10+ Best Ways to Make Money from Home on the Side

Last updated on June 26th, 2022 at 06:45 pm

Do you find yourself scratching your head when it comes to budgeting your income? Are you finding yourself trying to check your loan limits trying to get that extra cash to satisfy your needs? 

Are you searching for better ways to live the life you dreamt of without worrying about cash? 

In this article, I’m going to take you through the 10 best ways to make money from home on the side while working a full-time job. 

Making money outside your 9 to 5 job is referred to as a side hustle. With a side hustle, you get the freedom to pursue your passions, buy things you need or want, and lower any financial worries.

Truth be told, most 9 to 5 jobs don’t pay the bills. Especially if you’re just starting in your career.

When you do the math well you have nothing left after paying your rent, food, bills, and transportation.

With the current economy brought about by the pandemic, you might want to make extra income to sustain your lifestyle and even make room for investments. In this article, we share 10 ideas for flexible side jobs to earn extra cash.  

Here are 10 side jobs that will allow you to make more money without interfering with your day job. These can be done either online and/or on the weekends.

1. Work as a transcriptionist

2. Become a blogger

3. Offer web design services

4. Create a YouTube Channel

5. Make something and sell it

6. Become a Brand ambassador

7. Offer freelance writing services

8. Take online surveys

9. Rent your extra space

10. Become a tutor

1. Work as a transcriptionist

If you are a fast and accurate typist you can find transcription work online, either on platforms dedicated explicitly to transcription works or by searching job sites for gigs. 

Transcriptionists are usually paid per word and the amount depends on what you agree with your client. People who type quickly can accomplish more work in a short amount of time and earn a decent wage.

2. Become a blogger

Create a website and blog about a topic that you are both passionate about and knowledgeable about. You can make money from a blog by using ads and affiliate links. 

This is an excellent option if you are someone who loves to write, enjoy spending time online, and want to share their interests, experiences, and opinions with people. 

This is an option that takes some time before money comes in therefore it might not be the best option If you need fast cash.

• How To Start Blogging in Kenya

3. Offer web design services

Web design is a great service to offer but it requires expertise and some level of experience. 

If you know how to do graphic design and coding, approach businesses or companies that lack a professional-looking website and show them samples of your previous designs. 

As you work, make sure to add completed professional work to a portfolio to show potential future clients and watch your side hustle become a permanent source of income.

4. Create a YouTube channel

If you have a smartphone then you are good to start your YouTube channel. You do not necessarily need a camera. 

Find a topic you have an interest in or a topic you are knowledgeable about. 

Create and upload videos while at the same time making sure your title is on point and your thumbnail stands out too. 

However, your channel will need to reach 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch hours before YouTube grants you the ability to monetize your account.

5. Make something and sell it

Creative individuals who are skilled at making things can sell their products online or in a local store. 

For example, crochet clothes and bags, organization boxes, toys among others. Examine your hobby and see if there is a way you can make money from them. 

Reach out to local shops and ask if they will allow you to sell your product there for a small fee or sell them to your colleagues at work or online.

6. Become a brand ambassador

If you have numerous followers on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, you could approach companies looking for brand ambassadors to promote their products on these platforms. 

These Brands provide you with a unique discount code that you share with your followers and pay you a percentage for every product purchased using your code.

7. Offer freelance writing services

If you enjoy writing, consider becoming a freelancer. You can find these jobs on websites, magazines, newspapers, and blogs. 

There are even freelance writing agencies that can match you with projects that best suit your writing skills. This side job is something you can do both online and in your spare time.

• How to Become a Freelance Writer in Kenya from Scratch

8. Take online surveys

Taking online surveys has become popular. several online platforms are paying individuals to take surveys to assess how well a website works, the quality of a particular product, or any other service that needs to be measured and rated. 

Since Surveys often don’t pay much, you can sign up for as many survey sites as you wish to increase your overall income. 

Note that there are so many scam sites when it comes to surveys, so make sure you research the online survey employer carefully before you decide to sign up.

9. Rent Your Extra Space (Airbnb)

Another self-employment option is to rent your extra space. Airbnb offers a great resource if you want to rent out a spare room or even your entire home. 

If you’re in a bind for some fast cash, this can be a good source of income. Make sure you receive your 24 hours after a guest check-in, to avoid any problems or potential scams. 

Some people even earn their primary income just by renting out rooms or homes on Airbnb so why not give it a try if you have extra space.

10. Tutoring

Are you good at a certain language either English, French, or any other language? 

You can offer classes to individuals in your free time at a fee. You might be good at other areas like becoming a tutor to high school students or being a part-time lecturer at a college in the evenings and weekends. 

Creating an online course in a certain area you are skilled in can create a healthy income. 

You can make a substantial side revenue stream by creating courses that deliver a tremendous amount of value. 

The amount of time you invest will determine how much you will be able to make.