When you’re on a tight budget, or when you have important financial goals or savings targets, it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity to make extra money. Every little bit counts!

With summer fast approaching there are some great opportunities that can work for people with all different kinds of skill sets and schedules. Below are 10 ways to make money this summer that can help make your goals achievable even sooner.

1. Complete Surveys

Completing online surveys and providing your opinion is a great way to make some quick cash; and, there are tons of companies offering this opportunity these days! Here are some websites with regular survey opportunities:

• SurveyMonkey.Com
• Swagbucks.Com
• InboxDollars.Com

2. Tutor

Online tutoring is a great way to make additional money by utilizing a skill you have an expertise in or a degree you’ve earner. Many people like this method of earning money because it can be done online and during hours that work around your already busy schedule. If this sounds appealing, some companies you can apply with are:

• Tutor.Com
• QKids
• Yup.Com

3. Sell Unused Items

We’ve all got things in our homes that have been outgrown or consistently unused; why not turn what you don’t need into cash? Go through your closet or your kids closet and collect outgrown or unworn clothing, round up toys that your kids don’t play with anymore, and gather those electronics just collecting dust in a drawer; then sell your unwanted items for cash at a local thrift store or online. Here’s some websites that make it easy for you:

• ThredUp.Com
• Poshmark.Com
• Swappa.Com

4. Deliver Food

Food delivery services are increasing in popularity every day, so why not take advantage and become a driver for one of the companies providing this service? You’ll need a car to utilize for deliveries, but you can set your own hours and make a decent amount. If you’re not sure where to start, check into one of these companies:

• DoorDash
• UberEats
• Delivery.Com

5. Drive Rideshare

Another money-making gig that requires use of your own vehicle is driving for a rideshare company. The usage of rideshare companies by traveling passengers is on the up and up with no signs of slowing down. This is another job that allows you to set your own hours while also paying pretty well, making it a preferable option for a lot of people. Some popular companies to drive with are:

• Uber
• Lyft

6. Make Real Estate Investments

Passive income (income that generates without requiring much or any effort) is the best income. Along these lines, there are some online real estate investment companies that require very little investment amounts to start and you would share in profits with other investors. Some companies allow you to start with as little investment as $500. Here are a couple of companies for you to peruse if interested:

• Fundrise
• RealtyMogul.Com

7. Start an ECommerce Store

If selling things online sounds appealing to you, there are a number of companies that make the process easy for you, including your website building. Start with deciding what you’d like to sell, where you’ll be sourcing your product from, and then check into one of these companies:

• Shopify
• Ebay
• Squarespace

8. Babysit/Nanny

If you’re experienced and good with providing childcare, perhaps a job babysitting or providing nanny services is something you’d be interested in. There are several online companies that you can utilize to connect you with parents and families in need of childcare services, such as:

• Care.Com
• SitterCity
• Indeed

9. Sell at the Farmers Market

This is great for those that already grow, or would like to start growing, their own produce. Most cities and towns have regular farmers markets accessible to its citizens; a quick Google search should help you locate one you could easily participate in and sell your goods!

10. Complete Tasks

If completing odd jobs at your convenience to earn some extra cash sounds optimal, you may be interested in signing up with one of these companies that does just that! Essentially, users of the service will post jobs and errands they need help completing and then you can bid on the job. Here’s a couple of companies worth a glance:

• TaskRabbit
• Spare5