We are spending more time online than ever. With many people spending the majority of their waking
hours at home due to the pandemic, new opportunities to make money and pursue career options have
emerged. Whether you’ve lost your job recently, your workload has decreased, or you’re keen to
follow a new path, here are some options you can pursue online.
Trading
Trading has become increasingly popular due to increased accessibility via online platforms. In days
gone by, you had to be a professional trader to get involved, but today, almost anyone can give trading
a go. Before you lay out any money or make any transactions, it’s crucial to do some research, read up
on different types of trading such as share CFDs and get a feel for how different mechanisms work. It’s
also important to ensure you are aware of rules and legal restrictions. Make use of demos, explore
different sites and consider working with a reputable, trustworthy, experienced trader if you’re a
beginner. Trial versions enable you to see how things work before you part with any money. Trading is
a popular side hustle because it’s a flexible means of making money that can fit in with existing
commitments, but there is potential to turn a hobby into a full-time job.
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Writing
Blogging enables anyone to be a writer, and it’s a great way to explore subjects that interest you, to
engage with others online, to raise issues that matter to you and to generate an income. Writing can be
cathartic, but it can also be lucrative. If you enjoy writing, you have a talent, and people seem to
respond well to what you have to say, it’s worth considering trying to monetize your new hobby. You
can start discovering income streams such as sponsored adverts and affiliate links, or you could
advertise your skills to benefit businesses or other bloggers who are looking to enhance and diversify
their content with guest and contributed posts. Building a following is key when trying to establish a
successful blog and promote growth. Define your target audience, create original content that will
appeal to the readers you’re looking to attract and take advantage of opportunities to build virtual
networks on social media.
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Coaching and consulting
Many people have used the unexpected break brought about by the Covid-19 crisis to develop new
skills and learn. If you have qualifications, skills and experience, you could use them to boost your
income and create new career options. If you can speak a foreign language or play an instrument, or
you have expertise in digital marketing, accounting, web design, life coaching or personal training, for
example, you could coach online, run webinars and produce course content and learning resources or
offer virtual one-to-one or group sessions.
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Statistics show that we are spending more time online than ever. Surfing the web isn’t just about
whiling away the hours and checking what is going on in the world. It can also open doors in terms of
new career paths and opportunities to utilize your talent, knowledge, skills and experience to increase
your income.
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