Whether you’ve lost a job, or you’re simply trying to save up as much as possible, there are many good reasons to try and earn a little extra money on the side. Plus, when you have a side hustle, you’re more resilient against job losses. From renting out a furnished apartment, to babysitting, to selling things online, you can easily make a few extra bucks if you have the skills. Let’s take a look at 4 easy ways to make extra money.
1. Babysitting
If you’re good with children, and you know the basics of childcare, you can often make a few extra bucks on the side with babysitting. Most parents are desperate for a night out on their own, and will gladly pay for childcare from someone with experience. There are a few ways to get babysitting work. If you live in a small community, you can put up posters and your neighbours may call you. You can also post ads on online classified sites, like Kijiji or Craigslist. You might also ask friends and family to ask around if anybody needs a sitter, and find referrals that way.
2. Rent out a furnished apartment
If your home is stylish and clean, it may be a good candidate for renting. Furnished apartments Edmonton are a big business right now, whether for short-term nightly stays or longer-term monthly stays. You can list your place on sites like Airbnb, and prospective renters will contact you. Even if you don’t have a dedicated rental property, you can rent out your own place and stay with relatives. Depending on your location and the size of your place, you could earn upwards of $300 per night.
3. Do yard work for people in your neighbourhood
If you’re good at yard work, like mowing lawns, raking leaves, or weeding gardens, you can often find extra work for reasonable pay. If you have your own lawnmower, many people will happily hire you to mow their lawns. You can start by knocking on doors with your lawnmower and offering to mow the lawn. People who hire you to mow the lawn are often looking for help with other yard-related tasks too, so ask around and you’ll find you can make a few extra bucks easily.
4. Sell your old stuff
If you have accumulated a lot of clutter over the years, you may be able to unload some of it while making a few bucks. Sites like eBay, kijiji, craigslist, and gumtree can be used to list your items and sell them to others. Do a bit of research to determine the most valuable stuff you have: is it Textbooks? Collectibles? Designer clothing? Then see what others are charging online, and list your item. You’d be surprised at how easy it is to get rid of something and make money from it.
