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5 More Ways To Earn An additional Income From Home

The Beginner's Entrepreneur Series

By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh Published 3 years ago 6 min read
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Still on to the money making business, it is key to remind ourselves that saving time is saving money and money saved is money earned.

While many hunt for more ways to put an extra buck in their pockets, it is wise to consider the many ways that saving money could make the little extra made stretch a little farther.

So here are my new finds in the additional income market;

1. Honey.

Throw out your coupon clippings, Honey makes sure you get the lowest price on purchases made through your internet sojourning. With one click, Honey’s smart shopping assistant will automatically apply discounts to your cart – in seconds. Honey is a free browser extension that helps you save money automatically by searching for coupon codes when you’re at the checkout for your favourite online stores.

I’ve actually used Honey myself because I tend to Google coupon codes when I’m at checkout for purchasing an item. The Honey app is a great way to get coupons fast.

If you shop online frequently and want an easy way to save some money without having to hunt for coupon codes yourself, you should try Honey out. It’s completely free to use and even if it saves you a few bucks here and there, it’s still worth it.

Honey is available to use on multiple browsers, really saves you time and money and not only absolutely free but also easy to use.

2. ClickWorker

I've been active on Clickworker for a while now. It's a site where you can earn some money on the side by writing, translating and doing research. I think it´s something most people would be into. Check it out. Registration is free.

Clickworker is a website where you can carry out small work tasks for small payments. Clickworker also has an app so you can complete tasks on the go. Tasks on Clickworker include data-entry style work, taking photos, and training Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems.

The idea is that you can dip in and out of the work as and when you have time, which makes it a great home working option for anyone who wants a little side income. Most tasks require no specialist skills so this is a good entry-level home working option to look into.

It’s possible to sign up as a Clickworker from “many different countries,” so long as you are able to receive Paypal, Transferwise or SEPA bank transfer payments. Transferwise is a new addition, which is nice to see.

3. BeMyEye

BeMyEye is an online application that rewards users for doing small tasks which are called missions.

Many people mistake the said app with another app called Be My Eyes which helps blind people and people suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

Users can operate BeMyEye App on both Android and iPhone devices by downloading from their respective play stores.

The users generally get very exciting tasks in the name of missions and then get paid if they complete them by following the proper instructions.

So to join the App simply click here or any other mention of it in this article.

After signing up to the app, now you will have access to various missions. Hence it is essential to reserve a mission that is closer to your vicinity to save on transport.

The missions of each user can vary from taking pictures, finding out a price, or locating a product in the local store.

Note every detail of the product or store in which your mission is held since you may have to answer short queries or provide feedback in the survey as well. After your mission is approved, you will receive the distributed amount of the mission on your account. However, you can only withdraw your earnings once you reach the minimum threshold of $10.

You can withdraw your earnings on your Paypal account from the application account. For beginner users, the app has a restriction where they need to wait 14 days for their withdrawal of the earnings.

4. Writing Competitions

Writing is such a rewarding hobby, not least when you start making money from it. Whether you're hoping to make some extra pocket money in your spare time, or you're thinking ahead towards your long-term career goals, writing for money can take a fair amount of work and effort, but it's so, so worth it. It might seem pretty daunting to enter writing competitions, but remember: someone's got to win. Why not you? Writing competitions and awards can come with cash prizes of hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds.

These tips will help to increase your chances of winning writing competitions and awards:

1.Be creative – To impress competition judges, you will need to stand out from the first line of your entry. Try to start with something surprising and, if you can, consider playing around with conventional writing techniques and present your ideas in an unusual, memorable way.

2.Read previous winning entries – Try to find winning entries from previous years to see the styles and arguments that have previously been successful. It's still important to write creatively, but keep in mind the key features that judges might be looking for in an award-winning piece of writing.

3.Check the competition T&Cs – This is so important. Before you even start writing an entry for a competition, make sure you are eligible to apply. Some competitions might specify you need to be within an age range, from a particular area or have a certain level of writing experience (e.g. be a published writer).

4.Proofread – Always check through your work several times before submitting it. It might help to read it aloud to highlight typos or inconsistencies in your argument, and it's also worth asking family and friends to read through it too in case they spot something you've missed.

5. Dropshipping

"Dropshipping" is a business model where you sell a product to a customer, but the supplier stores, packages, and ships the product to your customers on your behalf.

In simpler terms, this is how dropshipping works:

The customer places an order for a product on the retailer’s online store.

The retailer automatically or manually forwards the order and customer details to the dropship supplier.

The dropship supplier packages and ships the order directly to the customer in the retailer’s name.

Dropshipping is a pretty great business model for a first-timer who is just dipping their toes into the online business world. It’s attractive to a novice as it’s a low-risk and low-investment way of starting your own business, thus, doesn’t feel like so much of a gamble.

I am still trying to understand this business and would recommend https://www.abetterlemonadestand.com/what-is-drop-shipping/ for anyone who would like to join me in exploring this venture.

So, there we have it! Five more ways to make an extra income in an ever evolving online business world.

Until next time, Happy exploring!

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Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh

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Cathy Ben-Ameh has published two books; "The Impact of Music Streaming on The Music Industry: Case study-Spotify" and "'13- A Chapbook of 13 Short Poems". https://linktr.ee/cathybenameh

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