If you stumbled upon this blog post, then you are probably looking for some ways to earn extra cash through side hustles.
Maybe you’re trying to have extra money to throw at debt or your current financial goal.
Whatever the reason is, you first need to consider a few things before deciding on which side hustle fits your situation best.
GOAL
What is your goal with the side hustle?
Are you simply wanting extra cash to put towards your financial goals? Or maybe you just want some extra spending money?
Are you wanting to turn your talent or skills into profit?
Are you searching for something to help others while earning a little income?
Or is your goal to turn this side hustle into a small business?
Make sure you know what your overall goal is upfront. This will help you not only stay focused throughout working the side hustle, but it will also help you decide what side hustle best suits you!
TIME
Okay, this is one you need to be realistic about. How much extra time do you have? Or how much extra time do you want to put into a side hustle?
If you know roughly how much time you have to put in, then you can easily estimate how much this side hustle will earn you per hour.
Knowing these numbers will help you evaluate which option will help you get to your goal faster. Especially if your goal is to focus solely on earning extra cash for your financial goal.
SKILL
If you’re already at a job that you don’t care much for, then you definitely should pick a side hustle that you enjoy!
This side hustle could be something you actually love doing. If you have a certain skill set that you can earn a profit from, then I highly recommend figuring out a way to do it!
Now that you have these three things to consider, let’s go through the list!
1. Bartend
Bartending can be a lucrative side hustle and can offer flexible schedules. Plus, the best time to bartend is during the weekends and nights, which makes it the perfect side hustle if you have a typical daytime job schedule.
2. Clean Houses
Everyone loves a clean home, and many people are willing to pay good money for a trustworthy person to clean their house. If you aren’t afraid to work this could be the perfect side hustle for you. The start-up costs are low, and you will be able to create your own schedule.
3. Babysit
If you love kids then it’s time to make money from it! Parents need a good reliable sitter that they can trust their children with for date nights, busy days, or just when they need a break. This is a good opportunity to earn income while helping others out!
And bonus, if you have kids of your own, they can have a fun play date or maybe you have an older child that wants to help you babysit. It’d be a great opportunity for them to learn how to care for kids and maybe make some side income for themselves too!
4. Dog Walking or Pet Sitting
Are kids not your thing? Maybe animals are! If so, then you can start walking dogs for pet owners or pet sitting to earn some side income. You can easily advertise through social media, putting up signs in your neighborhood, etc.
5. Personal Chef
If you love to cook then you could make some extra income by doubling the recipes that you are already making for yourself or your family. Then you can pack up and deliver the meals. There are several people that would pay to have someone cook and plan meals for them. You can earn income by doing what you’re already doing, just making it bigger!
6. Wash and Detail Cars
So, we already know people love clean homes, but they also love clean cars. You will need some start-up costs for supplies. If you love cars, then this is a neat way to earn income and maybe get to clean some cool cars along the way!
7. Mow Lawns or Landscaping
Life is busy, and people would rather pay you to mow their yard than pay a fine for it getting out of hand. You can also earn extra income by keeping their landscaping in order! This is perfect for seasonal hours, and you can make your own schedule.
8. Shovel Driveways
When landscaping season is over, you can grab your shovel and earn income during the winter season. Of course, this depends on where you live. If you live in an area that gets snow, then you probably know that people will pay anyone and everyone to shovel their driveways!
9. Sell Baked Goods
Baking is fun and helps stimulate your creative side! You can make this a seasonal job or a side hustle. Maybe you only want to sell baked goods during the holidays or maybe you want to do it year-round for birthdays or special events. Either way, this is a fun way to earn side money if you love to bake!
10. Photographer or Videographer
This one requires some talent, but if you have skills in photography or videography then you can easily earn extra income by taking on more gigs throughout the year. You could also look into selling your awesome photos online for income. There are several platforms to sell to without building your own website, like Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, Alamy, etc.
11. Deliver Food or Groceries
Delivering food or groceries is a great way to earn side money, especially depending on where you live. If you enjoy shopping then you can get paid to grocery shop too!
12. Drive for Lyft or Uber
If you enjoy driving, you may as well make some money while doing it. Depending on where you live you can earn some awesome money driving for Lyft or Uber. This offers flexible hours which makes it a good side hustle.
13. Creative Talents
If you have a special skill set, then you can probably earn a profit from it! Whatever the skill may be, advertise that you’re doing specialized work with your talent, and you’ll be amazed at how many people may be interested in hiring you.
14. Sell on Etsy
If one of your talents is being super crafty then you can sell your crafts on Etsy! Etsy offers an easy way for sellers to set up profiles and list products. Plus people trust Etsy so you don’t have to go through the time of building trust with clients because you’re selling on a trustworthy platform.
15. Reseller
If you love flipping things then this is the perfect side hustle for you. Although it does take some upfront investment you can shop low and sell high. Of course, you need to be reasonable and understand the market value of the items you’re selling. Selling online is the easiest way to get your items out there.
16. Freelance Writer or Proofreader
Companies hire out projects for freelancers to grab. You can earn income by being a writer or proofreader. This does offer flexibility, but some projects may have a deadline or need a quick turnaround. Create an account with Upwork to start getting jobs!
17. Rent Your Home or Spare Room on Airbnb
Renting your home may sound scary, but it can be a quick way to make cash. Airbnb has ratings for both hosts and guests so that you can feel more comfortable about who you are letting into your home. Airbnb also offers host protection insurance and accidental damage coverage on your home.
Hopefully, one of these side hustles sticks out to you as a good fit. If so, then get started right away! Don’t put off making extra income for your financial goals. You’ll make your future self happy by doing so!
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