Participate in focus groups organised by big companies
Usually led by marketing companies that want to find out more about peoples’ buying habits, these focus groups are a simple way of making some extra money. These companies are often willing to spend some money to find out what their customers like and what they don’t like. You will usually be required to take part in questionnaires or participate in group discussions.
Moonlight
With the high cost of living, you can make extra money on the side using your skills. If you have skills as a bookkeeper you could make some money on the side while continuing to work on a full-time basis. You could also put your copyrighting skills to good use by moonlighting and bringing in some extra income.
Social media consultant
The upsurge of technology means that more companies are relying on social media to boast their marketing campaigns. You could use your social media skills to advise campaigns on how to boost their online presence. If you are looking for unique money making ideas, you should consider that more companies are also willing to pay individuals for maintaining their social media pages and increasing traffic on their websites.
Online Surveys
Research companies are always recruiting new members to answer surveys and test new products. As one of a number of unique money making ideas, completing online surveys is fast becoming one of the most popular options chose by many people worldwide.
Affiliate Marketing
If you have a strong social media presence or you have a website or a popular blog, you can bring in some money by promoting all sorts of companies, products and other offers online.
Crafts and candle-making
If you’re creative and you enjoy working with your hands, you could start a candle-making business which you could run from home. You could also use your talents to create crafts which you could then sell online or at craft markets.