What is a side hustle?
Simply put, a side hustle is a small business that you set up to earn a bit of money in addition to your main stream of income. It’s a good way to balance the increased cost of living with your need to take care of your family, both financially and as a parent.
Here are a few ideas for side hustles that you can pick up. Some can expand into businesses of their own right, but you can also work for just a few hours a week at these jobs for that extra cash. Remember, be balanced.
Copywriting
Do you have a talent for words? If so, there’s potential to earn some money as a copywriter.
While some people have ambitions like writing a bestselling book, there’s plenty of money in writing for businesses and blogs. You can also scale the work perfectly, picking up more work when you want it or dialing it back to focus on other things.
There is always a market for content marketing, as even smaller businesses have started to pick up this line of digital marketing. So, get your laptop out and earn some money.
Payday Loan Affiliate
Speaking of busy markets, there is also never a shortage of people who need money quickly.
Payday loans are short-term loans that are designed to tide someone over until they get their next paycheck. They’re often used for emergencies and sudden costs that need to be dealt with quickly. By joining a payday loan affiliate program, you can earn money by connecting people who need a loan with potential lenders.
Handyman
If you have some DIY skills or, even better, basic qualifications, you can pick up work as a handyman. This requires a little more investment than other side hustle opportunities, but it can easily snowball into a healthy income if you want it to.
As well as the appropriate skills, you’ll need a well-stocked toolbag and ideally a van or vehicle that can carry you and your tools to your clients. If you already tackle a lot of maintenance jobs at home, you should have the tools you need already.
Don’t pick up any jobs you aren’t qualified for, especially if they involve complicated plumbing or electrical work. But there are plenty of jobs like painting and basic maintenance that most people can tackle, but that people are always willing to pay someone to do for them.
Making Deliveries
One thing that has boomed in recent years is people’s propensity to shop online. This predictably means that more and more things are delivered by parcels.
If you have a van, you have the potential to work as a delivery driver. This is a simple job that is also perfectly scaleable and can be tackled before or after your normal workday. Just remember to factor the price of petrol and vehicle maintenance into your day, because they will impact your profits.
