Many of us could benefit from an extra stream of income. With the economy being what it is, having a side hustle generate some extra income can make things easier, and be a sound financial step.
I have put together 15 ideas for side hustles after thoughtful research, statistics, and considerations for your time, financial viability, and success.
So, Let’s get started and see what works.
1. Starting A Blog
Starting a blog can open up multiple streams of passive income. It’s an excellent path for a side hustle and some passive income.
Pick a niche that you’re knowledgeable and passionate about, and start creating content that’s suitable and helpful for your readers.
Do remember to use SEO techniques and social media like Pinterest to help your blog grow.
Once you have readers, you can monetize the blog through ads, affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, and more.
2. Being A Part Of Amazon Influencer Program
Leveraging the Amazon Influencer Program is a great side hustle that pays pretty well. All of us buy things on Amazon, so imagine getting a commission off all the products you recommend.
Influencers get commissions off the products sold through their recommendations, their own page on Amazon, and other benefits to drive more sales and thus earn more money!
3. Start A T-shirt Business Online
Got some creative and marketing skills in you? Starting a T-shirt business can be a great side hustle that earns heaps.
Start with designing a nice T-shirt or a smart quote – and you’re in business! Leaning into the side hustle, you can have an on-demand service handle preparing the T-shirts, orders, and delivery.
Meanwhile, use your marketing skills to highlight the T-shirts and get some sales going!
4. Become A YouTube Content Creator
YouTube is a massive platform with a lot of opportunities for a smart content creator. Pick a niche or topic that works for you and start creating some amazing content.
As you bring in more viewers, options to monetize your YouTube channel grow.
You could earn through display ads, brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, and more.
5. Use Freelancing Websites (Upwork etc.)
Freelancing is one of the best-known, tried and tested methods for generating income through a side hustle. You can use your skills to work online for businesses or companies and earn some extra money.
These could be specialized skills like coding and development, but simpler options like data entry are also available.
Of course, your payments will depend on the demand for the skill you offer. Keep in mind, freelancing websites like Upwork, Freelancer, etc. can be extremely competitive.
6. Be An eCommerce Delivery Driver
With eCommerce shooting to highs, these companies are on the lookout for reliable delivery drivers for their packages. Programs like Amazon Flex allow people to earn a nice income as a side hustle, with the flexibility to work at convenient times.
7. Selling Photographs To Stock Sites
If you have an interest or knack for photography, you’ve got the ropes for a side hustle. Many stock photo sites, including famous ones like Shutterstock and Getty, buy photographs that they find relevant and useful.
Apart from this, if you want to put your marketing skills to use, it’s always possible to print and sell images as posters, artworks, and similar options.
8. Paid Online Surveys
One of the simplest ways to make extra money is through participation in paid online surveys. You will have to work with survey apps/websites like survey junkie and swagbucks to participate in the right surveys.
Keep in mind, these surveys won’t make you rich, but they can be useful for some coffee or beer money.
9. Drive For Uber
Driving for apps like Uber, Lyft, and others can give you a steady stream of extra income. These are well-known apps, with several people already using them as a source of extra income.
So, if you’ve got a vehicle and this idea interests you, choose the app you prefer and take a look at their driver requirement pages to see if you qualify.
10. Unleash Your Crafts On Etsy
If you possess some skills with crafts, Etsy can be your great friend and source of extra income. Etsy is a massive marketplace where all sorts of products are available, though those related to crafts are more appreciable.
And there’s quite a wide range of crafts you can find on Etsy, from hand-lettered block prints to jewelry, sculptures, soaps, and a whole lot more.
If you’ve got a creative side, selling related products on Etsy is an option worth exploring.
11. Deliver Food And Groceries
With everything going online and to app ecosystems, there is a steady demand for people who can deliver orders. You get paid for the deliveries and might also get some tips, further increasing the income.
Famous apps in this space include Doordash and UberEats, which though famous for food delivery, can also include groceries. Apps like Shipt and Instacart are more focused on grocery delivery.
12. A Chef Leaning Into Their Skill
Are you a chef or have skills with cooking food? Your hobby or profession could be as satiating to your wallet as it is to your stomach! You could run and monetize a website, YouTube channel, or similar.
Take good photographs of the food, and you might find buyers for high-quality food photographs, like food bloggers or stock sites. Even food images and posters are hugely popular and can get profits with your marketing skills.
Then, there’s a whole new world with the demand for recipes on pretty much all platforms. Classic recipes remain popular as always. However, variations where you can meet various diet and food preferences are major hits too.
Variations or new recipes that can manage various aspects like being gluten-free, keto-friendly, vegan-friendly, etc., can attract a huge readership.
13. Create Digital Products You Can Sell
If you have the expertise or skill to create a digital product, you could make a pretty penny selling it. The good thing about digital content is that you have to spend time and money on creating it once, but sell it as many times as you like!
These products can be a lot of things depending on your skills! Products like eBooks on topics of expertise, small apps or scripts, even templates for spreadsheets and documents can be a part of this strategy.
14. Pet Sitting
Love pets? Well, maybe someone you know needs to have their pets watched for a while. Pet sitting and associated areas like dog walking can be simple side hustles, but the pay is usually good.
And if you love pets, this side hustle can be a source of joy, along with the money!
15. Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing is a very versatile technique for a side hustle or for passive income. Basically, specific websites pay you a commission on the products sold through your recommendations.
You can make it work through a whole lot of channels. Websites, blogs, newsletters, YouTube profile, and social media presence, are useful for affiliate marketing.
If there’s a digital channel where you have influence, you can employ affiliate marketing to get you some income.
Hi, I’m Cindy! I’m an online blogger passionate about helping people discover easy and effective ways to make money online.