(Newswire.net — October 1, 2015) — Money. We all want to make more of it, but with our already crammed-full schedules and long list of approaching deadlines, taking on more work is simply not an option. However, there are tools available to help freelancers and independent business owners, such as yourself, make more money with little or no cost. Here are four tools, for both business and pleasure that can help you maximize your earning potential and grow your bank account:
Take Payments with Square
Whatever the industry, whether it be retail or food and beverage, the credit card processing tools available from Square make accepting payments simple. The Square magstripe reader works with both iOS and Android devices. All you have to do is plug the tool into the headset jack and you’re ready to accept credit card payments. Give your customers peace of mind by informing them that all credit card information is encrypted when the card is swiped and Square doesn’t store any data on your phone after a purchase. This tool can be used for more than selling goods to customers, too. Ohio-based freelance graphic designer Brent Galloway, writing for the website Your Freelance Career, says that he uses a Square reader to accept payments from clients.
Additionally, the Square chip reader lets iOS customers make purchases with Apple Pay without swiping their credit cards. This tool hasn’t hit the market yet, but the Square chip reader can be reserved.
Make Money at the Grocery Store with EasyShift
Wouldn’t it be great if you could make money by doing your normal, everyday routine? The app EasyShift thinks so. With EasyShift, you can make money when you’re shopping at the grocery store. When you open the app, you are greeted with a list of assignments, ranging from taking a photo of the storefront to checking on certain food displays in the store. Once you select an assignment, you’re given a survey to fill out before you receive your payment. Each assignment pays between $2 and $20, and most payments show up in your PayPal account within 48 hours. EasyShift is compatible on Android and Apple devices, so you can make money regardless of what smartphone you’re using.
Get Paid to Watch TV With Viggle
Don’t leave the TV data collecting to Nielsen when you can get paid to watch your favorite TV shows. Viggle pays you in the form of points when you log in to television shows. The points you earn can be redeemed for both gift cards and prizes. Once you log in to Viggle, your smartphone’s microphone is activated to start tracking what you watch. You also can use Viggle while watching TV on your smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S6 with its 5.1-inch display is perfect for watching movies and TV shows. And with unlimited 4G LTE data from a carrier like T-Mobile, you can stream anywhere at anytime.
Keep Track of Clients with ContactMe
As your business grows, so does your client list. When your little black book of contacts is full, switch to an online tool that consolidates all of your clients and contacts. ContactMe is an easy-to-use online system that stores additional information that is pertinent to your contacts. With these helpful tools, you can stay on top of your correspondence and never miss an interview, appointment or deadline again. Greg Ciotti, founder of the blog Sparring Mind, tells LifeHack that he strongly advocates using ContactMe. Try it free for 14 days to see just how organized your business can be.