8 Ways to Earn More Money in Your Spare Time

Making money in your spare time sounds like a catch-22. 

You have to have enough time available to make money, but you need the money to have time. 

Most people indeed work 40 hours a week at their day job, and then they can't find any more time to do anything else - let alone earn extra income.

With the cost of living rising and the situation we find ourselves in with simply working to live (not to mention the ridiculous energy price hikes AKA daylight robbery!)...how can we even begin to get more cash in our households?!

There are three main ways to get around this and make some extra cash with minimal effort. 

I'll be exploring each of them below:

Become a freelance writer

If you have a real affinity for writing, you might want to become a freelance writer. 

Freelance writers are in demand, and it's not too difficult to start this type of business. 

All you need is a good grasp of the English language and a little discipline.

Earning potential: The average rate for a freelance writer is $25 per hour, so if you can write 500/1000 words in an hour (which isn't as difficult as it appears!), that's $25 per hour. 

However, rates vary depending on the article's complexity and the writer's reputation.

Sell old clothes

Another great way to make some extra money is to sell your old clothes, shoes, and bags. 

This is a simple process, and you can do it without any work at all. 

Simply get an app like Vinted or simply use the Facebook marketplace to its full potential... it's kinda what it is there for!

If you have not worn something since the same season you're in now, but the previous year....you dont need it, and someone else might just be looking for what you have!

Join an online business

Many people are now turning straight to the internet to make extra income. 

There are many ways to do this, either by creating your own product or service or joining an existing business. 

One of the most uber-popular ways is to join a network marketing company as the returns are immediate as soon as you make some sales...however, the competition between companies can be fierce!

Become a coach

Coaching has become a popular way to work from home. 

It's an excellent option for those who are looking to make money in their spare time because it doesn't require any startup costs.

You can be trained as a coach, and then you'll be able to go online and find people who want coaching for a variety of topics like weight loss, parenting, addiction recovery, or business.

The best part about coaching is that you'll have flexibility with your schedule. If you're trying to grow your business but need more time during the day to reach out to potential customers, this opportunity will work perfectly. 

You have the ability to work as many or as few hours as you want in your free time and still get paid. 

Make a clear out-of-office schedule.

If you have a clear out-of-office schedule, you can make money at any time. 

You need to be very organised about this, but it could be an easy way for people with full-time jobs to earn a little bit of extra cash. 

For example, say you work from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and then do some work at home on Saturday. 

That's 40 hours total of work each week, minimum. 

If you organised your time well enough and were available in the evenings when most people are free, maybe you could start tutoring children or doing some design work.

Get into doing car boot sales.

Many people don't realise that you can start doing car boot sales to make some extra money on the side. 

These are often held during the weekend, and they're a great way to get rid of unwanted items. 

You'll also find clothes, books, DVDs, toys, and so much more at these markets.

The weather is improving now and the early morning alarm on a weekend and getting out in the fresh air is something that's actually really good for you!

Get crafty and creative.

One of the most popular and pretty methods for making extra money is to sell your crafts. 

If you have a hobby that creates lasting value, you can sell it on sites like Etsy or craft fairs. 

People are always looking for nice things to buy, and this is one way to make some side cash from your hobbies.

Offer help to your community.

It's often said that the very best way to make a friend is to help someone out. 

The same goes for making money. 

You can offer your skills or services to people in your community and make an extra penny or two.

The trick here is going door-to-door, which can sound intimidating at first. 

But there are plenty of opportunities in a community to help others out - it just takes a little creativity, and you'll find something you're good at.

You might offer to rake leaves, shovel snow, walk dogs, wash cars, house sit, or do some light yard work for people who need it. 

The great thing about this method is that you don't need any experience - just be willing to work hard!

Conclusion

There are so many ways to earn extra money in your spare time.

Your idea of a good time might be different from the next person's, but if you can find a way to do something that makes you happy and earn some extra cash at the same time, you're onto a winner.