1. Find odd jobs on Craigslist
If you just browse through Craigslist you’ll easily stumble upon a number of odd jobs that you can do in your free time.
2. Volunteer for overtime
You’ve already spent more than enough time at work, but volunteering for overtime is one of the easiest ways to earn extra money. Often the boss is relieved to have the extra help too.
3. Fill out surveys
You won’t make a fortune taking online surveys, but the more that you take, the more you can earn on sites like Survey Monkey, Nielsen Digital Voice, Opinion Outpost or Survey Spot.
4. Download smartphone apps
Apps like Rewardable, CheckPoints and Gigwalk will assign you tasks either online or offline for a couple of extra bucks.
5. Affiliate Marketing
If you plug a business on your website or blog, you can become an affiliate for them and earn a commission whenever someone leaves your site to make a purchase. If done correctly, you can have a nice little side business. This takes extra smarts and know-how, but it can be learned.
6. Sell items on Amazon
You can become an Amazon Merchant and sell both used and new items.
7. Facebook and Twitter administrator
Some people have easily made $500 per month simply by being an administrator for someone else’s Facebook and Twitter pages. If you are a good writer and quick thinker, this is a fun job.
8. Launch a blog
No matter your interest or talent, you can write about it on your blog and make money by selling ads.
9. Coaching or consulting
If writing isn’t your cup of tea, you can offer your services to individuals or businesses either in person or via Skype or Google Hangouts. Some people just need someone to help push them forward. You can be this person.
10. Photography
Do you have an eye for capturing moments? Put those skills to work and start a side gig as a photographer. Instead of trying to be a jack-of-all-trades, focus on a niche like weddings.