becoming part of the “gig economy”. Websites
like Fiverr, UpWork and PeoplePerHour are
good starting points, connecting you to people
looking for your services, as are freelancer
and virtual assistant Facebook groups, with
entrepreneurs requesting help with translation,
copywriting, presenting, graphic design, and
more. Know your skills, decide on your hourly
rate, and put yourself out there. The more
platforms you appear on, the more likely you
are to find clients and earn an income from
your home.
It is, however, very important that you
understand the downsides of such gig websites.
Fiverr is “the worst place to start a freelancing
career” according to Roshan Perera from
Freelancer Hacks, as the platform puts quantity
over quality, attracts scammers, and charges
ludicrous fees. For example, if you sell a coaching
session for $100, Fiverr will charge you $20, and
the seller will pay $105 - that’s $25 in additional
revenue you could be taking home if you were
to work with a client directly.
If you don’t have any particularly useful skills,
one easy way to make money from your home
is to sign up for online survey websites like
Swagbucks and share your opinion on brands,
research topics, and politics. Most surveys
take anywhere from five minutes to an hour,
and you’ll get paid a few dollars for your time.
However, there are sometimes surveys that can
pay $50, $100, or more, though these typically
require more involvement such as testing a
physical product or allowing eye-tracking
software on your devices. Make sure you read
into the terms and conditions of each service
before you get started, as some companies pay