Lots of people are looking at ways to bring in a bit of extra money to help make ends meet. If you are one of these people but aren't quite sure what you could be doing workwise to earn that extra crust, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we're going to look at some side jobs for extra money.
Consultant
First on our list of side jobs for extra money is consultancy work. Do you have a background in a specific area? Do you have the knowledge that other people will want to learn? Then you can charge for this! Consultant work averages around £40 an hour depending on your experience and specialism. Traditionally this would be done by you commuting to the office of the company. However, with the rise in the use of video chat, this can now easily be done via video call. You will be able to charge a little bit less which makes your prices more attractive, yet you will have much less downtime as you'll be able to jump from one call to another easily. This maximises your time.
Web Designer
Did you know that about 70% of small businesses have a website? There are plenty of others who would like to be online but don't have the knowledge or ability to jump on there. This is where you could offer services. Affordable and attractive web design services will help more companies step online. If you are an experienced web designer you can probably build a site in a few hours. Yet you need to see the long-term investment of this and charge a price that values your skill. Many business owners who don't have websites will be nervous and might want additional support. You could build this into the package, offering help for the first three months after the site is live, for example. You will likely make a name for yourself as the world of small businesses talks, which can lead to much more future work. You will probably also get approached for redesigns, rebranding and if the website needs to grow or adapt as the business does.
Copywriter
Next on our list of side jobs for extra money is copywriter. Do you have a way with words? Then you can work as a freelance copywriter in your spare time. There are many companies that require copywriter skills but don't want to hire someone full-time within the business. This is where you can come in at an affordable hourly rate that will give you a good additional income. You will be creating insightful and promotional copy in various formats for the media, tweaking for different platforms and putting the reader at the forefront of your campaign. You might get paid on a per-project basis but can charge a fair price for your time and skill. Do a good job and regular work could make its way into your inbox.
Translator
If you have any second language skills, you will be able to find translation work. There are so many businesses that operate internationally, both with other companies and with customers in countries abroad. If you are fluent in languages other than English, translation work will be simple for you. You could be recreating the text on a website so there is an alternative for other languages, translating during meetings or even answering calls from people in other lands. Sure, there are translation services on Google but having the human element when translation is needed can be important. You'll be able to charge a decent hourly rate as well, as there aren't always that many other people who speak that language. Value yourself and your skill and charge what you are worth!
Now you know a few ideas for side jobs for extra money, you can put some into play and begin to earn that additional cash.
