Are you a new stay-at-home mom? Is transitioning from a dual-income couple to a single-income family wreaking havoc on your finances? Do you need to make money quickly?
I feel you.
Even though I had saved for my transition to being a new stay-at-home mom, my savings dwindled faster than I had anticipated, and I began to worry about money. There was no way that I was going to put my daughter in daycare and head back to the 9-to-5 grind.
When my daughter was nine months old, I started looking for a remote job. But from my previous job hunts, I knew that my job search could take months, maybe even a year, or longer. Once you land a job, it usually takes 3-4 weeks to receive your first paycheck.
Luckily, there are lots of low-risk ways to make money quickly from home while you’re caring for your little ones or furry friends!
Here is a list of 21 ways to make money fast!
1. AI Trainer
With the explosion of artificial intelligence comes the need for humans to train these models, and that’s where you come in. Companies, large and small, hire freelance AI trainers to help shape their tools. Many positions don’t even require any specialized skills or education, just excellent written communication, a high level of attention to detail, and top-notch research skills.
With these gigs, no formal interview is necessary; you’ll just need to take and pass an initial assessment exam before being allowed to work on projects, which means you can start earning extra income quickly. Besides being AI training gigs being plentiful, you’ll also get to set your own hours.
To get started as an AI trainer, check out platforms like CrowdGen by Appen, DataAnnotation Tech, Datavio.ai, and TELUS Digital.
2. Clinical Donations and Trials
There are many ways to make money quickly, such as using your body to help others!
You can participate in a pharmaceutical drug study, donate plasma, sperm, egg cells, breast milk, and hair, or you can become a surrogate! I participated in numerous clinical trials for extra income while in college. I often earned $200 for a one-month study. But once, I earned $2,000 for a two-week overnight study!
Here is an estimate of what you can make with these methods:
3. Consulting
If you have extensive knowledge in a particular area, you can help others by consulting them on the side. Having hired a few consultants for my business, I can tell you that they make excellent money! To begin any work, the consultants I worked with required half of their fee upfront. The remainder of their fee was due upon completion.
If you don’t want to set up a website or pitch clients, many platforms can connect you to people who need your expertise. Set up a profile, then browse the projects you can work on. Each platform has its own terms and fees, so be sure to review them before committing.
4. Content Creation
If you enjoy creating social media content, writing blog posts, or talking about a variety of topics, you can start earning money quickly as a content creator. First, decide on a niche, such as recipes, travel, beauty, fashion, sports… and then choose which platforms you’ll use.
Your options are endless, but could be one or more of these:
Once your account is set up, start creating content and cross-promote across social media channels. As a content creator, you can earn money from advertising, affiliate marketing, brand sponsorships, creator funds, merch sales, selling digital products like courses or printables, syndicating content, UGC creation, and more. Because you can monetize in a variety of ways, you can quickly get some income coming in as you grow your accounts. To make this a full-time job, you need to be strategic and invest the sweat equity, but it’s doable.
5. Customer Service Jobs
If you don’t mind talking on the phone, there are many remote customer support roles to explore! Because the demand for these positions is high, if you have the right skills and qualifications, you’re likely to get hired quickly. Some companies that hire independent contractors, such as ACD Direct, NexRep, Omni Interactions, and Working Solutions, offer flexible hours.
Just remember, when you’re applying for these positions, to take your time and complete the application fully and thoughtfully. If you’re required to submit a professional resume, be sure to add relevant keywords so your resume makes it past ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems).
6. Focus Groups
Over the years, I’ve participated in several market research studies. Not only do they pay well (I’ve always made $100 per session), but they often pay upon session completion; not too many jobs pay immediately!
All the focus groups I’ve participated in have been in person, but research companies like Respondent and User Interviews also offer online and virtual focus groups.
If you’re looking for more focus groups to participate in, here is a huge list of focus group companies. You may also want to check your local newspaper or classified sites for other opportunities with focal groups.
7. Freelancing
If you have a talent for writing, graphic design, photography, search engine optimization, editing videos, social media, or the like, you can cash in as a freelancer! With freelance platforms like Upwork, Guru, People Per Hour, and Fiverr, it’s never been easier to connect with people who need your talent.
Decide what services you’d like to offer, create your account, upload a portfolio or sample of your work, and browse the available freelance gigs. Once you finish the project, you’ll be paid minus a small service fee for using the platform.
One guy who found success using this method is Danny Margulies. Danny earned six figures in his first year using the freelancer platform Upwork, selling his freelance copywriting services. He chronicles his success and process in this blog post.
8. Gig Apps
Technology has made it easier than ever to generate income quickly through smartphone apps. Check out these on-demand gigs to start working quickly if you need cash fast.
DoorDash
With DoorDash, you can make money weekly by delivering food orders. First, apply online to be a Dasher (driver); once your application is approved, you can start accepting assignments via the DoorDash app. DoorDash pays per delivery, and you’re allowed to receive tips. Payments are distributed weekly via direct deposit.
Instacart
Instacart needs full-service and in-store grocery shoppers. With Instacart, you can make your own schedule, get paid weekly, and start earning quickly. You must be 18 or older to work as a shopper.
Rover
If you love animals, check out the Rover app! With Rover, you can earn extra money by walking dogs, pet sitting, providing overnight stays, and more! With Rover, you can create your own schedule, care for the pets you love most, and get paid quickly (two days after the service is completed).
Uber Eats
Like DoorDash, Uber Eats allows you to make money by delivering food from restaurants to people. Log in to the app whenever you want to make money quickly and complete a few delivery gigs. With Uber Eats, you’ll be paid weekly via direct deposit, or you can request your cash that same day with Instant Pay.
Looking for more ways to make cash quickly with on-demand gigs? See this post for more on-demand companies.
9. Mystery Shopping
One fun way to make money quickly is by completing mystery shopping gigs. With these sporadic gigs, you can mystery shop online, by phone, in person, and even via smartphone apps!
You should sign up with multiple platforms to make the most of these side gigs, since opportunities tend to be sporadic. Of course, you’ll want to be sure that you’re dealing with reputable companies, as many scammers are promoting fake gigs.
So how much can you earn with mystery shopping?
Most mystery shopping gigs pay $5-$20, but often, you’ll get a free meal or product as well. This gal used mystery shopping gigs to supplement her day job, and in one year, she earned $14,000 plus free goodies!
Here are some mystery shopping gigs to check out:
10. Rent Stuff
Probably the two largest purchases you’ve made are for your house and your car, so why not use them to generate some fast cash?! Check out these online platforms to start generating income quickly!
Airbnb
Are you going away for the weekend? Do you have a spare room you’re not using? List it on Airbnb! To get started, list your entire home, a room, a service, or experience on the platform (include some high-quality photos and a detailed description), then go live. BTW, it’s completely free to list your home on Airbnb!
Once your home is listed, renters can view it online and book it for a specified period. Guests are charged on the Airbnb platform before arrival, and the funds (minus a 3% booking fee) are deposited into your account via PayPal or an international wire transfer. Some Airbnb hosts earn thousands each month by renting out their homes on the platform.
Getaround
Share your car on Getaround when you’re not using it. Apply online, and then once approved, start sharing your car via the Getaround smartphone app. Every time someone uses your car, Getaround provides insurance and roadside assistance. The average car owner earns $10,000 per year! While payments are issued only once a month, Getaround could be a great way to build your bank balance.
If you want more ways to make money fast by renting out your stuff, see this post.
11. Sell Services
Everyone has skills and expertise they can sell for quick cash. So, take a few minutes and jot down your skills, passions, expertise, and previous jobs, and brainstorm how you can sell services to make money.
Here are some ideas to help get you started:
- Baking Cakes
- Child Care
- Running Errands
- Cleaning Houses
- Home Repairs
- Laundry
- Sewing Alterations
- Washing Cars
- Yard Work
Need more ideas? Here is an extensive list of service-based business ideas.
Once you’ve narrowed down your service offerings, you can let people know you’re open for business. An easy way to do this is to post a notice on Facebook, a community bulletin board, by email, or through word of mouth. You can also use platforms such as Angi Services, Care.com, or TaskRabbit.
When I was younger and looking for babysitting gigs, I posted a flyer on our church’s bulletin board, and I had more jobs than I could handle. Once you have some takers, discuss payment and the job details. In these sorts of situations, you should be paid upon completion of the task. The sooner you start getting the word out, the faster you can start earning revenue.
12. Sell Handmade Goods
Another way to make money quickly as a woman is to sell your arts and crafts online. With platforms like Etsy, it’s never been easier to reach a worldwide audience interested in handcrafted goods. From knitted blankets and quilts to jewelry, clothing, and more, with Etsy, you can start selling your goods today.
To get started, create an Etsy account and fill out your profile. Next, you must upload photos of your wares and create product descriptions. In your product descriptions, you’ll want to include relevant keywords and synonyms for your item so that more people can find you on the platform. You can learn more about Etsy SEO here and how to incorporate it into your business.
Once you have uploaded your product listings, remember to promote them on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest. With Etsy being open 24/7, sales can come in any time of the day or night, making this an easy way to earn money 24 hours a day!
Not sure what to sell? Here are some fun ideas to get you started:
13. Sell Digital Products
If you enjoy graphic design, writing, taking photos, or some other creative process, there are many ways for you to cash in quickly by selling digital products. With marketplaces like Etsy and Creative Market, you don’t even need a website to sell your digital products.
With a little time and creativity spent on the front end, once you list your products for sale, you can earn passive income over and over again from just one product. And with website availability being 24/7, sales can roll in 365 days a year, any time of day or night.
Here are just some of the products you can sell online for fast cash:
- Patterns
- Printables
- Courses
- Menu plans
- Recipes
- Templates
- Stock photography
- Logos and images
- SVG files
- Video and music clips
Now, you may not think that you can earn much from digital products, but plenty of people have turned this idea into a successful online business.
For instance, Julie Berninger earns an average of $1,000 a month selling her bachelorette party printables on Etsy. Other people, like Ben Robinson and Caitlin Pyle, are making a full-time income from selling courses online.
For more information on how to get started with this small business idea, check out this post for tips and more places to sell your digital wares.
14. Sell Used Stuff
Probably the fastest way to make a quick buck is by selling your used stuff on a classified site like Craigslist, Poshmark, or Facebook Marketplace. You can also sell your used items to a consignment shop, a pawn shop, or host a garage sale. But often, these avenues don’t generate as much revenue, and they can be inconvenient.
Many online outlets will pay good prices for your used items, and they make the selling process simple, although they may take a little longer than the above methods. If you need cash fast, use the methods listed above. If you have a little time on your side, here are some online platforms for selling your used goods.
eBay
No matter what your item is, you can sell it on eBay! Snap a few pictures of your item, write a great description, and post it on the site to get started. Once your item sells, print out the shipping label from eBay and send it on its way. eBay sellers are allowed 50 free listings per month, and eBay only takes a small fee once the item sells. Payments are made quickly via PayPal once the buyer’s payment method goes through.
Raise
If you have unused gift cards, sell them for extra cash on Raise. This app is available for iOS and Android devices and is super easy to use. Just enter your gift card details, and they’ll tell you how much they’ll give you for the gift card. Cash is distributed via PayPal, direct deposit, or check.
Not sure what to sell? This post covers 35 weird and quirky things you can sell for money.
And here is a massive list of online platforms that can be used to sell just about anything.
15. Short Tasks
Short tasks or micro-tasks are just what they sound like – jobs that take a short time to complete, often only minutes. Payouts and duties vary greatly.
Here are some short task sites that payout quickly (7 days or less):
Clickworker
Clickworker is a short task platform where you can make money completing tasks like taking surveys, text creation, research, app testing, and lots more. To get started, register for an account and verify your email address. Once your account is verified, you can browse available gigs, or you can take an assessment to unlock higher-paying projects. With Clickworker, you get paid biweekly via direct deposit, PayPal, or Payoneer. Clickworker gets a 3.3-star rating on Trustpilot.
iVueit
iVueit is a cell phone app that allows you to complete vues for cash. Vues are mini-gigs around town where you’ll snap photos of things like signs, landscaping, painting, snow removal, and other items, then answer survey questions about each object. For each vue you complete, you’ll earn $5 up to $100, depending on the complexity of the task. Once the customer approves your vue, your earnings are automatically added to your iVueit wallet, and you can withdraw your earnings via PayPal at any time.
Fiverr
Fiverr is an online marketplace where individuals can sell services that start at $5.00 and go up to $10,000! People sell everything from writing services, design services, and voice-overs to making phone calls and videos. Once you complete a buyer’s order, Fiverr will keep a 20% fee, and payments will be transferred to your PayPal account immediately.
If you’d like to make money with Fiverr, check out The Fiverr Mastermind Group (six Fiverr power sellers who each earn six figures a year), who wrote an e-book about their success with the platform: The Fiverr Master Class: The Fiverr Secrets Of Six Power Sellers That Enable You To Work From Home!
Looking for more quick ways to make money using short-task websites? Check out this post for more short task jobs.
16. Social Media Management
My guess is that you are involved with social media in some capacity. You may even have a thriving Instagram account or YouTube channel. If so, use this talent to provide freelance social media management services for quick cash! With platforms like Pinterest, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter (X), business owners, big and small, need help managing their social media presence.
My friend, Kristin Larsen, is passionate about Pinterest and has started a side hustle managing other people’s Pinterest accounts. In her first six months, she averaged $3,600 per month while working part-time. Today, she teaches others how to make money as a Pinterest virtual assistant in her course, Pinterest VA!
If you’re interested in doing freelance social media work, check out:
17. Surveys
Surveys tend to get a bad rap, and that’s because people don’t have a plan in place. When deciding which surveys to complete, choose the ones that will pay you a fair amount for your time. If there’s a survey that takes 30 minutes and only pays $0.10, that’s not worth your time!
Here is a list of legit high-paying survey sites:
For lower-paying surveys, you can check out Survey Junkie, Swagbucks, and Branded Surveys. The thing I like about these sites is that you can request your payout as soon as your account hits $5.00 in rewards, which is pretty easy to achieve.
When you sign up for surveys, you will receive many emails, so I highly recommend setting up a dedicated email account for this purpose.
18. Temp Jobs With Staffing Agencies
One way to enter the workforce quickly is to apply through a staffing agency such as Flex Professionals or Adecco. The great thing about working with a staffing agency is that they have remote positions, temporary roles, and sometimes permanent positions.
This is an excellent way to determine what occupations you enjoy working in and what companies you’d like to explore further. Getting work through a staffing agency is a wonderful way to make money quickly and get your foot in the door. I’ve heard numerous success stories of people landing full-time jobs after working temp assignments.
To learn more about getting remote jobs with staffing agencies, check out this informative article from The Balance.
19. Test Websites and Apps
Testing websites is an excellent way to make money quickly! Best of all, these gigs usually take only 10-20 minutes, and the average payout is $5-$20, sometimes more!
For these gigs, you’ll need a computer (usually with a webcam) or a smartphone and a high-speed internet connection. Since these tests are sporadic, you should sign up with multiple platforms. Once you create an account, wait for an email invite to perform a test. Payments are generally available a few days after you take the test, but you’ll want to read each site’s terms to verify.
For website testing gigs, check out:
20. Transcription
If you’re looking for a part-time job, transcription is a flexible role you can work anytime, day or night, to earn money quickly.
First, let’s discuss the skills required for this role. You need to be a fast, accurate typist, and you’ll also need excellent listening skills, as you’ll be listening to audio files and transcribing them into typed documents.
Transcription is a skill that requires extensive practice; however, once you become proficient, you can achieve a 3:1 or 2:1 transcription rate. This is important because transcribers are usually paid per audio minute or per audio hour, not per minute worked. The faster you can type, the more money you’ll make. Companies like Rev and TranscribeMe pay freelancers via PayPal weekly.
For more companies that hire transcriptionists, see this post.
21. Tutoring Students Online
School-aged children, college students, and adults sometimes need guidance with their studies. If you have expertise in a subject like math, a foreign language, business, marketing, or even cooking, there are many people around the world who will pay you for your expertise.
When I was in college, I wouldn’t have passed my algebra class without the help of a tutor. I actually paid my sister’s friend, who was a math genius, to help me with my studies. Easy money for her and a passing grade for me; I’d call that a win-win!
Word of mouth isn’t the only way to make money as a tutor; today, there are tons of online platforms where you can log in and help people with their homework questions.
Some companies that offer online tutoring gigs include:
Each site has a different timetable for issuing payments. For instance, with Studypool, you can request payment once your account reaches a $50 balance, and top earners can make up to $7,500 per month. With this method of making money, you can register with multiple sites so that you always have money coming in quickly.
Conclusion: Making Money Fast
As you can see, there are many ways to make money quickly. The key is to have multiple income streams so you always have cash coming in. That way, when one gig is slow, you’ll have others to fall back on. I also highly recommend setting aside some of your earnings for an emergency fund, so you’re not stressed out when an unexpected expense comes your way.
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