Simple Ways to Earn Money Online

he COVID-19 pandemic is not only a public health crisis, but it is also an economic one. In the three months since lockdown measures have been put in place, over 14 million Americans have lost their jobs and even more have had their hours reduced.
If you’re one of those people affected by the Pandemic and have either lost your job or seen hours reduced to the point where you are finding it hard to make ends meet, continue reading and find out how you can earn money from the safety of your home.
Earning online is not new but has been limited to skilled professionals such as coders, UI/UX designers, accountants, and similar jobs that require extensive training to perform. It is difficult, and as I’m saying this, I understand what an understatement this is, to earn online without any prior skills or training to build a steady stream of income through online sources.
But there is hope. As more companies opt to hire temporary workers and outsource small jobs, online hires are more common than before. I have compiled a list of such jobs that require no special skill sets and zero to little training to perform.
Here are 7 ways to earn money online
Become a Data Entry Operator
Data entry jobs are simple and easy for beginners to start a career in. As a data entry operator, you might be expected to do a number of tasks which might include typing a set of data into a spreadsheet, transcribing pdf or image files into Microsoft Word. The scope of work for data operators are endless.
Based on the relative ease of the job, data entry jobs start at a low rate of $3-$4 on Freelancing websites. However, as your experience and reputation grow, you will find better opportunities that can pay anywhere from $10 and more.
Work as a Customer Service Assistant
In 2020, two big trends are about to collide: E-commerce and Social Media. In a report named “Why Conversation Is the Future of Commerce” Facebook has revealed that over 35% of Americans have messaged a business regarding a purchase.
As E-commerce grows at an unprecedented rate, especially during this lockdown, buyers are eager to learn more about the businesses they deal with before making a purchase.
This means that there is more room for customer query managers who can answer questions timely and generate sales with excellent customer service.
Get hired as a virtual assistant
Are you personable, tech-savvy, and a great communicator?
Then get hired as a virtual assistant. You can try any number of websites that hire virtual assistants such as Virtalent,24/7 Virtual Assistant or Freelancer.
A virtual assistant’s job description could entail a wide range of jobs, including data entry, scheduling your client’s calendar, flight