There is no denying that the ongoing coronavirus outbreak has hit the world hard. The COVID-19 pandemic did not just affect the health of millions of people worldwide, and it also took away the jobs and financial security of so many more people. From layoffs to organizational restructuring, from job offers being rescinded to people being asked to work for very low salaries, the job market has suffered greatly.
If you are one of the millions of people worldwide who are going through financial hardships during this pandemic, you have to come to the right place. Even though looking for new ways to make money might be unfamiliar territory for most, you have to work past your fears to find different ways to supplement your income. Here are some different options that you can explore to make money while staying home during the COVID-19 quarantine.
Freelance
Even though certain industries have taken a hit due to the pandemic, some industries like medicine, FMCG, and personal care are still thriving. Working as a freelancer is a great way to make some extra money while working remotely. If your previous job involved you creating content for your company, you could continue doing the same for different brands. Whether a brand needs help designing a new logo or needs new articles for their blog, you can earn money by creating high-quality content for these organizations. If making videos is more up your alley, you can use simple online tools and ad makers to create short social media advertisements and promotional videos for brands. Product photography is another domain where you can freelance while working from home.
Need more options? Website development and designing, digital marketing, transcribing, and many other miscellaneous jobs are posted on different freelance boards every day. Keep your eye out for new gigs relevant to your skill sets and start earning money while staying home. But remember, not all online freelancing jobs pay well, and you might not make enough to pay all your bills with just one freelancing project. If you are an expert in your field and can take on multiple projects at once, you can work your way towards higher-paying jobs.
Tutoring
Now that even traditional schools have moved online, tutoring is a great way to use the existing platforms to teach students outside of their school hours. If you have in-depth knowledge about any subject and enjoy teaching, tutoring is a great option to earn money during the pandemic. If you have the particular tutoring gig’s educational qualifications, becoming an online tutor is a lucrative way to make money while working from home. A host of different tutoring websites and apps are constantly on the lookout for people who can work as part-time or full-time tutors. If you choose to work part-time, you will also have a few extra hours to focus on another side, hustle!
If school curriculum and academia are not your areas of expertise, there are other options for you to try your hand at. From music and dance to cooking and gardening, there are multiple fields where you can help people develop their skills. Even though teaching using a video conferencing platform might seem intimidating, the joy of spreading your knowledge and having a steady income source during these uncertain times will keep you going. Becoming an online tutor is a great way to improve your finances by investing only a couple of hours every day.
Affiliate Marketing
Do not get stumped by this fancy-sounding term, and affiliate marketing is pretty simple. As an affiliate marketer, you earn a commission by promoting somebody else’s products to your audience. For every sale you make, you earn a cut from the total profit the brand or business makes. If you have a large social media following, affiliate marketing is a great way to use your existing resources and social media accounts to generate income. You can collaborate with big brands or small independently owned businesses and promote their products and services on your social media platforms. The best part about this job is that you are not just tied to one specific brand or product, nor do you have to make a one-on-one sale like a traditional sales job. You can reach out to hundreds and thousands of people with just one social media post or YouTube video.
Social Media Consultant
If sales are not the field for you, you can use your social media knowledge to work with brands to increase their social media reach and engagement. As a social media consultant, you can help brands leverage their social media platforms to increase their traffic, searches, and sales organically. You can also work as a freelancer to help independent content creators create visually appealing videos and photos that fit their different social media accounts’ aesthetics. If you know digital art, you can also help YouTubers create fun and quirky intros and outros for their videos using an online YouTube intro maker. If you have a knack of color theory and photography, you can guide Instagram influencers to capture the perfect photographs that will help them create a cohesive feed.
Conclusion
The Coronavirus outbreak’s economic impact has disrupted the job market, forcing many people to think outside the box to come up with ways to continue earning while practicing all social distancing and quarantining guidelines. You can also explore many other options like selling your old clothes, gadgets, and appliances on online thrift stores or selling handcrafted arts and crafts on Etsy, or taking part in user testing and online surveys. Even though the options mentioned above might not pay you as much as your full-time jobs did, we hope these tips help you develop ideas to get started and navigate through these unprecedented times.