Easy ways to Make Money Quickly
Lots of original ideas on how to make money quickly and easily to boost your finances.
21. Buy and sell domain names
A domain name is just a website address (eg. savethestudent.org or mysite.co.uk) and there are lots of extensions (.com, .net, .co.uk etc).
They cost as little as
They cost as little as
22. Mystery shopping
Today becoming a mystery shopper is easier than you think and you can get rewarded handsomely.
Weve recently come across a really fun smartphone app called Roamler that pays you in cash for completing various tasks in your local area. So definitely check that out first!
More traditionally, there are plenty of agencies that pay you to visit all sorts of shops to feedback on how they are performing. For more info on where to apply see our guide to becoming a mystery shopper.
More traditionally, there are plenty of agencies that pay you to visit all sorts of shops to feedback on how they are performing. For more info on where to apply see our guide to becoming a mystery shopper.
23. Be an extra
Do you fancy yourself as a budding young actor or just that person that walks past in the background shot of an episode of Eastenders? It could be you if you apply to be an extra.
The pay isnt bad either
The pay isnt bad either
24. Sell all your old CDs games and movies
If you are looking to make a very quick buck, then selling your old bits and bobs that are cluttering up your room is a good idea.
The best thing about it is that you can rip all the songs and films onto your laptop or external hard drive before selling them. This means that you are only really selling the plastic and artwork!
You can earn anything from 10p to
The best thing about it is that you can rip all the songs and films onto your laptop or external hard drive before selling them. This means that you are only really selling the plastic and artwork!
You can earn anything from 10p to
25. Sell on your education
Become a tutor to local GCSE or A-level students (find out more about tutoring here). There are now a few online tutor sites too, so you can go also global without too much hassle.
graduate_studentYou may feel as if you arent qualified to be a tutor, but seeing as you are at university you will most likely have the qualifications to tutor for GCSE or even A-Level. Some parents may feel that their child will react better to a younger tutor, and it can be great experience, so why not give it a go?
You can advertise on SchoolsTrader or sign up with UK Tutors. You can expect to earn around
graduate_studentYou may feel as if you arent qualified to be a tutor, but seeing as you are at university you will most likely have the qualifications to tutor for GCSE or even A-Level. Some parents may feel that their child will react better to a younger tutor, and it can be great experience, so why not give it a go?
You can advertise on SchoolsTrader or sign up with UK Tutors. You can expect to earn around
26. Sell your photos
If you think youve got a good shot and a little creativity, try uploading your photographs for free to stock websites. A good starting point is Fotolia or istockphoto.
Make more money selling photo subjects that people are demanding, and theres a great resource to find this out here. It might be a good idea to test them out in print first yourself (get free photo prints here).
Make more money selling photo subjects that people are demanding, and theres a great resource to find this out here. It might be a good idea to test them out in print first yourself (get free photo prints here).
27. Rent out your car parking space
Some student accommodation comes with a drive or garage. If you arent using your parking space and you live in a busy area then you might be in luck. There are plenty of people that may work in the city centre and are fed up of paying through the roof for daily parking.Advertise your space on Gumtree, Parklet or Just Park.Or, check out our full guide to renting out your parking space.
28. Work as a charity collector
Ok so this job takes a certain kind of person, as youll have to take a lot of rejection and be persistent.
But if you are bubbly, personable and reckon you could sell ice to an Eskimo then this could actually be a great student money making idea. You get paid commission on new sign ups (typically around
29. Babysitting
Its a classic money-maker, and for good reason. You get paid (well) to watch TV and not very much else!
Be warned that you will need a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check to look after small children, even though some parents may not ask for one. If you are wondering what to charge, look at local Gumtree ads, but you can expect to be paid over
30. Dog walking and sitting
If babies aint your thing, then maybe canines are
include '../footer1.php'; ?>