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6 Ways to Make Money Helping Other People

You can help others and still make money

By Richard AppiahPublished 2 years ago 4 min read
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There are plenty of ways to supplement your income and earn a livelihood, but doesn’t it also feel good to help others? Typically, jobs that serve people, such as caring or nursing, do not pay well. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could earn money by assisting others? Even if you could earn an endless amount of money by helping others.

Here are 6 ways to earn money by helping others.

1. Students’ Tutoring

If you have a college degree or are presently enrolled in college, you can earn money by teaching kids online. You can tutor students online if you are strong in math, physics, social studies, and other subjects, have good computer with internet access, and have a little patience. Tutor for several tutoring services online as an independent contractor. As an independent contractor, you usually have complete control over your schedule.

Some tutoring agencies will link you with students whose needs match your knowledge and timetable, while others will offer your expertise on their websites, allowing students to choose you if they require your services. Depending on the subject and the agency, you could earn anywhere from $10 to $25 per hour. Depending on the site, the application and hiring processes may differ. You can also create your own teaching website for students and adults.

2. Assist Patients with Medication Regimens

Working with Pleio could be a good fit for you if you enjoy assisting others. Pleio recruits “Good Starters,” people who work from home and make phone calls to patients to encourage them to take their meds. You can apply to be a good starter for Pleio if you want to make a difference in someone else’s life.

To be hired by the company, there are no experience or sales background requirements. Pleio asks you to conduct a background and credit check, for which you will be charged $45. Your credit score will not be used to disqualify you.

If you are hired, you must work a minimum of 16 hours per week or 3 hours per day. You will be compensated for each call you make. The hourly wage ranges from $14 to $18. As a “good starter,” you will essentially provide a complimentary service on behalf of pharmacies by reminding patients to take their meds on a regular basis.

3. Educating Others

Tutoring, in general, refers to providing assistance to people in order to help them develop in their lessons and comprehend what they have been taught. Educating others(giving lessons), on the other hand, usually entails teaching completely new talent.

Music classes are a particularly popular method. Many people wish to learn to play an instrument since it is a specialized talent. Another frequent example is learning a new language.

But, to be honest, you can teach just about anyone any talent you can think of. What about teaching basic car maintenance lessons? Some people gain this skill set as they grow up, while others never learn it at all.

One strategy is to consider your abilities as well as what people are likely to be interested in. Also, don’t be scared to think beyond the box. Martial arts classes, for example, can be very intriguing.

4. Working as a Coach

Coaches come in a variety of forms, all with the same purpose of helping and guiding individuals. This usually entails the coach getting in close proximity to their client and encouraging them.

I’m not just talking about athletic trainers here. Coaches can be found in practically every field.

These days, online business instructors are a particularly prevalent example. People in this role assist people in the development of an online business by offering advice and counseling on a variety of topics, including SEO, business decisions, niches, and much more.

Another prominent field is life coaching. This form of coaching can take place both online and offline, however, it is frequently more effective in person. Empowerment is a common theme among life coaches. The specifics of this will vary depending on the coach’s experience and the issues that their client is facing.

5. Helping others by writing a book

Writing a book is another excellent approach to profit from your knowledge. While creating a book isn’t easy, it is a terrific way to generate money in the long run. If you write it once, you’ll usually get royalties for the rest of your life, however, you’ll have to keep up with promotion.

6. Helping people as a virtual assistant

This year, I decided to hire a virtual assistant to assist me with my blogging business, and the results were fantastic. I was able to focus more on expanding my business and less on the day-to-day monotonous tasks after hiring a virtual assistant.

Many people seek virtual assistance for a variety of reasons, including organizing diaries, making Pinterest images, scheduling social media, and much more.

CONCLUSION

Which one is the best fit for you?

There’s no end to the ways you can earn money by assisting others with your knowledge. To find the appropriate framework for you, all you need is a little ingenuity, a lot of dedication, and a lot of commitment. The world is actually your oyster, whether it’s a large blog that takes off right away, an email list selling affiliate products that are truly beneficial to your audience, or becoming a speaking rock star.

Make sure you get out and share everything you do! Your knowledge is in high demand around the globe! So, tell me, which of these options appeals to you the most.

Disclaimer: This article is originally being published by me here on this platform.

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About the Creator

Richard Appiah

I am a blogger and digital marketing expert. I love animals, reading, writing, and a big fan of soccer.

I also write for MEDIUM

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