The first opportunity to consider is writing articles for sale. Most webmasters require original articles for their websites but they cannot by themselves create these volumes of articles. Hence they could hire you to write some article of interest based on some few specifications. This can be rewarding especially when you are creative. Other individuals with different interest can also give you the chance to write articles for them to buy. These articles are sometimes with only about 300 words and sometimes less and cost around $5. You can even use about 10 minutes or less to finish this kind of articles. So you could imagine how much you could be earning if you could write 20 of such articles a day.
Another opportunity is to become an affiliate. Some companies will give you the chance to represent them online and you get paid on commission basis. Most companies are online and allow individuals to partake in an affiliate programs. As a result, you will be paid a percentage commission on any of their product you sell. Some affiliate programs pay as much as 45% and above as commissions. The best part of this is that, the company will have a website design for you. All you will need to do is to direct your network of friends there. When they are interested and make a purchase, the company automatically pays you to an account you will be asked to create upon sign up.
In addition, you can create your own websites to make big money on the internet. There are a lot of websites and webmasters readily available to aid you to design your own website or even take it and do it completely on your behalf. You can upload your own quality articles there to attract audience and to encourage quality traffic. You can also accept advertisement on your websites. So far as the website contains quality and useful information, traffic will be generated which will in turn encourage advertisers to do all sort of advertisement on your website which can generate a lot of money for you.
Besides, you can also embark on retailing. Many online auction sites are available ready for your free membership so that you can start selling. You will have the opportunity to showcase your products on these auction sites and sell to the highest bidder. All sorts of goods ranging from clothing, kitchen wares, machines, and many more is allowed for sale. Sometimes big profit margins are realized.
Also, you can make money online through completing market research surveys including customer satisfaction and intentions survey. Most companies are interesting in knowing how their products are doing in the market place with consumers. They may also want to know your views on a product they want to introduce to the market. For these reasons, they will require you to fill out a questionnaire for few minutes and be paid. You can be paid as much as $20 or more for each questionnaire you complete in some cases.
In doing business online, you have the luxury of being your own boss, having time for your family and have the greatest edge of achieving financial freedom. However, successful online businesses are owned by those who are dedicated and ready to put in extra work at least at the beginning of the business. If you can manage your time effectively in the early stages of your business and be a little committed, then making some big money online can be achieved sooner than later with some of the opportunities outlined above