Originally posted on July 2, 2018 @ 8:52 am
Technology has gone a long way of changing the way we live. From the way we communicate, shop, eat, travel, and even the way we work – almost every single aspect of daily life has been transformed by technology. Generation X believed that the key to success and financial freedom was through a good education, working the 8 to 5, and eventually climbing the corporate ladder. Now we live at a time where earning money is possible anywhere in the world. With only a laptop and a stable internet connection in tow, here are ways you can earn money without leaving your room.
Freelancing
Are you an IT professional, graphic designer, language teacher, marketer, or a tech consultant who finds the 8 to 5 setup a little too constricting? If you are skilled in your industry but would rather work from home or on your travel destinations, offering your services online through freelancing websites might be the answer. Set your hourly rate and start building your network of clients. Freelancing offers the time and workload flexibility for people on the go. Time lists the 20 highest paying jobs for freelancers in 2018.
Customer Service
With more and more businesses going digital, the demand for customer service representatives is at an all-time high. With a good command of the written or spoken language and a courteous attitude, anyone can be trained to handle emails and phone calls for customer support even with little to no past experience. Reach out to businesses you’re interested in or look for customer service job postings in freelance websites. The hourly rates for CSRs range from $5 to $15 per hour.
Cryptocurrency
If you have the capital and a risk appetite to spare, investing your money in cryptocurrency can bring significant returns. In 2017, many digital currencies surged in value thanks to the popularity of Bitcoin – the first digital currency developed. A stake in cryptocurrency is a vote for the blockchain technology’s capability to improve our daily lives through its many applications.
Monero, Steem, Ethereum, Siacoin, Ark, and Cardano are just some of the alternative coins that are projected to surge in 2018. Investing in Cardano’s future as a smart contracts platform with great potential can yield considerable gains in a couple years.
Writing
Not everyone has a talent for creating web content. If you do, earning money through writing can bring in serious cash. There are many websites that pay upwards of $50 for an article. From articles, essays, reviews, novels, and even books – there is a market for freelance writers on all corners of the web.
Blogging or Vlogging
If you have the passion to talk about your interest nonstop – whether it’s writing, tech, beauty, food, fashion, finance, travel, or whatever it may be – blogging or vlogging can be a great way to mix work and pleasure. Bloggers can earn their income from many avenues such as ads, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing. In a world that consumes digital content nonstop, serious bloggers have made millions of from running their website.
It’s important to note though that blogging may be time-capital extensive and requires commitment and consistency unlike freelance writing. It may take a while to build a following and to start raking in a steady income, but once your website or channel takes off, maintaining a blog will be like hitting a gold mine.
The great thing about working from your laptop is that you can work from the comforts of your home or earn money anywhere in the world. If you are a busy mom or a wandering traveler who can’t be tied to one place, making money online is fortunately made easy with today’s highly digital world.