How to Make Money in 2019
We live in a time better than ever to make money.
For the most recent update, read 23 ways to make money on the side in 2023.
In 2018, we shared 18 ways to make money plus gave monthly updates on how much we made with side hustles, you can read all of them here.
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From Home
We know for most readers being able to make money from home is the most beneficial, especially if child care is an issue.
Here are some popular options:
1. Blogging
The most profitable option for us over the years but it isn’t for everyone.
We started years ago but still think it’s a great way to make money if you are dedicated, focused on providing value to your readers and have a plan.
Personally, we recommend having a self-hosted WordPress site with SiteGround.
Check out full details on how to make money with blogging and how to set one up here.
Ads, sponsored posts, your own products and affiliate links are the most common ways bloggers make money.
Many also offer services such as coaching, consulting, marketing, virtual assistant services or copywriting.
2. Online Surveys
You can find our list of the best Australian online survey sites here.
We’ve tested them all and retest regularly to ensure you will get paid, see how much you’ll be paid and the different ways you can make extra money from them.
Our favourites are Octopus Group, Swagbucks and Prize Rebel.
3. Rent A Room Out
If you have the space renting a room can be super easy.
Use Airbnb, rent to a boarder, use share room groups, list it on Gumtree or rent to someone you know.
Personally, Airbnb and renting to people we know has been the best options for us.
Check out this post if you do want to use Airbnb for my top tips.
Airbnb is free to join and list, you’ll only pay a fee if someone books and stays at your place.
However, more cities are cracking down on short term accommodation so check the laws in your area.
4. Rent Out Your Garage
Use Spacer to rent your garage to someone needing to store things, have a carspace or similar.
The rate will vary depending on where you are located.
Using a service such as Spacer means you don’t have to sort out the contract or chase payments. It is all done for you and deposited in your bank.
5. Resell Things
Once you know what to sell and where to sell it, it can be easy.
Most people start with things from their own home then progress to either buying things to resell or refurbishing things to resell.
You can find our top tips here.
6. Rent Out Your Car
If you live somewhere central, renting your car out through platforms such as Uber Carshare can be an option.
Remember that people will not take care of your car the same way you do and there are a few stipulations renting it out.
7. Writing
Freelance writing is one option for making money by writing at home.
Many places need regular content and with some qualifications, a portfolio and experience you can start making good money.
Check out this post for tips to make money with freelance writing.
Alternatively, create your own eBooks and share them on Amazon as well as other sites, have your own blog, ghostwrite for other people and look at all your options.
8. Virtual Assistant
If you have admin skills, know anything about social media and are organised there are a variety of options for you.
Virtual Assistants do everything online others need.
It can range from answering emails through to booking travel arrangements, scheduling social media, doing marketing and any number of things.
Services you offer will depend on your experience and expertise.
Don’t offer a service you can’t manage but do always look at ways to increase your skills.
Check out this post for more information.
9. Referrals
Lots of companies offer a referral bonus when you get them new clients.
Typically, if you use a service they might have a refer a friend option which gets your friend a discount and you credit or cash.
Check the companies and services you use to see which ones offer a refer a friend bonus.
10. Cashback Sites
Shopback, Coupert and Honey are the three main cash back sites for Aussies that actually pay well.
They are all free to join and each has different offers so it can be worth checking them all.
11. Flip Websites
Buy or build websites and resell them.
When looking at sites, check all the statistics from traffic to revenue, DA and other scores.
Know their reputation, contacts and community so you can work out if it will be easy for you to increase the income and resell it.
You can use Flippa to buy and sell websites or you can promote them elsewhere privately.
Outside the house
Working from home is one thing but if you can work outside of the home there are even more opportunities.
Many of these can be done in conjunction with the work from home options too.
12. Get A Second Job
It sounds basic but don’t dismiss it!
If you are paying down debt, saving for a house or need money for whatever reason, getting a second job can really help.
Weigh up the pros and cons for your situation including tax, a decrease in family tax benefits, the cost of childcare etc.
But also include the benefits such as other work experience, the potential to train in a new area or gain more skills, more money into superannuation etc. It is not as simple as most think.
As for jobs, hospitality and retail are two with fairly flexible hours and support workers in various industries such as disability don’t require qualifications.
Have a look at job sites or LinkedIn to get an idea of what would suit your lifestyle and potential income.
13. Odd Jobs
Domestic chores such as cleaning, ironing and babysitting are always in demand, as are chores such as lawn mowing, gardening and similar work.
Alternatively, check out the odd jobs listed on Airtasker to find tasks which suit you or browse Gumtree to see what people need done.
You’d be surprised at what people will pay you to do.
14. Uber/Carshare
Uber takes such a big cut, you are driving around, there is wear and tear on your car. It really gets tricky and there is no guarantee of income.
However, if you like driving, have a relatively new car and want to make a bit of cash when you aren’t doing other things, it might be an option for you.
15. Market Research
You can make $100 per hour doing market research and it is fairly easy but not regular.
Answer some questions, test some products, say what you think and get paid $100+ an hour for it.
Check out this post for more information.
16. Mystery Shopping
Once you have a reputation and credibility you get better jobs and offers.
Check out this post for tips on how to do it.
17. Medical Trials
Have you ever wondered about getting paid to do medical or clinical trials?
While we don’t get paid for donating blood, eggs or similar like you do in the USA, you can get paid to do clinical trials.
The trial we chose paid $4,050 and was for a medication which is used for a condition we have.
Be selective and follow my tips.
18. Delivery Driving
Maybe not glamorous but certainly, an area which is growing in demand.
With more people ordering takeout due to our busy lifestyles, options such as Ubereats and DoorDash are easy to do.
Alternatively, courier driving, delivering pizzas or other delivery options are all great second jobs too.
19. Voiceover
Everything from radio ads through to podcast intros or social media videos need voiceovers now so there is more of a demand.
Check out this post for Brett’s tips.
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