15 Side Gigs to Earn Money From Anywhere This Month

The flourishing gig economy and increased demand for contract and freelance workers across a variety of sectors has created a myriad of chances to earn extra money or even potentially replace your full-time income. No matter what your skill set, education, or background, there's an endless array of freelance gigs ripe for the taking, and some you may not have even heard of.

If you think that you'd like to pick up a side gig but aren't sure where to start, you've come to the right place. Here are 15 side gigs to earn money from anywhere this month.

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If you don't have a specific gig or service in mind that you'd like to offer, don't rule out freelancing just yet. In fact, a tasking app may be a perfect way for you to earn some extra cash and even determine if there's a particular type of gig you might prefer doing in the future. Tasking apps run the full gamut.

For example, some tasking apps simply consist of surveys that you fill out or videos that you watch in return for cash. Some of these apps give you a referral link that you can share with friends or acquaintances to boost your cash-earning power. Other apps involve completing specific tasks and odd jobs (such as building furniture or running errands) for which you can earn an hourly or per-project rate.

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If you have a reliable vehicle and would like to earn some extra money with flexible hours, becoming a freelance delivery driver might be an option for you. From personal shopping tasks like grocery shopping to food delivery, you can set your hours and even the area in which you'd like to work based on what's most convenient for you. Between hourly fees and tips, you could make a healthy side income based entirely within the confines of what works for you and your schedule.

If you have a bachelor's degree and the time to complete a course to become qualified to teach English as a second language, there is no shortage of jobs you can apply for to tutor students online. Fully accredited TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) courses vary in length and can take anywhere from one to several months to complete.

These courses may be taken in person or online, depending on your location and preferences. Once you have completed your certification, there's a growing number of teaching platforms where you can apply as an English teacher to teach completely online. Your students could be all over the world, and as long as you have a reliable internet connection and the time to dedicate, you can teach from literally anywhere.

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If you don't have the extra time to launch a full-fledged side hustle at the moment, you might be surprised how easy it is to make some extra money if you get creative. For example, taking surveys for cash or gift cards can see you make up to a few hundred extra dollars a month. The surveys could be about anything from watching videos and responding with your opinion afterward to participating in focus groups. You can do surveys from the ease of your computer and phone in just minutes while catching up on your favorite shows or checking your email, and you can commit as little or as much time as you want.

If you have solid content creation skills (bonus points if you have a background or degree in writing, English, journalism, or marketing), you could leverage those abilities to make money online as a writer. There's a virtually endless assortment of online writing jobs to pick from, ranging from part-time roles to contract gigs to full-time jobs.

Everyone from small business owners to massive brands need and regularly hire talented writers.

Any business that hopes to succeed in today's world needs great web content that will attract customers to purchase their service or product. From landing pages to product descriptions to blog articles to social media posts, you can find the niche or niches that best fit your skills and schedule.

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If you have an administrative background and want to keep your side gig completely online, there are plenty of individuals and businesses looking for part-time remote virtual assistants. From answering phone calls to administrative tasks like calendar management and data entry, there are virtual assistant roles out there for varying levels of experience and schedule limitations. You can apply for these jobs on traditional recruiting sites, but you can also partner with agencies that match virtual assistants with clients.

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Do you have a closet bursting with clothing or other items in good condition that you're itching to get rid of? Maybe you have a knack for going to estate sales or consignment stores and finding the hidden gems that everyone seems to overlook?

If so, you might consider putting those items up for sale on an online platform or consignment store to see if you can make a profit. Your start-up costs will depend upon a few factors, including whether you already own the items or decide to buy and flip pre-owned goods.

From putting your handcrafted goods up for sale to launching an online clothing store, those with an entrepreneurial spirit have no shortage of opportunities in the digital age. With so many free resources and videos available on the internet to find out how to do everything from setting up the legal side of your business to sourcing your products (not to mention easy-to-use platforms that provide all the plug-ins you need to manage inventory, process orders, and accept payment), starting an e-commerce business today is easier than it's ever been.

If you do have an idea for launching an online store, first make sure you have a solid business plan drafted and in place. Will you sell physical or digital products? Where will you source your products from? Will you need to find a warehouse to hold your inventory or will your supplier do the fulfillment for you? What channels will you market your brand through? The more detailed your planning, the better, as it will help you avoid unexpected surprises that often accompany the launch of a new business.

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If you already have a flexible job that allows you to be more location independent, house sitting might be a gig worth considering. There are a variety of house-sitting platforms that allow you to create a profile to connect with homeowners in your area, around the country, or even all over the world. Rates vary depending on the house-sitting job, and stays can vary from just a few days to a few months or longer.

If you have solid production and video editing chops, why not put them to use as a freelancer in your spare time? You can create a profile on a freelance platform in minutes and start connecting with potential clients right away. Often, what starts as a part-time gig can turn into a steady source of income over time, and the more clients you secure and retain, the more diversified your streams of income will be.

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You don't necessarily need to have an acting or theater background to become a freelance voice-over artist, but that coupled with experience may help you secure higher-paying jobs in this field. From narrating audiobooks to brief commercials, there's an abundance of voice-over job opportunities to choose from.

In order to do this type of work, at bare minimum, you'll need to have a good mic, pop filter, headphones, recording software, and quiet place to record. Depending on the platform or agency you're going through, and the client, you may also need to do some light audio editing before you submit the final file.

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If the idea of shopping at a store or eating in a restaurant, sharing your opinions after the fact, and getting paid for it appeals to you, you might consider a side gig as a secret shopper. These gigs don't always pay much, and sometimes, you might just get compensated for the item you buy to review.

However, there are higher-paying secret shopper gigs out there, so if this is something that sounds interesting and you have the time to go visit some local shops or restaurants to complete the tasks, you could make a few hundred extra dollars a month or more doing so.

From running errands to grabbing groceries to taking the dog to the vet, if you have a reliable vehicle, great interpersonal and organizational skills, and time flexibility, becoming a personal assistant could be a great way for you to earn some extra money.

You can find these types of jobs in a variety of ways, including through job recruiting agencies, regular hiring platforms, and dedicated personal assistant staffing agencies. Most families or individuals looking for a personal assistant have different needs. Some of these roles may require just a few hours a week of availability, while others entail closer to full-time hours.

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If you have a niche in mind that you think you could spend hours talking about and have considerable passion for, you may consider launching your own podcast. There are many ways to launch a podcast, and you might be surprised how low the overhead costs are. If you have a computer with recording software (which is often free) and a mic (you can get a decent mic for anywhere from $150 to $200), those are the basic software and hardware requirements you need to get started.

In addition to your niche, in order to get your podcast up and running, you'll also need to consider whether you want to do a solo show, have one or more co-hosts, or do an interview-style show. There are also a few different forums in which you can launch a podcast. If you already have an audience or want to go it on your own, you can submit your podcast to the traditional streaming services (requirements for each vary) and work on getting your podcast monetized through ad sponsorships.

In some cases, you can get your podcast launched on a streaming platform for free. The flip side is that you'll have to put a lot more work into growing your viewership and acquiring advertising partners.

Another way to launch your podcast is by partnering with a podcast network. A podcast network can help you launch and market your podcast, and connect you with advertisers in return for a significant cut of ad revenue.

Finally, if you have a background in social media writing and/or management, these skills continue to be in extremely high demand. No business can survive in today's world without a social media presence. From digital-only brands to brick-and-mortar businesses, compelling social media feeds can make or break a company's sales and ability to generate future growth.

While there's an abundance of full-time social media management roles available, plenty of businesses and creative agencies are also searching for part-time, contract, or freelance talent in this field.

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There's a new world of work upon us. Amid the uncertainty of the past few years, the way in which people work has changed for good. This has created even more ways for individuals of all qualifications and job preferences to seize upon opportunities that simply weren't available even a decade ago.

Whether you want to pick up a part-time gig to work a few extra hours a week in addition to your regular job, or dream of turning your side gig into a full-blown stream of income, there's no shortage of opportunities if you can dedicate the time and hustle required to get things off the ground.

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