Are you struggling to fund your next vacation? What about paying next month’s rent?
We’re living in the age of side hustles. No matter what you need money for, there’s a gig that’ll boost your income.
Not sure which side gig is right for you? Keep reading. One of the following 15 ideas will be perfect for bringing in extra cash.
1. Pet Caretaker
If you have a soft spot for animals, use that to your advantage. Dog walking and boarding are both excellent sources of extra cash.
Walking a couple dogs five times per week could bring in over $100 a week. If you board dogs while their owners are on vacation, the potential income is even higher.
2. Driving Service
It’s never been easier to make money in your spare time. Turn your car into a temporary taxi by driving for Uber, Lyft, or Rideshare.
These driving services allow you to make money on your terms. Work when you want for as long as you want. One busy Friday night could earn you a decent wad of cash.
Do your research to learn more about these lucrative driving services.
3. Babysitting
Take it back to your roots with the first job you ever had: babysitting. All you need is a handful of regular clients and your babysitting business will take off.
The best part of this side gig is the hours. No need to quit your 9-5; babysitting usually occurs in the evenings and weekends.
4. Housecleaning
Not afraid of rolling up your sleeves and getting dirty? Housecleaning is an awesome side hustle for those who can work hard. Tons of homeowners lack the time to deep clean their homes.
Cleaning one house per week can make a significant impact on your income. Plus, when you do a good job that’ll lead to more clients. The potential income is limitless!
5. Busking
If you have a musical talent and enjoy performing, take it to the streets. Public places with lots of pedestrians could be your part-time office.
Try to choose locations with lots of tourists. Get the legal permits you need to busk. Then, throw your hat down and start performing.
6. Landscaping
There are plenty of homeowners that hate mowing the lawn. Even more of them hate shoveling snow. That’s where your side gig comes in.
Advertise your landscaping services in your neighborhood. Committing to spending one day a week hustling will lead to extra cash and more vitamin D.
7. Tutoring
If you excel in any academic subjects, consider profiting from your knowledge. High school and college students are always in need of tutors.
Another avenue of tutoring is through English as a second language. You can use your laptop to teach English to students all over the world. Earn extra money without even leaving your house.
8. Rent Your Space
You could have unused space that others would pay for every month. Like your parking space, garage, or spare bedroom.
Considering placing your space for rent on websites like Craigslist and Airbnb. You don’t have to do much work for this passive source of income.
9. Sell Your Stuff
We all have extra stuff laying around that we don’t use. For many of us, it’s clothes and tech gadgets. Luckily, both of these categories can make you a pretty penny.
After selling your extra stuff online, consider reselling as a side gig. Buy inventory from thrift stores and garage sales. Flip those items and sell them for double what you paid.
10. Photography
If you know your way around a camera, you could make photography a part-time gig. Offering headshots and family portraits is an easy way to make the most of your skill.
Plus, since you aren’t a professional, you can charge a discounted rate. Clients will think they’re getting a deal. You’ll be rolling in the cash after scoring so many clients.
11. Banquet Serving
Most people who work normal jobs don’t have a lot of time for side hustles. The weekends are your availability. Luckily, banquet serving is one side hustle that only takes that part of your time.
Wedding venues and golf courses often hold special events on the weekends. Working as a banquet server provides consistent part-time work. And, the tips don’t hurt.
12. Social Media Managing
While this job is a fulltime gig for many people, it can also make the perfect side hustle. Taking on 1-2 clients accounts won’t take up all your time. But, it will bring in the dough.
Managing a social media account means curating posts, tags, and replying to comments. You need to be consistent and knowledgeable about the client’s audience.
13. TaskRabbit
If you have no idea what side gig is right for you, consider becoming a tasker for TaskRabbit. In this job, you’ll be doing a range of tasks that customers hire you for. It could be cleaning, shopping, or building furniture.
Work whenever you want to be on the clock. You could spend the whole weekend making some cash, or a couple hours a week.
14. Resume Writing
Check out any university campus and you’ll find dozens of students who need resume help. If you’re good at writing and know what employers are looking for, this gig’s for you.
You can charge a fee per hour or per resume you write. Depending on the number of customers you get, it could be a lucrative gig.
15. Ghostwriting
If you love creating stories and developing characters, consider being a ghostwriter. There are tons of people looking to hire ghostwriters for their next books.
You can find these jobs on freelance websites like Upwork and Fiverr. The pay varies, but you can set your own rate per word.
Ready to Start Your Side Gig?
There’s no excuse for not making extra money these days. We’re living in the gig economy; everyone has a side hustle. Customers are more inclined to hire freelancers and part-timers.
You can boost your income by choosing one of the side gigs from this list.
For more ideas to make extra cash, increase your savings, and get richer check out our money blog.
