Nobody will ever complain of having some extra money coming their way especially since most of us have average jobs with matching incomes. Most people would like to think of what it would be like if they suddenly came into some unexpected amount of money but the truth is this will likely not happen.

It is possible to however start small and gradually build a second revenue stream that will enable you to finally have that extra money you feel you’ve been lacking. A second revenue stream will also be a good security in case something interrupts your main source of money.

A few of the things you could do to earn some extra bit of money include:

Get a second Job: This is a very good idea in case you’re still young or even if you just have some extra time in your hands. Most people think a second job as a tedious thing but there are many jobs to choose from and you’ll find that many of these jobs are quite manageable such as being a dog walker, a virtual assistant, Ebay reseller and many more.

While none of these jobs may have the prestige of white collar jobs they still get you quite a bit of extra money.

Learn a new Skill: Before you even embark on a second job, you could also take the time to learn a new skill. The advantage of a new skill is that you may be able to secure an even better second job. A new skill may also inspire you to start your own business.

This is the sort of thing that usually leads to the sort of opportunities that are so good some people leave their other jobs to concentrate on the opportunity created by their new skill.

Start a Website: If you have a knack for that sort of thing, having a website with valuable advertising space can be an excellent source of money without having to try too hard. As long as you know how to generate traffic to your website regularly, the real estate of your website is worth something to advertisers and you could take advantage of that.

There are many people who mint thousands of dollar through advertisers on their websites and it’s all about being able to attract people to the website.

Repurpose your knowledge: It’s not a must that you get a new skill or that you take a second job in a completely different industry. Sometimes what you know is all that you need to create a second revenue stream. You could pass on the knowledge by teaching a class, you could become a part-time consultant or you could even write a book based on what you do.

These days even an eBook is enough. Repurposing your knowledge is definitely a good option because you’ll always be doing what comes naturally.

The one thing to always keep in mind once you’ve established a second revenue stream is that this second stream was created to put you in a better financial situation than you were before so don’t use it as an excuse to start a second stream of expenses.