25 Way to Make Money From Home in 2019

Here are 25 ideas to earn money by being independent. It does not matter if you are unemployed, you want to create extra income or you are planning to escape from your cubicle, some will serve you.

But first, I want to leave something very clear.

All ideas work

As long as you are willing to invest some time in making them work. You can not get rich from one day to the next - unless you win the lottery or marry a millionaire.

If you want to generate a stable income with the methods that I am going to share, you need to think long term, at least 6 months from now.

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Now, the 25 ideas to earn money

1. Infoproduct

An infoproduct (digital product) is information packaged and ready to download. Here enter electronic books, online courses, music downloads, audio books, office files, PDF guides. It's practically anything that can be downloaded.

There are on all topics Are you an expert in organizing events? Make a guide to plan exceptional parties. Do you like photography? Take a course to learn how to use a professional camera.

The key to making them work is to find a problem that many people have and solve it. They do not require a large investment (the biggest is time) and to sell them you can use applications such as Gumroad or Ejunkie .

This method is for you if: you do not have much money to invest, you have time, knowledge in a specific area, you prefer not to deal directly with people, you are willing to learn how to advertise your product, you like nomadic life, you want to earn passive income

2. Open a Blog

A blog is a platform where you can post content. The most successful are those that focus on a specific audience or provide certain types of information.

Once you have a substantial content file, you can earn money through it by charging for advertising, selling infoproducts, services or consulting.

It is not a quick method to earn money, but in the long run it creates a stable income. The most fun is that you can automate it to go to the beach (or wherever you want) and keep receiving profits without moving a finger, that's why it's one of the ideas to earn money that I like the most.

This method is for you if: You like to write, experiment, you are creative, you handle changes well, you are persistent, you can wait a year or two before your blog generates a stable income, you want to be independent of location.

I highly recommend Sitebuild It , it is a system that takes you from the idea to the profits. I used it to create my first blog that turned out to be very successful.

3. Give consultancies

A consultant is an expert who charges for giving his opinion.

If you have a busy cafeteria, you can charge someone who is starting by telling you what to do to make your cafeteria as requested. If you are good at getting sponsorships, you can give consultancies to NGOs that need funds. Vicente Millán explains the steps to follow here .

This method is for you if: you are an expert in something (enough to charge), you like to deal with people and do networking

4. Multilevel sales

By entering one of these systems, you become an independent distributor of products for a company. Some ask you to buy an initial fee of merchandise, which you recover as soon as you have sales. Examples of these companies are Mary Kay and Avon.

They are an excellent way to start your own business without the need to make a large investment. In addition to having the support of a well-known and stable brand, you usually receive training. The biggest gains with this method come from the affiliates you introduce to the business.

This method is for you if: You are good at sales or you would like to be, you like to deal with people and do networking, you need the security and support of a company, you want to earn passive income

5. Launch your Startup

Would you like to be the next Mark Zuckerberg? Launch a Startup. The traditional entrepreneurial model says that you make a detailed business plan to idealize how your company is going to work. In a Startup, you start selling and you worry about the rest afterwards.

Uber, Dropbox, Amazon, iOS, Paypal, Google, Firefox, Twitter and LinkedIn started this way.

There are several initiatives where you can learn the process to follow as the Google Startup Weekend that are organized in several countries.

This method is for you if: You are adventurous, you are not afraid of challenges, you are willing to try new things, you do not have much money to invest, you like to innovate, you are willing to fail until you find your gold mine.

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6. Give classes, tutorials or workshops

Compared with the ideas to earn money that we have already seen, this is one of the most traditional. If you are knowledgeable about any subject, you can teach it to someone else.

Here you have several options. You can look for a job at a school and work for certain hours. You can also give classes in your home or find a space where they allow you to do so, such as a community center.

This method is for you if: you like to share, deal with people and have patience.

7. Get a scholarship

If you are a fan of books and school, you can look for a scholarship so that they pay you to study. Funny, no?

Investigate existing offers at government offices in your country. Several have support to encourage the study locally. You can also investigate in embassies of foreign countries. My friend Marco has a blog with all the information about it.

They are not difficult to obtain as long as you meet all the requirements they ask for. There are many scholarships that are wasted because nobody takes advantage of them.

This method is for you if: you like to study, you want to travel, you want to develop professionally, you have a good academic average

8. Get a prize

Similar to scholarships, but the awards are not necessarily academic. You can get them to do social projects, start your own business or develop works of art, for example.

Look for them in the different secretariats or government offices of your country. There are also several international organizations that give them.

This method is for you if: you have the idea for a project and you need financial support to carry it out.

9. Give lectures

If you like to speak in public you can dedicate to give lectures about your area of ​​knowledge.

Start volunteering at local schools and universities to get some credibility. Once you have it, you can start charging for it.

This method is for you if: you like to speak in public, you are very energetic and motivational, you know how to empathise with people

10. Sell your own products

Bags, wallets, cell phone cases, energy bars, crafts, clothes, shoes, anything you can do can be sold.

The most successful products are usually those that cover a basic need (food, health, personal hygiene) or those that complement existing products that everyone has (iPhone, computer, tennis converse).

You do not necessarily have to be the one who makes the products. If you have a good idea you can send it to manufacture. You can sell locally or online.

This method is for you if: you are creative, you have an entrepreneur spirit, you are willing to handle inventories and shipments or to distribute your product locally

11. Vending machines

There are candy, soft drinks, coffee, condoms, sanitary napkins, toothbrushes, even toilet paper. You can find them all prices, sizes and varieties.

At the beginning you need to make an investment. Here the important thing is to find a location where people really need the product you are selling.

This method is for you if: you have some money to invest, you are looking for a method that does not require a lot of time, you are looking for ideas to make money in a passive way without depending on the Internet

12. Rent something

The first thing that comes to mind is a house, but you can also rent cars, professional audiovisual equipment, computers, bicycles, motorcycles, costumes, electronic devices, party dresses, anything.

Start with little inventory and increase it as the business grows. You will have to make an initial investment but then you do not need a lot of capital. Read this article on 1000 Business Ideas where you get more ideas.

This method is for you if: you have a house, a car or something that you do not occupy, you are a good administrator

13. Open an online store

You only need 5 min. to open an online store. Platforms like Amazon, Etsy or Mercado Libre do it facílisimo.

You can sell your own products or distribute those of someone else. The important thing is to have a well-defined offer for a specific target audience.

This method is for you if: you like the nomadic life, you are willing to learn about internet marketing to advertise your store

14. Invest in the stock market

You do an investigation of some companies and buy shares of those that seem more profitable. If everything works well and the company increases in value, your actions also do it and you get profits, yeah!

But it can also happen that the company loses value and you lose money. There are several sites to invest in the stock market over the Internet.

This method is for you if: you like to take risks, you are willing to learn the basic rules, you have some capital to invest (you do not need to eat or pay the rent), you like to investigate and you are passionate about finances

15. Earn money online

If you have a computer and Internet access, you can earn money by answering surveys, testing products, doing translations, writing articles, answering questions, posting in forums, etc.

This method is for you if: you prefer to work for someone else, you like the nomadic life, you need ideas to make money quickly

16. Virtual assistant

A virtual assistant is like a secretary, but she works at home. They are usually hired by the hour and receive a payment that goes from $ 5- $ 15 dlls. per hour.

It is a relatively new profession but it is in great demand and is growing. The activities that an assistant normally does are answering emails, writing documents, making phone calls, graphic design and dealing with clients. This article explains more about it.

This method is for you if: you prefer to work for someone else, you are organized, you like office work but you want freedom of time.

17. Put your illustrations to good use

If you like to draw or play with Photoshop you can sell t-shirts with your designs on sites like Threadless or Design By Humans . Check Zazzle or CafePress , where you can customize almost anything you can think of. In Spoonflower you can personalize fabric or wrapping paper and sell them on request.

The advantage of these sites is that they are responsible for the manufacture and shipping of the products. You only design and receive sales commissions.

This method is for you if: you like to draw or design, you want to be a nomad

18. Sell photos and vectors to image banks

Sites like Dreamstime or iStock allow you to sell high resolution images.

First you make a request to apply. Once they accept you, you can upload your images. In addition to photos, you can contribute vectors or illustrations. Every time someone downloads one of your files you receive a commission. Another idea to earn passive money!

This method is for you if: you like photography, you have a camera with good resolution, you want a source of passive income.

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19. Design!

You can sell logos, business cards, letterheads, fonts, backgrounds, brushes and effects for Photoshop at sites such as Creative Market and Brandcrowd .

They work just like image banks, where you receive a commission every time someone buys your files.

This method is for you if: you know what PSD and Ai mean, you love the design but you are tired of dealing with clients, you want a source of passive income

20. Real estate agent

Your function is to promote the rent and the sale of houses. For each one you place, you receive a commission.

This method has a learning curve and does not generate a predictable income, but it can be very lucrative if it is administered well and also gives time freedom.

This method is for you if: you are organized, you like to deal with people, you know something about administration

21. Give a service

You can walk dogs, be a fashion consultant, pick up kids from school, prepare romantic dinners at home, make purchases for seniors, wash cars, organize parties, anything you can do for someone else is a service you can charge.

To start you do not need more than provision. Print flyers and call the people who might need you to get your first customers. In the long run, the service you offer can turn into a great company.

This method is for you if: you have some time available, you do not have money to invest, there is something you enjoy doing a lot but that other people cause a problem or take time.

22. Freelancer

Sites like Freelancer , Workana or Fiverr allow you to offer all kinds of services. The most common are graphic design, image editing, audio and video or writing, but there are also very specialized projects.

Visit one of these sites and look for something you would like to do. Create a profile and contact the person concerned, saying you are the best person for the job. Normally you pay per project.

This method is for you if: you have skills or knowledge in the areas that are required, you are looking for extra income or something to do in your free time

23. Classes on Skype

Whatever! You can teach languages, to play the guitar, crafts. Skype is a great work tool.

This method is for you if: you like to give classes but you do not want to tie yourself to a location, you are willing to promote your service by local means or using the internet

24. WWOOF Woof!

It's not about dogs. WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) is a directory of organic farmers who give you lodging and food in exchange for you to work with them.

Normally they do not pay you but it is a fun way to travel and learn new skills.

This method is for you if: you love mother earth, you want to learn to cultivate, you like to travel and have adventures, you do not mind field work

25. Nanny of houses

There are sites like Trusted Housesitter and Luxury Housesitting in which people request people to keep their home while they are away. If you are selected, you spend a season caring for someone else's house. Normally you have responsibilities that you would have in your own home such as paying bills, taking care of pets or cutting the grass. It depends on what the owner requests.

This is also not an idea to make money, but it can definitely save you. You can travel to different places without having to spend on lodging. You could also find a house in your area and save your rent. Sé turismo has a more detailed article about it.

This method is for you if: you want to travel, you are responsible enough to maintain a house

Much talk, little action

Which of these methods are you going to try TODAY? Investigate more about the one you liked and take on the challenge of getting your first client in less than 24 hours. I made a nice document that will help you. It is a spreadsheet where I include 3 keys to choose the best idea, resources that will tell you how to put it into practice and the first step to take. Download it by clicking on that button.