Nine to five jobs aren’t bad. But they are also rarely satisfying. For one, getting up early everyday to beat traffic and returning home at dusk isn’t exactly how everyone wants to live. Even worse, the rules of the workplace can be a nightmare; dress codes, meetings, having to call people sir or boss. It just doesn’t feel right.
Fortunately, with the advent of the internet, you don’t have to call anyone boss to earn a living. There are many work-at-home opportunities where you could make just as much money, sometimes more, while being your own boss. The following are four easy money making ideas to consider;
- Start a blog
Let’s start with the big one that can make you very rich, albeit after a period of hard work. You can start a blog today and make enough money from it. The owner of Dollar Sprout, for instance, makes over $25,000 yearly from a blog that was started less than three years ago, Rosemarie of the Busy Budgeter makes over $100,000 per year, and Michelle of Making Sense of Cents makes over $200,000 yearly. If you’re a good writer, you too can start making good money from that talent.
- Become a freelance writer or editor
This is another excellent option that good writers and editors can consider. How much you can make widely varies depending on a number of factors such as quality and the people (company) you’re writing for. But, once you establish yourself, rest assured of making a lot of money from your projects. Holly Johnson, a popular writer and member of Club Thrifty makes over $200,000 per year as a writer and in 2014 Caitlin Pyle made $43,000 as a proofreader.
- Become a social media influencer
A few years ago, this industry didn’t even exist, but today its one of the best paying. Simply put, you become a celebrity on social media (any network) and earn money from sponsored advertisements. You, however, need to have a lot of fans or followers and know how to keep them active. Your follower/fan also need to be extremely active. This IZEA article about the best paid social media influencers should motivate you as you seek to take up this job. At the top of the list, YouTube gaming star, Dan Middleton, makes a whopping $16.5 million per year.
- Consulting; sell your knowledge
This last option almost looks like a nine to five, except that you’re your own boss and decide what do, when to do it, and how much to charge for your services. One requirement, however, is experience in your preferred field. Whatever you want to be a consultant in, you need to be a master of the field. You also need to be a good marketer to get consistent clients. The average income of a home-based freelance consultant is $63,000.
Wrap Up
These are just four ideas of the top of the head. If you’re ready to ditch the corporate life, your options are limited only by your imagination and your earning by your commitment.