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#PINNED: Choose worry-free ways to increase income in the comfort of your home
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It is the first instinct that when you need to find ways to earn extra cash during the COVID-19 pandemic, you will need to trim your expenses. But that does not mean you cannot make do with what you already have.
Do you still need those clothes from five years ago? They probably do not fit anymore. How about that gaming console you bought out of boredom during the pandemic, do you still use it? Maybe it is time to let go of the past and make room for what matters more!
We have come up with a few fuss-free ways to help you boost household income in the time of a pandemic, and of course in the comfort of your home.
Start decluttering
In the words of Japanese organizing consultant, Marie Kondo, only keep the things that spark joy in your life. If you feel like there is no more attachment with the things around you, maybe it is time to let go.
Sentimental comments aside, decluttering will actually give you a sense of relief, trust us. You might even be able to clear up that extra space you have been wanting. We will wait for you to thank us later!
Once you have decided on what to dispose of you can sell your preloved items on Carousell or Facebook Marketplace. However, be aware of bogus buyers. Ensure that they are credible users, do not have sketchy names, and have a decent profile picture.
Consider selling your crafts on Instagram
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Instagram makes it easier for a buyer or even your friends to know more about your product. It is all about marketing your product as visually pleasing as possible. You can be a little extra by maximizing all the app’s functions.
Aside from posting photos, be more engaged with your followers through stories! This is easier for them to view your operations or even when your customers tag you in their stories—this gives you more credibility as a seller. Users can see that people are interested in your product, and might want to purchase too.
Go for Shopee and Lazada
Already a seller? Shopee and Lazada are already credible and trusted platforms that make selling quite simple. With pages upon pages of items to choose from, whether fashion, beauty, gadgets, homeware and groceries, these apps are considered holistic and will always have a place for any kind of product.
Decided to import clothing and accessories to start a business? Or even selling K-Pop merchandise? Register on Shopee and Lazada for a more seamless shopping experience!
Slip into something more user friendly
After going through all of that, you can see that these platforms provide the same goal of getting your product across, but have its distinct features that make them unique. What if we tell you that you can have the ultimate user experience with just one app?
Slip Communities is perfect if you are a newbie seller, as all the features you want are rolled into one application! How convenient is that?
Connect and build communities as you buy and sell through the Slip marketplace. You do not have to worry about cash on delivery, as the app promotes cashless transactions via credit card, realtime withdrawal through your bank account of choice, or its in-app wallet function.
Its payment methods are more secure than Marketplace, Carousell, and Instagram selling with its security PIN feature when logging in—assuring that only registered users and verified sellers can enter the system.
You can discover different communities that you belong to. Whether you are selling clothes, food, cosmetics, medical supplies, or something as simple as stationery, you will belong to your niche.
If you are the type of person who loves being in front of the camera, maybe their live selling feature is perfect for you! Selling is made easier with the simplicity of a “buy” and “mine” button to easily identify which user will be purchasing your product.
You see? Learning how to increase income in the time of a pandemic does not have to be a drag. You can always think of fun, convenient and different ways to get that extra buck, but most importantly doing it in the comfort of your own home.
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Aimee Lontok is a writer who got her bachelor of arts degree in journalism. She is passionate about discovering the secret gems of fashion, travel, food, art and culture—with the hope that sharing these stories will provide any reader an escape from reality.