While it may be unrealistic to assume that you can become a millionaire in two weeks, there are some tried and tested legitimate avenues where you can make money fast.

All you really need is decent internet service and you can start putting your skills to work earning some valuable bucks.

There are a number of reputable websites that offer you the opportunity to earn quick money from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Also, you can choose your working hours and how much work you can handle.

Amazon Mechanical Turk

This is a job website designed by the guys at Amazon and if you are a programmer, designer or writer, you can select from the huge number of HITs available on this site. HIT stands for Human Intelligence Task. The good thing about using Amazon Mechanical Turk is that you have the security of protection against online fraud, such as identity theft, given the great reputation that Amazon enjoys.

You need a valid email address plus an Amazon payment account to start earning money. The higher the number of HITs you can complete, the better your chances of bagging tasks that offer higher pay. The AMT has an automatic tracking system that monitors your percentage of accepted and rejected work, so pay attention to quality.

Payment for the work done is processed as soon as the applicant (customer who wants the work done and who has deposited money with Amazon) is satisfied with what they have done.

Buying and selling on eBay

You can easily make a decent income on eBay once you know how to do it. The first step is to visit the website and open an online account as a buyer or seller. This is free. There are two ways to make quick money on eBay:

1. Sale: Offer to sell items for people you know. For example, once you become familiar with eBay and understand how it works, you can offer to sell items for friends, family, and relatives. You can mark a decent commission for yourself while also getting a good deal at the same time.

two. To buy– You can try investing small sums of money in buying popular items on eBay and then selling them at a marked cost (while keeping the cost attractive to your customers). The best way to gauge which items are the most popular is to check how many bids a particular item has. The higher the number of bids, the higher the demand for the item.

Earning money online does not have to involve complications and large investments. Starting small is a great way to feel your way around without wasting your precious resources.