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For those unfamiliar with affiliate marketing, it's simply referral marketing where you earn a commission. Let's say that you have a website and refer a book on Amazon. When the visitor clicks the affiliate link and buys the book, Amazon will pay you a percentage of the sale. People love affiliate marketing because they can start earning money passively with few startup costs.
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Are you an artistic and creative individual who is able to create animation and visual effects for television, movies, video games and other types of media? Then you can do remote work as a freelance animator. (Personally, I've seen animators make between $25 to $106 an hour on sites like Upwork.)
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If you have a knack for baking or cooking, then turn your passion into a side business. From your own kitchen, you could start a catering business or become a personal chef. If you're a baker, you could sell you goods to friends, neighbors, online or at local farmer's markets.
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Blogging is inexpensive and easy to start doing. It could be as simple as you just writing about your favorite music or food, and eventually, you can start generating money from your site. Just keep in mind that you need to pay patient when it comes to cashing in on your blog. If this is something you want to pursue, check out this guide.
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Believe it or not, you don't have to be a CPA to start bookkeeping. Just sign up for a bookkeeping course at a community college or even online (such as this course from The Accounting Coach). Once you complete a course, you can start earning, and the median salary is reportedly $34,000. (Some stay-at-home bookkeepers I've spoken with personally make more than $70,000.)
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Whether if it's just for a couple of hours or for the entire day, running a childcare business from your home can be a lucrative remote job. Just make sure that you obtain the correct licenses and permits.
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Clinical research coordinators help manage operations for clinical trials. You could make more than $48,000 with this position, and you don't need a bachelor's degree.
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If you have experience and knowledge in a specific area, then consider sharing it with others through career coaching. For example, if you're an accountant or lawyer, then you can provide career advice to small businesses for a pretty penny. You could also consult businesses on how to use a new software program or how
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to become more environmentally friendly. (If you're interested, my company offers a consulting guide to get started.)
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Do you possess excellent communication skills? Do you also have a landline and reliable internet? Then you can earn between $8 and $15 per hour as a customer service representative.
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Inputting data for businesses isn't the most exciting gig for job seekers. However, you don't need any previous experience, and you can start at $10 per hour.
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You can write copy for businesses from your home and, in some cases, earn up to six figures. Try Fiverr or Upwork to find gigs.
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There are five types of e-commerce business models: dropshipping, wholesaling, manufacturing, white-labeling and subscriptions. Thanks to sites like Shopify, Magento and WooCommerce, you can quickly launch your own ecommerce store.
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Companies like Book in a Box pay around $20 per hour to editors, book jacket designers and proofreaders.
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Whether if it's planning a wedding, birthday party or corporate event, people are looking for organized individuals to do most of the event planning for them.
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Are you really good at something? Try creating a YouTube account and filming yourself instructing others on how to do what you're skilled at. To start earning some extra money, enroll in YouTube's partner program so that you can make $1 to $2 per 1,000 views.
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Universities, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations often need to apply for grant money. Since these applications can be difficult to write, these businesses often turn to job listings for talented grant writers. As a grant writer, you can make between $40,300 and $67,000 per year.
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Many businesses are in need of someone to design their logos, websites or visual ads. If you have a degree or certification in this area, you can make a comfortable salary annually (reportedly $45,000 and up). The more skilled you are, the more clients you'll likely get through word of mouth. Here's a guide on how to build a website that can help you get started.
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Do you make handmade products like jewelry or furniture? If so, try setting up an Etsy shop and selling your handmade crafts online.
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Do you know how to play a musical instrument? Can you get people into shape? Whatever your knowledge or experience, some people will pay you to share that information with them, whether in person or online.
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As an internet security specialist, you monitor networks for security threats and implement security standards. You may also install data protection systems as well. Given the attention that online security has been receiving, this job posting is expected to grow steadily over the next several years.
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When attorneys prepare for a trial, they often seek feedback on their case. Depending on the mock jury website you choose, you can make between $5 to $150 for your opinion.
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Are you a teacher who's looking for a more flexible schedule? Then consider teaching via Skype or via a pre-recorded session through organizations like K12 and Connections Academy.
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Applying for a patent or protecting intellectual property are both areas where expert advice is needed. As such, if this is your area of the law, you could reportedly make between $112 and $121 per hour in extra income.
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Thanks to sites like Lending Club and Prosper, you can easily lend money to a business or individual. As an investor, you'd make money on the paid interest of the note.
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Do you love being around animals? Are you also patient enough to clean and style pets? If so, this could be a great home-based business.
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Even though everyone has a camera on their phone these days, there's still a need for these types of professionals like for events like weddings. You can also sell your images on sites like Foap.
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You can make a decent living (reportedly between $20,000 and $95,000) just by reviewing the products that you use daily.
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Learn a programming language, such as Ruby, and you could end up making around $61 per hour for programming. If you're interested, here's a handy programmer guide to get you on your way.
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While you can run a reality business from your home, as long as you have your state's real estate license, you still need to show potential buyers the home. But don't forget that you also have to prepare the home for showing. Thanks to technology, you can become a virtual realtor where you can show a property without having to be there in person.
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Do you have an extra bedroom? How about a car you don't drive everyday? Are there household items laying around collecting dust? If so, try renting them out to people who could use them. (I personally made over $50,000 renting out my basement in 2017.)