Times can be tough. Even working a full-time job can often leave many of us falling short by the end of the month. There is a solution: finding a side gig to supplement your income. While income flow can be unpredictable these days, hard work and perseverance pays off. Whether you’re looking for a way to start saving up some cash for a rainy day, or need to pay off a past due utility bill, check out these side gigs now.
1. Food Delivery
During the pandemic, many restaurants were closed to the public, forcing people to stay home. So food delivery was in high demand. The good news is, it still is. It’s a convenient way to have dinner and it’s delivered right to your doorstep. It’s also still a lucrative way to make some money. Companies like Postmates, Grubhub and DoorDash offer ways for you to score extra cash in your spare time. Some people report making up to $30 an hour!
2. Microtasks
So many people are working online these days. Maybe your dream is to land the perfect computer job where your commute is simply to your living room couch. Doing things like micro-tasking gives you the flexibility and convenience of doing just that. If you have a laptop, sign up for accounts through sites like Spare5 and Amazon Mechanical Turk. If you’re good, accurate and fast, you can build up your clout, and earn a decent paycheck.
3. Pet Sitting
Pets are life and our world revolves around making them happy. Pet owners don’t want to stress out about how they are cared for while they are away at work or on vacation. This is where you come in. If you’re good with animals and love interacting with them, start a pet sitting business. The income potential is limitless because you set your own rates. Grow your clientele and watch your business soar.
4. Fiverr
Thousands of registered users login to Fiverr daily to search for and accept jobs. With everything from resume writing to creating company logos, if you can dream it, you can do it. Just pick a niche you’re good at and post your portfolio. Business owners will come to you for your expertise. Don’t let the word five in the title fool you to thinking it’s a cheap gig. You can raise your rates as you build your portfolio. It’s a great way to land a profitable side project and build your brand.
5. Create a Blog
If you love to write and have a true passion for a particular subject, give blogging a try. It’s easy to set up a website, and then you just need content. From mommy blogging to food photos and how-to’s, topics are diverse and plentiful. You just need to plug into social media, and connect with others to drive up blog traffic.
6. Become a Vlogger
Blogger, vlogger, what’s the difference? Unlike a blogger, a vlogger grabs the video camera and talks about their story, rather than typing it out in a blog post. All you need is a big, free platform to reach your audience. Do this through YouTube. Pick a subject like makeup, shopping, or pranks on grandma. Gain loyal followers, traffic and advertisers. Before you know it, you’ll be making bank like some of the wealthiest YouTubers on the planet.
7. Self Publishing
Have you always wanted to publish your short story, just don’t know where to start? Try self-publishing. There are no harsh rules or requirements and you are free to say and shape your story to your own specifications. The best part? You can gain an audience overnight and get paid for it. Amazon self-publishing is the platform to do it. This is a serious and highly profitable side-gig if you can write and gain a loyal following.
8. Become a Driver
Many people still need to make their way across town. With public transportation being hard to access and pricey, they turn to personal driving companies for assistance. This is where you come in. Sign up to be a driver for Uber or Lyft and build your reputation and your pocketbook. Pay is competitive and tips are often generous.
9. Shop for Others
Many people just want to avoid crowds and other people these days. Or maybe they simply can’t get out and do their own grocery shopping. This is where you come in. If you’re already a fast and savvy shopper, this gig is perfect. The faster and more accurate you are, the more money you can make per hour by shopping for others. Instacart is a good place to check out.
10. Sell Stuff
Getting a hold of items for cheap and turning them for a profit is a great way to make fast cash. Sites like Poshmark and eBay are some of the leading resale platforms. If you love dumpster diving, garage saling and thrifting, this is a perfect opportunity. Look for these top selling items:
- Vintage or name-brand clothing
- Handbags
- Electronics
- Antique or vintage home decor
As long as you sell items that are in demand and people want to buy them, you can create a turn-key business and a profitable side-hustle for yourself.
Using any of these 10 ways to make some quick cash can be a lifesaver. Some may not be for you, while others may be able to help you out of a financial bind. Piggyback a couple or several for even more profit. Get your personal hustle game on and start making your dreams a reality now.
Here’s to Saving and Thriving Daily!
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