I love sports but how can I turn this into cash or fulfillment?
If you have a hobby or passion for a certain sport then you can make some money from it. If you are good at a specific sport then you could easily look into the world of coaching. Personal or for a local group. Some of it may begin as voluntary, but you occasionally see paid posts come up in local areas if you keep on top of local groups and it depends on what aligns with your life at the moment. You could talk about the sport at local events, or even coach children to help them achieve their passions and desires and help them grow their future. If you are good at something like golf or tennis you could charge to give additional lessons, many sports centres will allow freelancers as even a lot of personal trainers work in gyms freelance. Whereas if you have a passion for horse racing you could turn your little bets into something more substantial based off your excessive knowledge, but again if you want to bet on anything you must ensure you know your limits and always gamble responsibly but it can certainly be a sideline income if you are good at it.
Enjoy writing but you are worried that nobody will take you seriously with your book?
Many people enjoy writing, either in the fictional sense or writing Blogs - these have become so popular in recent years and you can make money from your Blog also. Look at what you enjoy and write about it, create your Blog and maybe you could collaborate with other brands or offer some kind of advertising on your Blog as a little sideline. Even a few extra pennies should not be turned down! Check your work and grammar, this will be important if you want people to take your seriously but there are plenty of websites for writers, especially if your goal is to write a book there are usually a few writers circles in your local areas which can be really exciting if you’re starting the journey to write a novel! Write about what you love, if you’re not already and it makes things feel more natural and you’ll really enjoy it. It’s more than possible to make it work but read more, join groups, get out to writer’s circles and be productive and proactive to make this passion of yours work. Share your work with friends and family too although remember they may not be truly honest with you and critique you in the way you might want.
Want to start a blog but don’t really know what will work?
We have already touched on this but if you have certain experiences to share or you want to share your opinions on products and travel, you can do it through the medium of a blog. You can showcase what you love to an audience who share similar views and you can pick up some ways to make money too. As well as sponsored posts and advertising you can also look into affiliate marketing. Quality is important, as is the design of your Blog and people will buy into how good it looks and what makes it important and relatable to the reader. Pick a niche, stick to that niche and really start to work on the content. Start to market your Blog and show people that you are there and you can do this on social media and you will probably find that you will start to connect with PR people and companies quicker than you may think and this is the first way in. You may be gifted products which is super exciting and you can start to build a following but it is not instant and you should not quit your full time job to pursue this until you have built a solid audience. You can work on it after work and from home also - digital work is also achievable on the road!
If you’re crafty and artsy, then why wouldn’t you want to sell your art online?
If you have a skill for making things then why not sell them. You can do so through a blog, your own website or through eBay or Etsy which is growing in popularity. You can make some good money doing this but you should note the fees associated with selling online and look at the profit you will come out with at the end of the month, perhaps it may not be worth much? You can always hire a stall in a local market to sell your things in person, and if you keep your costs down and reasonable you will probably see an interest in people wanting to buy from you. It’s vital that somehow you try to make a profit. What do you sell? Art, paintings, crafts, birthday cards, gifts? There is so much you can sell so make sure you know what your audience wants and what may be lacking in the industry. If it is something that you love, then it will be enjoyable and can also become profitable and even turn into your own business in the future. It’s an exciting place to start, but online sales tend to be more profitable in the long run as you’re opening up your products to the world and it doesn’t get any more widespread than this.
Are you wanting to become a musician or work in music but can’t find a way to break in?
Music is a huge industry and it’s incredibly saturated, as are many! However if you have a talent or you play an instrument then you already have something to offer someone. You could look at local bands, open mic nights and see if there are any local venues that offer live music or are looking for some live music to accompany their evenings, usually you see this at bars or small clubs. Whilst they may not pay you at first, you can certainly show the world what you have to offer and you may be noticed by other industry professionals. You can look to share your music on YouTube, it’s great to have an online presence and a place where people can see you perform, it is like a music resume and people can see the real you and how you come across to the public. Another way to make money is busking. Many musicians have done this before they have become successful and lots of cities accept this but you do have to apply for a license of some kind so you can publicly play, especially if it is in the middle of a city centre. You can look at getting involved with local music festivals, music events, summer park events, making friends with other musicians and looking at collaborations also. There are plenty of fun ways to bring the music industry to you and for people to see your passion and your talent. This also applies to singers and more often than not, the most successful business for singers is event singing, such as singing at weddings, christenings, funeral and business events. This is popular during Christmas also as live music is incredibly popular in bars, clubs, hotels and more.
So take the next step to achieve your dreams in 2020. Look to the future to begin creating and shaping a future that you are looking forward to, using your passions, looking to the future and hopefully earning money and respect along the way. It doesn’t happen over night but putting the skills and ideas into motion will allow you to start the journey quicker. You are capable of anything and it is certainly time to start believing in that!