30 Ways to Make an Extra $1,000 a Month
30 Ways to Make an Extra $1,000 a Month
Hi Oddies,
Jen Glantz here. I’m trying to look for new apartments in Brooklyn because we have royally grown out of the tiny little one we’ve lived in for 5-years. It’s barely over 600 square feet and fits my husband, baby, dog, and myself —- plus all of our stuff. The catch is: two-bedrooms in our neighborhood are (ready for this…) $6,000-$10,000 a MONTH.
I can’t afford this kind of rent. But a lot of other people can. These apartments fly off the market faster than you can sneeze: wtf who has this much cash.
I asked my friend who leases apartments on this side of town how the heck people have that much money? She checks their applications. She sees their income.
Some people, she said, make $30,000 a month.
If it’s interesting to you - let me know - i’ll pull a list of what kind of jobs pay that much a month.
But today, I wanted to share how we can all make an extra $1,000 a month.
That extra cash won’t help me rent a two-bedroom around here but it certainly will help me pay off my bills without dipping into savings and plus, it’s always good to earn extra cash that’s not related to your full-time job. It could help inspire you to build a side hustle that generates extra income every month.
So let’s dive in!
I’ve been eyeballing a lot of X threads of people’s tech stacks — the tools they swear by for their business and life. So I decided to keep a running list of my own right here. I’ll update this each week with the best tools I use as a solopreneur:
Social Media & Marketing:
Tailwind: Makes it super easy to schedule 100+ pins a month on Pinterest.
Flodesk: Marketing emails that are easy to design and send.
Event Share: Lets all guests upload photos to one spot at/after an event
Any Email Finder: Gives you anyone’s email. I use this for outreach.
48-Hour Logo: A speedy fast way to get logo designs for your bizz.
ReplyGuy: A service that mentions your bizz on Reddit and Twitter.
Website:
InstaWP: A fast and easy way to build a Wordpress website.
Weebly: Free website builder that requires zero coding or skills
Opt-in Monster: Helps you capture leads on your website in a handful of ways
Swift Brief: Scans your website and suggests + writes SEO blog posts for it.
Content Creation:
Fiverr: Outsource work and get quick results. I use it for editing, social media, and design.
Typefully: Writes you catchy, personalized, and engaging Linkedin posts
Hemingway: Edits your writing in real-time to make it perfect and professional
Random but Good:
Toggl: A time-tracking tool that organizes how you spend your minutes.
Cratejoy: My go-to last minute gift for a birthday or holiday.
Classpass: Not tech but it’s part of my life stack. I take workout classes using this app.
Make Money Stack:
Poshmark: I sell clothes and other items around the house
Etsy: Dreaming up what to sell on this platform.
Survey Junkie: Get paid to take surveys
Howl: How I get affiliate/brand deals as a creator
30 Side Hustles That Bring in an Extra $1,000 a Month
Freelance Writing
What it is: Creating content for websites, blogs, or publications
What it entails: Researching topics, writing articles, and meeting deadlines
Where to find jobs: Upwork, Freelancer, Contena
Skills needed: Strong writing abilities, research skills, time management
Potential earnings: $0.05 - $1+ per word
Estimated hours: 20-30 hours/month (varies based on writing speed and assignments)
Virtual Assistant
What it is: Providing administrative support remotely
What it entails: Managing emails, scheduling, data entry, and other tasks
Where to find jobs: Zirtual, Time Etc, Fancy Hands
Skills needed: Organization, communication, familiarity with office software
Potential earnings: $15 - $30+ per hour
Estimated hours: 30-40 hours/month
Online Tutoring
What it is: Teaching students various subjects via video calls
What it entails: Preparing lessons, explaining concepts, and assigning homework
Skills needed: Expertise in a subject, patience, teaching ability
Potential earnings: $15 - $50+ per hour
Estimated hours: 20-30 hours/month
Social Media Management
What it is: Managing social media accounts for businesses or individuals
What it entails: Creating and scheduling posts, engaging with followers, analyzing metrics
Where to find jobs: Hootsuite, Buffer, Social Media Jobs
Skills needed: Knowledge of social media platforms, content creation, analytics
Potential earnings: $15 - $50+ per hour
Estimated hours: 20-30 hours/month
Web Development
What it is: Building and maintaining websites
What it entails: Coding, designing layouts, troubleshooting issues
Where to find jobs: Toptal, GitHub Jobs, Stack Overflow Jobs
Skills needed: Proficiency in programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.), problem-solving skills
Potential earnings: $50 - $150+ per hour
Estimated hours: 10-20 hours/month (can vary greatly depending on projects)
Graphic Design
What it is: Creating visual content for various mediums
What it entails: Designing logos, brochures, social media graphics, etc.
Skills needed: Proficiency in design software, creativity, attention to detail
Potential earnings: $25 - $100+ per hour
Estimated hours: 15-25 hours/month
Transcription
What it is: Converting audio or video content into written text
What it entails: Listening to recordings and typing out the content accurately
Where to find jobs: Rev, TranscribeMe, GoTranscript
Skills needed: Fast typing, good hearing, attention to detail
Potential earnings: $15 - $25+ per audio hour
Estimated hours: 40-50 hours/month
Online Survey Taking
What it is: Completing surveys for market research companies
What it entails: Answering questions about products, services, or experiences
Where to find jobs: Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, Vindale Research
Skills needed: Patience, honesty, basic computer skills
Potential earnings: $1 - $5+ per survey
Estimated hours: 50-60 hours/month (requires high volume to reach $1000)
Pet Sitting
What it is: Caring for pets while their owners are away
What it entails: Feeding, walking, and providing companionship to pets
Skills needed: Love for animals, reliability, basic pet care knowledge
Potential earnings: $20 - $50+ per visit/walk
Estimated hours: 30-40 hours/month
Food Delivery
What it is: Delivering food from restaurants to customers
What it entails: Picking up orders, navigating to addresses, delivering food promptly
Skills needed: Valid driver's license, time management, customer service skills
Potential earnings: $15 - $25+ per hour (including tips)
Estimated hours: 40-50 hours/month
Airbnb Hosting
What it is: Renting out a spare room or property to travelers
What it entails: Preparing the space, communicating with guests, managing bookings
Where to find jobs: Airbnb
Skills needed: Hospitality, property management, communication
Potential earnings: Highly variable, $500 - $3000+ per month depending on location and property
Estimated hours: 10-20 hours/month (not including initial setup)
Freelance Photography
What it is: Taking photos for clients or stock photo sites
What it entails: Capturing images, editing photos, managing client relationships
Where to find jobs: Shutterstock, iStockphoto, Thumbtack
Skills needed: Photography skills, editing software proficiency, creativity
Potential earnings: $25 - $250+ per hour for client work; variable for stock photos
Estimated hours: 20-30 hours/month
Rideshare Driving
What it is: Driving passengers to their destinations
What it entails: Picking up riders, navigating routes, providing good customer service
Skills needed: Valid driver's license, clean driving record, people skills
Potential earnings: $15 - $25+ per hour (including tips)
Estimated hours: 40-50 hours/month
Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon)
What it is: Selling products through Amazon's platform
What it entails: Sourcing products, managing inventory, handling customer service
Where to find info: Amazon Seller Central
Skills needed: Business acumen, market research skills, inventory management
Potential earnings: Highly variable, $500 - $5000+ per month
Estimated hours: 20-40 hours/month (varies greatly based on business scale)
Proofreading and Editing
What it is: Reviewing and correcting written content for errors
What it entails: Reading documents, correcting grammar and spelling, improving clarity
Where to find jobs: Proofread Anywhere, Edit911, Scribendi
Skills needed: Excellent grammar skills, attention to detail, knowledge of style guides
Potential earnings: $20 - $50+ per hour
Estimated hours: 25-35 hours/month
Voice Acting
What it is: Providing voiceovers for various media
What it entails: Reading scripts, recording audio, editing recordings
Where to find jobs: Voices.com, Voice123, Fiverr
Skills needed: Clear speaking voice, acting ability, audio editing skills
Potential earnings: $100 - $500+ per project
Estimated hours: 20-30 hours/month
Online Fitness Coaching
What it is: Providing fitness guidance and support remotely
What it entails: Creating workout plans, offering nutritional advice, motivating clients
Where to find clients: TrainerizeMe, FitnessTrainer.com, social media platforms
Skills needed: Fitness knowledge, motivational skills, certification in fitness training
Potential earnings: $30 - $100+ per hour or $100 - $500+ per client per month
Estimated hours: 25-35 hours/month
Bookkeeping
What it is: Managing financial records for small businesses
What it entails: Recording transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports
Where to find jobs: AccountingDepartment.com, Robert Half, Indeed
Skills needed: Attention to detail, knowledge of accounting software, math skills
Potential earnings: $20 - $50+ per hour
Estimated hours: 20-30 hours/month
Virtual Event Planning
What it is: Organizing and coordinating online events
What it entails: Planning event schedules, managing speakers, handling technical aspects
Where to find jobs: LinkedIn Jobs, EventBrite, Indeed
Skills needed: Organization, communication, familiarity with virtual event platforms
Potential earnings: $25 - $75+ per hour
Estimated hours: 20-30 hours/month
YouTube Content Creation
What it is: Creating and monetizing video content on YouTube
What it entails: Planning content, filming videos, editing, and promoting your channel
Where to start: YouTube Creator Academy
Skills needed: Video production skills, creativity, understanding of SEO and social media
Potential earnings: Highly variable, $0.01 - $0.03 per view (monetized)
Estimated hours: 40-60 hours/month (can vary greatly)
Podcast Production
What it is: Creating and managing podcasts
What it entails: Recording episodes, editing audio, managing distribution
Where to find jobs: Podcasting job boards, LinkedIn, freelance platforms
Skills needed: Audio editing skills, content creation, marketing knowledge
Potential earnings: $20 - $50+ per hour or $300 - $1500+ per episode
Estimated hours: 25-35 hours/month
Remote Customer Service
What it is: Providing customer support via phone, email, or chat
What it entails: Answering customer queries, resolving issues, maintaining customer satisfaction
Where to find jobs: Working Solutions, LiveOps, Amazon
Skills needed: Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, patience
Potential earnings: $12 - $20+ per hour
Estimated hours: 50-60 hours/month
Online Course Creation
What it is: Developing and selling educational courses online
What it entails: Creating course content, recording video lessons, marketing your course
Skills needed: Expertise in a subject, teaching ability, basic video production skills
Potential earnings: Highly variable, $100 - $5000+ per month depending on course popularity
Estimated hours: 40-60 hours/month initially, less for maintenance
Data Entry
What it is: Inputting information into databases or spreadsheets
What it entails: Typing data accurately, organizing information, maintaining records
Where to find jobs: Clickworker, Amazon Mechanical Turk, Indeed
Skills needed: Fast and accurate typing, attention to detail, basic computer skills
Potential earnings: $10 - $15+ per hour
Estimated hours: 70-80 hours/month
Website Testing
What it is: Evaluating websites for usability and functionality
What it entails: Navigating websites, reporting issues, providing feedback
Where to find jobs: UserTesting, Testbirds, TryMyUI
Skills needed: Attention to detail, clear communication, basic tech knowledge
Potential earnings: $10 - $30+ per test (tests usually take 15-20 minutes)
Estimated hours: 40-50 hours/month
Virtual Interior Design
What it is: Providing interior design services remotely
What it entails: Creating design concepts, selecting furnishings, advising clients
Skills needed: Interior design knowledge, 3D modeling skills, creativity
Potential earnings: $30 - $100+ per hour
Estimated hours: 20-30 hours/month
Resume Writing
What it is: Crafting professional resumes for job seekers
What it entails: Interviewing clients, formatting resumes, highlighting key skills
Where to find jobs: TopResume, ResumeEdge, Indeed
Skills needed: Strong writing skills, understanding of job markets, attention to detail
Potential earnings: $50
Resume Writing
What it is: Crafting professional resumes for job seekers
What it entails: Interviewing clients, formatting resumes, highlighting key skills
Where to find jobs: TopResume, ResumeEdge, Indeed
Skills needed: Strong writing skills, understanding of job markets, attention to detail
Potential earnings: $50 - $300+ per resume
Estimated hours: 20-30 hours/month
Online Research
What it is: Conducting internet research on various topics
What it entails: Gathering information, analyzing data, compiling reports
Where to find jobs: Wonder, Clickworker, Indeed
Skills needed: Strong research skills, critical thinking, ability to synthesize information
Potential earnings: $15 - $50+ per hour
Estimated hours: 25-35 hours/month
Virtual Tour Creation
What it is: Creating virtual tours for real estate or tourism
What it entails: Taking 360-degree photos, stitching images, adding interactive elements
Where to find jobs: Matterport Service Partners, TourWizard, real estate photography companies
Skills needed: Photography skills, familiarity with virtual tour software, attention to detail
Potential earnings: $100 - $300+ per tour
Estimated hours: 20-30 hours/month
Freelance Consulting
What it is: Offering expertise in a specific field to clients
What it entails: Analyzing problems, providing advice, creating strategic plans
Where to find jobs: Catalant, Toptal, networking on LinkedIn
Skills needed: Expertise in a specific field, problem-solving skills, communication skills
Potential earnings: $50 - $300+ per hour
Estimated hours: 10-20 hours/month
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