The best ways to make extra money from home - It's getting increasingly more difficult to efficiently manage our bills, and sometimes we need a side job to give us a little extra cushioning. Here are some suggestions for things you can do at home to earn some extra money!

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Start a blog - If you like writing, why not make money out of it? Write information that can help other people solve their problems and needs. Connect your blog to a Google AdSense account and make money from your blog posts.

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Start a YouTube channel - Being a YouTuber is the new trend and some can even make millions! If you're not afraid of the spotlight and you like to make videos and share ideas, then this is the ideal option for you. The bigger the number of likes and views, the more you profit from advertisements.

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Remote work - Even though they're not often advertised, there are many options for remote workers. Translation work, sales, accounting, digital services, among others - you can do them all from the comfort of your house.

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Create an online store - Starting an online store can be a good idea if you're looking to make some extra cash. You get to create your own business and sell your own brand.

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Get rid of what you don't need - A good way to make extra money is by selling your old belongings, from clothes to books or furniture. The internet makes all of that possible from the comfort of your own home!

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Rent - Renting a house or a room through platforms like AirBnb, Booking or Home Away is a great way to make some money.

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Social media - Nowadays, social media platforms are a great source of profit. Networking and finding niche markets are the key to success. Pick a theme you're interested in to attract followers and the advertising that comes along with it will earn you money.

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Photography - If you're a photography lover, there are several international websites that buy pictures. You get to showcase your work and profit at the same time.

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Babysitting - If you like being around children, then babysitting is the perfect option!

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Helping others - Some people have really chaotic schedules and can't find the time to complete basic tasks like cooking, ironing or cleaning, so offer your services!

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Event organizer - You've got to be prepared to dedicate several nights and weekends if you want to do this, but you can earn some real money organizing birthdays, company meetings, weddings and many others.

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Online surveys - Several companies will pay you to answer their online surveys, which is a great and lazy way to earn extra cash.

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Transcription - For many journalists, the boring part of the job is transcribing interviews, and the same goes for university students or academics who don't have the time to transcribe audio recordings. If you have some extra time you can offer this service online.

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Remote teaching - It's increasingly easier to access information through the internet, so if you have special skills, you can teach them to others.

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Editing - Most people who write essays or other research projects will need someone to proofread and edit them.

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Sewing - If sewing is your thing, then try and sell your items to an online or physical store.

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Translation - You don't need to work at a company to be a translator as it is easily doable online.

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Human Resources - Some companies may not have the space to hire a human resources manager, so they'll opt for hiring temporary or remote people who can help them.

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Travel consultant - If you love to travel and you have enough knowledge to give to others, you can always set up your own agency at home.

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App development - Some people come up with brilliant ideas for mobile apps, but they don't know how to make them happen. If you have expertise in this area, then it can be a great way to make extra cash.

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Project manager - Project managers are responsible for planning and executing specific projects for a company, which allows them to work from home.

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Online gaming - Even though it may be risky because online gaming can be addicting, it is also a good source of profit. Guide writing, virtual goods sales or taking part in tournaments are all profitable options.

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Fitness trainer - If you have fitness expertise, then why not teach someone your skills? Personal training, yoga or martial arts are all popular activities.

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Accountant - All you need is access to the company's internal accounts to do this job at home. However, it is pretty complex and can be very time-consuming.

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Journalism - If you have extra time and are experienced in the field, you can write freelance news articles. Some companies are happy to pay for freelance journalists!

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Public Relations - When the job consists of networking and talking to people, either personally or via email or phone, you don't necessarily need to do it from an office. The bigger the list of clients, the greater the profit!

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Social media manager - If you have expertise in this area, it can also earn you some extra money.

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Video and image editing - This type of skill is definitely a bonus, especially for communication and marketing freelance work.

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Online course - Become the instructor of a web-certified course and earn some extra cash. This is a particularly good idea if you have any academic specialization.

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