'Side hustle for the broke and lazy': how a savvy Aussie mum is making money online
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Having an additional source of income, especially one that doesn't require too much effort, can be a blessing.
Say hello to the age of online ‘side-hustles’, where even the ‘broke and lazy’ can make a few extra bucks if they’re digitally savvy.
Georgia, an Aussie mum, took to social media to share her online income-earner tips and tricks.
Known as @grow_with_georgia on social media, Georgia has become the guiding star for many.
Her videos featuring simple yet clever money-making tips have inspired viewers worldwide.
In fact, one of her financial tips she refers to as a ‘side hustle’ had us sitting up and taking notice.
But first, a little nip of context: a ‘side hustle’ is a job that brings in money outside your primary income. Preferably one that doesn’t involve too much effort, right?
Now, let’s dig into Georgia’s side hustle.
Georgia's simple yet genius method involves creating and selling journals online.
'First, you're going to want to go to Amazon.com, and then in the search bar, you're going to type “journals”.’ Georgia advised in the video.
Once done, a display of journal options sold on Amazon pops up. She showcases a paperback journal available for a neat $8.09, and here comes the eye-watering part; it has about 31,000 customers.
Now, grab your calculator—that tallies to a staggering $250,000 in sales!
How is all this achieved? It’s the power of creating passive income and leveraging Amazon’s platform.
Georgia also demonstrates how to create your own journal. Using the free design tool, Canva, she walked us through the process.
First, you sign up, then click on the 'create a design' button and type 'journal' in the search bar.
Choose a design template and then personalise it to make it uniquely yours (important for copyright reasons!).
Now create your one-of-a-kind cover page and a few interior pages before you duplicate it to create a 100-page journal. And it really is as simple as that!
‘Here is your cover page, and then what you’re going to do is click “add page below”.’ she said in the video.
‘It really is that easy!’ she added
What’s next? After your journal masterpiece is designed, download it as a PNG image and publish it on Amazon using Kindle Direct Publishing.
The cherry on top? Amazon prints and ships the journals for you. For free!
The best bit is that you can keep up to 70 per cent of the royalties from your sales. 'All you have to do now is sit back and relax while the royalties flow in.' Georgia cheerily concludes.
Since Georgia posted her video, it has amassed over 60,000 likes, with legions of followers eager to try out this 'side hustle’ for themselves.
Some have even reported success already.
'I tried this and chose a very controversial cover. Sold 209 in the first week, so let's see how it goes in week two. So good because I hold no stock.' said one user.
‘Thank you! I’ve been looking for a budget-friendly way to get started!’ another added.
However, as with everything, it's essential to approach this smartly.
Georgia encourages everyone to read Canva's user agreement and Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing terms and conditions thoroughly before diving in.
We at the SDC love sharing money-making and find these online endeavours refreshing.
Remember, if you can navigate the digital market, making a side income online may be more within reach than you think. After all, who doesn't enjoy a little extra spending money, right?
Though, be careful, as any additional income may impact your pension.
Members, what do you think about Georgia's strategy of creating and selling journals online? Share your thoughts with us!
Say hello to the age of online ‘side-hustles’, where even the ‘broke and lazy’ can make a few extra bucks if they’re digitally savvy.
Georgia, an Aussie mum, took to social media to share her online income-earner tips and tricks.
Known as @grow_with_georgia on social media, Georgia has become the guiding star for many.
Finding side hustles online has become increasingly accessible and diverse, with various platforms offering opportunities to earn extra income from the comfort of one's home. Source: Amazon
Her videos featuring simple yet clever money-making tips have inspired viewers worldwide.
In fact, one of her financial tips she refers to as a ‘side hustle’ had us sitting up and taking notice.
But first, a little nip of context: a ‘side hustle’ is a job that brings in money outside your primary income. Preferably one that doesn’t involve too much effort, right?
Now, let’s dig into Georgia’s side hustle.
Georgia's simple yet genius method involves creating and selling journals online.
'First, you're going to want to go to Amazon.com, and then in the search bar, you're going to type “journals”.’ Georgia advised in the video.
Once done, a display of journal options sold on Amazon pops up. She showcases a paperback journal available for a neat $8.09, and here comes the eye-watering part; it has about 31,000 customers.
Now, grab your calculator—that tallies to a staggering $250,000 in sales!
How is all this achieved? It’s the power of creating passive income and leveraging Amazon’s platform.
Georgia also demonstrates how to create your own journal. Using the free design tool, Canva, she walked us through the process.
First, you sign up, then click on the 'create a design' button and type 'journal' in the search bar.
Choose a design template and then personalise it to make it uniquely yours (important for copyright reasons!).
Now create your one-of-a-kind cover page and a few interior pages before you duplicate it to create a 100-page journal. And it really is as simple as that!
From freelance work and online tutoring to participating in surveys and selling handmade crafts, the internet provides a vast array of options for individuals seeking to supplement their earnings with flexible and remote gigs. Source: Canva
‘Here is your cover page, and then what you’re going to do is click “add page below”.’ she said in the video.
‘It really is that easy!’ she added
What’s next? After your journal masterpiece is designed, download it as a PNG image and publish it on Amazon using Kindle Direct Publishing.
The cherry on top? Amazon prints and ships the journals for you. For free!
The best bit is that you can keep up to 70 per cent of the royalties from your sales. 'All you have to do now is sit back and relax while the royalties flow in.' Georgia cheerily concludes.
Since Georgia posted her video, it has amassed over 60,000 likes, with legions of followers eager to try out this 'side hustle’ for themselves.
Some have even reported success already.
'I tried this and chose a very controversial cover. Sold 209 in the first week, so let's see how it goes in week two. So good because I hold no stock.' said one user.
‘Thank you! I’ve been looking for a budget-friendly way to get started!’ another added.
However, as with everything, it's essential to approach this smartly.
Georgia encourages everyone to read Canva's user agreement and Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing terms and conditions thoroughly before diving in.
Watch Georgia’s video here:
Remember, if you can navigate the digital market, making a side income online may be more within reach than you think. After all, who doesn't enjoy a little extra spending money, right?
Though, be careful, as any additional income may impact your pension.
Members, what do you think about Georgia's strategy of creating and selling journals online? Share your thoughts with us!
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