Category: Earning Money Online

University life is tough. Managing the ever-piling tuition fees, lodging charges, and food expenses – it’s not easy. Having a part-time job help make financial management a bit easier. Most students utilize their time in-between classes to earn some quick extra cash. Here are some decent money-making options for college kids who want to make the ends meet. Offline Opportunities  There are several job opportunities both on campus grounds and outside that can get you a decent income. These odd jobs might not be a permanent solution but a lucrative…

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Up until a few decades ago, the talented resource sitting at home was not tapped. Women or men who chose family had to sacrifice their career. It is changing with the advent of the internet. A variety of money making opportunities are being offered for the enterprising homemakers today. So be smart and tap it. Online money-making opportunities are plenty. Hone your talent and let it earn for you.  If you are wondering how to make it big staying at home, taking care of the kids and all the household…

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The link between your mental health and being a blogger is actually far closer than you may think. Today we have a guest post from something who really understands that relationship and how it can impact us as we work from home. Hello! I’m Chloe, a blogger who writes at Chloe Elizabeth about all things fashion, lifestyle and mental health.  It’s a pleasure to be writing on The Money Shed today, and I think it’s vital to post about be how to manage your mental health as a blogger. Managing…

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Running an e-commerce website is the new way of running a traditional high street store. For those of you who are feeling a bit wary about starting one then fear not. There are plenty of advantages to running an e-commerce store as opposed to a traditional store. There is a reason that places like Shopify are so popular. Read on for a list of advantages that an e-commerce site has. Geography  With traditional retail stores you are incredibly limited by geography. Because your store is located in a certain place…

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Generating awareness is a major concern for any burgeoning business. Just getting eyes on your brand isn’t enough either, it has to be the right kind of eyes. Making sure your brand’s message cuts through the noise and speaks to your target demographic is extremely difficult, but there are tried and tested ways to do it, even if the constantly evolving nature of the marketing landscape means the guidelines are constantly being redrawn and redefined. To give you a solid grounding in a number of the most consistently effective techniques,…

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“With ChipsAway I was able to realise my life-long dream.”  Sandip Kalkat – ChipsAway Franchisee since 2003 Sandip promised himself that by the time he was 30, he would own a Maserati sports car, but by the time he was 28, it had become clear to him that he was never going to make that kind of money as someone else’s employee. So the former IT Project Manager and self-confessed ‘car nut’ decided that in order to achieve his life’s ambition, he would break out of employment and launch his own…

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Whether you’re looking to work from home or running a publicly listed, transnational company, having a good strategy is critical to ensuring that you achieve your goals. Like business, poker requires a good strategy to ensure you are successful in your games. Playing poker without a strategy, however, would be like opening a shop without any idea of what you’re going to sell, to whom or for how much. Often, poker and business strategies go hand in hand. Protect Your Information Economic theory describes imperfect information as being a scenario where…

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Bitcoin is known amongst most business and investment circles as ‘digital gold’. It’s a commonly traded asset, and just like gold, acts as a store of value. On the other hand, bitcoin is much more than just an asset to hold onto until the time is right to sell it. Instead, bitcoin can be used and spent on the go. With the introduction of prepaid bitcoin cards, users can now store their bitcoins onto their prepaid card, which can subsequently be used to complete online and physical purchases.  You might…

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As of 2018, one fifth of new businesses fail within their first year, while almost 50% close during year five. This means that while many entrepreneurs dream of starting their own business, less than half of them manage to build a successful company. This means that for many an aspiring business owner, survival is a key and ongoing consideration. While you can take proactive steps to reduce business expenditure in order to boost cashflow and promote growth, in an oversaturated market, you must also think about the competition. To help…

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We all have our own favourite brands or companies we trust and want to see do well. What’s vital is that we don’t pigeon-hole ourselves as just consumers. If you truly love a brand or product & think it will still be around in 30+ years’ time, then becoming an owner in the underlying company needs to be a strong consideration. There’s a place to go to buy small pieces of companies with the aim of making a return. Of course, I’m talking about the stock market. A lot of people…

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The financial market is more lucrative than ever, mainly because it is more accessible and easier to navigate. Even when you are completely new to the market, you can start trading your favourite foreign currency pairs, commodities, or stocks in a matter of minutes. Before you can start trading and banking profits, however, the most important step to take is in choosing the right trading platform based on your objectives and personal preferences. There are 5 finance platforms every trader should know about, and we are going to review them…

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It’s every entrepreneur’s dream to set up a business model that, once properly implemented, can be set to one side while it generates a good turnover. This, essentially, is the ethos behind a successful affiliate marketing scheme. These programs involve retailers providing links to their products which small traders can post onto their own web platforms, in return for receiving a slice of commission. Provided due attention is taken to the cardinal points – choosing the optimum product and promoting it effectively – there is no reason at all why…

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If you are currently based at home, you may be looking at ways to make some money. It might be that you have quit your old job and want to embark on a new career from your own property, or perhaps you are at home after becoming ill or injured. The great news is that modern technology, such as the internet, allows for you make money easily while at home. There is no longer a need to physically be in work premises to work, which opens up a whole world…

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If you’re looking to make some extra money, the chances are you’ve googled it at least once. You were probably met with hundreds of articles on how to make extra money. Whether it’s completing surveys, selling things online or completing reviews – there are so many different ways that you can top up your income.  However, you may not have come across setting up a micro-business. A micro-business is a small business that doesn’t take much time to run and usually only consists of you. In this case we’re talking…

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FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony 2018. The modern world is one of interconnectivity and global community; meaning that there is more pressure than ever for businesses to keep their finger on the pulse. With the advent of social media and the internet age, there is no longer any excuse for not being up-to-date with the latest trends and news. Incorporating current events into the public presence of your business can have far-reaching and long-lasting effects, kickstarting an enduring partnership or boosting your visibility for the duration of an event. Here…

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Getting rich, generally speaking, doesn’t happen overnight. In most cases, years of planning, researching, and hard work have gone into taking an entrepreneur from an individual with a good idea to someone able to live in a world without any financial worries.   The fundamentals of having a successful business revolve, amongst other factors, around learning how to use your time well and getting in the right mindset to make money, but looking at the very richest individuals in society who have made it to the top for inspiration can…

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We live in a progressively technological world, so it should be no surprise to you that technology is drastically changing the way we do a lot of things in our life. It’s changed the way we eat, the way we shop, and, of course, the way we work. All it takes is one swift glance around your workplace for you to see just how much technology is out and about. Even in a home office, there are computers, printers, smartphones, tablets, and so much more, and all of these things…

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Anyone that knows my history will know that I started out in the world of computing as a contractor. Contracting offers you a lot flexibility in terms of what you go to work since you tend to change your job role every few months however that in itself also brings its own troubles when it comes to getting paid. App Paye is a first of its kind smartphone app that is designed to make life easier for both the freelance contractor AND the payroll company. It doesn’t matter if you are…

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We can all struggle with money at times. When your bank balance isn’t looking too healthy, it’s easy to assume there’s not much we can do about it until payday rolls back around. But actually, the answer to your problems could be right under your feet, and you could be sitting on a goldmine with your home. Here are some ideas for how to make money with it. Rent out a spare room If you have a spare room at home, have you ever considered renting it out? Working professionals…

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Have you ever put a video up on YouTube or posted a blog that took you hours of work and you get loads of engagement but unfortunately there’s little to no monetary value? I write a lot about how to make money and one way to do that is to sell your knowledge and expertise by teaching people online. But where to start?   The best site I’ve found for this is HowNow. It’s similar to YouTube in that it’s easy to use and you can monetise your content, however…

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