5 ways to make money in the sharing economy
If you’re looking for a way to supplement your income or simply just after a new hobby, nowadays you needn’t look any further than your smartphone. A range of websites and apps are providing today’s retirees with opportunities to make a bit of extra cash.
1. Airbnb
With over 2,000,000 listings across 34,000 cities in 191 countries, Airbnb isn’t just about travellers a unique opportunity to feel like a local while visiting a place they've never been. It also gives locals an opportunity to make some extra money, while meeting interesting people from all corners of the globe. To find out how easy it is to use Airbnb to make some extra dough and discover more about being an Airbnb host, click here.
2. Mad Paws
At a glance, Mad Paws seems too good to be true. This website, that is free to sign up to, pays you to look after cute pet animals! You can choose your own prices, organise your own schedule and ultimately make money doing something you love! If you’re an animal lover and would like to learn a little bit more about how Mad Paws works click here.
3. Sherpa
This one’s a little bit different, but can potentially let you make some serious money. Sherpa effectively makes you a part-time courier. As long as you have a car, ABN, driver’s license and profile picture you can be up and driving goods around town in as little as 15 minutes. To find out more about Sherpa and how to sign up click here.
4. Helpling
No, that’s not a typo! Helpling is an easy way to make a little bit of extra money by becoming a cleaner, but with flexibility. After a quick registration process, you can make your profile, set your available and choose what bookings you want to accept. To find out more about how you can make money cleaning house with Helpling, click here.
5. Uber
Well, what more is there to say about Uber that hasn’t already been said? This sometimes-controversial, immensely-popular app provides you with an easy way to make money driving in your own car, to your own schedule, where you have control over the bookings you choose to accept. To find out more about driving with Uber, click here.
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