EXTRA CASH From getting paid to Google to setting up your own clothing alteration service - these ideas will help you earn extra cash
THERE are loads of legitimate ways to make money from home.
If you always find yourself scrimping and saving then the idea of making a bit extra cash probably sounds very appealing.
Whether it’s setting up a clothing alteration service, getting paid to watch television or making money from YouTube videos, there’s a way for everyone to boost their income.
From setting up an ironing service, to making money from watching TV – there are ways to boost your earnings from home. Get paid to watch tellyEarning: Up to £70 per research group If you’re telly addict then you might be able to put your knowledge to good use. Theviewers.co.uk puts together research panels for broadcasters and programme makers so that they can get feedback on TV programmes before they hit the box.You can either attend face-to-face research group, fill in surveys online or do both. You can earn between £40 and £70 for a discussion group and this is usually cash in hand. The fee for online surveys varies but it’s usually about 50p per form and money is paid into your bank account or via vouchers.
Become a problem solver for companiesEarning: £1000s potentially Do you have a technical skill or a superb analytical mind? Well, you could earn real dosh for solving problems for companies. This cash is by no means guaranteed but it can be interesting and fun. You can apply through companies like InnoCentive and Idea Connection. They can apparently pay up to £5,000 for a brilliant idea.
Get paid to GoogleEarning: Up to £1 per search It is possible get paid for surfing the web. All you have to do is download a web browser add on from Qmee. It then works in the background when you use Google. If you click on a result that interests you then you’ll earn cash. Usually 7-15p per search but sometimes as much as £1. The cash is then paid to you via Paypal.
If you're a telly addict then your opinions could earn you extra cash Getty Images
If you’re a telly addict then your opinions could earn you extra cash Make money from YouTube videosEarning: £30 a month You don’t have to be Zoella or a famous vlogger to make money from YouTube. Thousands of non-people earn cash from uploading their clips to the video search engine through the YouTube partner programme. It puts adverts on to your videos and you earn a slice of the cash. The more views you get the more money you’ll make.
Rent out your spare roomEarning: £1000s If you’ve got space and don’t mind taking in a stranger into your home then getting a lodger is a quick way to make real cash. The Rent a Room scheme means that you don’t pay tax on the first £7,500 you make each year from renting out your home. If you earn more than this then you’ll need to complete a tax return.
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Rent our your driveway or parking spaceEarning: Up to £200 a month If you live near an airport, city centre or train station and have a driveway or parking space then you could make money from renting it out. Websites like JustPark, Parklet and YourParkingSpace will let your space for you. They usually charge a fee of around 20% for this service. The amount you can charge depends on the demand for parking in your area. Some people can make as much as £200 a month.
Rent out your loft, garage or shed Earning: Up to £40 a month If you’ve got unused space in your loft, garage, shed or spare room then you could rent it out. The Storemates website is free to register and list your space but it takes a 15% cut of the monthly rent. You can usually earn up to £40 a month doing this but you’ll need to declare your earnings to the tax man. The good news is that from April 2017 you will be able to earn up to £1,000 tax-free from your property and this includes renting out your storage space.
Fill in surveys online and earn cashEarning: Up to £15 a month If you’ve got spare time and don’t mind filling in surveys online then you could up to £200 a year. You will get dished out surveys depending on who you are, where you live and what your interest are. It can be slow at times as you can’t guarantee when a survey is going to come through. You can register for free, try i-Say, Swagbucks and PopulusLive. The money is usually paid via PayPal or into your bank account once you’ve earned a certain amount. MoneySavingExpert have a great guide on how to maximise your earnings on survey websites.
You'll need a decent iron and ironing board before you can start earning cash Getty Images
You’ll need a decent iron and ironing board before you can start earning cash from ironing Set up an ironing serviceEarning: £8 – £12 per hour. You’ll need to invest in a good iron and ironing board if you don’t already have one and be able to get those creases out to a good standard. You can choose to work for yourself and get clients by advertising on local notice boards in supermarkets, shops and the town hall or by asking friends to recommend you. Alternatively, you can join an agency like Mrs Hunt’s Staffing which works with clients in posh part of London.
Sell your hairEarning: £200 The more hair you sell the more money you’ll be able to make. This isn’t going to be something you’ll regularly make money from (unless you have speedy hair growth!) but if you’re going to cut your hair anyway it could be a simple way to get extra cash. Bloomsbury Wigs will pay up to £200 for your hair, while Banbury Postiche (Wigs UK) pays £3 per ounce.
Set up a clothing alteration or sewing serviceEarnings: £5-£10 per hour There’s always somebody who needs help taking up a pair of trousers or even having a button sewn back on. If you’re a dab hand with a needle and thread or having a sewing machine then you could offer to mend clothes for family and friends in return for cash. If you want regular work then you could contact a local dry cleaners and ask if you could set up an alterations service with them. You can usually charge about £5-10 an hour, with a minimum £5 charge.