How To Earn Decent Money Using Your Smartphone

Before I plunged into the online freelancing, I never fully understood why companies are willing to pay for individuals who can participate in various activities. Said activities include shopping online, watching videos, reading advertisements, or using smartphone applications.

Soon I realized that the online competition is fierce. So, companies needed to reach their customers using creative ways. They need us! Download from a wide selection of apps to earn money from your product or service.

BY DRIVING PEOPLE AROUND

Uber – Available on Android and iOS

Are you sufficiently familiar with the Singapore roads and regulations? Consider earning extra money by becoming a cab driver. Having a car is not a strict requirement as many Uber drivers rent their cars. In fact, Uber Singapore has a list of preferred rental partners.

Uber, an app founded in San Francisco, connects drivers to riders. Its worldwide demand is growing as the days go by. There are many advantages to becoming an Uber driver. Firstly, it can earn you a decent amount of money. For instance, full-time drivers reportedly make about S$2,500 per month after all the deductions.

Secondly, you get to enjoy the flexibility in your schedule. There is no minimum or maximum hours of work. Lastly, you are in control of where and when you want to work.

BY SELLING YOUR THINGS ONLINE

Carousell – Available on Android and iOS

More and more Singaporeans are making quick bucks by selling their underused, preloved, or unused items online. Scavenge through your home to spot anything valuable. From books to clothes and furniture to paintings, you can take advantage of Carousell.

Carousell is a global marketplace app with a simple premise. Users start by snapping and describing their items. Then, they will chat with potential buyers to close the deals. Seek a form of payment that is convenient for you and the client. Some people prefer to meet-up, while others opt for wire transfers.

BY JOINING THE PACT

Pact – Available on Android and iOS

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Image Credits: pixabay.com

Pact allows its users to pledge a specific amount alongside the set of days that they plan to work out. Users who do not stick to the said goal must pay for each day they miss. You earn cash for staying healthy and get paid by “inactive” Pact members. Are you up for the challenge?

BY COMPLETING VARIOUS TASKS

Upwork – Available on Android and iOS

Modern technology reinvented the cubicle-bound workplace with the introduction of freelancing. There are websites and applications that allow people to reap the opportunities for online freelance work. You can easily accomplish these tasks from the comfort of your own home.

Upwork (previously called as Odesk) can help you whether you are an expert in writing, administrative work, marketing, advertising, legal work, illustrating, engineering, or web design. Payment is painless because Credit Cards, PayPal accounts, and Bank Accounts are accepted. Download the free app to see for yourself.

BY SUBMITTING YOUR PHOTOS

EyeEm – Available on Android and iOS

You do not need to carry bulky professional cameras in order to capture stunning moments. Today’s smartphones are equip with high definition cameras with sound quality. For instance, the iPhone 7 showcases an innovative camera that includes the ability to capture in low light and in RAW photos.

Turn your artistic vision into cash by downloading EyeEm right from your phone. EyeEm is one of the largest photo-markets, with over 18 million creators worldwide. You can sell your photos for approximately S$28 (US$20) to S$350 (US$250). It is not that bad!

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Image Credits: pixabay.com

What’s more? All of these apps are FREE!

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How To Earn Extra Cash While Growing Your Business Empire

As an entrepreneur, you may be aware that you can get financially unstable at times due to the market’s condition and other factors. So, consider ways to get income on the side that will help alleviate some of the financial stress. Try these 5 ways

1. CAR FOR RENT

Rent your personal vehicle to others in need. You may post an Ad for free at Gumtree or spread the word through self-printed flyers. Get acquainted with the user first to have a firm and trusting agreement regarding the car’s usage. This will allow you to focus on your business while your car is making money on its own.

2. RENT YOUR GUEST ROOM

If you are okay with sharing your house with other tenants then rent out the empty room/s. Once again, get to know the tenants first (i.e., personality or cleaning habits) and set some ground rules because you might be living with them for more than a month. In an event that you need to go overseas for business, then you may rent the whole house to them and charge them more.

3. TRY ONLINE OUTSOURCING

Some online websites allow users to outsource their skills on a freelance basis. If you can do website development, clerical jobs, writing an essay, video editing, or any other skill…try signing up for Odesk to get decent extra income. Salary payment in Odesk is painless because Credit Cards, PayPal accounts, and Bank Accounts are accepted.

4. INVEST IN REAL ESTATE

There are a lot of methods for making money in real estate that do not require your full-time effort so you can focus more on your growing business. You can consider purchasing properties and resell them for profit (flipping houses) or real estate wholesaling. If this area is unknown to you, find your friends or people in your area with the expertise that you do not have and partner with them.

5. CREATE A NETWORKING EVENT

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Image Credits: Image Credits: Cydcor Offices via Flickr

Organize networking events to help young professionals interact with the environment. You not only help others to make valuable connections but you also make money by charging the participants for the food or the registration fee.

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