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8 ways to make money fast.

Without getting a job!

By Scott DavisPublished 4 years ago 3 min read

8 Ways to Make Money Fast (Without Getting a Job)

You may not have thought much about making money fast, but if you find yourself in a tight spot and need to make some cash, it’s nice to know there are different ways to do it—and fast! Here are eight ways to make money fast that don’t involve getting a job or selling your stuff. Even if you don’t ever need the money, it never hurts to know your options!

1) Sell Something on eBay

This isn’t as easy as it used to be, but you can still make money by selling unwanted goods on eBay. Just take good pictures and write a compelling description, then start watching bids come in. To get an idea of what’s selling well right now, check out completed listings on eBay.

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2) Offer Your Services on Fiverr

Fiverr is an online freelance marketplace that connects freelancers with customers who need small services done quickly. What makes Fiverr particularly great for making money fast is that you can offer your services as low as $5 per job and still make good money. The key to succeeding on Fiverr is finding ways to expand your services outside of just doing simple gigs.

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3) Become an Affiliate Marketer

Sign up with an affiliate marketing company, then start looking for products or services you can promote. Write some articles on your own website and social media about your favorite products or services, then send those links to influencers that have large followings. Affiliate marketers get anywhere from 5-15% commissions on sales they refer. If you’re going to sell anything online for big profits, it’s not as hard as you might think.

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4) Join the New Uber Economy

Uber and Lyft are changing how we hail cabs. They’re also making more money than they spend, which means that if you’re looking for a way to make some extra cash, driving your own car can pay off pretty quickly. And thanks to Uber and Lyft, you don’t even need any experience as a driver—just download their app and hit the road. But before you start cruising around in search of customers, check out these eight ways to make money on your own schedule.

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5) Start an Etsy Shop

Etsy is an online marketplace where you can sell handmade goods and vintage pieces. Although Etsy has been around for quite some time, its popularity has surged in recent years due to new website updates and products. If you’ve got a creative talent or skill—whether it’s creating art, sewing clothes, or making keepsakes—you can open your own Etsy store. Check out Etsy’s founder's open letter here.

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6) Sell Photos Online for Stock Photography Income

If you like taking photos and have a knack for spotting beauty in everyday things, consider selling your images online as stock photography. Popular sites like Shutterstock let anyone upload high-res shots of everything from cityscapes to celebrity faces. Once you’ve built up your portfolio, you can start uploading these photos directly to stock image sites and start earning money by licensing your work through blogs, websites, social media posts, and more. You may even be able to earn money doing freelance photo shoots.

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7) Use Mechanical Turk

Another option for making money online is using Amazon’s Mechanical Turk service. You get paid a very small fee for any given HIT or task that you complete there. The tasks can be anything from transcribing text, completing surveys, translating documents, etc. It's best to use Mechanical Turk in combination with other ways of generating income so you're not relying on any one type of income source.

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8) Become a Freelance Writer

Sure, it’s possible to earn money fast by taking on low-paying assignments—but it’s also possible you could end up with absolutely nothing. That said, freelance writing is still one of my favorite side hustles because I enjoy the work and most of my clients have been fantastic. Freelance writing allows me to set my own schedule and work from anywhere I want.

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