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What you may not know is that Amazon offers many other ways tomake some extra cash.
According to Oberlo, nearly 2 million sellers actively use the massive online marketplace.
Sellers dont even need to have their own products to bring in income.
Fulfillment by Amazon
Sellers can use Amazon FBA to outsource the fulfillment of their sales.
The process recommended for high-volume sellers rather than those selling individual or handmade items is straightforward.
The seller sources items to offer for sale, often through wholesalers likeAlibaba.
These items can then be privately labeled with the sellers branding.
The seller then ships the products to anAmazon fulfillment centerand lists the products on Amazon.
When an item is sold, it is shipped by Amazon directly to the buyer.
Amazon Influencer Program
Social media can become another potential source of income through Amazon Influencers.
Though this is anAmazon affiliate program, participants should not confuse this with Amazon Associates.
It differs because Amazon Influencers use qualified social media accounts and their own Amazon storefront that showcases product recommendations.
Influencers receive a commission on every product they sell.
To qualify, one must obtain aYouTube,Twitter,InstagramorFacebookaccount and apply.
Amazon bases acceptance on the number of followers and other various engagement metrics.
Wholesale via Business-to-Business Sales
The Amazon Business program helps sellers reach business-to-business customers.
To sell through Amazon Business, sellers have to register a Professional Selling Account.
To be considered for Amazon Associates, creators must regularly publish original content on their own website.
Affiliate marketers must also comply with Amazons mobile system policy and be active on anapproved social media website.
Prospective affiliate marketers must generate at least three sales within the first 180 days before their utility is reviewed.
Commission rates vary based on the specific program and the product category of the item.
Sell Under Amazon Private Brands
Amazon can help those who want to launch a private-label brand.
In exchange, entrepreneurs agree to market their products exclusively with Amazon.
Entrepreneurs have launched a wide variety of products on Amazon Accelerator.
Makers of electronics, furniture, clothing, snacks and other products all utilize the service.
Sellers from over 80 countries utilize Amazon Handmade to sell handcrafted goods.
Prospective entrepreneurs are audited in a process to verify the authenticity of the products.
Once approved, Amazon allows entrepreneurs to create ashop and list productsat no charge.
Sellers also receive a custom URL to make it easy for interested buyers to find aspecific online shop.
Sell Custom Merchandise
Sellers of custom merchandise also have a home on Amazon.
The seller simply has to provide the artwork.
Write Reviews
Those who have built a reputation as trusted reviewers may want to consider Amazon Vine.
Moreover, Vine Voices may express their views freely.
So long as the review meets Amazons posting guidelines, the company will not edit a reviewers posting.
Although Vine Voices do not receive cash, Amazon provides Vine reviewers with free products from vendors.
Some might describe retail arbitrage as a form of Amazon FBA selling.
However, it differs fromstandard online sellingas it involves selling products with one-time availability.
Moreover, given that anyone can sell this way, price competition could leave sellers with negligibleprofit margins.
Sell Used Goods
Under limited circumstances, Amazon allows people to sell usedelectronicsthat they no longer want.
Sellers can list eligible products and receive payment, but be aware certain restrictions do apply.
This does not apply to every product, and sellers will receive anAmazon gift cardinstead of cash.
Sell Professional Services
Amazon Home Services serves Amazon customers who need help with new products.
Home theater services and appliance installation are examples of the services provided.
Amazon Home Servicessometimes closes this service to new applicants.
However, interested providers can apply on Amazons Professional Services website when positions become available.
Crowdsourcing
Amazon allows for crowdsourcing throughMechanical Turk, sometimes known as MTurk.
MTurk enables businesses to outsource tasks to a virtual workforce.
This allows businesses to hand off assignments on a pay-per-task model.
However, it can serve as a source of extra money allowing workers to perform on their schedule.
Delivery Driver for Amazon
People may also earn money from Amazon by working directly for the company.
One way is to become a delivery driver throughAmazon Flex.
Through Flex, drivers make Amazon deliveries on their schedules.
They choose blocks of time on the Amazon Flex app and can adjust work times based on availability.
Flex drivers earn between $18 and $25 per hour in most cases.
Work for Amazon Remotely
Amazon will pay you towork from homeserving as a customer service associate.
These associates come from 130 locations in over 40 countries, supporting customers while working from home.
Work in an Amazon Warehouse
In 2020, Amazon had nearly $470 billion in sales.
Thus, it should come as no surprise that Amazons fulfillment and distribution centers need help.
There, workers help find, pack and ship goods for Amazon customers.
Salaries start at $15 per hour, and the job benefits can include healthcare coverage and parental leave.
Amazon even offers provisions to cover campground expenses.
Caitlyn Moorhead,Monica WhiteandCynthia Bowmancontributed to the reporting for this article.
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