Top 6 Ways to Make Money from Home

These business activities aren’t without ruses and experiments, So many Nigerians and unemployed youths across the globe are  constantly romancing the internet searching for easy ways to make good money online from home but they end up been scammed by of fraudsters.

So before we take a look at some legitimate ways to make money online from your home, let’s review a few things that you should avoid online, Oh yes Avoid!! Regrettably, if you want to earn a honest living from your home through online business, you’re also highly susceptible to of scammers, especially in these economically threatening periods.

But if you keep these simple rules in my recent post on Money making scams to avoid  close to heart , you won’t become a victim of one of the many work from home scams

Here comes the  6 legitimate ways to make money online from home.

Freelancers  writers are making it big seriously; this is indeed a serious money making scheme from home, I tell you boldly with confidence, if you want to start making money from home, try Freelance writing, the payout is massive. You may as well start with something you know well, here you write on your topic of interest and endeavor to be unique, and I don’t see you benefiting or gaining from plagiarism (that is copying someone else work). But the Internet has changed everything. Today, you can decide to become a freelance writer and, if you’re privileged, get a project that same day.

Today’s freelance writers can choose from a variety of markets to make good money . You can write for magazines, either online or in print. You can blog by setting up your own site, or by writing for someone else’s. The market for new articles on the Internet is vast, and there’s plenty of work to go around.

Furthermore, book publishers are always looking for the next big book. People need sales letters, white papers, website copy, and e-books. In other words, there’s an ocean of work to do, and if you’re an ambitious writer, you can dive in and profit.

If you want to work from home as a freelance writer, consider this two outlined specification before you get started:

Basic Tools. You don’t need much to work as a home-based freelance writer, but there are some tools that you must have. The most important will be your computer. Get the fastest Internet access that you can afford. It doesn’t matter what kind of computer you posses. Just make sure you’re comfortable enough to spend a lot of time with it.

Most clients will request that you submit your work as a Microsoft Word document, so make sure that whatever programs you use are compatible. In addition, because you’ll be spending so much time with your computer, make sure that you have a good work area with proper lighting. Some clients will want to be able to reach you by phone or Skype, so have both set up and accessible. You’ll need an invoicing program, such as Freshbooks, and a good bookkeeping system to keep track of sales, orders, and accounts receivables.

Great Samples. In order to make money from home massively You’ll need some great samples before you can really begin the promotion or marketing yourself. Figure out which market you want to approach first, and then find or create some related samples. For instance, if you want to try your hand at blogging, study some successful blogs, and then write a few posts of your own to use as samples. Do this for any and every market you’d want to write for.

2. Teaching Classes: Sell Your Knowledge

Another great and superb way to earn and make money from home is to sell your skills and knowledge by teaching private classes. For instance, if you’re good in English, Biology, Chemistry and science courses, you can organize private tutorial classes and lessons for students seeking your services and make good money.

Now the issue or constraint in this business is space, you can always get a comfortable lesson space for yourself if you want to. The key is to make the class sound unique and irresistible. Don’t just teach for instance in a cooking class; come up with specialty cooking classes.

You might teach a class on how to make and bake Cakes, Soap production, paint production, artesian breads, or cinnamon rolls that rival. The possibilities are endless, beats, Ankara bags, etc….you consistently offer educational and fun classes, you’ll have people signing up over and over again.

But being efficacious at accommodating your own classes requires some serious planning and consideration to detail. Here is an outline of the things you’ll have to consider:
That Idea. It’s not enough to say that you’re going to offer an ordinary lesson or tutorial classes. The people considering your classes will want to know exactly what they are going to get for their money, and it will be up to you to explain it concisely and effectively. Comprehend and note most importantly that you’re fundamentally giving a sales and career boosting ground to potential attendees. You’ll have to really narrow down your topic.

Your Schedule. Decide in advance how often you want to teach your class, and what times will work for you, you can be a little more flexible.
Recollect that you’re making a commitment that will last weeks or months, and you won’t want to end up canceling classes. Pick a schedule that you can keep.

Additionally, carefully consider your likely attendees, and what schedule would be attractive to them. For example, if you’re planning on teaching a tutoring class, you obviously couldn’t schedule it during school hours. Likewise, a class aimed at mothers of young children will either have to include babysitting services or be scheduled at night, when they’re more likely to have help with the kids.

Find the delicate balance of times that fit your prospective students’ schedules as well as your own.

The Price. When establishing a price notes for your classes, start by calling around and finding out what other choices your customers or clients have. If you plan to offer cooking classes, call some commercial establishments and other in-home teachers. Compare your own talent and experience to what they’re offering, and set a price accordingly. You should always come in a little lower than classes offered by commercial establishments as that will be one of your selling points: expert information for less money.
Your Deals. In addition to establishing a per-class price, also offer packages to entice people to sign up for more than one class.. However, you decide on the price of your classes, remember that the buyer will want to feel like they’re getting a lot for their money. If you can provide that in a fun atmosphere, they’ll likely be back time and time again – and they’ll bring friends.

Advertisement . The basic key to success will be in your ability to get the word out about your classes. Word of mouth will play an important role in your marketing efforts because taking classes is something that friends like to do together. Don’t just rely on friends and family. Post fliers in supermarkets, churches, and school bulletin boards. You’ll definitely want to have an online presence so people who are searching your area for such classes will be able to find you. You can establish one by creating a website, and then using digital media to spread your message. And don’t forget your neighborhood as a source of business. Take some time to visit your neighbors, even if you just visit one block a day, and tell them about your new business.

3. Crafts and Art: Sell Your Creativity

To make money from home you have to explore various avenues/platforms. If you have a skill for generating and designing beautiful things, then you were born at the right time to make some legitimate income from home. The growing trend for vintage and homemade products shows no signs of stopping. Plus, the Internet is chock full of well-known outlets for such wares.
According to calculated research, Etsy, for instance, is one of the fastest growing sites that give artists a chance to sell items at a reasonable price. The site brags and boast of over 40 categories, from gifts to clothes to edibles, with thousands of listings. And the price is right; you can get your own site connected to Etsy for just 20 cents per listing.

Selling on Etsy and similar sites, however, has become an art form itself, and finding success in these marketplaces takes a lot of work and planning. Your art is already a full-time job, but you’ll need to devote plenty of time to being a smart businessperson too. Here are some guidelines to getting started:
Proper Research Work . You need to know what others are selling before you decide what wares you will offer. Lots of people sell handmade items, but those who work hard to make their items unique in some way are the ones who truly stand out. After you’ve decided on a product, check out the other sellers on Etsy and find what they’re offering, and then figure out how you can do it differently.
Commitment and desire. People who run successful shops on Etsy say that they do way more than produce or create. They pass out business cards everywhere they go, they blog about their site, and spend all of their free time trying to think of new ways to promote it. In other words, to truly be a success, you have to treat it like a full-time job.

4. Sewing and Variations: Sell Your Handiwork.

If you have good and excellent sewing skills, you have a wide range of options. Just think for a moment about everything service you can provide if you have those skills. You can do adjustments and design, and you can make wedding clothes, custom-fit clothes, and special attire. However, there are some highly rated tips/things you need to know before buying a sewing machine.

You can make totes and bags, custom bedding, draperies, and upholstery cushions. You can go so far as to sew the special canvas cushions needed for boats and yachts, or commercial needs like booth and chair cushions.

In short, if you have sewing skills, you’re in demand. But there is more to sewing from your home for money than just hanging out a shingle. Let’s take a look at some of the issues you’ll face:
You Need Equipment. The largest, and most important, piece of equipment that you’ll need is a high-quality sewing machine. They can range in price from about 20,000 – 50,000 in Nigeria and $1,000 up to $5,000 in US and Europe, and you’ll want the best one that you can afford. Other pieces of equipment will vary, depending on what you want to specialize in. For instance, if you intend to make custom draperies, you’ll need a serger, and a drapery steamer.

5. Blogging

6. Selling your E-books and Manuals Online

So many people do not know that their old and unused books can still be sold at a very good rate at affordable price, so from today just get those old books of yours arrange them orderly and convert them into soft copy. You will get good price for those books you think they are no more important. This is ultimately one of the best ways to make money from home, I can assure you of that.

The internet has made it easier for people to make money from home or their  homes and  for our items to be sold easily, through platforms like Amazon, Ebay, Half.com and AbeBooks.

Here’s what you need to know: Finances. If you want to make money online from home,  you need to be good at quick maths and be able to make quick decisions. You have to be careful how much you pay for a book, and then keep careful track of the expenses involved in selling it. For instance, when you sell on a website, they’ll take a commission from the sale. In addition, some sites, like eBay, will charge you a listing fee for each book. If you request that your money be deposited via PayPal, then you’ll be charged a transaction fee per book. If you’re not careful, the fees will quickly negate your profits.

Now your turn : I hope you’ve learnt lots of lesson from this article on ways to make money from home either online or offline? Make your suggestion, advice and contribution by using the comment box below