You can make £1,000 in a week by stacking several quick income methods rather than relying on one.
The fastest routes are selling things you no longer need, claiming sign-up bonuses and cashback, and freelancing a skill like tutoring or content writing.
Renting out space, paid surveys and market research add smaller top-ups.
Most people could hit £1,000 by combining three or four of these in the same week.
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Earn Sign-Up Bonuses
A lot of apps and sites will pay you a small amount by signing up to them either for cash or free trials (so you can get stuff you might usually have to pay for).
Some of the best free money sign up offers are here*.
These small amounts soon start to add up.
There are also sites like Oh My Dosh that allow you to make money from surveys and other deals.
Be careful though as you may need to cancel the deals you sign up for so you don’t start paying for any subscriptions.
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Earn Money While Shopping
Cashback apps will give you money back after every purchase you make, including groceries, medicine, clothes and gadgets.
If you look into Topcashback and QuidCo you’ll see most major retailers are listed on there which means you can save money on almost every time you shop online.
For things you’re buying in-store, Gains App is perfect for your food, clothes, household goods and entertainment spending through instant gift card cashback.
These might just be small amounts so don’t expect to earn the full £1,000 in a week just from this, but over time that balance builds up!
I’ve made thousands from cashback over the years!
Most major retailers are on these apps meaning you can basically get a discount on everything you buy.
I’ve also written a full post about making the most from cashback apps.
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- No affiliate cashback
- No bill switching (yet)
- No direct savings accounts
How To Make £1000 Quickly
Need the money in days, not weeks? These are the fastest moves, because they put cash in your pocket with almost no skill, no setup and no waiting around.
Sell your old stuff. Clothes, gadgets and furniture gathering dust can turn into a few hundred pounds on Vinted, eBay or Facebook Marketplace this weekend.
Do paid online surveys. Sites like Prolific and YouGov pay you for your opinion. It won’t make you rich, but it is real money you can earn from the sofa tonight.
Switch your bank account. Banks routinely pay around £100 to £175 just to move your current account across, and the switch usually takes about seven days.
Get cashback on everything. Cashback apps and sites pay you back on spending you were doing anyway. Stack it on your shopping, bills and any big one-off buys.
Cancel subscriptions you forgot about. Streaming, apps and gym memberships you never use are quietly draining your account. Cancelling is instant money back in your pocket.
Switch your energy and insurance. Loyalty costs you. Re-shopping your energy, broadband and insurance can claw back hundreds a year, often in a single afternoon.
Stack three or four of these and £1,000 is genuinely within reach inside a week. For income that keeps paying after that, here are all 36 ways in full.
Sell Things You Don't Need
If you have lots of things you don’t want, then why not sell them.
This is probably the best way to make money the fastest and really it just comes down to how many things you’re willing to sell.
Whether it’s old clothes, electronics that are gathering dust or furniture that’s seen better days and could be prime for upcycling…
Some things may be worth more than you realise.
Take a look round your garage, in the attic, the shed and anywhere else you might have unwanted things lying around, gather them up and start snapping some pictures on your phone.
There are loads of platforms out there where you can sell your old stuff with little to no fees whether it’s eBay, Vinted or even just using Facebook marketplace.
This is just one of the ways 19-year old Noah has made thousands from side hustles.
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Rent Out Your Space
If you have a spare room or space in your home, why not make money from it.
Rent it out to other people on Airbnb or Spareroom.
The UK’s Rent a Room Scheme is a fantastic tax-free allowance that lets you earn up to £7,500 per year from renting out a furnished room in your home.
This works out at £625 per month completely tax-free, which can make a significant difference to your income.
The scheme applies whether you own your home or rent (though renters should check their lease allows subletting).
The tax break applies automatically if you earn under the threshold – you don’t need to do anything.
If you earn more than £7,500, you’ll need to complete a tax return, but you can still benefit from the scheme.
This could be a great first step toward your £1000 per week goal, providing steady passive income while you build up other revenue streams.
If you like the sound of this tax relief and want to find out more ways you could save money on your taxes then check out this recent episode of The Money Gains Podcast where we spoke to qualified accountant and tax consultant Charlotte Baroukh.
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Earn Referral Bonuses
Refer websites or brands using a unique link to friends and family.
Then get paid for every successful referral.
This can be done in so many different ways but if the links are worth it for your friends then that could be a great place to start.
One of the most popular opportunities is investing apps many of which you can earn bonuses for signing up yourself and then refer your friends and family to earn even more bonuses while helping them out too.
I’ve made a list here of the best free share offers available right now. (Capital is at risk when you invest. Always do your own research. T&Cs apply)
Only recommend things you actually use yourself though.
Tutoring
If you are knowledgeable about a particular topic, then why not teach others.
You can do this either in person or online and depending on your knowledge and skillset you’ll be free to charge whatever you deem fit.
There is such high demand for tutors to help on a diverse range of subjects and you’d be surprised what people are willing to pay. Maybe that degree might come in handy after all!
When we looked further into this the average wage for an online tutor is £20 an hour but some more experienced tutors are charging up to £100 an hour.
One way is working directly with a company that can bring you leads in like Tutor Hunt or UK Tutors.
Or if you prefer you can build up your own client base promoting yourself on social media.
Digital Products
Digital products are huge right now.
Popular types include ebooks, how to guides, masterclasses, courses, Notion templates, Canva planners, journals, printables and so much more.
You can quickly create a digital product in a niche you enjoy and sell it through social media.
This can be literally be in anything! Honestly I’ve seen niches from Japanese Poetry to helping someone with Fortnite levels. There’s a demand for everything online.
If you have knowledge in it and there’s even a community of 25,000 people around the world that do it then ENORMOUS money can be made.
There’s over 3.6 billion people online and buying through channels like Instagram and Youtube.
Don’t sleep on the digital creator economy as digital products are a £200 billion a year industry.
It does require a bit of up front time to get started but the great thing about digital products is it requires very little money to get up and running.
You can create a product idea in 10-20 hours depending on the complexity – maybe even less if you use things like AI tools to help you.
Then you can start selling your creation on a platform like Stan.Store which makes it super easy to deliver your digital product to paying customers.
If you want to learn more I’ve written a full guide about creating and selling digital products.
Or if you’re keen to get up and running even faster check out my Couch to 5 Grand program below.
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Paid Surveys
Lots of companies will pay you to do their market research by answering simple surveys. Give your opinions and earn some cash on the side.
This is a perfect way to get started earning money right away and if you pursue it enough you can earn a decent amount.
It’s not going to earn you thousands right off the bat but it’s the perfect side hustle to do with very little effort. You can complete surveys on your phone while you’re watching TV or commuting to work and the money soon adds up!
Sites like SwagBucks and Branded Surveys are a great place to start.
Check out the best paid surveys here.
My tip from experience is use a dedicated email address so your main inbox doesn’t get swamped!
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Write Content For Websites
Most websites don’t write all of their own content, they instead outsource the work to writers.
You don’t have to be an expert, but you can write about anything and there will be gigs out there to suit your skill set.
Sites like Fiverr and Upwork can allow you to have somewhere to advertise your skillset and bring in jobs.
Copywriting is also another great side hustle that you can do in your own time.
For example, a friend of mine recently picked up a 2 month job for £10,000 that she has taken on in her spare time.
She needs to complete 30,000 words for this travel website in this time and when you break it down it’s more than doable!
Market Research
One of the fastest ways to begin making money without having to build a businesses by giving your opinion to companies.
It usually works either similar to surveys, by you filling out questionnaires about products or services, or it might mean taking part in a longer call perhaps even with a demonstration of a product or platform.
These are often managed by third parties that you can sign up to and fill out details about your personality, hobbies, career and other information they use to match you up with market research opportunities.
Then you will just have to wait and cross your fingers for a bit of luck that you get picked!
It’s not the most reliable way to earn money but can be quite lucrative if you get chosen often.
Make Money With AI
AI has made it easier than ever to make money online.
Thanks to speeding up learning and content creation, it’s now possible to make your first £1,000 online even faster by handling repetitive tasks and freeing you up to do the creative or knowledge-based work.
Other AI money makers include:
- Making and selling AI art
- Creating AI-assisted content for influencers or website owners
- Video editing with AI assistance to speed up the process
- Creating and maintaining AI chatbots for businesses
There are hundreds of other ways too.
Just remember not to rely solely on AI and always check the outputs before putting anything online!
Freelancing
Freelancing is incredible.
You can literally pick any skill you excel at, whether it’s something you’ve acquired through work or a personal hobby, and turn it into a cash generating machine.
If you have a look on website like Fiverr and Upwork you’ll see there are 1000s of skills that people are successfully selling to small business owners.
Set yourself up a profile and start networking with small businesses. You can use websites like LinkedIn and Facebook groups to pick up work.
Initially start charging at the lower end of the spectrum but as you build up positive reviews start to look at increasing your prices.
Hire a freelancer on Fiverr to help you build the brand of your dreams. Whatever it is you need help with there's a freelancer waiting for you to reach out.
Budget Like A Boss
This one isn’t about making more money but instead making better use of the money you already have.
Budgeting is really important, and it will help see how much money you are spending and on what. Then you can try to keep spending to a minimum.
Without a budget you’re essentially in the dark and so this is the first place we suggest you begin before trying to make more money.
For those who are interested we have an article about how to create the perfect household budget right here.
Get A Pay Rise
Depending on your performance, you could always ask your boss for a pay rise.
If you don’t ask, you won’t get it.
The crazy thing is over half of British adults have never asked for a pay rise.
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You can always test the water if you’re not sure by calling a meeting and ask probing questions like where do you see my future? Where do you feel the company is going?
Or you could wait for your annual review and push for a pay rise then.
Remember you should always be looking to increase just slightly above the average inflation rate or you’re essentially losing money each year.
Get A New Job
If that meeting for a pay rise doesn’t go as planned or you just feel like a change will do you good then start taking a look online to see what’s out there.
Looking won’t hurt.
You may even find that you’re underpaid for the work you’re doing and find some super cool companies that you dreamed of working for one day!
In fact job hopping has been proven to result in higher salaries than people who stay in the same role over a long period.
Loyalty in companies is often not rewarded these days and while you may want to limit the number of job hops to stop your CV looking a big haphazard, a few well timed moves could seriously impact your earning potential over your lifetime.
Refinance Your Debt
By refinancing your debt, you lower your interest rates.
This way you can save more money while you are paying back less interest every month.
Start with the highest interest first and work your way down the list.
Targeting debt can also help you to pay it off and leave more money for business ventures or investing.
Getting out of debt quickly is so important to your long term financial goals and getting back to zero you’ll find yourself with an effective pay rise or side hustle income by not having monthly debt payments going out.
Test Websites
Get paid to test websites to make sure that they work.
Similar to paid surveys and market research, you can earn small amounts of money, which eventually add up over time.
Plus they are often super easy so you can carry out the tasks while watching TV.
Blogging
Start your own blog on a topic that you love.
Consistently posting high quality content and creating an audience will help you make £1000 in a week, but it won’t happen instantly.
It’s important to note that you’ll need to put in at least a few months of hard work to get to that £1000 a week.
A recent survey ran by Income School showed you need around 100 blog posts to reach that amount.
That being said blogging is awesome and in some cases some people are making six figures a month.
Sell Crafts
Anyone that is creative, could sell something that they have made.
Handcrafted items have a lot of appeal on sites like Etsy and Ebay.
People love something unique and your creation could just be the perfect thing for them.
If you’re a bit more keen you could look at selling your wares at a local market.
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Loan others money
Peer-to-Peer lending or P2P loans is a great way to put some of your spare cash to work and make interest from loaning others money.
How it works is essentially you are the loanee to another individual or business. You charge interest on that loan but are responsible if the loan defaults.
It’s important to assess the risks and use trusted websites to help broker a good deal.
Mindful Spending
Similar to budgeting, except you think about what you are spending.
For example, don’t get a Starbucks coffee each morning, brew your own to take into work.
Actively trying to spend less will help you in the long run.
I like to use the 24-hour rule for smaller purchases and the 7-day rule for bigger purchases.
Waiting these times before buying has saved me LOADS on things I didn’t really need.
Write An Ebook
Publishing your own book through Amazon Kindle or via your own website is a great way to make some extra money.
You own the rights to the book and can set your own prices.
Equally a digital book is just a file, there’s no physical copies to worry about and you can sell it over and over again.
Move House
Accommodation costs are usually what we spend the majority of our money on.
If you don’t need the £1000 immediately, then why not move and live somewhere that is much cheaper.
For example, we recently moved from London to Hampshire.
The commute is almost the same length as we lived on the outskirts and we saved a lot of money on our mortgage but it would be the same with rent too.
We even got a bigger place!
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Matched Betting
This involves using free bet offers from bookmakers through a risk-free strategy.
It’s legal and tax-free in the UK, but you need to understand the process completely before starting.
How matched betting works
You place two opposing bets – one with a bookmaker using a free bet offer, and another with a betting exchange to cover all possible outcomes.
This guarantees you’ll make a profit regardless of the result.
Realistic earnings
Beginners can typically make £300-£500 in their first month by working through signup offers.
Experienced matched bettors earn £500-£1000+ per month by finding ongoing promotions.
Important warnings
This isn’t gambling because you’re covering all outcomes.
However, bookmakers may limit your account if they detect matched betting activity.
You also need to be extremely careful with calculations – one mistake can cost you money.
Matched betting profits are tax-free in the UK because they’re considered gambling winnings, not business income.
Create An Online Course
Create your own online course, and set your own price. Once you have created the course, all you need to worry about is promoting it.
You can do this via a blog, website and/or social media channels.
You need to be an expert in the field you are teaching, otherwise you leave yourself open for bad reviews and potential refunds.
Check out sites like Teachable that allow you to create, sell and manage your online courses all through their platform.
Investing
Investing is one of the best forms of wealth generation. It should also be part of everyone’s financial plan.
Overtime as you build up your investment pot you may start to receive dividend payments which land in your bank account.
For example if a company pays a 5% dividend and you have £1000 invested with them you receive £50 a year just for owning that stock.
Investing isn’t without risk however so it’s important to do your research or consult a financial advisor.
If you’re keen to start investing then check out our program School of Money where we’ll teach you everything you need to know to take you from beginner to confident investor no matter what your salary is and even if you have no idea where to begin.
(Capital is at risk when you invest. Always do your own research)
Freelance Driver
Becoming a freelance driver is great if you want to fit it around your busy schedule.
Although, be aware of the extra wear on your car from more driving and you’ll need to think about insurance as your normal insurance might not be valid.
Busking
This one will only apply if you’re actually a talented musician but as long as you are in the right place and time you can easily make £1000 a week from busking.
Busy areas and periods in your local town are the places you want to busk in.
The one thing here is you need to be pretty decent otherwise you might make nothing at all!
Pet Sitting
For animal lovers out, you can look after other people’s animals while they are away.
Pet owners will pay plenty of money to ensure their pets are properly taken care of.
You could pop in while they are at work or on holiday.
There are a ton of different levels for this whether it’s just walking, visiting the house a few times a day, staying at the house for days or having their pets in your own house.
This can get pretty ludicrous especially if you can stay in their house while working from home or doing other side hustles.
Rent Your Stuff
Not everything needs to be sold, instead rent items such as photography equipment, a car or guitar.
There’s plenty of things that people want to use but don’t have the money to fork out.
For example, a friend of mine has two bouncy castles that he rents out for decent money most weekends. The initial investment might have been quite high but once it’s paid off he’s raking in pure profit.
Part-Time Job
If your full time job isn’t bringing in enough money, then maybe it’s time to get a part-time job alongside it.
Spare time, such as weekends, can go towards your side hustle or part-time job.
If you pick up one that pays well you can easily earn up to £1000 a week but you will need to put the time in.
This could also be a great side hustle for mums who only have a few hours spare each week.
Sell Your Old Clothes
Selling clothes, especially designer clothes, can help you make £1000 in a week. Go to vintage shops and then sell your haul online for a profit.
You can also set up your own store on apps like Depop and Ebay. That way you deal directly with the customers and set your own prices for your own goods.
There is also sites to re-sell old baby clothes so if you’ve got bags of used baby clothes lying about bundle them up and sell them online.
Buy Premium Bonds
Did you know that premium bonds are one of the biggest savings account products in the UK.
The difference being you can win up to £1 million everytime they draw which is once a month.
It’s essentially a lottery where you can win money but it’s also Government backed and secure so you don’t lose what you put in.
You can start from as little as £25 per bond and go all the way up to £50,000 to increase your chances of winning!
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Deliver Food
Deliver food to people’s homes. Restaurants are always asking for more drivers, this can be part-time or full time hours.
These days with apps like Deliveroo and UberEats you can pick up work that fits into your schedule. If you’re serious about making a £1000 a week you’ll need to put in a good amount of hours but that money is yours if you do so!
Buy And Sell Domain Names
Do your research and purchase some domain names, then sell them to other sites for a huge profit. If you’re quick and smart you can pick up domains for just a few pounds.
It’s important to pick domains you think people will eventually want. Try to get ahead of the curve and then put them back on sale for lots more. In some cases popular domains can go for £1000s.
Stock Photography
If you like to take pictures, then make money from them. Sell your images to stock photography sites and earn royalties on your images.
These days you can take high quality photos with a phone and often these are just as good quality than those with a high powered camera.
Before investing in lots of expensive equipment hone your skills with free YouTube videos online and take a bunch of photos on your phone. Show them to friends and family to get some feedback and once you’re ready get them uploaded online!
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Wrapping Up
There you have 36 ways that can help you earn £1000 extra money in just a week.
Try a couple out for yourself and see how much you can make.
It’s important to say that none of these results are guaranteed and many of these ways will not be able to make £1000 in a week straight away unless you have the capital to invest quickly.
Most of the time you’ll need to put in a good bit of effort but if you stick at it then it can definitely pay off for you!
We hope you’ve picked up how to make £1000 in a week now! We’ve also got another post on how to make £1000 a month if this is too much for you and you prefer working fewer hours.
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