10 Tax Deductions for Software & Web Developers
As a freelance software or web developer, filing and paying taxes can be frustrating, no matter where you are. The U.S. tax code can seem convoluted and labyrinthine, which often directly contradicts the logical and rational mind of a developer. As Google cofounder Sergey Brin put it, “solving big problems is easier than solving little problems.” While preparing a self-employed tax return seems like a daunting task, if broken down it’s a simple problem compared to the challenging puzzles developers and engineers solve every day.Software and web developers hold some of the most in-demand skills in today’s marketplace. The double-edged sword is while this expertise is often handsomely rewarded, the United States’ progressive tax system takes a higher percentage of income as your earnings increase.
Reducing Your Effective Tax Rate
The fastest way to reduce your effective tax rate is by reducing your taxable income. Because taxable income = gross earnings – tax deductions, the taxpayer who maximizes their lawful tax deductions can keep a significantly larger portion of their income than the person who doesn’t take advantage of the system. Therefore, two developers with the same salary or self-employment earnings can have vastly different “take-home pay” after taxes.
Luckily for you, here at Hurdlr we’ve put together a list of the ten top deductions for freelance software and web developers written in plain English. Check out the list below and let us know what you think!
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HOME OFFICE DEDUCTION
If you use an exclusive area of your home to conduct business, you may be able to deduct related expenses on your tax return as a home office deduction. The space has to be fully dedicated to business though, which means your couch, exercise room, and kitchen table don’t count. Further, it needs to be used regularly for management and administrative functions. If you are allowed to take the home office deduction you can take it in two ways, simplified and regular:
If you use the simplified method, you can take a deduction of $5 per square foot for each square foot of your home used for business purposes (up to 300 square feet).
If you use the regular method, keep track of all your home expenses, including maintenance, repairs, utilities, real estate taxes, rent, etc. so you can deduct the portion of these expenses related to your home office. Use Form 8829 to calculate your home office deduction.
Direct expenses that only benefit the part of your home you use for your business are usually 100% deductible.If you elect to use the simplified method, you cannot claim any home depreciation for the portion of your home you use for business activities.
Example: Larry is a freelance web developer in Nebraska who lives in an old farmhouse in the countryside. He does all his work in the barn, which he converted into a usable living space with electricity. Because the cost of living on the farm is so low, Larry decided to save time on his tax return and take the simplified home office deduction. The converted barn is actually 1,000 square feet, but since the simplified method is capped at 300 square feet, Larry deducts $1,500 ($5 x 300 sq. ft.) on his tax return.
Where to Take It: Unless using the simplified method, complete Form 8829, then list total on Line 30 of Schedule C.
BUSINESS EQUIPMENT (SECTION 179)
The Section 179 deduction allows you to fully deduct certain qualifying property in the year purchased, rather than depreciate it over many years as would ordinarily be required (for capital assets). Generally, if you purchased tangible property for business use and placed it into service, subject to certain exceptions, you may be allowed to deduct up to $1,000,000, which is the cap for 2018 and beyond, in the year you incurred the expense. Section 179 can be applied to vehicles, office furniture and equipment, certain software costs and capital improvements made to your business property, among other things. Entrepreneurs who invest in business property can realize significant tax savings from taking advantage of the Section 179 deduction.
Example: Kendall is a veteran freelance front-end developer. In 2018, she spent $3,500 on a Mac Pro and large display to use in her business and started using it immediately. Rather than depreciate the asset and only deduct a portion of the cost in 2018, she listed the asset in Part I of Form 4562 and elected to deduct the full cost of the computer in 2018. Kendall deducted the full $3,500 she paid for her computer and monitor on line 13 of his Schedule C.
Where to Take It: Line 13 on Schedule C.
LICENSES, SOFTWARE, & SUBSCRIPTIONS
Many freelance software and web developers subscribe to online services or purchase software to support project management, invoicing, and productivity, just to to name a few. WebStorm, Visual Studio, FreshBooks, and Dropbox could be considered software or online service subscriptions. Since these platforms are often critical to what developers do, they are generally fully deductible.
Example: Ronson, a self-employed .Net developer, needs a Visual Studio subscription to write and edit code for his clients. The subscription is $45 a month, which he signed up for on April 15 of the current year. Ronson could take a deduction of $382.50 on his year-end tax return ($45 x 8.5).
Where to Take It: Calculate in Part V of Schedule C, list total of “other expenses” on line 27a.
BUSINESS TRAVEL
Self-employed developers often need to travel away from home to meet with clients and potential employees and business partners, attend conferences, or conduct other activities related to business development. If you travel for business purposes, whether it be within your city or town, a different state, or even outside of the country, your travel expenses will generally be deductible as long as the primary purpose of your trip was for business.
Example: Petro, an independent mobile app developer, bought a flight from Houston to San Francisco to attend this year’s Google I/O conference. The round trip flight cost $380 and his four night hotel stay cost another $720. Petro can take the total $1,100 as a tax deduction on his Schedule C.
Where to Take It: Line 24a on Schedule C.
BUSINESS MEALS
As a business owner, having meals with customers, clients, or employees may be deductible as a business expense, so long as the meal was directly related to or associated with your business. Generally, the deduction for business meals is limited to the 50% of the total cost (including tax and tip).
Example: While at Google I/O in San Francisco, Petro meets Derek Thompson, CTO of a hot new startup. Derek and Petro grab dinner at a sushi restaurant to talk about Petro’s potential involvement in a project with Derek’s company. Petro and Derek split the $156 bill. Petro would be able to deduct 50% of the $78 bill, or $39, as a business meal on his Schedule C.
Where to Take It: Report deductible portion of business meals on line 24b of Schedule C.
PHONE & INTERNET
If you use a phone and internet service to do work for your business, there’s a good chance you can deduct some of the bill from your taxable income even if you don’t have a dedicated phone or network for business. The IRS allows a partial deduction for your phone and internet bill if some of the time spent was for a business purpose. The taxpayer is responsible for calculating the “business use” percentage of phone and internet service and retaining documentation supporting the calculation.
Example: Chris is a freelance back-end developer. To discuss plans, revisions, and negotiate terms for his freelance projects he uses his personal cell phone. He also uses the wifi network in his house to work on projects. Chris estimates he spends an average 50 hours a week on the phone or writing code for work. His phone plan is $75/month and the wifi bill is $50 per month. Chris claims a $446 deduction on his Schedule C for other business expenses related to his phone and internet. He calculated this by finding his business use percentage and multiplying it by the total annual cost of his internet and phone bill ([50 hours / 168 hours in a week] * [$125 * 12 months]).
Where to Take It: Calculate in Part V of Schedule C, list total of “other expenses” on line 27a.
CONVENTIONS AND SEMINARS
Just like business travel, hotels, and other ancillary costs necessary to conduct or promote business, trade shows or conferences which charge fees to attend are usually deductible on your Schedule C.
Example: Petro bought the all-inclusive package for the Velocity marketing conference he’s attending in San Francisco, which cost $2,000. He’s able to deduct the entirety of the conference fee on his Schedule C as a qualifying business expense.
Where to Take It: Calculate in Part V of Schedule C, list total of “other expenses” on line 27a.
FRINGE BENEFITS
If you are ready to hire an employee or contractor, you may want to consider including various fringe benefits as part of their compensation package. Fringe benefits are non-cash compensation for services. Fringe benefits may be taxable or non-taxable so it is important you understand the proper treatment for various types of benefits to ensure you are in compliance with IRS regulations. Regardless of the tax status, fringe benefits offered for legitimate business purposes will generally be deductible on your Schedule C.
Example: Mehmet is a web developer who also monitors and regularly maintains his client’s websites. He has two employees who rotate working double shifts to ensure Mehmet’s clients can still be serviced outside of normal business hours. Because his employee working nights has limited time to leave the office during his shift, Mehmet orders food to be delivered to this employee every evening. When Mehmet is ready to file his taxes, he would be able to deduct 100% of these business meals on line 24b of his Schedule C since the night shift meals purchased were for Mehmet’s benefit and would be considered a non taxable fringe benefit.
Where to Take It: Depending on what your fringe benefit covers, it can be reported in multiple places across the Schedule C. Per the example above, you would report the fringe meal benefit on line 24b of Schedule C.
TAX PREPARATION FEES
Preparing your tax return can be complicated, especially if you are trying to maximize your business and personal deductions while ensuring you are in compliance with all federal and state laws. Many entrepreneurs choose to outsource their tax preparation to a professional who understands the rules and knows what landmines to avoid. Depending on how complicated your business is, tax preparation fees can be anywhere from $400 to $4,000 and beyond. Fortunately these costs are usually deductible on your Schedule C, Schedule E or other relevant business return.
Example: Jacob is a self-employed data scientist who is organized as a single-member LLC. On January 15, 2017, His accountant estimated the tax preparation fee his 2016 business return would be $1,200. While Jacob thought this seemed high, he proceeded, deciding it would be worth it since his accountant would include the $1,200 tax preparation fee as a deduction. When Jacob reviewed the returns, he realized the deduction was not included. His accountant clarified that the $1,200 fee would not be deductible until he prepared the 2017 return, since the expense was incurred after the 2016 tax year.
Where to Take It: Line 17 of Schedule C.
SELF-EMPLOYMENT TAX
If your net earnings from self employment are $400 or more don’t forget that in addition to paying income taxes, the IRS requires that you also pay self employment tax, which is similar to the Social Security and Medicare that would be withheld from your pay if you had a 9-5 job. Currently, the self employment tax rate is 15.3%. However, you can deduct a portion of this tax when you file your tax return at the end of the year.
Example: Natalie is a self-employed “white hat” cyber security consultant who just completed her first year of business. She generated $100,000 of revenue and incurred $28,000 of expenses, resulting in a net income of $72,000 (line 31 of her Schedule C). To calculate her self employment tax, Natalie would do the following: $72,000 x 92.35% = $66,492 x 15.3% = $10,173, which she would report on line 57 of her Form 1040.
Additionally, Natalie can deduct $5,087 (50% of her total self employment tax liability) on line 27 of her Form 1040 to help reduce her taxable income.
Where to Take It: Line 27 of Form 1040 (Individual Tax Return)
Gig Economy Jobs Like Uber
As an independent contractor, driving for an on demand economy company gives you the ability make money with your extra time. Drive during your lunch break, at night, or during busy weekends – it’s up to you. However, these companies don’t only provide taxi-style services; companies like HopSkipDrive enable the driver to chauffeur kids to their activities around town, similar to a nanny. Other rideshare companies allow the individual to use their vehicle to make extra cash by renting it out or sharing a ride to work. If you have a car, then there’s an on demand economy opportunity out there for you.
UBER
With Uber, it’s “Your Car. Your Schedule. Your Move.” Uber allows you to use your personal vehicle to make money by giving rides around town. Get paid in fares weekly via their Uber Partners app; set your own schedule; choose who you pick up, where you drive, and when you work.
Bonus: After you give 25 rides, you will receive $500.
Driver referral: Refer another person to sign up to drive with Uber, and you can receive up to $500.
Rider referral: Receive $20 to be used towards a free trip when you refer a first time rider to Uber.
Driver referral: Up to $500
GROUNDLINK
GroundLink is your “ON TIME EVERY TIME®” chauffeured black car service, offering point to point and airport transfer service for corporate clients and leisure travels in most major cities and 110 countries.sau
Driver referral: None
Driver referral: None
LYFT
With Lyft, you can make up to $35/hour driving your personal car. The Lyft app matches drivers to riders and allows passengers to pay for their rides instantly. During peak hours, Lyft’s Prime Time pricing kicks in, allowing you to make more money when you need it. And unlike other rideshare apps, you can even earn tips–and Lyft doesn’t take a penny.
Driver referral: $50-750 for referring a new driver. This varies from city-to-city, and the requirements are always changing.
Rider referral: When you refer a rider, they will receive a free trip up to $20, and you will receive a $20 credit after they take their first ride.
Driver referral: $50 – $750
TURO
Own a car that you barely use? With Turo, formerly RelayRides, you can rent it out for fast cash. You’re in charge of pricing, availability and who gets to ride. With a $1,000,000 liability policy, your car is covered during every rental, so you never have to worry about paying for damage or theft.
With Turo, you have the option of allowing renters to pick up your car right from your driveway, or, for an additional fee, you can deliver it to them directly. It’s up to you!
You’ll get $10 of driving credit if your friend completes a rental, or $25 if that friend lists a vehicle that gets rented.
User referral: $10 per personOwner referral: $25 per person
Owner referral: $25 per person
HOPSKIPDRIVE
HopSkipDrive provides drivers an alternative to the traditional Taxi model. Drivers pick up and drop off kids for busy parents. To become a HopSkipDrive driver, you must be 23 or older, have a clean background, and 5 years of experience with childcare, among other requirements. HopSkipDrive is currently only working in the greater Los Angeles area.
Driver referral: None
Driver referral: None
GETT
Gett is an on demand economy rideshare service that allows drivers to keep 100% of their tips and earn more during peak hours. According to promotional materials, Gett drivers can earn 2-3 times UberX’s normal minute rates. During regular hours, you can earn $0.50/minute + Tip, and during peak hours, you can rake in as much as $0.90/minute + Tip.
When your refer a new user to Gett, both of you will receive $20 in credit towards Gett rides. When a driver signs up for Gett they receive $500 after completing 20 rides and if they refer another driver, after 20 rides both receive $500.
User referral: $20 per personDriver referral: $500 per person
Driver referral: $500
LIFT HERO
Lift Hero is a ridesharing platform designed specifically for elderly passengers. The requirements to become a “Hero” are more extensive than traditional rideshare drivers to ensure extra safety for Lift Hero passengers. For instance, drivers must be CPR and First Aid certified and possess at least 3 years of driving history. To see the full list of driver requirements, click here.
When you refer a new driver, the referrer receives $25 when the new driver signs up.
Driver referral: $25Rider referral: None
Driver referral: $25
CURB
Curb is a rideshare platform that works solely with licensed, insured taxi drivers and other for-hire drivers. Drivers must have a valid government ID, a license to drive a for-hire vehicle, a functional smartphone, and Curb approval to participate.
Driver referral: NoneRider referral: $10 in credits when you refer a first time user.
Driver referral: None
WINGZ
Drive for Wingz and give rides to and from airports. Drivers for Wingz get rides pre-booked with fixed, guaranteed rates, leaving the guesswork out of rideshare.
For riders, when you share your promo code the person you refer gets $10 off their first ride. After they use the code you will receive $10 off your next ride.
Driver referral: NoneRider referral: $10 per person
Driver referral: None
UZURV
UZURV is a Reservation Services app created to enhance the on-demand riding and driving experience. The app works in conjunction with existing on-demand transportation services like Uber and Lyft, allowing riders to make advanced reservations with the on-demand driver of their choice.
Driver referral: None
Driver referral: None
Gig Economy Sites Like Airbnb
Make money off renting out your home, car, boat, tools, or almost anything with these sites like Airbnb. If you are out of town, make money while you are away. If you have free space in a home you live in, you can leverage that too. You can also choose specifically who you would like to rent to – say, a college sports fan. Check these hosting companies out below.
NEIGHBOR
Neighbor allows you to rent out your unused space to store your neighbors' belongings by connecting people in need of storage space with other people who have extra room. You can earn money by renting out space in your basement, garage, warehouse, driveway, attic, parking space, bedroom, shed, and more.
For your peace of mind, hosts can talk to potential renters or even meet them in person before letting them use their space. Neighbor's $1M Host Guarantee also protects hosts for personal liability.
Space owner referral: $50
Space owner referral: $50
AIRBNB
Have an empty guest room? Leaving town for a month on a sabbatical in Spain? Why not rent out your vacant space and make some money? Airbnb is disrupting the hotel scene by allowing anybody with an internet connection to offer their room, cabin, cottage, treehouse, RV or some other interesting abode to travelers. Listing your space is free, and Airbnb even has a photographer who will come and take killer wide-angle lens photos of your space, totally free.
Send your friend an invite, and they will receive $25 in travel credits, which can be used towards their next adventure. Earn $25 in travel credits when your friend completes a qualifying reservation as a guest. Earn $75 in travel credits when your friend completes a qualifying reservation as a host.
Host referral: $75 per person
User referral: $25 per person
Host referral: $75
WIMDU
Wimdu is a short term vacation rental platform focusing on hosts who want to rent out their city apartments. It’s completely free to list your spare room or empty apartment, so get started today!
No referral program
Listing referral: None
Listing referral: None
LOVEHOMESWAP
Swap homes with a fellow traveler instead of paying for a vacation rental or hotel. You can either travel at the same time or swaps can occur non simultaneously – it’s up to you. Earn points when another member stays at your place and spend those points to stay in another member’s home when you need a holiday.
You can also make money by renting out your home to other Love Home Swap members while you’re away, if that’s more your style.
If you refer a friend and they sign up for a year subscription or if they list a property, you will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
Host referral: $25 Amazon gift card
User referral: $25 Amazon gift card
Host referral: $25
RENTLIKEACHAMPION
Founded by and for college football fans, Rent Like a Champion is the website for weekend rentals in college football towns around the country. List your property for free and set your custom price. Rent Like A Champion charges a 15% commission fee, which includes contracts, payments, and marketing, and there is a standard 2.9% credit card fee charged by the credit card processing company.
Rent Like A Champion protects your home in one of two ways. The first way requires each renter to sign a renter’s contract agreement, which lists what the renter is responsible for during the time of the rental. The second way is by collecting a $1,000 security deposit from every renter prior to check-in.
If you refer someone to list their home, you will receive $150. (not available in South Bend, IN)
Host referral: $150
User referral: None
Host referral: $100
GETAROUND
Similar to RelayRides, Getaround allows you to rent out your car for cash. For your peace of mind, Getaround provides $1,000,000 insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. Set your car’s custom availability, rent out your car, and get paid on the 15th of every month.
When you refer a new user, they receive a $50 dollar credit towards their first rental. After redeeming, the referrer will receive $50 in credit. On top of that, if you refer someone to list their car, you get a $500 credit. Pretty cool.
Vehicle owner referral: $500
Driver referral: $50 for referrer and referee
Vehicle owner referral: $500
OPENAIRPLANE
Own a plane? Want to make some money? Then OpenAirplane is the on-demand platform for you! OpenAirplane allows you to rent out your airplane to qualified pilots. Before leasing your plane, you can verify renter pilots’ credentials and read previous owner’s reviews, so you always know your aircraft is in good hands. Pilots keep 90% of the rental income while 10% goes to OpenAirplane.
Refer a pilot and get $25 credit towards your next rental.
Owner referral: None
Pilot referral: $25
More information
Pilot guide
Guide for flight schools and flying clubs
Pilot referral: $25
RV SHARE
RV Share is the peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace. Offset the financial burden of RV ownership by leasing out your RV and making up to $30,000/year. When you sign up, you get full RV rental insurance, providing full liability and damage protection for you. RV Share allows you to list a class a, class b, class c, towable RV and more.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
SHARESHED
Have a tent, paddle board, kayak or mountain bike? ShareShed allows you to rent out your adventure gear to others. Worried someone will snag a hole in your TETON sleeping bag? ShareShed has an insurance policy to cover any damages to your gear; just submit a claim within 72 hours after the return date of the item, and you will be reimbursed, easy. You can also apply to become a ShareShed ambassador to represent the company.
Perks include:
- Receive top-notch gear from Shareshed sponsors to use on your adventures.
- Access to exclusive ShareShed events and meetups.
- Be featured on the ShareShed Explorers page.
Referral: None
Referral: None
SPINLISTER
Spinlister is the peer-to-peer global bike, surf, and snow marketplace that allows users to lease their bicycles, skis, snowboards, paddleboards, and surfboards to other outdoor enthusiasts. Simply upload photos and a brief description of your item, and Spinlister will post the “Ride” for you.
Refer a friend, and they will receive $5 in Spinlister credit. When they book their first rental, you will get $5, as well as an additional $5 when they get their first booking on an item they list.
Owner referral: $5 per person
User referral: $5 per person
Owner referral: $5
SAILO
Sailo is a peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace that connects boat owners, captains and renters on one online platform. If you’re a boat owner, list your boat out for rent and easily cover the costs of ownership. Or, if you’re a captain, offer your services, accept clients and get out on the water, thereby helping you to build your reputation and your business.
Owner referral: None
User referral: None
Referral: None
BOATBOUND
Boatbound is the platform for renting your boat out to other seafarers. Set a custom schedule and pricing, and make easy cash, offsetting your ownership costs. Boatbound provides up to $1,000,000 in liability protection and up to $2,000,000 in hull damage protection with every rental through Lloyds of London. Approve each rental on a case-by-case basis, so you can rest assured your vessel is in good hands. Receive payment via direct deposit 2 business days after your rental.
You’ll receive a $25 boating credit when your referrals rent a boat. You’ll earn a $75 boating credit when your referrals rent out their boat.
Owner referral: $75 per person
User referral: $25 per person
Owner referral: $75
HOMEAWAY
Homeaway is another big player in the Vacation Rental market. While Airbnb only takes a cut every time you rent out your place, with Homeaway you have the option to either pay a yearly subscription to list your home or, if you prefer, you can decide to pay a fee per booking. It’s up to you with Homeaway.
Listing referral: None
List your property with Homeaway
Listing referral: None
TOOLLOCKER
Rent out your heavy and light construction equipment to others in your area. Have a forklift or excavator that’s not being used? Lease it out for quick cash in an easy and safe marketplace.
Use your referral code and refer someone to rent or list and you receive 10% of the earnings off of that transaction, you will also continue to make 10% earnings off all the transactions from the person you referred while they use ToolLocker.
Renter referral: 10% of transaction earnings
Lister referral: 10% of transaction earnings
Lister referral: 10% of transactions
RENTAH
Rentah is a peer-to-peer marketplace where you can lease out a range of goods, services and spaces to other community members. From an apartment to a lawn mowing service to a diamond necklace, you can rent out whatever your mind comes up with–as long as it’s legal, of course.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
3D HUBS
Use your 3D printer to make money by lending out its services to others in your community. Receive orders, complete the print job and hand the finished product over to your happy customer. It’s free to list your printer, but 3D Hubs charges a 12.5% commission fee for each order.
Referral: None
Referral: None
APTDECO
Need to sell that couch you inherited from Grandma that’s not quite your style? AptDeco allows you to easily sell your furniture and household decor. AptDeco offers pick up and delivery, handles secure payments, and makes the process seamless. Payments are processed to your bank account within 24-48 hours of pick-up. AptDeco takes 14-19% from your earnings, and all sales are final, unless the item is damaged, wrong, missing or not as described.
Send a friend $25 in AptDeco credit. You’ll get $25 when they buy or sell.
Seller referral: $25 per person
User referral: $25 per person
Seller referral: $25
BREATHER
Have a beautiful, private space you’re not using? Rent it out to people who need a tranquil, quiet place to work, meet and relax. Breather designers can even help beautify your space. Decrease your overhead on your office building, business centre or co-working space by renting it out to others in your community.
Refer a friend with you code and they receive a free hour at a space. After they use their hour, you will also receive a free hour.
Special Offer: For new users, enter the promo code “HURDLR” and receive a free hour with Breather.
Host referral: None
User referral: 1 free hour
User referral: 1 free hour
LIQUIDSPACE
LiquidSpace is reinventing real estate for startups. Now you can complete your office hunt online in a matter of minutes and say goodbye to complex leases, brokers and hassles. If your business has extra space to share, we can help you fill those desks and lower your burn rate.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
TURNING ART
TurningArt works with over 1,000 artists to provide homes and offices nationwide with fresh, local artwork; members can rent a variety of pieces and swap them at the frequency of their choosing. If they find a piece they love, several purchasing options are available.
To list your art, upload a high-resolution image of your work, and when someone requests your piece, Turning Art will print, package and ship it for you.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
SPOTHERO
Do you have a parking space that you don’t use? List it on the SpotHero app and earn money renting it out to other drivers.
For drivers, refer a friend with your promo code and you’ll get $5 off your next reserveration (up to $250). Your friend will receive $5 off their first reservation with SpotHero.
Parking Owner referral: None
User referral: $5 credit up to $250
Parking spot referral: $25
PARKINGPANDA
Parking Panda is the #1 solution for online parking reservations. Are you a parking garage operator? Parking Panda can help increase traffic to your garage by providing you with serious internet visibility, and it allows you to change rates based on special events and peak hours, gather detailed reporting, and improve customer experience.Own a private space you’re not using all the time? Post a free listing with ParkingPanda and earn immediate cash when someone books your spot. Set your own price and schedule, and you’re ready to start making money!
Each friend that signs up with your invitation code gets $5 in credits when they sign up. Once they make their first parking reservation and spend over $10, you earn $5 in credits.
Parking hosts referral: None
User referral: $5 per person
User referral: $5
MONKEYPARKING
Have an unused parking space, driveway or garage? MonkeyParking allows you to lease it out in exchange for easy cash. Every rental is protected by MonkeyParking’s $500,000 insurance policy, so you can have peace of mind when someone parks in your driveway.Referral program: None
Referral: None
VRBO
As a Homeaway company, VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner) has the same pricing structure as Homeaway with the yearly subscription model. VRBO was one of the earliest online vacation rental marketplaces, founded in 1995 by a couple who wanted to rent out their ski lodge.
When you refer a friend to list a home, they receive $50 dollars off their subscription fee. 21 days after your friends listing goes live, you will receive $50 reward credit towards your next purchase.
Listing referral:$50
Listing referral: $50
CLOSET COLLECTIVE
Closet Collective is a subscription rental service for everyday designer wear. Have a closet full of clothes you rarely wear? Rent out your $200+ designer pieces and earn extra cash without giving up the option of wearing them again.During the lending period, each item is fully insured, so you don’t have to stay up nights worrying about that Chanel jacket! There are two ways of lending your items on Closet collective:
DIY: Create your own listings, ship them yourself and keep up to 80% of the rental price.
White Glove Service: Package the item in a pre-paid shipping bag and send to Closet Collective for professional photographing and listing. When it’s not being rented out, they will ship it back to you, so you can wear your glamorous item. Keep up to 60% of the rental price.
After the rental, Closet Collective dry cleans your designer item and ships it back to you in tip-top shape.
Closet Collective has a referral program for both lenders and borrowers. Borrowers get a $25 credit for each friend they refer, and lenders get $25 cash for each referral.
Lender referral: $25 per person
Borrowers referral: $25 per person
Lender referral: $25
MISTERBNB
misterbnb is the largest gay hotelier in the world with 18,000 hosts in over 130 countries. Their goal is to connect the global gay travel community. Like Airbnb, you can rent out your house, apartment, guest house, spare bedroom, or couch and decide how many travelers you can host. It’s up to you.
Listing referral: None
Listing referral: None
HOMESTAY
Homestay connects live-in host families with travelers from around the world. Hosts can join and list their spaces for free. Set per room per night rates, as well as weekly, monthly, seasonal and single occupancy rates. Homestay (kindly) asks that you include a light breakfast in your price.
To get started, simply create an account, complete a profile describing your family and home, have a guest live with you and get paid.
Host referral: None
User referral: None
Host referral: None
FLIPKEY
Flipkey is a vacation rental company owned by Tripadvisor with over 300,000 rentals worldwide. List anything from a cabin to a castle. Sign up for free. Flipkey takes 3% per booking, and all reservations are completed through their online booking system.
Listing referral: None
Listing referral: None
ONEFINESTAY
OneFineStay is the high end vacation rental platform that takes care of all preparation work for hosts: insurance, key handling, checking guests’ identities, greeting guests upon their arrival, cleaning, preparing your home with toiletries and making the bed with linens. OneFineStay only lists the finest accommodations and requires hosts to offer a minimum of six weeks availability, spread across the year. To host, you must complete a brief questionnaire to see if your home qualifies.
If an existing host recommends a potential new host, the referrer receives $250 once the referee’s home is live.
Host referral: $250
User referral: None
Host referral: $250
ROOMORAMA
Roomorama is an online booking platform for short-term vacation rentals with over 300,000 stylish listings around the globe. Roomorama’s user base is comprised of business and leisure travelers, with the average Roomorama user booking their stay for 9 nights or longer and spending $1,000+ per booking – more than double the industry average. Unlike other vacation rental platforms, hosts get to keep all of their rental income.
When your friends sign up, they will receive $50 and you will earn $10. When your friend books on Roomorama, you will earn $50. Minimum booking value of $500 applies.When your friend lists a property on Roomorama, you will earn $50.
Host referral: $60
Guest referral: $50
Host referral: $60
9FLATS.COM
9flats.com allows you to rent out your home, spare room, treehouse, igloo or apartment and make money. List your place for free, and, get paid before guests set foot in your home.
Listing referral: None
Referral: None
Gig Economy Delivery Jobs Like Postmates
Delivery jobs vary in their specific functions, but they all allow independent contractors like yourself to travel, create a flexible schedule, and deliver goods (as opposed to passengers). Jobs like Postmates give you the ability to work short gigs during times like your lunch break or at night, while others like Roadie allow you to use space in your car for somewhere you are already going to deliver a package.
POSTMATES
As a Postmate, you may deliver food from a restaurant, a Frappuccino from Starbucks, or someone’s dry cleaning. Set your own schedule and earn up to $25/hour. To work, you must be over 18 and own a bike, car, truck, scooter, or motorcycle. Postmates receive 80% of the delivery fee and 100% of any tips they make; money is deposited into couriers’ accounts weekly.
When you refer someone to join Postmates, both of you receive $10 in credit.
User referral: $10 per person
Postmate referral: $10 per person
Postmate referral: $10
ORDERUP
Like Postmates and DoorDash, OrderUp allows you to order food or drinks from your favorite local restaurants and brings them right to your door.
Driver partners are paid once a week via direct deposit (for work from the prior week). Drivers earn a commission on the delivery fee charged, plus 100% of tips.
No referral program.
OrderUp referral: none
GRUBHUB
Thankfully, there is no shortage of food delivery services. Grubhub also allows you to make money with your car as you deliver people food from their favorite Grubhub restaurants.
Drivers are required to have a valid driver’s license, reliable driving vehicle, clean driving record, and auto insurance.
No referral program.
Grubhub referral: none
SAUCEY
Become a Saucey Courier to make great money, set your own schedule & be part of a great community. Saucey is changing one of the oldest and largest industries in the world, making it easier, faster and safer for customers to purchase alcoholic beverages and have them delivered under an hour.
As a Courier, you can turn your car, bike or motorcycle into income by delivering alcohol and snacks to people in your neighborhood.
No referral program.
Saucey referral: none
MINIBAR
Become a Saucey Courier to make great money, set your own schedule & be part of a great community. Saucey is changing one of the oldest and largest industries in the world, making it easier, faster and safer for customers to purchase alcoholic beverages and have them delivered under an hour.
As a Courier, you can turn your car, bike or motorcycle into income by delivering alcohol and snacks to people in your neighborhood.
No referral program.
Saucey referral: none
SHIPT
Shipt Shoppers make an average of between $15-$25 an hour while delivering groceries to Shipt members.
Drivers are required to have a valid driver’s license, know their way around a grocery store, a smartphone, and their own insulated cooler bag to keep groceries fresh – that’s it!
No referral program.
Shipt referral: none
INSTACART
Instacart allows you to make money by doing someone else’s grocery shopping. Set your hours, receive orders on your smartphone, hit the grocery store, deliver, and get paid. Shoppers can make up to $25/hour. To get started, shoppers must complete an online application, pass a background check, and attend an interview/training session. Don’t have a car? Not a problem: shoppers on foot and bicycle are welcome.
When you refer a new member, you receive a $5 credit, while they get $10 off their first order and free delivery.
To refer another shopper, give them the same code you used to refer a user. The new shopper will add the code to their application, once that person completes 40 hours of work, you will be paid $25.
Shopper referral: $25 per person
User referral: $5 per person
Shopper referral: $25
SPRIG
As a server for Sprig, you will deliver hot, organic meals to hungry customers. Set your own shift that fits your schedule and earn between $16-25/hour. Bonus: for every shift you work, you get to take one meal home for free.
For delivery, if you refer a friend, tell them to mention your name when they apply or when they come in for orientation. Then once your friend has worked 48 hours, you’ll receive a $100 referral bonus on your next invoice.
When you refer a user, they receive $10 in credit. After they make their first purchase, $10 in credit will be added to your account.
Server referral: $100 per person
User referral: $10 per person
Server referral: $100
DOORDASH
As a DoorDasher, you will make money by delivering food from restaurants to customers’ doors. To work for DoorDash, you must own a car or bicycle, have a clean driving record, be over 18, have at least 2 years of driving experience and an outgoing attitude. Set your own hours and earn up to $20/hour.
Refer someone to DoorDash and receive $5 in credit after they make their first purchase.
DoorDasher referral: None
User referral: $5 per person
DoorDasher referral: None
CAVIAR
Similar to Doordash, Caviar delivers local restaurant meals straight to customers’ home and office doors. Drivers can earn up to $25/hour and set their work schedules according to their particular needs. Money is deposited directly to drivers’ bank accounts weekly.
To become a driver, you need to be over 18, as well as have a vehicle, a functional smartphone and a customer-service mentality.
When you refer a friend they receive $15 dollars towards a meal, after they redeem that, you will receive $15 towards your next meal.
Courier referral: None
User referral: $15 per person
Courier referral: None
ROADIE
Roadie is the neighbor-to-neighbor shipping network that connects “Roadie” drivers to people who need items shipped from one location to another. Roadies can browse “Gigs” by price, location, distance and size and decide which gigs they want to take. The majority of local Gigs pay between $8-20, and long distance Gigs with oversized items can pay up to $200. When on the road, Roadies get special discounts on food, gas, and more.
if you get a friend to sign up and either Send something or Drive something for the first time, you both get a $10 credit on your account. This $10 can either go towards a new shipment or be added as profit on your second gig.
Roadie referral: $10 per person
Sender referral: $10 per person
Roadie referral: $10
FAVOR
Favor is a delivery service that promises to complete any order in under an hour — food from restaurants, dry cleaning, groceries, and more. While most “Runners” make between $10-20/hour, they are are guaranteed to make at least $9/hour and keep 100% of any tips earned.
To be a Runner, you must be at least 18 years old, and have an iPhone or Android smartphone, a car, bicycle, scooter or motorcycle, and a clean record.
First delivery is free for the referee, and the next delivery is free for the referrer.
Runner referral: $50 when referral completes 50 runs
User referral: Free delivery
Runner referral: $60
AMAZON FLEX
Flex is a platform created by Amazon that allows you to make $18-$25/hr delivering packages for Amazon with your car and smartphone. Build your own schedule ahead of time or pick up any available time.
Drivers must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and a vehicle. You will need to pass a background check which includes, but is not limited to, a review of motor vehicle records.
No referral program.
Amazon Flex referral: none
SHYP
Shyp picks up, packages, and sends your stuff for the lowest price within 20 minutes. Shyp Couriers pick up the items customers want to send and transports them to the Shyp warehouse for packaging.
No referral program.
Unskilled On Demand Jobs
If you’re looking to help someone out and make some quick cash, then this section is for you. These companies function as automatic lead generators: instead of finding gigs by yourself, these companies give you the gigs. If you enjoy working with people and assisting them with their problems, many of the companies listed allow you to do just that.
TASKRABBIT
TaskRabbit connects “Taskers” with people who need things done, whether that be picking up groceries, moving across town, assembling an Ikea desk, or performing yard work. Taskers get paid after the completion of a task via TaskRabbit’s online payment system. Encounter any problems? Their 24/7 support is ready to assist in times of need.
When you refer a friend, if that person meets or exceeds the following criteria you will receive a $50 TaskRabbit credit towards a future task and a $50 Amazon gift card.
- Your referral successfully completes at least 1 task in each of their first two months as a Tasker
- Meets or exceeds all expected performance metrics
- Have a 98% or above rating
Tasker referral: $100
User referral: The referee receives $10 for their first task, while the referrer receives $10 after the referee orders their first task.
Tasker referral: $100
TAKL
Takl providers can connect with local people to get paid for tasks like lawn care, junk hauling, cleaning, and small home repair. Providers receive 70% of the preset job price for any job they accept, which increases to 80% if Providers are requested as a ‘favorite’. Providers keep 90% of any service that the customer requests in addition to the original job, called “While You’re At It” services. Providers receive 100% of all tips and disposal fees.
Takl currently operates in 19 cities around the United States and the only requirement to sign up as a provider is to submit to a basic background check.
Provider referral: None
Customer referral: Use your unique Takl referral code and get $3 every time a friend books a job with Takl. Referrees get 10% off the listed job price.
BELLHOPS
In college? Want to earn cash lifting? Like setting your own schedule? Join Bellhops, the tech-enabled college student workforce that helps people move without the hassle and cost of old-school moving companies. Relieve people of moving day stress, work with friends, and earn $13-$15 per hour.
Bellhop referral: Refer a friend to become a bellhop and get $15 after they complete their first move.
User referral: Refer a friend to use bellhops and you’ll both get a $20 credit toward your next move.
User referral: $20
Bellhops referral: $15
Bellhops referral: $15
DOLLY
Dolly is a moving service that utilizes two types of workers: “Helpers,” who own a pickup truck, box truck, or cargo van and can lift up to 75 pounds, and “Hands,” who can lift up to 75 pounds but don’t own a moving-friendly vehicle. Average earnings are $30/hour, but plenty of Helpers and Hands earn more than that. Choose to perform only the work you want to do, and get paid weekly.
Give someone a referral code, and they receive $20 in credit.
User referral: $20 to the person you refer
Helper referral: None
Helper referral: None
GIGWALK
Gigwalk is a database of quick jobs, or “Gigs” in your area that pay anywhere from $3-$100. Gigs may take anywhere from 5 minutes to a few hours. Get paid quick and easy via your PayPal account.
Refer a Gigwalker: Refer a friend to be a Gigwalker, and once they download the app and completes a gig, you get $3.
Gigwalker referral: $3 per referral
Gigwalker referral: $3
SCHLEP
Schlep is “Your neighbor with a truck,” helping people who need things moved to connect with “Schleppers” with a truck and some brawn. Schleppers receive 80% of total payment and 100% of all tips.
To be a Schlepper, you must perform a face-to-face interview, sit in on orientation sessions, and pass a background check.
Lead Schleppers referral: $100
Sidekick Schleppers referral: $50
Both are provided to the referring Schlepper, should the referred Schlepper hit 10 schleps with a perfect rating and no claims.
Schlepper referral: Up to $150 per person
User referral: None
Schlepper referral: $150
DOGVACAY
DogVacay is a network of more than 20,000 pet sitters across the US and Canada who offer in-home dog-sitting, grooming, boarding, and walking. All bookings are completed via the DogVacay website. Sitters can earn up to $1000/month. DogVacay offers 24/7 customer service and premium pet service for every reservation.
To become a sitter, create a profile on DogVacay’s website, including a photo of yourself and your home. Set your own rates, the types of dogs you are open to sitting, your availability and the particular services you offer. Once DogVacay approves your profile, you’re ready to start sitting!
Refer someone and they receive $10 off their first reservation.
Sitter referral: None
User referral: $10
User referral: $10
Gig Economy Jobs for Freelancers
Freelancing allows individuals to work wherever they want, whenever they want, with whoever they want. Freelance occupations range from bloggers, lawyers, chefs, stylists, caregivers, techies, and many more. If you like the freedom to travel and be your own boss, check out the companies below.
HANDY
Are you a cleaner or handyman? Then Handy is the on demand economy company for you! Handy connects professional cleaners and handymen to lucrative gigs around town. Handy cleaners make up to $22/hour and handymen make up to $45/hour. Set your own schedule and receive earnings via direct deposit as soon as the job is complete.
To be a Handy Professional, you must have paid experience as either a cleaner or handyman, be authorized to work in the country in which you are applying, and pass a criminal background check.
User referral: First time users get $25 towards their first cleaning, once they redeem it, you get $25 in credit towards your next cleaning.
Handy referral: $25 per person
Handy referral: $25
FREELANCER
Similar to Upwork, Freelancer is an online freelance marketplace that allows you to find and bid on jobs you want. Top work categories include graphic design, social media marketing, content writing and software architecture.
Referral: None
Freelancer referral: None
FIVERR
Fiverr is the marketplace for creative and professional services specializing in projects starting as low as $5. Freelancers can advertise very specific skillsets, such as “I will create the perfect voice over for you” or “I will write a captivating and SEO friendly About Us.” You’re not going to make $500 per project on this site, but if you want to make a quick buck on an easy-to-complete project, then Fiverr may work for you.
Refer a friend, and they will receive a free gig. When your friend spends $10 or more, you will receive $5.
Freelancer referral: None
User referral: $5 per person
Freelancer referral: None
HUBSTAFF TALENT
Hubstaff Talent connects talented workers – from designers, developers, to marketing experts – to companies around the globe looking to hire. The best part is that Hubstaff workers keep 100% of their hourly rate, no strings attached.
Hubstaff has thousands of clients looking for quality, remote agencies and freelancers. Get great exposure to clients looking to hire people with your skillset for projects, without bidding, and work on your own schedule.
Freelancer referral: None
User referral: None
Freelancer referral: None
THUMBTACK
Thumbtack matches freelance professionals with customers who need help with an array of tasks, from taking wedding reception photos to painting a mural to remodeling a kitchen. Once you create a profile, Thumbtack sends you customer requests, and you decide whether you want to respond. If you are interested in a project, you send a custom quote to the customer, who will decide between your and other freelance professionals’ quotes. If they approve your quote, then you are ready to work on the project!
When you refer a friend to become a Thumbtack professional, after they make their first quote, you will receive 12 free credits. The Person you referred will get 30% off the first time they buy credit.
Freelancer referral: 12 credits ($12)
User referral: None
Become a Thumbtack professional
Freelancer referral: 12 credits ($12)
WONOLO
Wonolo: Work, Now, Locally. Wonolo will notify you of daily jobs from the biggest and best brands, allowing you to work where you want, when you want, for whomever you want.
On the flip side, if you are a business owner or manager — and need quick staffing, or other assistance, Wonolo will help you staff your event, so that you can focus on the important things.
Wonolo’er referral: If they get 5 stars on their first job, you each receive $25.
Business referral: If the business becomes a Wonolo Requestor, Wonolo will pay out the first $250 in service fees directly to you.
Wonolo’er referral: $25
CROWDFLOWER
CrowdFlower distributes companies’ “microtasks” to millions of contributors online. Make money right from your couch; all you need is a computer and a healthy internet connection. Contributors can assist with Data Collection & Enhancement, Data Categorization, Content Moderation, Search Relevance Tuning and Sentiment Analysis. Sign up for an account online, and you’re ready to get working!Contributor referral: None
Referral: None
DOCTORONDEMAND
DoctorOnDemand connects doctors, psychologists and healthcare providers with patients via video messaging. Patients pay per visit, so you get compensated easy and immediately.
When you refer a patient, their first visit is free, and you’ll receive $10 towards your next visit.
Doctor referral: None
User referral: $10 for referrer, free visit for referee
Patient referral: $10
ZEEL
Zeel is where massage therapists and clients meet. Therapists get access to a variety of clients via Zeel’s mobile app where they can offer convenient, same-day booking. Zeel Massage Therapists earn 75-80% of the total cost of every massage they perform and receive payment via weekly direct deposit payments. Have a client cancel on you at the last minute? No worries! Zeel charges a fee for late cancellations that amounts up to and including the price of the massage itself.
When you refer a friend, they receive $25 in credit towards their first massage. After that, you will receive $25 credit towards your next massage.
User referral: $25 credit
Massage therapist referral: None
Become a Zeel Massage Therapist
User referral: $25
URBAN MASSAGE
Urban Massage is an on-demand mobile massage service connecting quality and professional therapists with customers.
Be your own boss with Urban Massage work where you want, when you want and with great customers at locations near you.
No referral program.
Massage Hero referral: none
SOOTHE
Soothe connects professional massage therapists with customers in their home, office or hotel. Soothe therapists earn 3-4x the industry standard and just a therapist certification, their own massage table, and reliable transportation.
Set your own schedule with Soothe and work when you want, where you want and with an ever-expanding local pool of private clients.
No referral program.
Soothe referral: none
HELLOTECH
Like solving tech problems? Then consider earning extra money on your own time with HelloTech. As a Tech, you will provide computer, phone, home theater, and smart home installation support to not-so-tech savvy folks. Get paid $30-90+ per job via PayPal twice a week.
Referral: None
Referral: None
UPCOUNSEL
Grow your practice by offering your legal services with UpCounsel. Their full service billing platform allows you to easily send invoices, track your income and receive payments. Whether you work with individuals, startups or enterprises, UpCounsel puts you in direct touch with a range of potential clients.
Attorney referral: None
User referral: $10 per person
Attorney referral: None
VAYABLE
Vayable is the way for local “insiders” to provide travelers with unique, enriching experiences in exchange for cash. Whether you are offering an off-the-beaten path bike tour or an Indian cooking class, Vayable allows you to show others what you love about where you’re from while making money. Vayable Insiders include writers, historians, musicians, tour guides, designers, bankers, architects, foodies, travel agents, students, administrative assistants, philanthropists, taxi drivers and engineers.
Refer a friend with your unique referral code, and they get $10 off their first booking. After they use theirs, you will receive $10 added to your account towards your next booking.
Insider referral amount: None
User referral: $10 per person
User referral: $10
ROVER
Never beg a friend to watch your dog again. Find and book a neighborhood dog lover who’ll treat your dog like family. Design a full or part-time dog sitting business by setting your own hours, rates, service offerings and the types of dogs you’re willing to host.
Get paid electronically and fast – and hang out with some furry friends while you do it!
Sitter referral: Refer a Sitter and receive a $50 amazon gift card. Refer a friend to hire a Sitter, and both of you receive $20 credit.
User amount: $20 for a new user
Sitter referral: $50
CARE.COM
Do you consider yourself a natural caregiver? Then you may want to check out Care.com, where you can work a variety of gigs in pet care, child care, senior care, housekeeping and errand-running. Simply create a profile describing your skills and certifications, browse open positions, and apply for only the jobs you want. You can also set how much you want to work: “occasional” (less than 10 hours per week), “Part-time” (25 hours per week) or “Full-time” (40 hours per week).
Refer a friend, and you’ll both get $15 in FreeTime credit when they sign up as a Premium Care Seeker.
Caregiver referral: None
User referral: $15 per person
User referral: $15
URBANSITTER
Whether you want to be a full-time nanny or get a one-night babysitting gig, UrbanSitter will help you find the right job for you. Create an account, enter your availability and rates, get/accept requests or browse jobs, and start making money. Payment is issued via direct deposit, so you get paid, no hassle!With a Basic membership, you can create a free profile, set your own rates/schedule and accept credit card payments. With a Premium membership, which is $9.95/month or $69.95/year, you can get:
- Background check
- Higher ranking in search results
- The ability to add a custom message when you apply to jobs
- Reputation management tools (the ability to reply to reviews)
Refer a family as a Babysitter Rewards Program member and they will receive $15 towards their first sitter.
Sitter referral: None
User referral: $15
User referral: $15
HONOR
As an Honor Care Pro, you will provide family-quality care and companionship for older adults in their own homes. Care Pros will help prepare food, do grocery shopping, help transport clients to doctor’s appointments and social events, perform housekeeping, assist clients with grooming and more. Make a minimum of $17/hour, set your own schedule and pick your own clients.
To qualify, you must have one of the following:
- 6 months of paid caregiver experience and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- 6 months of paid caregiver experience and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- 6 months of paid caregiver experience and Home Health Aide (HHA)
- 6 months of paid caregiver experience and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- 6 months of paid caregiver experience and Registered Nurse (RN)
- 2+ years of paid caregiver experience
In addition, you must:
- Maintain any existing certification/licensure
- Have CPR and/or First Aid certificate/training
- Be able to travel to clients in the Bay Area
- Have valid California Driver’s License
- Have a car and insurance
- Be willing to drive clients
- Be physically capable of assisting clients with mobility
- Successfully pass Honor background check
- Show proof of negative TB test
Referral program: None
Referral: None
HOMEHERO
HomeHero is a platform that helps caregivers find and schedule senior home care jobs.Caregivers, or “Heroes,” earn on average between $12-$15 per hour and receive payments daily via direct deposit. A support team is standing by 24/7 to assist with any issues or questions Heroes may have.
To apply, you must complete an online application, which requires a driver’s license (15 mins), and attend an in-person orientation session (90 mins). Heroes must be experienced professional caregivers with solid past references.
HomeHero offers $100 for each client referral after the client has received care for 100 hours.
Caregiver referral: None
Client referral: $100
Client referral: $100
LAWNLOVE
If you’re a lawn care professional, you will fall hard for LawnLove. By working with LawnLove, you will get to be your own boss, set your own hours and make up to $800/week. If you have lawn care/landscape experience and passion, then LawnLove may be the right place for you.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
ETSY
Etsy is perhaps the most famous marketplace for people selling arts, crafts, supplies, vintage clothing and much more. For each item you list, Etsy charges $0.20, and listings expire after 4 months. When you make a sale, you will be charged a transaction fee of 3.5% of the item price (This percentage does not apply to the shipping cost or tax.). Sellers can accept payment by credit card, debit card, Etsy gift card, some bank transfer services, Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
When you refer someone to sell through Etsy, after the person being referred sets up a shop, both people receive 40 free listings.
Seller referral: 40 free listings
User referral: None
Seller referral: 40 free listings
FEASTLY
Feastly is a p2p marketplace empowering any chef to host meals wherever, whenever. This is the future of global dining. Through the platform eaters find and attend unique meals all over the world from Supper Clubs, Pop-ups, Professional Chefs, and Home Cooks.
Give $10, get $10. Refer a friend and both of you will receive $10 towards your next meal.
Chef referral: None
User referral: $10 per person
User referral: $10
SPARE5
Spare5’s community members use their skills, spare time, and smartphones to generate high-quality insights for businesses working to solve their big data problems. Spare5 matches people’s skills and passions to tasks they can complete on their smartphones at any time of day or night.
Tasks are broken down into “Light Tasks” such as estimating retail item prices and improving image keywords, “Medium Tasks,” such as cropping photographs, and “Complex Tasks,” such as conducting voice survey calls and distributing online surveys.
Referral: Coming soon
Referral: Coming soon
EATWITH
EatWith is a platform for home-restaurants and unique food experiences. EatWith chefs prepare innovative meals and host local foodies in their homes. Whether you are a Michelin-starred chef or a self-taught home cook, EatWith allows you to showcase your cooking chops to an ever-rotating roster of guests from in and out of town. Host a pop-up or cater a private event. Have fun making creative, delicious meals.
Refer a friend and get $10, after they register, they too will receive $10 in credits.
Host referral: None
User referral: $10 per person
User referral: $10
JOSEPHINE
Josephine is an online marketplace that lets you make money by cooking meals for your neighbors. Design your meal, set the price and pick-up time, and publish online for others to purchase. Package your meal to-go style, and customers pick up your yummy food right from your house. Get customer reviews and build a foodie following!
Referral program: None
Referral: None
UDEMY
Udemy is the leading marketplace for the most-up-to date, on-demand online courses. Instructors can create and design their own courses and join 16,000 other instructors in this vibrant online educational community. No teaching experience is required, and instructors make an average of $7,000/course. Keep 100% of the revenue when you promote your course and 50% when Udemy promotes it.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
LYNDA.COM
Lynda.com is an online education company offering thousands of video courses in software, technology, creative, and business skills. Become a Lynda trainer, design your own course, and share your industry knowledge and experience with others. Course areas include 3D + Animation, Photography, Video, Audio + Music, and CAD.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
TAKELESSONS
TakeLessons is the trusted marketplace for finding online and local instructors and taking online classes across a wide array of subjects ranging foreign languages, math and photography to music, dance and acting.
Instructors rely on TakeLessons to simplify marketing and manage their business with integrated scheduling, billing, payment, and communication tools that work seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
SKILLSHARE
Skillshare is a platform for sharing your skills with others. You don’t need to be a professional teacher to start a class and grow a following. Skillshare teachers earn an average of $3,500/year and have access to over 850,000 students.
For each class you publish, you’ll receive a unique teacher referral link. Share this link through social media to market your class and drive enrollments. For every student who signs up for a Premium Membership through your link and makes a first payment, you will receive $10 in your next payment.
When your friends sign up for a Premium Membership using your referral link, they’ll receive a free month of Premium Membership and so will you after their first $9.95 payment is processed.
Teacher referral: $10 per student
Student referral: Free month of membership
Referral: None
Teacher referral: $10
GLAMSQUAD
GLAMSQUAD is an app-based beauty provider delivering professional and affordable beauty services to the home, office or hotel. If you are hair stylist, makeup artist or manicurist, you can join GLAMSQUAD’s team of beauty professionals.Beauty professionals must pass background checks, a rigorous character assessment and a 40-hour assessment executed by their senior creative team.
Refer a friend, and you both receive $20 credit towards your next booking.
User referral: $20 per person
Professional referral: None
Hair Stylist: Hairstylist application
Makeup Artist: Makeup artist application
User referral: $20
STYLESEAT
StyleSeat is your source for beauty and wellness professionals, from hair stylists to massage therapists to personal trainers. StyleSeat gives professionals everything they need to schedule online, as well as a free website to showcase their work.
Their nationwide directory features these websites, giving clients a place to search, discover, and book appointments, whether it’s a same-day blowout, a haircut next month or a manicure tomorrow.
Referrals: None
Referral: None
OBSERVA
Observa gives small business owners real-time insights into their business from a customer’s point of view. Observers evaluate a specific aspect of the store experience, like displays, sales, products, and customer service.
Observers get paid by submitting their observations through the Observa mobile app. Perfect for frequent shoppers who have a keen eye for evaluating products and stores. Observers get paid $4-12 per job, which typically only take 10-15 minutes to complete.
Referrals: None
Referral: None
FANCY HANDS
As a Fancy Hands assistant, you will accomplish tasks such as scheduling appointments and finding the best travel deals anytime from your personal computer. Assistants must have excellent communication skills, a personal computer, speedy internet connection, and an audio headset.
In the beginning, you will be paid per task depending on how quickly you complete the assignment, the time of day, and the complexity of the job. And if this is up your alley, you can even get promoted to a managerial position, ensuring other assistants are performing their tasks correctly and transactions are running smoothly. Get paid biweekly, on Tuesdays, via Dwolla.
Refer a friend and you get $15 towards your next task. If I refer someone to be an assistant they offer me 10% of their pay until they make Mentor statues.
Assistant referral: 10% of pay
User referral: $15 per person
Assistant referral: None
SPAREHIRE
SpareHire is an online work marketplace that connects organizations with top-tier finance and consulting professionals for project-based work. If you are an investment banker, management consultant or investment professional looking for new ways to utilize your skills, expand your networks and take control of your life, then Sparehire may be the right on-demand company for you.
With SpareHire, you can browse project opportunities privately, so companies will not see your contact information until the final stage of the matching process. Work with your client to finalize any budget and logistical details, complete the assignment, and close out the project using the Project Tracker. Get paid via direct deposit, and rate your client based on your experience. SpareHire takes 25% from the total project value as a service fee.
To join the Sparehire network as a Professional, you must have at least 2 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or similar fields.
Project referral: If you refer a project to SpareHire, they will pay 5% of the total project value straight to your bank account upon completion.
Professional referral: None
Become a SpareHire professional
Project referral: 5%
TASKEASY
TaskEasy connects property owners with lawn and homecare professionals. Tasks include lawn mowing, snow clearing, and putting up holiday lighting. Payments for work will be deposited directly into your business’s account 3-5 days after the work is completed. Or, if you prefer a paper check, TaskEasy will mail that to you 10-14 business days after the task is done.
Referral: None
Contractor referral: None
LAWTRADES
LawTrades’ lawyers connect via text message to answer clients’ pressing legal questions. Attorneys answer questions pertaining to business formation, immigration, trademarks & copyright, website agreements, contract review, patent, fundraising and personal legal. Make money right from your iPhone. If you enter “Save50” you will save $50 off your first purchase.
Lawyer referral: None
User referral: None
Lawyer referral: None
YOURMECHANIC
At YourMechanic, you’ll work as a mobile mechanic, visiting peoples’ homes and offices to work on their cars. You will never take on any complex jobs, just the simple stuff like brakes, tire rotation, timing belts, cooling system, 90k mile service, AC work, etc.
Mechanics earn 2-3x what shops and dealers typically pay, making a flat hourly rate of $40-60 hourly based on location, skills and experience. Set your own hours to fit your lifestyle.
Mechanics must pass criminal, background and reference checks.
Refer a Mechanic: You get $100 when the mechanic completes their first appointment. You get $400 when the mechanic completes their 25th appointment.
Refer a user: Both of you will receive $20 credit towards your next car service.
Mechanic referral: $200
UPWORK
Formerly known as Odesk and Elance, Upwork is one of the most comprehensive websites for finding freelance gigs. By signing up to freelance on Upwork, you have access to more than 4 million potential clients. Projects are available in the areas of Web, mobile & software development, engineering & architecture, writing & translation, administrative support, sales & marketing and more.
To get started, create a profile with a photo, your professional skills, experience, education and portfolio. Then, search Upwork’s database of jobs and submit a compelling application to the ones of interest. Projects are hourly or fixed price. Once you win and complete an assignment, get paid via direct deposit, PayPal, wire transfer, Local Funds Transfer (LFT), Payoneer or Skrill.
Referral: None
Freelancer referral: None
Rideshare Companies With Jobs Like Uber
As an independent contractor, driving for an on demand economy company gives you the ability make money with your extra time. Drive during your lunch break, at night, or during busy weekends – it’s up to you. However, these companies don’t only provide taxi-style services; companies like HopSkipDrive enable the driver to chauffeur kids to their activities around town, similar to a nanny. Other rideshare companies allow the individual to use their vehicle to make extra cash by renting it out or sharing a ride to work. If you have a car, then there’s an on demand economy opportunity out there for you.
UBER
With Uber, it’s “Your Car. Your Schedule. Your Move.” Uber allows you to use your personal vehicle to make money by giving rides around town. Get paid in fares weekly via their Uber Partners app; set your own schedule; choose who you pick up, where you drive, and when you work.
Bonus: After you give 25 rides, you will receive $500.
Driver referral: Refer another person to sign up to drive with Uber, and you can receive up to $500.
Rider referral: Receive $20 to be used towards a free trip when you refer a first time rider to Uber.
Driver referral: Up to $500
GROUNDLINK
GroundLink is your “ON TIME EVERY TIME®” chauffeured black car service, offering point to point and airport transfer service for corporate clients and leisure travels in most major cities and 110 countries.sau
Driver referral: None
Driver referral: None
LYFT
With Lyft, you can make up to $35/hour driving your personal car. The Lyft app matches drivers to riders and allows passengers to pay for their rides instantly. During peak hours, Lyft’s Prime Time pricing kicks in, allowing you to make more money when you need it. And unlike other rideshare apps, you can even earn tips–and Lyft doesn’t take a penny.
Driver referral: $50-750 for referring a new driver. This varies from city-to-city, and the requirements are always changing.
Rider referral: When you refer a rider, they will receive a free trip up to $20, and you will receive a $20 credit after they take their first ride.
Driver referral: $50 – $750
TURO
Own a car that you barely use? With Turo, formerly RelayRides, you can rent it out for fast cash. You’re in charge of pricing, availability and who gets to ride. With a $1,000,000 liability policy, your car is covered during every rental, so you never have to worry about paying for damage or theft.
With Turo, you have the option of allowing renters to pick up your car right from your driveway, or, for an additional fee, you can deliver it to them directly. It’s up to you!
You’ll get $10 of driving credit if your friend completes a rental, or $25 if that friend lists a vehicle that gets rented.
User referral: $10 per personOwner referral: $25 per person
Owner referral: $25 per person
HOPSKIPDRIVE
HopSkipDrive provides drivers an alternative to the traditional Taxi model. Drivers pick up and drop off kids for busy parents. To become a HopSkipDrive driver, you must be 23 or older, have a clean background, and 5 years of experience with childcare, among other requirements. HopSkipDrive is currently only working in the greater Los Angeles area.
Driver referral: None
Driver referral: None
GETT
Gett is an on demand economy rideshare service that allows drivers to keep 100% of their tips and earn more during peak hours. According to promotional materials, Gett drivers can earn 2-3 times UberX’s normal minute rates. During regular hours, you can earn $0.50/minute + Tip, and during peak hours, you can rake in as much as $0.90/minute + Tip.
When your refer a new user to Gett, both of you will receive $20 in credit towards Gett rides. When a driver signs up for Gett they receive $500 after completing 20 rides and if they refer another driver, after 20 rides both receive $500.
User referral: $20 per personDriver referral: $500 per person
Driver referral: $500
LIFT HERO
Lift Hero is a ridesharing platform designed specifically for elderly passengers. The requirements to become a “Hero” are more extensive than traditional rideshare drivers to ensure extra safety for Lift Hero passengers. For instance, drivers must be CPR and First Aid certified and possess at least 3 years of driving history. To see the full list of driver requirements, click here.
When you refer a new driver, the referrer receives $25 when the new driver signs up.
Driver referral: $25Rider referral: None
Driver referral: $25
CURB
Curb is a rideshare platform that works solely with licensed, insured taxi drivers and other for-hire drivers. Drivers must have a valid government ID, a license to drive a for-hire vehicle, a functional smartphone, and Curb approval to participate.
Driver referral: NoneRider referral: $10 in credits when you refer a first time user.
Driver referral: None
WINGZ
Drive for Wingz and give rides to and from airports. Drivers for Wingz get rides pre-booked with fixed, guaranteed rates, leaving the guesswork out of rideshare.
For riders, when you share your promo code the person you refer gets $10 off their first ride. After they use the code you will receive $10 off your next ride.
Driver referral: NoneRider referral: $10 per person
Driver referral: None
UZURV
UZURV is a Reservation Services app created to enhance the on-demand riding and driving experience. The app works in conjunction with existing on-demand transportation services like Uber and Lyft, allowing riders to make advanced reservations with the on-demand driver of their choice.
Driver referral: None
Driver referral: None
Sites Like Airbnb
Make money off renting out your home, car, boat, tools, or almost anything with these sites like Airbnb. If you are out of town, make money while you are away. If you have free space in a home you live in, you can leverage that too. You can also choose specifically who you would like to rent to – say, a college sports fan. Check these hosting companies out below.
NEIGHBOR
Neighbor allows you to rent out your unused space to store your neighbors' belongings by connecting people in need of storage space with other people who have extra room. You can earn money by renting out space in your basement, garage, warehouse, driveway, attic, parking space, bedroom, shed, and more.
For your peace of mind, hosts can talk to potential renters or even meet them in person before letting them use their space. Neighbor's $1M Host Guarantee also protects hosts for personal liability.
Space owner referral: $50
Space owner referral: $50
AIRBNB
Have an empty guest room? Leaving town for a month on a sabbatical in Spain? Why not rent out your vacant space and make some money? Airbnb is disrupting the hotel scene by allowing anybody with an internet connection to offer their room, cabin, cottage, treehouse, RV or some other interesting abode to travelers. Listing your space is free, and Airbnb even has a photographer who will come and take killer wide-angle lens photos of your space, totally free.
Send your friend an invite, and they will receive $25 in travel credits, which can be used towards their next adventure. Earn $25 in travel credits when your friend completes a qualifying reservation as a guest. Earn $75 in travel credits when your friend completes a qualifying reservation as a host.
Host referral: $75 per person
User referral: $25 per person
Host referral: $75
WIMDU
Wimdu is a short term vacation rental platform focusing on hosts who want to rent out their city apartments. It’s completely free to list your spare room or empty apartment, so get started today!
No referral program
Listing referral: None
Listing referral: None
LOVEHOMESWAP
Swap homes with a fellow traveler instead of paying for a vacation rental or hotel. You can either travel at the same time or swaps can occur non simultaneously – it’s up to you. Earn points when another member stays at your place and spend those points to stay in another member’s home when you need a holiday.
You can also make money by renting out your home to other Love Home Swap members while you’re away, if that’s more your style.
If you refer a friend and they sign up for a year subscription or if they list a property, you will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
Host referral: $25 Amazon gift card
User referral: $25 Amazon gift card
Host referral: $25
RENTLIKEACHAMPION
Founded by and for college football fans, Rent Like a Champion is the website for weekend rentals in college football towns around the country. List your property for free and set your custom price. Rent Like A Champion charges a 15% commission fee, which includes contracts, payments, and marketing, and there is a standard 2.9% credit card fee charged by the credit card processing company.
Rent Like A Champion protects your home in one of two ways. The first way requires each renter to sign a renter’s contract agreement, which lists what the renter is responsible for during the time of the rental. The second way is by collecting a $1,000 security deposit from every renter prior to check-in.
If you refer someone to list their home, you will receive $150. (not available in South Bend, IN)
Host referral: $150
User referral: None
Host referral: $100
GETAROUND
Similar to RelayRides, Getaround allows you to rent out your car for cash. For your peace of mind, Getaround provides $1,000,000 insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. Set your car’s custom availability, rent out your car, and get paid on the 15th of every month.
When you refer a new user, they receive a $50 dollar credit towards their first rental. After redeeming, the referrer will receive $50 in credit. On top of that, if you refer someone to list their car, you get a $500 credit. Pretty cool.
Vehicle owner referral: $500
Driver referral: $50 for referrer and referee
Vehicle owner referral: $500
OPENAIRPLANE
Own a plane? Want to make some money? Then OpenAirplane is the on-demand platform for you! OpenAirplane allows you to rent out your airplane to qualified pilots. Before leasing your plane, you can verify renter pilots’ credentials and read previous owner’s reviews, so you always know your aircraft is in good hands. Pilots keep 90% of the rental income while 10% goes to OpenAirplane.
Refer a pilot and get $25 credit towards your next rental.
Owner referral: None
Pilot referral: $25
More information
Pilot guide
Guide for flight schools and flying clubs
Pilot referral: $25
RV SHARE
RV Share is the peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace. Offset the financial burden of RV ownership by leasing out your RV and making up to $30,000/year. When you sign up, you get full RV rental insurance, providing full liability and damage protection for you. RV Share allows you to list a class a, class b, class c, towable RV and more.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
SHARESHED
Have a tent, paddle board, kayak or mountain bike? ShareShed allows you to rent out your adventure gear to others. Worried someone will snag a hole in your TETON sleeping bag? ShareShed has an insurance policy to cover any damages to your gear; just submit a claim within 72 hours after the return date of the item, and you will be reimbursed, easy. You can also apply to become a ShareShed ambassador to represent the company.
Perks include:
- Receive top-notch gear from Shareshed sponsors to use on your adventures.
- Access to exclusive ShareShed events and meetups.
- Be featured on the ShareShed Explorers page.
Referral: None
Referral: None
SPINLISTER
Spinlister is the peer-to-peer global bike, surf, and snow marketplace that allows users to lease their bicycles, skis, snowboards, paddleboards, and surfboards to other outdoor enthusiasts. Simply upload photos and a brief description of your item, and Spinlister will post the “Ride” for you.
Refer a friend, and they will receive $5 in Spinlister credit. When they book their first rental, you will get $5, as well as an additional $5 when they get their first booking on an item they list.
Owner referral: $5 per person
User referral: $5 per person
Owner referral: $5
SAILO
Sailo is a peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace that connects boat owners, captains and renters on one online platform. If you’re a boat owner, list your boat out for rent and easily cover the costs of ownership. Or, if you’re a captain, offer your services, accept clients and get out on the water, thereby helping you to build your reputation and your business.
Owner referral: None
User referral: None
Referral: None
BOATBOUND
Boatbound is the platform for renting your boat out to other seafarers. Set a custom schedule and pricing, and make easy cash, offsetting your ownership costs. Boatbound provides up to $1,000,000 in liability protection and up to $2,000,000 in hull damage protection with every rental through Lloyds of London. Approve each rental on a case-by-case basis, so you can rest assured your vessel is in good hands. Receive payment via direct deposit 2 business days after your rental.
You’ll receive a $25 boating credit when your referrals rent a boat. You’ll earn a $75 boating credit when your referrals rent out their boat.
Owner referral: $75 per person
User referral: $25 per person
Owner referral: $75
HOMEAWAY
Homeaway is another big player in the Vacation Rental market. While Airbnb only takes a cut every time you rent out your place, with Homeaway you have the option to either pay a yearly subscription to list your home or, if you prefer, you can decide to pay a fee per booking. It’s up to you with Homeaway.
Listing referral: None
List your property with Homeaway
Listing referral: None
TOOLLOCKER
Rent out your heavy and light construction equipment to others in your area. Have a forklift or excavator that’s not being used? Lease it out for quick cash in an easy and safe marketplace.
Use your referral code and refer someone to rent or list and you receive 10% of the earnings off of that transaction, you will also continue to make 10% earnings off all the transactions from the person you referred while they use ToolLocker.
Renter referral: 10% of transaction earnings
Lister referral: 10% of transaction earnings
Lister referral: 10% of transactions
RENTAH
Rentah is a peer-to-peer marketplace where you can lease out a range of goods, services and spaces to other community members. From an apartment to a lawn mowing service to a diamond necklace, you can rent out whatever your mind comes up with–as long as it’s legal, of course.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
3D HUBS
Use your 3D printer to make money by lending out its services to others in your community. Receive orders, complete the print job and hand the finished product over to your happy customer. It’s free to list your printer, but 3D Hubs charges a 12.5% commission fee for each order.
Referral: None
Referral: None
APTDECO
Need to sell that couch you inherited from Grandma that’s not quite your style? AptDeco allows you to easily sell your furniture and household decor. AptDeco offers pick up and delivery, handles secure payments, and makes the process seamless. Payments are processed to your bank account within 24-48 hours of pick-up. AptDeco takes 14-19% from your earnings, and all sales are final, unless the item is damaged, wrong, missing or not as described.
Send a friend $25 in AptDeco credit. You’ll get $25 when they buy or sell.
Seller referral: $25 per person
User referral: $25 per person
Seller referral: $25
BREATHER
Have a beautiful, private space you’re not using? Rent it out to people who need a tranquil, quiet place to work, meet and relax. Breather designers can even help beautify your space. Decrease your overhead on your office building, business centre or co-working space by renting it out to others in your community.
Refer a friend with you code and they receive a free hour at a space. After they use their hour, you will also receive a free hour.
Special Offer: For new users, enter the promo code “HURDLR” and receive a free hour with Breather.
Host referral: None
User referral: 1 free hour
User referral: 1 free hour
LIQUIDSPACE
LiquidSpace is reinventing real estate for startups. Now you can complete your office hunt online in a matter of minutes and say goodbye to complex leases, brokers and hassles. If your business has extra space to share, we can help you fill those desks and lower your burn rate.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
TURNING ART
TurningArt works with over 1,000 artists to provide homes and offices nationwide with fresh, local artwork; members can rent a variety of pieces and swap them at the frequency of their choosing. If they find a piece they love, several purchasing options are available.
To list your art, upload a high-resolution image of your work, and when someone requests your piece, Turning Art will print, package and ship it for you.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
SPOTHERO
Do you have a parking space that you don’t use? List it on the SpotHero app and earn money renting it out to other drivers.
For drivers, refer a friend with your promo code and you’ll get $5 off your next reserveration (up to $250). Your friend will receive $5 off their first reservation with SpotHero.
Parking Owner referral: None
User referral: $5 credit up to $250
Parking spot referral: $25
PARKINGPANDA
Parking Panda is the #1 solution for online parking reservations. Are you a parking garage operator? Parking Panda can help increase traffic to your garage by providing you with serious internet visibility, and it allows you to change rates based on special events and peak hours, gather detailed reporting, and improve customer experience.Own a private space you’re not using all the time? Post a free listing with ParkingPanda and earn immediate cash when someone books your spot. Set your own price and schedule, and you’re ready to start making money!
Each friend that signs up with your invitation code gets $5 in credits when they sign up. Once they make their first parking reservation and spend over $10, you earn $5 in credits.
Parking hosts referral: None
User referral: $5 per person
User referral: $5
MONKEYPARKING
Have an unused parking space, driveway or garage? MonkeyParking allows you to lease it out in exchange for easy cash. Every rental is protected by MonkeyParking’s $500,000 insurance policy, so you can have peace of mind when someone parks in your driveway.Referral program: None
Referral: None
VRBO
As a Homeaway company, VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner) has the same pricing structure as Homeaway with the yearly subscription model. VRBO was one of the earliest online vacation rental marketplaces, founded in 1995 by a couple who wanted to rent out their ski lodge.
When you refer a friend to list a home, they receive $50 dollars off their subscription fee. 21 days after your friends listing goes live, you will receive $50 reward credit towards your next purchase.
Listing referral:$50
Listing referral: $50
CLOSET COLLECTIVE
Closet Collective is a subscription rental service for everyday designer wear. Have a closet full of clothes you rarely wear? Rent out your $200+ designer pieces and earn extra cash without giving up the option of wearing them again.During the lending period, each item is fully insured, so you don’t have to stay up nights worrying about that Chanel jacket! There are two ways of lending your items on Closet collective:
DIY: Create your own listings, ship them yourself and keep up to 80% of the rental price.
White Glove Service: Package the item in a pre-paid shipping bag and send to Closet Collective for professional photographing and listing. When it’s not being rented out, they will ship it back to you, so you can wear your glamorous item. Keep up to 60% of the rental price.
After the rental, Closet Collective dry cleans your designer item and ships it back to you in tip-top shape.
Closet Collective has a referral program for both lenders and borrowers. Borrowers get a $25 credit for each friend they refer, and lenders get $25 cash for each referral.
Lender referral: $25 per person
Borrowers referral: $25 per person
Lender referral: $25
MISTERBNB
misterbnb is the largest gay hotelier in the world with 18,000 hosts in over 130 countries. Their goal is to connect the global gay travel community. Like Airbnb, you can rent out your house, apartment, guest house, spare bedroom, or couch and decide how many travelers you can host. It’s up to you.
Listing referral: None
Listing referral: None
HOMESTAY
Homestay connects live-in host families with travelers from around the world. Hosts can join and list their spaces for free. Set per room per night rates, as well as weekly, monthly, seasonal and single occupancy rates. Homestay (kindly) asks that you include a light breakfast in your price.
To get started, simply create an account, complete a profile describing your family and home, have a guest live with you and get paid.
Host referral: None
User referral: None
Host referral: None
FLIPKEY
Flipkey is a vacation rental company owned by Tripadvisor with over 300,000 rentals worldwide. List anything from a cabin to a castle. Sign up for free. Flipkey takes 3% per booking, and all reservations are completed through their online booking system.
Listing referral: None
Listing referral: None
ONEFINESTAY
OneFineStay is the high end vacation rental platform that takes care of all preparation work for hosts: insurance, key handling, checking guests’ identities, greeting guests upon their arrival, cleaning, preparing your home with toiletries and making the bed with linens. OneFineStay only lists the finest accommodations and requires hosts to offer a minimum of six weeks availability, spread across the year. To host, you must complete a brief questionnaire to see if your home qualifies.
If an existing host recommends a potential new host, the referrer receives $250 once the referee’s home is live.
Host referral: $250
User referral: None
Host referral: $250
ROOMORAMA
Roomorama is an online booking platform for short-term vacation rentals with over 300,000 stylish listings around the globe. Roomorama’s user base is comprised of business and leisure travelers, with the average Roomorama user booking their stay for 9 nights or longer and spending $1,000+ per booking – more than double the industry average. Unlike other vacation rental platforms, hosts get to keep all of their rental income.
When your friends sign up, they will receive $50 and you will earn $10. When your friend books on Roomorama, you will earn $50. Minimum booking value of $500 applies.When your friend lists a property on Roomorama, you will earn $50.
Host referral: $60
Guest referral: $50
Host referral: $60
9FLATS.COM
9flats.com allows you to rent out your home, spare room, treehouse, igloo or apartment and make money. List your place for free, and, get paid before guests set foot in your home.
Listing referral: None
Referral: None
Delivery Jobs Like Postmates
Delivery jobs vary in their specific functions, but they all allow independent contractors like yourself to travel, create a flexible schedule, and deliver goods (as opposed to passengers). Jobs like Postmates give you the ability to work short gigs during times like your lunch break or at night, while others like Roadie allow you to use space in your car for somewhere you are already going to deliver a package.
POSTMATES
As a Postmate, you may deliver food from a restaurant, a Frappuccino from Starbucks, or someone’s dry cleaning. Set your own schedule and earn up to $25/hour. To work, you must be over 18 and own a bike, car, truck, scooter, or motorcycle. Postmates receive 80% of the delivery fee and 100% of any tips they make; money is deposited into couriers’ accounts weekly.
When you refer someone to join Postmates, both of you receive $10 in credit.
User referral: $10 per person
Postmate referral: $10 per person
Postmate referral: $10
ORDERUP
Like Postmates and DoorDash, OrderUp allows you to order food or drinks from your favorite local restaurants and brings them right to your door.
Driver partners are paid once a week via direct deposit (for work from the prior week). Drivers earn a commission on the delivery fee charged, plus 100% of tips.
No referral program.
OrderUp referral: none
GRUBHUB
Thankfully, there is no shortage of food delivery services. Grubhub also allows you to make money with your car as you deliver people food from their favorite Grubhub restaurants.
Drivers are required to have a valid driver’s license, reliable driving vehicle, clean driving record, and auto insurance.
No referral program.
Grubhub referral: none
SAUCEY
Become a Saucey Courier to make great money, set your own schedule & be part of a great community. Saucey is changing one of the oldest and largest industries in the world, making it easier, faster and safer for customers to purchase alcoholic beverages and have them delivered under an hour.
As a Courier, you can turn your car, bike or motorcycle into income by delivering alcohol and snacks to people in your neighborhood.
No referral program.
Saucey referral: none
MINIBAR
Become a Saucey Courier to make great money, set your own schedule & be part of a great community. Saucey is changing one of the oldest and largest industries in the world, making it easier, faster and safer for customers to purchase alcoholic beverages and have them delivered under an hour.
As a Courier, you can turn your car, bike or motorcycle into income by delivering alcohol and snacks to people in your neighborhood.
No referral program.
Saucey referral: none
SHIPT
Shipt Shoppers make an average of between $15-$25 an hour while delivering groceries to Shipt members.
Drivers are required to have a valid driver’s license, know their way around a grocery store, a smartphone, and their own insulated cooler bag to keep groceries fresh – that’s it!
No referral program.
Shipt referral: none
INSTACART
Instacart allows you to make money by doing someone else’s grocery shopping. Set your hours, receive orders on your smartphone, hit the grocery store, deliver, and get paid. Shoppers can make up to $25/hour. To get started, shoppers must complete an online application, pass a background check, and attend an interview/training session. Don’t have a car? Not a problem: shoppers on foot and bicycle are welcome.
When you refer a new member, you receive a $5 credit, while they get $10 off their first order and free delivery.
To refer another shopper, give them the same code you used to refer a user. The new shopper will add the code to their application, once that person completes 40 hours of work, you will be paid $25.
Shopper referral: $25 per person
User referral: $5 per person
Shopper referral: $25
SPRIG
As a server for Sprig, you will deliver hot, organic meals to hungry customers. Set your own shift that fits your schedule and earn between $16-25/hour. Bonus: for every shift you work, you get to take one meal home for free.
For delivery, if you refer a friend, tell them to mention your name when they apply or when they come in for orientation. Then once your friend has worked 48 hours, you’ll receive a $100 referral bonus on your next invoice.
When you refer a user, they receive $10 in credit. After they make their first purchase, $10 in credit will be added to your account.
Server referral: $100 per person
User referral: $10 per person
Server referral: $100
DOORDASH
As a DoorDasher, you will make money by delivering food from restaurants to customers’ doors. To work for DoorDash, you must own a car or bicycle, have a clean driving record, be over 18, have at least 2 years of driving experience and an outgoing attitude. Set your own hours and earn up to $20/hour.
Refer someone to DoorDash and receive $5 in credit after they make their first purchase.
DoorDasher referral: None
User referral: $5 per person
DoorDasher referral: None
CAVIAR
Similar to Doordash, Caviar delivers local restaurant meals straight to customers’ home and office doors. Drivers can earn up to $25/hour and set their work schedules according to their particular needs. Money is deposited directly to drivers’ bank accounts weekly.
To become a driver, you need to be over 18, as well as have a vehicle, a functional smartphone and a customer-service mentality.
When you refer a friend they receive $15 dollars towards a meal, after they redeem that, you will receive $15 towards your next meal.
Courier referral: None
User referral: $15 per person
Courier referral: None
ROADIE
Roadie is the neighbor-to-neighbor shipping network that connects “Roadie” drivers to people who need items shipped from one location to another. Roadies can browse “Gigs” by price, location, distance and size and decide which gigs they want to take. The majority of local Gigs pay between $8-20, and long distance Gigs with oversized items can pay up to $200. When on the road, Roadies get special discounts on food, gas, and more.
if you get a friend to sign up and either Send something or Drive something for the first time, you both get a $10 credit on your account. This $10 can either go towards a new shipment or be added as profit on your second gig.
Roadie referral: $10 per person
Sender referral: $10 per person
Roadie referral: $10
FAVOR
Favor is a delivery service that promises to complete any order in under an hour — food from restaurants, dry cleaning, groceries, and more. While most “Runners” make between $10-20/hour, they are are guaranteed to make at least $9/hour and keep 100% of any tips earned.
To be a Runner, you must be at least 18 years old, and have an iPhone or Android smartphone, a car, bicycle, scooter or motorcycle, and a clean record.
First delivery is free for the referee, and the next delivery is free for the referrer.
Runner referral: $50 when referral completes 50 runs
User referral: Free delivery
Runner referral: $60
AMAZON FLEX
Flex is a platform created by Amazon that allows you to make $18-$25/hr delivering packages for Amazon with your car and smartphone. Build your own schedule ahead of time or pick up any available time.
Drivers must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and a vehicle. You will need to pass a background check which includes, but is not limited to, a review of motor vehicle records.
No referral program.
Amazon Flex referral: none
SHYP
Shyp picks up, packages, and sends your stuff for the lowest price within 20 minutes. Shyp Couriers pick up the items customers want to send and transports them to the Shyp warehouse for packaging.
No referral program.
Unskilled On Demand Jobs
If you’re looking to help someone out and make some quick cash, then this section is for you. These companies function as automatic lead generators: instead of finding gigs by yourself, these companies give you the gigs. If you enjoy working with people and assisting them with their problems, many of the companies listed allow you to do just that.
TASKRABBIT
TaskRabbit connects “Taskers” with people who need things done, whether that be picking up groceries, moving across town, assembling an Ikea desk, or performing yard work. Taskers get paid after the completion of a task via TaskRabbit’s online payment system. Encounter any problems? Their 24/7 support is ready to assist in times of need.
When you refer a friend, if that person meets or exceeds the following criteria you will receive a $50 TaskRabbit credit towards a future task and a $50 Amazon gift card.
- Your referral successfully completes at least 1 task in each of their first two months as a Tasker
- Meets or exceeds all expected performance metrics
- Have a 98% or above rating
Tasker referral: $100
User referral: The referee receives $10 for their first task, while the referrer receives $10 after the referee orders their first task.
Tasker referral: $100
TAKL
Takl providers can connect with local people to get paid for tasks like lawn care, junk hauling, cleaning, and small home repair. Providers receive 70% of the preset job price for any job they accept, which increases to 80% if Providers are requested as a ‘favorite’. Providers keep 90% of any service that the customer requests in addition to the original job, called “While You’re At It” services. Providers receive 100% of all tips and disposal fees.
Takl currently operates in 19 cities around the United States and the only requirement to sign up as a provider is to submit to a basic background check.
Provider referral: None
Customer referral: Use your unique Takl referral code and get $3 every time a friend books a job with Takl. Referrees get 10% off the listed job price.
BELLHOPS
In college? Want to earn cash lifting? Like setting your own schedule? Join Bellhops, the tech-enabled college student workforce that helps people move without the hassle and cost of old-school moving companies. Relieve people of moving day stress, work with friends, and earn $13-$15 per hour.
Bellhop referral: Refer a friend to become a bellhop and get $15 after they complete their first move.
User referral: Refer a friend to use bellhops and you’ll both get a $20 credit toward your next move.
User referral: $20
Bellhops referral: $15
Bellhops referral: $15
DOLLY
Dolly is a moving service that utilizes two types of workers: “Helpers,” who own a pickup truck, box truck, or cargo van and can lift up to 75 pounds, and “Hands,” who can lift up to 75 pounds but don’t own a moving-friendly vehicle. Average earnings are $30/hour, but plenty of Helpers and Hands earn more than that. Choose to perform only the work you want to do, and get paid weekly.
Give someone a referral code, and they receive $20 in credit.
User referral: $20 to the person you refer
Helper referral: None
Helper referral: None
GIGWALK
Gigwalk is a database of quick jobs, or “Gigs” in your area that pay anywhere from $3-$100. Gigs may take anywhere from 5 minutes to a few hours. Get paid quick and easy via your PayPal account.
Refer a Gigwalker: Refer a friend to be a Gigwalker, and once they download the app and completes a gig, you get $3.
Gigwalker referral: $3 per referral
Gigwalker referral: $3
SCHLEP
Schlep is “Your neighbor with a truck,” helping people who need things moved to connect with “Schleppers” with a truck and some brawn. Schleppers receive 80% of total payment and 100% of all tips.
To be a Schlepper, you must perform a face-to-face interview, sit in on orientation sessions, and pass a background check.
Lead Schleppers referral: $100
Sidekick Schleppers referral: $50
Both are provided to the referring Schlepper, should the referred Schlepper hit 10 schleps with a perfect rating and no claims.
Schlepper referral: Up to $150 per person
User referral: None
Schlepper referral: $150
DOGVACAY
DogVacay is a network of more than 20,000 pet sitters across the US and Canada who offer in-home dog-sitting, grooming, boarding, and walking. All bookings are completed via the DogVacay website. Sitters can earn up to $1000/month. DogVacay offers 24/7 customer service and premium pet service for every reservation.
To become a sitter, create a profile on DogVacay’s website, including a photo of yourself and your home. Set your own rates, the types of dogs you are open to sitting, your availability and the particular services you offer. Once DogVacay approves your profile, you’re ready to start sitting!
Refer someone and they receive $10 off their first reservation.
Sitter referral: None
User referral: $10
User referral: $10
Freelance On Demand Jobs
Freelancing allows individuals to work wherever they want, whenever they want, with whoever they want. Freelance occupations range from bloggers, lawyers, chefs, stylits, caregivers, techies, and many more. If you like the freedom to travel and be your own boss, check out the companies below.
HANDY
Are you a cleaner or handyman? Then Handy is the on demand economy company for you! Handy connects professional cleaners and handymen to lucrative gigs around town. Handy cleaners make up to $22/hour and handymen make up to $45/hour. Set your own schedule and receive earnings via direct deposit as soon as the job is complete.
To be a Handy Professional, you must have paid experience as either a cleaner or handyman, be authorized to work in the country in which you are applying, and pass a criminal background check.
User referral: First time users get $25 towards their first cleaning, once they redeem it, you get $25 in credit towards your next cleaning.
Handy referral: $25 per person
Handy referral: $25
FREELANCER
Similar to Upwork, Freelancer is an online freelance marketplace that allows you to find and bid on jobs you want. Top work categories include graphic design, social media marketing, content writing and software architecture.
Referral: None
Freelancer referral: None
FIVERR
Fiverr is the marketplace for creative and professional services specializing in projects starting as low as $5. Freelancers can advertise very specific skillsets, such as “I will create the perfect voice over for you” or “I will write a captivating and SEO friendly About Us.” You’re not going to make $500 per project on this site, but if you want to make a quick buck on an easy-to-complete project, then Fiverr may work for you.
Refer a friend, and they will receive a free gig. When your friend spends $10 or more, you will receive $5.
Freelancer referral: None
User referral: $5 per person
Freelancer referral: None
HUBSTAFF TALENT
Hubstaff Talent connects talented workers – from designers, developers, to marketing experts – to companies around the globe looking to hire. The best part is that Hubstaff workers keep 100% of their hourly rate, no strings attached.
Hubstaff has thousands of clients looking for quality, remote agencies and freelancers. Get great exposure to clients looking to hire people with your skillset for projects, without bidding, and work on your own schedule.
Freelancer referral: None
User referral: None
Freelancer referral: None
THUMBTACK
Thumbtack matches freelance professionals with customers who need help with an array of tasks, from taking wedding reception photos to painting a mural to remodeling a kitchen. Once you create a profile, Thumbtack sends you customer requests, and you decide whether you want to respond. If you are interested in a project, you send a custom quote to the customer, who will decide between your and other freelance professionals’ quotes. If they approve your quote, then you are ready to work on the project!
When you refer a friend to become a Thumbtack professional, after they make their first quote, you will receive 12 free credits. The Person you referred will get 30% off the first time they buy credit.
Freelancer referral: 12 credits ($12)
User referral: None
Become a Thumbtack professional
Freelancer referral: 12 credits ($12)
WONOLO
Wonolo: Work, Now, Locally. Wonolo will notify you of daily jobs from the biggest and best brands, allowing you to work where you want, when you want, for whomever you want.
On the flip side, if you are a business owner or manager — and need quick staffing, or other assistance, Wonolo will help you staff your event, so that you can focus on the important things.
Wonolo’er referral: If they get 5 stars on their first job, you each receive $25.
Business referral: If the business becomes a Wonolo Requestor, Wonolo will pay out the first $250 in service fees directly to you.
Wonolo’er referral: $25
CROWDFLOWER
CrowdFlower distributes companies’ “microtasks” to millions of contributors online. Make money right from your couch; all you need is a computer and a healthy internet connection. Contributors can assist with Data Collection & Enhancement, Data Categorization, Content Moderation, Search Relevance Tuning and Sentiment Analysis. Sign up for an account online, and you’re ready to get working!Contributor referral: None
Referral: None
DOCTORONDEMAND
DoctorOnDemand connects doctors, psychologists and healthcare providers with patients via video messaging. Patients pay per visit, so you get compensated easy and immediately.
When you refer a patient, their first visit is free, and you’ll receive $10 towards your next visit.
Doctor referral: None
User referral: $10 for referrer, free visit for referee
Patient referral: $10
ZEEL
Zeel is where massage therapists and clients meet. Therapists get access to a variety of clients via Zeel’s mobile app where they can offer convenient, same-day booking. Zeel Massage Therapists earn 75-80% of the total cost of every massage they perform and receive payment via weekly direct deposit payments. Have a client cancel on you at the last minute? No worries! Zeel charges a fee for late cancellations that amounts up to and including the price of the massage itself.
When you refer a friend, they receive $25 in credit towards their first massage. After that, you will receive $25 credit towards your next massage.
User referral: $25 credit
Massage therapist referral: None
Become a Zeel Massage Therapist
User referral: $25
URBAN MASSAGE
Urban Massage is an on-demand mobile massage service connecting quality and professional therapists with customers.
Be your own boss with Urban Massage work where you want, when you want and with great customers at locations near you.
No referral program.
Massage Hero referral: none
SOOTHE
Soothe connects professional massage therapists with customers in their home, office or hotel. Soothe therapists earn 3-4x the industry standard and just a therapist certification, their own massage table, and reliable transportation.
Set your own schedule with Soothe and work when you want, where you want and with an ever-expanding local pool of private clients.
No referral program.
Soothe referral: none
HELLOTECH
Like solving tech problems? Then consider earning extra money on your own time with HelloTech. As a Tech, you will provide computer, phone, home theater, and smart home installation support to not-so-tech savvy folks. Get paid $30-90+ per job via PayPal twice a week.
Referral: None
Referral: None
UPCOUNSEL
Grow your practice by offering your legal services with UpCounsel. Their full service billing platform allows you to easily send invoices, track your income and receive payments. Whether you work with individuals, startups or enterprises, UpCounsel puts you in direct touch with a range of potential clients.
Attorney referral: None
User referral: $10 per person
Attorney referral: None
VAYABLE
Vayable is the way for local “insiders” to provide travelers with unique, enriching experiences in exchange for cash. Whether you are offering an off-the-beaten path bike tour or an Indian cooking class, Vayable allows you to show others what you love about where you’re from while making money. Vayable Insiders include writers, historians, musicians, tour guides, designers, bankers, architects, foodies, travel agents, students, administrative assistants, philanthropists, taxi drivers and engineers.
Refer a friend with your unique referral code, and they get $10 off their first booking. After they use theirs, you will receive $10 added to your account towards your next booking.
Insider referral amount: None
User referral: $10 per person
User referral: $10
ROVER
Never beg a friend to watch your dog again. Find and book a neighborhood dog lover who’ll treat your dog like family. Design a full or part-time dog sitting business by setting your own hours, rates, service offerings and the types of dogs you’re willing to host.
Get paid electronically and fast – and hang out with some furry friends while you do it!
Sitter referral: Refer a Sitter and receive a $50 amazon gift card. Refer a friend to hire a Sitter, and both of you receive $20 credit.
User amount: $20 for a new user
Sitter referral: $50
CARE.COM
Do you consider yourself a natural caregiver? Then you may want to check out Care.com, where you can work a variety of gigs in pet care, child care, senior care, housekeeping and errand-running. Simply create a profile describing your skills and certifications, browse open positions, and apply for only the jobs you want. You can also set how much you want to work: “occasional” (less than 10 hours per week), “Part-time” (25 hours per week) or “Full-time” (40 hours per week).
Refer a friend, and you’ll both get $15 in FreeTime credit when they sign up as a Premium Care Seeker.
Caregiver referral: None
User referral: $15 per person
User referral: $15
URBANSITTER
Whether you want to be a full-time nanny or get a one-night babysitting gig, UrbanSitter will help you find the right job for you. Create an account, enter your availability and rates, get/accept requests or browse jobs, and start making money. Payment is issued via direct deposit, so you get paid, no hassle!With a Basic membership, you can create a free profile, set your own rates/schedule and accept credit card payments. With a Premium membership, which is $9.95/month or $69.95/year, you can get:
- Background check
- Higher ranking in search results
- The ability to add a custom message when you apply to jobs
- Reputation management tools (the ability to reply to reviews)
Refer a family as a Babysitter Rewards Program member and they will receive $15 towards their first sitter.
Sitter referral: None
User referral: $15
User referral: $15
HONOR
As an Honor Care Pro, you will provide family-quality care and companionship for older adults in their own homes. Care Pros will help prepare food, do grocery shopping, help transport clients to doctor’s appointments and social events, perform housekeeping, assist clients with grooming and more. Make a minimum of $17/hour, set your own schedule and pick your own clients.
To qualify, you must have one of the following:
- 6 months of paid caregiver experience and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- 6 months of paid caregiver experience and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- 6 months of paid caregiver experience and Home Health Aide (HHA)
- 6 months of paid caregiver experience and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- 6 months of paid caregiver experience and Registered Nurse (RN)
- 2+ years of paid caregiver experience
In addition, you must:
- Maintain any existing certification/licensure
- Have CPR and/or First Aid certificate/training
- Be able to travel to clients in the Bay Area
- Have valid California Driver’s License
- Have a car and insurance
- Be willing to drive clients
- Be physically capable of assisting clients with mobility
- Successfully pass Honor background check
- Show proof of negative TB test
Referral program: None
Referral: None
HOMEHERO
HomeHero is a platform that helps caregivers find and schedule senior home care jobs.Caregivers, or “Heroes,” earn on average between $12-$15 per hour and receive payments daily via direct deposit. A support team is standing by 24/7 to assist with any issues or questions Heroes may have.
To apply, you must complete an online application, which requires a driver’s license (15 mins), and attend an in-person orientation session (90 mins). Heroes must be experienced professional caregivers with solid past references.
HomeHero offers $100 for each client referral after the client has received care for 100 hours.
Caregiver referral: None
Client referral: $100
Client referral: $100
LAWNLOVE
If you’re a lawn care professional, you will fall hard for LawnLove. By working with LawnLove, you will get to be your own boss, set your own hours and make up to $800/week. If you have lawn care/landscape experience and passion, then LawnLove may be the right place for you.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
ETSY
Etsy is perhaps the most famous marketplace for people selling arts, crafts, supplies, vintage clothing and much more. For each item you list, Etsy charges $0.20, and listings expire after 4 months. When you make a sale, you will be charged a transaction fee of 3.5% of the item price (This percentage does not apply to the shipping cost or tax.). Sellers can accept payment by credit card, debit card, Etsy gift card, some bank transfer services, Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
When you refer someone to sell through Etsy, after the person being referred sets up a shop, both people receive 40 free listings.
Seller referral: 40 free listings
User referral: None
Seller referral: 40 free listings
FEASTLY
Feastly is a p2p marketplace empowering any chef to host meals wherever, whenever. This is the future of global dining. Through the platform eaters find and attend unique meals all over the world from Supper Clubs, Pop-ups, Professional Chefs, and Home Cooks.
Give $10, get $10. Refer a friend and both of you will receive $10 towards your next meal.
Chef referral: None
User referral: $10 per person
User referral: $10
SPARE5
Spare5’s community members use their skills, spare time, and smartphones to generate high-quality insights for businesses working to solve their big data problems. Spare5 matches people’s skills and passions to tasks they can complete on their smartphones at any time of day or night.
Tasks are broken down into “Light Tasks” such as estimating retail item prices and improving image keywords, “Medium Tasks,” such as cropping photographs, and “Complex Tasks,” such as conducting voice survey calls and distributing online surveys.
Referral: Coming soon
Referral: Coming soon
EATWITH
EatWith is a platform for home-restaurants and unique food experiences. EatWith chefs prepare innovative meals and host local foodies in their homes. Whether you are a Michelin-starred chef or a self-taught home cook, EatWith allows you to showcase your cooking chops to an ever-rotating roster of guests from in and out of town. Host a pop-up or cater a private event. Have fun making creative, delicious meals.
Refer a friend and get $10, after they register, they too will receive $10 in credits.
Host referral: None
User referral: $10 per person
User referral: $10
JOSEPHINE
Josephine is an online marketplace that lets you make money by cooking meals for your neighbors. Design your meal, set the price and pick-up time, and publish online for others to purchase. Package your meal to-go style, and customers pick up your yummy food right from your house. Get customer reviews and build a foodie following!
Referral program: None
Referral: None
UDEMY
Udemy is the leading marketplace for the most-up-to date, on-demand online courses. Instructors can create and design their own courses and join 16,000 other instructors in this vibrant online educational community. No teaching experience is required, and instructors make an average of $7,000/course. Keep 100% of the revenue when you promote your course and 50% when Udemy promotes it.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
LYNDA.COM
Lynda.com is an online education company offering thousands of video courses in software, technology, creative, and business skills. Become a Lynda trainer, design your own course, and share your industry knowledge and experience with others. Course areas include 3D + Animation, Photography, Video, Audio + Music, and CAD.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
TAKELESSONS
TakeLessons is the trusted marketplace for finding online and local instructors and taking online classes across a wide array of subjects ranging foreign languages, math and photography to music, dance and acting.
Instructors rely on TakeLessons to simplify marketing and manage their business with integrated scheduling, billing, payment, and communication tools that work seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices.
Referral program: None
Referral: None
SKILLSHARE
Skillshare is a platform for sharing your skills with others. You don’t need to be a professional teacher to start a class and grow a following. Skillshare teachers earn an average of $3,500/year and have access to over 850,000 students.
For each class you publish, you’ll receive a unique teacher referral link. Share this link through social media to market your class and drive enrollments. For every student who signs up for a Premium Membership through your link and makes a first payment, you will receive $10 in your next payment.
When your friends sign up for a Premium Membership using your referral link, they’ll receive a free month of Premium Membership and so will you after their first $9.95 payment is processed.
Teacher referral: $10 per student
Student referral: Free month of membership
Referral: None
Teacher referral: $10
GLAMSQUAD
GLAMSQUAD is an app-based beauty provider delivering professional and affordable beauty services to the home, office or hotel. If you are hair stylist, makeup artist or manicurist, you can join GLAMSQUAD’s team of beauty professionals.Beauty professionals must pass background checks, a rigorous character assessment and a 40-hour assessment executed by their senior creative team.
Refer a friend, and you both receive $20 credit towards your next booking.
User referral: $20 per person
Professional referral: None
Hair Stylist: Hairstylist application
Makeup Artist: Makeup artist application
User referral: $20
STYLESEAT
StyleSeat is your source for beauty and wellness professionals, from hair stylists to massage therapists to personal trainers. StyleSeat gives professionals everything they need to schedule online, as well as a free website to showcase their work.
Their nationwide directory features these websites, giving clients a place to search, discover, and book appointments, whether it’s a same-day blowout, a haircut next month or a manicure tomorrow.
Referrals: None
Referral: None
OBSERVA
Observa gives small business owners real-time insights into their business from a customer’s point of view. Observers evaluate a specific aspect of the store experience, like displays, sales, products, and customer service.
Observers get paid by submitting their observations through the Observa mobile app. Perfect for frequent shoppers who have a keen eye for evaluating products and stores. Observers get paid $4-12 per job, which typically only take 10-15 minutes to complete.
Referrals: None
Referral: None
FANCY HANDS
As a Fancy Hands assistant, you will accomplish tasks such as scheduling appointments and finding the best travel deals anytime from your personal computer. Assistants must have excellent communication skills, a personal computer, speedy internet connection, and an audio headset.
In the beginning, you will be paid per task depending on how quickly you complete the assignment, the time of day, and the complexity of the job. And if this is up your alley, you can even get promoted to a managerial position, ensuring other assistants are performing their tasks correctly and transactions are running smoothly. Get paid biweekly, on Tuesdays, via Dwolla.
Refer a friend and you get $15 towards your next task. If I refer someone to be an assistant they offer me 10% of their pay until they make Mentor statues.
Assistant referral: 10% of pay
User referral: $15 per person
Assistant referral: None
SPAREHIRE
SpareHire is an online work marketplace that connects organizations with top-tier finance and consulting professionals for project-based work. If you are an investment banker, management consultant or investment professional looking for new ways to utilize your skills, expand your networks and take control of your life, then Sparehire may be the right on-demand company for you.
With SpareHire, you can browse project opportunities privately, so companies will not see your contact information until the final stage of the matching process. Work with your client to finalize any budget and logistical details, complete the assignment, and close out the project using the Project Tracker. Get paid via direct deposit, and rate your client based on your experience. SpareHire takes 25% from the total project value as a service fee.
To join the Sparehire network as a Professional, you must have at least 2 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or similar fields.
Project referral: If you refer a project to SpareHire, they will pay 5% of the total project value straight to your bank account upon completion.
Professional referral: None
Become a SpareHire professional
Project referral: 5%
TASKEASY
TaskEasy connects property owners with lawn and homecare professionals. Tasks include lawn mowing, snow clearing, and putting up holiday lighting. Payments for work will be deposited directly into your business’s account 3-5 days after the work is completed. Or, if you prefer a paper check, TaskEasy will mail that to you 10-14 business days after the task is done.
Referral: None
Contractor referral: None
LAWTRADES
LawTrades’ lawyers connect via text message to answer clients’ pressing legal questions. Attorneys answer questions pertaining to business formation, immigration, trademarks & copyright, website agreements, contract review, patent, fundraising and personal legal. Make money right from your iPhone. If you enter “Save50” you will save $50 off your first purchase.
Lawyer referral: None
User referral: None
Lawyer referral: None
YOURMECHANIC
At YourMechanic, you’ll work as a mobile mechanic, visiting peoples’ homes and offices to work on their cars. You will never take on any complex jobs, just the simple stuff like brakes, tire rotation, timing belts, cooling system, 90k mile service, AC work, etc.
Mechanics earn 2-3x what shops and dealers typically pay, making a flat hourly rate of $40-60 hourly based on location, skills and experience. Set your own hours to fit your lifestyle.
Mechanics must pass criminal, background and reference checks.
Refer a Mechanic: You get $100 when the mechanic completes their first appointment. You get $400 when the mechanic completes their 25th appointment.
Refer a user: Both of you will receive $20 credit towards your next car service.
Mechanic referral: $200
UPWORK
Formerly known as Odesk and Elance, Upwork is one of the most comprehensive websites for finding freelance gigs. By signing up to freelance on Upwork, you have access to more than 4 million potential clients. Projects are available in the areas of Web, mobile & software development, engineering & architecture, writing & translation, administrative support, sales & marketing and more.
To get started, create a profile with a photo, your professional skills, experience, education and portfolio. Then, search Upwork’s database of jobs and submit a compelling application to the ones of interest. Projects are hourly or fixed price. Once you win and complete an assignment, get paid via direct deposit, PayPal, wire transfer, Local Funds Transfer (LFT), Payoneer or Skrill.
Referral: None
Freelancer referral: None
