6 Side Hustles to Start Today to Make Extra Money
In today’s economy, it is common to have multiple incomes to fund your lifestyle and supplement your income. Side hustles are the perfect starting point if you are looking to diversify your income, fund your passion projects, and gain more financial security.
Here are some low-barrier-to-entry side hustles that you can start today if you looking to make earn some extra income.
1. Testing Products
Many companies pay people to test their products and provide feedback before they hit the market. These products could range from food and drinks to beauty and skincare items.
As a product tester, you’ll get to try out new products before they hit the market, and you’ll be paid for your feedback. You can find product testing opportunities by signing up with companies that specialize in product testing, or by reaching out to individual companies that you’re interested in.
2. Selling Stock Photos
Many websites allow you to upload your photos and earn money when people download them.
You may be able to use the photos you already have on your phone, and you can continue to earn money from the same photos over and over again.
Stock photos are used by businesses and individuals for websites, social media, and marketing materials. You can sell your photos on websites like Shutterstock, iStock, and Getty Images, and earn money every time someone downloads one of your photos.
If you’re a skilled photographer, you can change your photos for higher prices. Niching down on the type of stock photo you specialize in can also help you sell higher ticket items. This is the perfect way to turn your passion for photography into a side hustle.
3. Flipping Items
Flipping items is another low-barrier-to-entry side hustle that can be very lucrative. You can start with items you already own, or find items to flip at thrift stores, garage sales, or even on Facebook Marketplace.
If you are planning to buy items at a low price and resell them for a profit start by visiting your local thrift stores, garage sales, and online marketplaces like eBay and Craigslist.
Some popular items to flip include clothing, electronics, and furniture. To further gain traction in your business, you can start an Instagram or Tiktok as a marketing tool.
4. Chatting Online in English
If you’re a native English speaker (or fluent in any other language), you can make money online by chatting with people who are looking to improve their English skills.
If it is just casual chatting, there usually aren’t any requirements or certifications. There are several websites that connect English speakers with learners, and you can earn money by having conversations with them.
This is a great side hustle for anyone who enjoys teaching, and it can also serve as practice for when you start teaching more seriously. Teachers with lesson plans can charge much higher rates.
5. Completing Online Surveys
Companies are looking for feedback on their products or services. You can sign up for survey websites and start earning money by completing surveys in your spare time.
Completing online surveys is a simple way to earn some extra cash, and you can earn anywhere from a few cents to a few dollars per survey. Although this wouldn’t replace your day job, it can be a good way to earn some extra cash in your spare time.
It can also be completed anytime and anywhere, whether its on your bus commute to work, or while you’re multitasking and completing surveys while watching TV in your downtime.
6. Pet Sitting
There’s a huge demand for pet sitters. Pet-sitting (and pet-walking) is a side hustle that involves taking care of pets while their owners are away, or if the owners have mobility constraints.
Apps like Rover and Wag where you can set your own rates and get connected to pet owners in your area. This is one of my favorite side hustles and perfect for anyone who loves animals and has some extra time to spare.
Get Started Now
Side hustles are a great way to earn some extra cash and pursue your passions, but it is useless unless you put your ideas into action.
Whether you’re interested in testing products, selling stock photos, flipping items, chatting online in English, completing online surveys, or pet-sitting, there are plenty of opportunities available. Just remember to do your research and start your side hustle as soon as possible!
Just remember, inaction is deadly.
It is ok to fail as long as you are learning. So start your side hustle ASAP and you’ll see the benefits in no time!