

These platforms pay you up to $25-$30 per hour. This is a great opportunity for work at home people to make up to $3000 per month working in your free time.

11. Become A Virtual Assistant:

Do you want to get paid to help people in completing their pending tasks? If yes, then becoming a virtual assistant will bring you more bucks to your wallet quickly.

There are several services you can offer as a virtual assistant like managing accounts, posting on social media, designing banners, sending emails and chatting with customers and also much more to offer.

What do you need to become a virtual assistant?
  1. A personal computer or laptop
  2. An active internet connection
  3. A portfolio website that tells about you and your services.
Where to find virtual assistant jobs?
  1. Signup for Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer websites
  2. Contact blogger and business owners directly
  3. Promote your services on social media platforms
  4. Promote in groups and forums

Virtual assistant jobs are fits for those who have good management skills and work with consistency.

Most of these jobs will pay around $30- $45 per hour. This job can help you to make $5000 per month working from home.

12. Swagbucks app:

Do you watch videos on YouTube and play video games every day? Have you ever got paid for doing both the things?

If no, then you are losing some money. You can earn some extra money by doing these things every day.

This is not a job, but this app/website pay money for performing several tasks like watching videos online, taking online surveys, playing games, and much more tasks.

Feeling excited? Then signup for Swagbucks to get $5 welcome bonus and start earning from today.

You can redeem your money as an Amazon gift card or you can transfer to your PayPal account.

13. Chegg:

Chegg is a popular educational platform where you can buy, sell your books, teach people and find tutors to help you with homework.

This website hires interested graduates to teach students across the world. To get accepted to Chegg, you need to pass a test on the topic you choose to teach.

Chegg pays $20 per hour to tutors for teaching its students. On an average, a tutor can earn $2000+ in a month by tutoring.

Want to teach on Chegg? Let’s see the list of subjects they accept to teach!

  1. Engineering subjects
  2. Mathematics
  3. Information Technology
  4. Science, History
  5. Languages and much more.

See the complete list of subjects you can teach on Chegg. Visit the subjects page now.

14. Accolade Support:

Accolade Support is a US-based call center and marketing based company.

This platform hires freelancers who are interested in call center services. If you are interested to talk on the phone, chat, send emails then you can apply for this job.

They pay around $7-$10 per hour for freelancers. Visit Accolade Support if you are interested.

15. Amazon Mturk:

Amazon Mturk pays you money for completing different types of tasks.

You can select and complete a certain task to get paid. If they approve your work, money will be added to your wallet immediately.

You can redeem your earnings through direct transfer or Amazon gift cards.

Learn more about Amazon Mturk here.

16. Virtual Office VA:

Want to offer your services from home?

This website hires virtual assistants who complete given tasks at home.

You will receive your payments every week.  Signup for Virtual Office VA here.

17. Smart Crowd:

Smart Crowd is a great option for those who are interested in doing data entry jobs from home.

You can signup for Smart Crowd to be hired by this platform. Payments will be sent every week.

18. One Space:

One Space (previously called CrowdSource) is a great place to find different kinds of jobs all at one place.

This platform offer writing, editing, translating and data entry jobs, etc. You will get paid every time you complete a certain task successfully.

They send payments every week. Join One Space today.

19. Hire Writers:

Can you write articles that will fit for search engine optimization? Then this job is for you.

Register for Hire Writers and get paid to write SEO articles online. You will get paid weekly.

20. Rev.com

Rev.com is a transcription-based platform that hires people from across the world. Not only transcription, captions, and translation jobs are also available.

Rev offers $1 per one-minute audio or video you complete. You can make up to $60 per hour.

Rev.com send payments every week. Learn more about Rev.com here.

21. Babbletype

Babbletype is another great platform to find transcription, proofreading and translation jobs online. You can work in your free time.

This website pays every week. Fill the joining application on their website if you are interested to join their company.

22. Textbroker:

Textbroker will pay you every week for writing articles online. You can receive payments through PayPal or Check.

$10 is the threshold to request for payment. Signup for Textbroker here.

23. TranscribeMe:

TranscribeMe hires people to complete transcription jobs. They will pay every week. You can earn around $20 per hour working on this platform.

They will send payments every Tuesday through PayPal. Visit the website here.

24. Sell own Graphics:

Can you design banners, logos, and other promotional content for small local companies? Then this job will help you to make some extra bucks every day.

Most of the bloggers hire designers and virtual assistants to design pins and promotional banners to promote their blog.

What do you need to become a graphics designer?
  1. You must know how to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other designing software.
  2. Creative designing skills that grab people’s attention.
How can you find clients?
  1. Create a portfolio and place your work samples
  2. Promote on social media.
  3. Contact bloggers and local business owners.
  4. Signup for freelancing services platforms to get more exposure.

Start selling your graphics designing services, if you satisfy your clients you will get more deals. This job can be your full-time. You can expect $30-$50 per each creative you designed.

Conclusion:

So here we are at the end of the article. Hope this list of 21 genuine work at home jobs that pay weekly will help you to make some extra money every week.

You can choose and try anyone from the list. All these jobs are legit and pay you every week.