28 ways to make more money

Hands up who wants to make more money? That’s all of us then. We’ve got 28 money making tips - most of which you can do from home - to help you increase your cash flow … including watching TV. Yes, really!

If you love taking photos, then why not sell them.

Register with online stock photo agencies like Alamy or iStock. You’ll need to send in some sample photos and they will let you know if they are suitable.

You then upload photos as you go and every time someone pays to use one, you get a cut of the money.

If you love telly, then sign up for Theviewers.co.uk.

They put together research panels for new programmes and also want your feedback on shows already on TV. You could earn £40-£70 for a group discussion or fill in online surveys to earn around 50p a form.

Apply to become a mystery shopper.

If you're accepted, you'll be given assignments posing as a shopper. You'll then be asked to report back on your experience.

Each job pays differently - typically from around £3 up to £100 - so it's worth signing up with lots of mystery shopper agencies.

Use your skills and offer tutoring in the evenings. Can you use your degree to tutor teens as they prep for exams? Are you musical - can you offer piano lessons or guitar tuition?

Tutors are often paid a nice hourly rate and even if you only take on one or two students a week this can boost your monthly income.

If you have a car, you could earn up to £3,0000 a year by renting it out. Check out sites like easycarclub.com

You simply need to sign up to the site and list your car - there are conditions so check the website for details.

You’ll then receive requests from people local to you, all of whom are vetted by the site.

Have you got an old mobile or games console gathering dust in a drawer? What about an old camera or broken iPod?

It could be worth more money than you think.

There are some great comparison sites like musicMagpie.co.uk that will value your item whether broken or working. They will send you an envelope to put it in to post back to them. You then get a cheque back in the post for the value.

This is a great way to earn from home. And if you do enough surveys, you could potentially earn around £200 a year in cash and vouchers.

You can earn Amazon vouchers on sites like i-say. And on Swagbucks, you can earn points - which you can turn into vouchers - by doing surveys, watching videos or playing online games.

Some online survey sites offer more than others, so do your research first.

Have a clear out and get rid of unwanted items including clothes and toys by selling them on the Netmums Nearly New boards.

You could be surprised at how much you can make - here are some tips for selling your second hand belongings.

If you are crafty then make and sell your creations to earn some extra cash. You can set up a shop on Ebay or Etsy or sell via Facebook.

And if you have piles of old toys or unwanted household items, why not sell them at a car boot sale - find your nearest one here.

We all know that good babysitters are like gold dust. And who would you trust more than another mum?

Start babysitting - advertise in local shops and on the nursery/school noticeboard or on your local Netmums childcare board and babysit once or twice a week for a nice income boost.

The going rate is about £8 an hour.

An instant way you could make money is by switching your energy suppliers.

It might be you're not on the most cost effective payment plan, so use websites like USwitch to see if it would be cheaper to switch suppliers.

Do the same with all your insurances and phones.

If you’ve got space in your loft, garage or shed that you don’t use then it might be worth renting it out.

Check out websites like Storemates - it’s free to register but they do take a cut of your monthly rent. From April 2017, you can earn up to £1,000 tax-free from your property, including renting out your storage space.

If you love animals then think about small pet boarding.

Lots of families are looking for people to look after their pets when they go away. You can either offer to pop into homes to feed and take care of small pets or let them board at your house.

On average you could charge £20 a day to care for an animal at your house.

You'll need insurance so it's advisable to do your research first.

Don't expect to earn a living from your blog straight away.

But some bloggers successfully monetise their blogs. Find out how to get started on the Netmums Parent Bloggers Network.

If you've got a spare room, you could think about renting it out.

The Rent A Room Scheme means you can earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free from letting out a room in your house. If you earn more than this then you’ll need to complete a tax return.

There are conditions - the room must be furnished and you can’t use the scheme for homes converted into separate flats.

We have lots of journalists from newspapers and magazines visiting Netmums looking for people who'd like to act as a case study or tell their story.

Sometimes a fee is paid so keep an eye on the Netmums Media Requests Board.

People pay good money to have their ironing done.

Why not offer to take in bags of ironing and deliver back the next day to make some welcome extra cash.

And you could even advertise on our Netmums local services to get more clients.

Next time you're doing some online shoping why not use cashback sites like Quidco.

Instead of going directly to a shop, you access the retailer through a link from a cashback website.

You still receive your item directly from the shop, but you also get some money from the cashback website - often a percentage of the total price you

It's easy to set up but a top tip is to always take your cash out as soon as you reach the minimum amount required to withdraw.

Did you know you can rent out your parking space?

If you live near a station where parking is expensive or near a venue where it's difficult to park you could start earning money. Look at sites like JustPark.com

Check with your local council first though as some require paperwork or even fees to be paid.

Your old and unwanted gold is worth selling if you no longer wear it and it has no sentimental value.

Local jewellers may buy gold or there are online places to sell gold through. Shop around though as the prices vary wildly.

It's always best to get a couple of quotes and remember that gold prices fluctuate.

Netmums has help and advice for you whether you want to turn a hobby into a job, buy a franchise or look into direct selling jobs where you live.

These are all great if you want to be your own boss and work hours that fit into family life. Read about working for yourself.

During exam periods take on work as an exam invigilator or (if you have the right qualifications) mark exam papers.

There are certain conditions but it could be a great way to earn extra money.

Why not star in the background as a film or TV extra? Agencies are set up to help you find roles - they take an admininstration fee. You can earn around £50 a day on average.

If you are body confident then why not think about life modelling?

Ask at your local art classes and art colleges to find out if they need any life models.

If you've got an eye for detail, you could become a proofreader.

It may help to have experience in publishing, journalism or other related areas, or to have taken a proofreading course.

The average hourly rate is around £22.50 according to The Society for Editors and Proofreaders, but this is likely to vary depending on your client.

Supermarkets often have shift work or take on extra staff at seasonal times. You could find shifts that fit in with family life to boost your income.

We have a very active chat board on Netmums all about saving money, budgeting and bargains.

You could pick up some useful tips ... and save even more money. Result!

Councils need help staffing polling booths and counting votes during elections.

Most roles don’t require any particular experience and you don’t need to be on the electoral roll, either. 

However, you can’t apply for the roles if you’ve worked for a political party or candidate in the election. 

To sign up, contact your local council.