Looking to try out the remote work game, but aren’t ready to fully commit? Or just need a few extra dollars coming in every month? Then keep reading! In this post we cover five remote work (aka online jobs) options you can start right away.
Professional User Tester
Get paid to test out and provide feedback for websites, apps, and tech from brands located all over the world. There are several platforms out there, but I recommend starting with UserTesting.com. You will need a computer with Windows or macOS, reliable internet, a microphone, by 18+ and be comfortable speaking english.
Part-Time Virtual Assistant (VA)
Remote businesses use virtual assistants for all sorts of day-to-day operations: Pinterest, inbox management, copyrighting, basic bookkeeping, social media, and scheduling. There are no formal requirements for becoming a VA and you can get started by creating a profile on websites like Upwork and listing your skills. While no certification is requirement, you may want to take a course to refine your offering, such as the Six Figure VA Course (not sponsored).
Sell Products Online
If you have physical or digital products that you’ve been meaning to get out in the world, quickly set-up a low overhead online store with Squarespace or Shopify. If setting up a store isn’t your wheelhouse, you can also flip clothing, accessories, toys, household goods (and really anything you can get your hands on) using platforms such as Poshmark, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, and eBay. It may not sound like much, but most people have at least $1000 worth of products that aren’t being used around the house. Need some inspo? Checkout My Poshmark Store ;).
Facebook (and Instagram) Ads Manager
Brands often outsource ad creation and management to dedicated professionals to help streamline their business operations. An ads manager creates, edits and analyze paid promotional campaigns on Facebook and Instagram with a given budget. You can get started as an ads manager by creating a profile on Freelancer. While there are no formal qualifications for this job, if you’ve never run ads before, but want to get started, you can take courses to become a Facebook Ads Manager on Facebook Blueprint (for free), LinkedIn Learning and Udemy.
Teach English
If teaching is your passion, you may be able to start a side hustle teaching English with platforms such as VIPkid. VIPkid provides one-on-one english language instruction to kids in China aged 4-12. To qualify on VIPkid you must hold a bachelors degree and pass an interview. Not into teaching english? Check out some alternatives like Outschool and teach almost anything you are passionate in to kids 4-18.
Remember
To hit $1000 a month with any of the above you need to average $25/hr for 10 hours a week of work. The nice thing with these jobs is that you can increase or decrease you hours as you like.
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