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3 TOP TIPS On Making Money

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Money makes the world go round and it’s hard to live life without it. However, once you have it, it can be tough to hold onto it. Whether it be bills, rent, or financial emergencies, sometimes money is hard to come by when you need it most. You might have to outsource help from payday loans to help you get through it. 

However, if you want to organically boost your income, you don’t have to work all hours of the day and burn yourself out in the process. There are ways you can have a little extra cash without completely draining yourself and ruining your work/life balance. 

Here three top tips for making money that’ll help you build on what you already have: 

1. Get Creative

Have you got a hidden talent that leans towards the creative side? If so, you should investigate making a profit off it. You don’t have to suddenly become a small business owner, but there are plenty of online shops that will allow you to sell your creations and make a decent amount of money. For example, there are many people in full-time work that have small online side hustles. Etsy is a famous platform known among creatives. You might enjoy making bespoke cards, jewellery making, or knitting. One weekend, make a few spares and stick a few pieces of your work online to see the potential they have. You might be surprised how many sales you can make, and you’ll soon see your cash piling up.

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2. Local Odd Jobs

In your community, there will always be a need for the odd job to be completed here and there. That isn’t to say you should put yourself forward for something you’re not qualified for. But, if someone needs a pet sitter while they go on holiday and you’ve got your own furry loved ones, you could easily take on the responsibility and get paid for it. 

Try looking for small, low effort jobs that you can and don’t mind doing alongside work. By helping your local community, you’ll get a little bit back for it as well. Not only will you be rewarded some extra cash, but you’ll also be helping others and reaping the benefits emotionally too.

3. Don’t Throw, Sell

Everyone loves a good Spring clean, but before you start filling up your bin bags, take a second to think about the item’s value. If it’s in good condition and worth a little bit, why not sell it. Especially clothing – clothing can be sold for much more than you think online with the likes of eBay etc. 

It’s so easy nowadays to shift your unwanted treasures and stop them from going to the landfills. As the saying goes, what’s one person’s junk is another’s treasure. A lot of people manage to make a fair bit of money reselling their old possessions, so don’t be so quick to throw them in the trash. 

Making money doesn’t have to come solely from your 9-5 job. There are other easy ways you can bump up the number in your bank accounts and they don’t take much effort on your part at all. You don’t have to be an expert investor to make money, you just need to be smart about how you choose to improve your finances. So, give some of these tips a try and you’ll see just how much you can improve your income!

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Emma Drew

Emma has spent over 15 years sharing her expertise in making and saving money, inspiring thousands to take control of their finances. After paying off £15,000 in credit card debt, she turned her side hustles into a full-time career in 2015. Her award-winning blog, recognized as the UK's best money-making blog for three years, has made her a trusted voice, with features on BBC TV, BBC radio, and more.

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