A WOMAN has claimed she made £18,000 in 12 months working just ONE hour a week thanks to her Amazon side hustle.
Renata Rabuha, from the US, revealed how she uploads 30-60 second videos of the items she has bought from Amazon at home.
Renata Rabuha claimed that she pays her mortgage by the Amazon Influencer Program[/caption]
Hailing it as the “easy side hustle no one is talking about”, she said it’s particularly perfect if you’ve snapped up numerous items on Prime Day.
In a clip on her @renatarabuha account, she wrote: “”PSA: If you’re buying all that stuff from Amazon on Prime Day, you should learn how to do review videos and make your money back.
“Doing this pays my mortgage every single month and I never post the reviews to social media.”
She explained how Amazon pays her for making product review videos – but not the ones you see under the regular reviews.
Renata added: “This is totally different.
“Amazon has a program that literally anybody can join.
“It’s not an invite—you can apply for it. Literally anybody can do it, and there is a two-step approval process.
“But once you’re in, it is so simple. Literally anybody can do it.
“What you do is take products you already have in your house, make a 30 to 60 second video, and post that video directly to Amazon.
“Those videos get shown on product listings.
Whenever somebody clicks on your video and watches it, you do get a commission.
“Last year, I made over $24,000 literally reviewing the stuff that I already had at home.”
HOW SHE DOES IT
Renata makes cash through the Amazon Influencer Program.
This allows content creators to earn commissions by posting video reviews, unboxings and how-to clips.
These videos appear directly on Amazon product listings, and if someone watches your video and makes a purchase, you earn a cut.
Anyone can apply, and no invite is required, and you get paid per qualifying purchase, not just views.
It’s different from regular Amazon reviews you see, as the influencers get paid for their videos.
To qualify, you typically need an active social media account (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook) and a moderate following, but no huge audience required.
She claims she made £18,000 in 12 months working just ONE hour a week thanks to her Amazon side hustle[/caption]
You need to be producing “quality, authentic content” on your page.
The two-step verification process includes checking that you’re a real content creator with an active presence and real engagement.
If you pass the first step, you’ll be asked to submit 3 sample videos reviewing items.
Once approved, you’ll get access to your own Amazon storefront and be able to post videos that appear on actual product listings.
From there, you can start earning commissions on qualifying purchases from viewers who watch your videos.
UK influencers can recommend products to your audience, and then earn a commission[/caption]
IS IT IN THE UK?
The Amazon Influencer Program is available in the UK – but it is slightly different.
You first need to apply via amazon.co.uk/influencers and create a storefront.
Once this is done, you can create content and recommend products to your audience, and then earn a commission.
The website states: “There are multiple ways you can earn.
“You can monetise your social media content by sharing your storefront URL or through affiliate links.
“We may also surface the content you have posted to your storefront to Amazon shoppers, allowing you to gain more followers and earn from new customers.”
However, many UK users report that video uploads don’t appear on product pages, only in storefronts.
To reliably publish shoppable videos and earn commissions, most UK creators join via the US program, using products that are also listed on Amazon.com.
Do I need to pay tax on my side hustle income?
MANY people feeling strapped for cash are boosting their bank balance with a side hustle.
The good news is, there are plenty of simple ways to earn some additional income – but you need to know the rules.
When you’re employed the company you work for takes the tax from your earnings and pays HMRC so you don’t have to.
But anyone earning extra cash, for example from selling things online or dog walking, may have to do it themselves.
Stephen Moor, head of employment at law firm Ashfords, said: “Caution should be taken if you’re earning an additional income, as this is likely to be taxable.
“The side hustle could be treated as taxable trading income, which can include providing services or selling products.”
You can make a gross income of up to £1,000 a year tax-free via the trading allowance, but over this and you’ll usually need to pay tax.
Stephen added: “You need to register for a self-assessment at HMRC to ensure you are paying the correct amount of tax.
“The applicable tax bands and the amount of tax you need to pay will depend on your income.”
If you fail to file a tax return you could end up with a surprise bill from HMRC later on asking you to pay the tax you owe – plus extra fees on top.
