The year 2020 became a great challenge for everyone due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.  It may have taken away some of our freedom since the government has encouraged everyone to stay at and work from home. It forces multiple nations around the world to scale back or shut down their local economies to restrain the spread of the coronavirus, resulting in millions of people being jobless.

The good news is that a lot of determined Filipinos are using their imagination and being resourceful in finding ways on how they can make extra money to pay the bills and cover unexpected expenses during this crisis.

To that end, here are some legit and easy tips to get you started on increasing your cash flow:

Selling your old personal stuff online

Online selling has been around for quite some time, and it keeps on booming as time goes by. If you want to declutter and make money from home at the same time, try selling your used personal items online. You can post these items on popular online platforms like Lazada, Shopee, and Carousell, or even Facebook Marketplace and Instagram, and manage payments through banking apps or mobile wallets. As for the delivery of the items, services like Angkas Padala, GrabExpress, and Lalamove are always available to book within NCR.

Find Freelance Jobs

A lot of freelance jobs have become increasingly in demand these days since most countries have already implemented their respective lockdowns. You can search for freelance opportunities online like Jobstreet, LinkedIn, Kalibrr, and Onlinejobs.ph to help you earn money while you are at home. Popular freelance jobs include online tutors, graphic designers, blog writing, and virtual assistants. There are a lot of accessible opportunities online; just check it from time to time.

Consider Starting a Vlogging Career

Another thing that has prospered in the Philippines is vlogging. A lot of us look to the internet for their daily consumption of news or even entertainment these days. The good news is, you can turn your simple hobbies into money – if you work hard enough. Vlogging requires passion, knowledge, and dedication. It also revolves around marketing your content to gain more audience. Start watching credible vloggers and try to learn from their videos.

Begin a small business to earn cash from your crafts

This COVID-19 pandemic gives a lot of us extra time. Why not try to monetize your hobbies by turning them into a small business? Do you have talent in making art? Try selling your artworks online. Do you like cooking or baking? Create an online store or page for your products. You will never know that this hobby might become your full-time job one day.

Seek for alternative investments

In addition to traditional economic stocks, it is also possible to spend in alternative investments such as cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is an internet-based medium of exchange that uses cryptographic functions to conduct financial transactions such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple. You just need to register at some Registered cryptocurrency exchange service providers like Coexstar, PDAX, or Coins.ph. To know more about Cryptocurrency, you can visit this site to learn more. ( https://blockgeeks.com/guides/what-is-cryptocurrency/)

The COVID-19 pandemic might be around for a while, so if you’re still capable and healthy, now is the best time to take advantage of your creativity at home. With the way things are going, it will not harm you to try these simple ideas to earn money from home and keep going in life.