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Unique ways to make money at home in Australia

It’s never been easier to make money from home. As a result, it has become a real trending topic, with more and more people searching for ways to make cash while sitting in the comfort of their homes. But if you need help figuring out where to start, don’t worry! I’ll walk you through some of the most popular ways to make extra cash, no matter your skill level or budget.

Take paid surveys

Paid surveys are a great way to make money at home, especially if you’re not looking for a full-time job. Many sites offer paid surveys, but it’s essential to find the best sites in order to earn more money. It is also important to consider whether or not you will be able to dedicate the necessary time and effort required by these sites. The pay rate of these sites can vary widely depending on their focus, so it’s vital that you check out each one individually before signing up with them.

Hire out a parking space or garage

When I was living in downtown Boston, parking was at a premium! It can cost up to $3.75 an hour, so people often look for ways to reduce that cost. If you already have a parking space or garage, consider renting it out to people over more extended periods of time. This will significantly reduce the cost for them and put money in your pocket at the same time. It is a win, win! 

You can rent out your garage or space and get paid by the day or month, depending on how long you want and what kind of car needs to be parked there. You should check how much Perth storage prices go for to set a price point, set up an advert and then start raking in the cash.

Hire out your backyard

You can hire out your backyard for a party or wedding, or photo shoot. Many other types of film and commercial shoots also use backyards as the setting.

If you’re not interested in being directly involved in these types of shoots, you could simply rent out your house to those who need it for these purposes.

Tutor and spread the knowledge

If you are passionate about a subject, tutoring is an excellent way to make money from home and share your passion with others.

You can tutor adults or children in person or online. The latter option is excellent for those who have a full-time job but want to earn extra cash on the side. You will be helping people whilst sharing your knowledge and earning some money. Sounds great, right?

Some examples include:

  • History
  • Science
  • Math (elementary through college level)
  • Creative writing

Become a craft seller

You might have a knack for creating things like jewelry, clothing, or home decor. If so, you could turn your hobby into an online business by selling your handcrafted goods online. Sites like Etsy and eBay are great places to start selling your handmade items!

If you want to get more creative with how you sell your crafts, consider setting up a simple website where people can buy directly from you (and even request custom orders). Or promote yourself on social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook; as long as people know about the cool stuff that you do, they’ll be more than happy to share it with their friends!

You might also want to consider selling at craft fairs—you’ll show off what makes YOU unique while making some extra cash along the way!

Sell digital products on Etsy

Etsy is a great place to sell digital products. It has a vast community of buyers and sellers, an established reputation for being safe and reliable, and reasonable fees.

The platform is also very easy to use. For example, you can upload images of your product, write an item description that includes information about it (size, color options, etc.), set its price in US dollars ($), add tags that describe the product (“bunny rabbit,” “quilting pattern”), specify shipping costs (if applicable), and then get started on processing orders from potential customers!

Do some freelance writing!

If you’re a writer or just enjoy writing and want to make some extra cash, freelance writing might be the perfect gig. You can write for bloggers, magazines and e-zines, websites like HubPages and Squidoo—the list goes on!

It’s a flexible job that lets you work at your own pace with minimal supervision to get in the way of your productivity. And it doesn’t take much training to start making money as a freelance writer either: many websites will teach you how to write for them for free so that they know what kind of quality their audience expects from their writers before hiring them officially as paid employees!

If writing is not for you, work as a freelance proofreader

Proofreading is a great way to make money at home. It’s also fun and not particularly difficult, so it can be a good option for those who are looking for something that doesn’t require a lot of training or experience.

Proofreading jobs can come from anywhere — you could get them through an online marketplace like Upwork, or you might find them by applying directly to a company that hires freelancers (like the National Association of Professional Proofreaders).

The pay ranges from $10-$15 per hour, depending on your level of expertise and where you live in the world. 

Finally

Hopefully, we’ve given you some inspiration and fresh ideas for ways to make money at home. Remember that anyone can do this—even if you have no experience writing or blogging, it doesn’t matter! You don’t have to have an hour commute or be at a 9-5 job every day to earn money! There are so many great opportunities for making money from home now, so go for it.

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Shingai Mhlanga

Shingai Mhlanga is a Campaign Assistant at the South African. She holds a BCom Honours in Marketing Management, and has worked as a Sales Assistant and College Administrator. Outside of work she enjoys baking and travelling.

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