How to Make a Passive Income Online

Earn Money While Any Time Day or Night With These Ideas

Who doesn’t want to earn more money while working less? One way to do that is with a passive income, or money that comes in at any hour of the day or night. Generating a passive income takes dedication, but once the business gets up and running, a business-owner can often complete the work on his or her own schedule.

Here are a few ideas on how to make a passive income.

Sell Crafts on ETSY.com

ETSY is a website professionally made for crafters. For a small fee, hobbyists can list craft items to sell. The beauty of ETSY is that crafters don't need to set up his or her own website or online shopping cart; they can simply rent space and upload a picture of their merchandise. The online retail space will have the benefit of traffic from ETSY's large search engine and virtual presence.

Blogging

For those that like to write, blogging is one way to make money on the side. There are several paid blogging jobs with corporate employers and blog networks. Writers can simply do an Internet search for "blogging jobs" or visit a job board to begin looking for work.

One can also create his or her own blog and fill it up with ad space. Google allows users to easily place text and link ads on their site, and other outlets such as Commission Junction and Amazon.com also provide sources of income. Bloggers should choose the types of ads that fit their readership.

Sell Used Books

Places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble.com, and Half.com will allow people to sell old books and movies online. Find books to sell from rummage sales, library auctions, and flea markets. People can also sell back any books, CDs, or movies to used book stores like Half Price Books.

Online Consulting

Those that like to review books, consult on marketing work, or provide virtual administrative support, to name a few ideas, may have success starting their own web-based business. Making money online is an easy way to add income while allowing for a flexible schedule. People should choose a subject they are an expert in (everyone has at least one) and go from there.

Cafe Press

For creative folks that enjoy coming up with ideas for tee shirts and novelty items, Cafe Press may be a viable outlet. The site allows for an online shop and the ability to upload a graphic for tee shirts, coffee mugs, calendars, and the like. Users set their own price, and the site takes care of the rest.

They collect payment from users and ship the merchandise out. Sellers set a markup for whatever amount they choose ($5 is the most common), and when profit reaches a preset amount, a check is sent out.

Making a passive income will allows for flexibility in working at any hour of the day or night. Best of all, people can put their energies into an area or idea they are most passionate about. Who knows, a part-time side business could grow to be a full-time job one day.

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