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Whether it’s to earn extra for paying student loans or saving up for a dream vacation or wedding, getting a side job is easy nowadays.
The digital era paved the way for business and commerce opportunities that can be done without needing to quit a nine-to-five job, and some of them listed below.
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Consultation/Coaching
Having a valuable skill or expertise in a certain field/niche is a great opportunity to help people and offer them something of value while getting paid to do it.
For this, one will need to take a look at their skills and accomplishments and what people ask them for help with the most. In the US, one can start consulting on the side, armed with a social security number, a business card, and specialized skills/expertise.
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Driving for a Ride-Share Company
Cars aren’t always a liability to the owner. They can be turned into an income source through ride sharing. People who like to drive around make good money by being Uber drivers. An Uber driver can earn an average of $364 per month.
Ride sharing is also one side gig in which one can work whenever they feel like it, with the freedom to set their own work hours.
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Freelance Writing/Blogging
An English or journalism degree isn’t necessary to be a successful freelance writer or blog/article writer. It’s a great advantage, though, but not required.
To start a freelance writing side gig, one needs to have a good grasp of the English grammar and a portfolio of two to three writing samples. Writing jobs can be found on freelancing platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr (here are some other ways you can make money on Fiverr), and Craigslist.
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Online Teaching/Tutoring
Tutoring is also another great way to earn extra income from home. This side gig can be online or in person. Recently, the market for online tutors is steadily growing. For newbie side hustlers, it may be better to start with online teaching. You can try online tutoring platforms such as Tutor.com and Wyzant.
The best part about this side gig is that, most often, it doesn’t require you to be a degree holder or to have majored in a specific subject. One needs to have the skill that others are willing to pay for, like playing an instrument or the ability to speak a particular language.
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Pet Sitting
Pet lovers will find this side hustle very appealing. They get to play with fun, furry pals and get paid to do it. That’s got to be a dream gig for a dog lover or cat lover.
Pet-sitting or dog-walking opportunities are available all over the States, but they are prevalent in big cities like New York and the Bay Area.
Side hustlers can find dog-walking-service opportunities on Rover, a network of pet sitters and dog walkers. One can earn up to a thousand dollars per month on Rover, all while enjoying the freedom to set one’s working hours and work as little or as much as preferred.
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Online Selling
Selling your handmade or used things on the internet is one of the easiest ways to make money on the side. You’ll be selling stuff that will help declutter your clogged-up closets and garage.
Handmade crafts can also be sold online. This is an excellent opportunity to start businesses out of enjoyable hobbies like knitting, painting, or carpentry. Many have found success in selling handmade products through e-commerce platforms.
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Photography
Having an eye for a good capture, owning a camera, and having basic Photoshop skills are all it takes to start a photography side hustle. Several online platforms, such as Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, Alamy, Fotomoto, and many more, allow photographers to sell their captured images.
Sites such as Foap even allow pictures taken with a phone to be sold on their platform. The more pictures one can take and upload on stock-photo sites, the more chances they have to be found and earned more from. Plenty of companies have even branched off into photo book printing for weddings and similar areas to add an extra revenue stream, which could be worth it.
Another opportunity for this side hustle is event photography. Many clients are looking to pay for professional photography at weddings, engagements, and school events.
Conclusion
Aside from extra income, side hustles are also perfect opportunities to test out ideas and passion projects without the risk of losing a much-more-stable income.
One will find themselves learning how to become entrepreneurs or find a way to turn their hobbies or passion into careers.