Kathy Ennis, LittlePiggy
Are you fed up with your day job but struggling to find a route out of it? I know how frustrating it can be to have that dissatisfaction and not know how to solve it. So think about taking that first step of turning your passion into a lucrative side-hustle.
Many people have found success with the following low-risk, easy side hustle ideas. The great thing is they’re tried-and-tested, and you can start them alongside your nine-to-five.
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Freelancer / Contractor
If you’re craving more flexibility and freedom, think about going freelance or working as a contractor.
It’s one of the easiest businesses to start as you’re using your existing skill-set and qualifications with no start-up costs. It could be incredibly lucrative with a niche area of expertise with knowledgeable coaches and mentors in great demand!
Working as a freelancer will allow you to keep your day job and balance your responsibilities while building up your client base and getting your name out there.
Tutoring or Teaching English Online
Starting a tutoring business from home is as easy as 1-2-3!
If you already work in the education system, tutoring is a great way to bring in more cash.
You could be making more money within minutes by signing up to online platforms such as MyTutor and Tutorful. The demand for tutors has never been higher, given the pandemic’s toll on the education system.
Same with teaching English. You could soon be helping eager learners brush up on their English language skills online through Education First or Italki.
A particularly great option if you like meeting new people all over the world.
The best thing is you don’t even have to leave your house – all it requires is a good internet connection and an engaging approach!
Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Services
People will always need sitters and walkers for their pets, so you’ll never be short of clients.
This is an incredibly easy side-hustle idea.
Becoming a pet sitter or dog walker requires little start-up cost and low risk.
Because of this, you can use these side hustles to test the waters of entrepreneurship and see if you’re ready to make the jump and become self-employed.
You’ll have complete control over when you work, so they’re great side hustles to pair with a full-time job. Remote working also means the possibility of working while also being paid to pet sit.
Think Locally and Reach Out to People in Your Community
Remember to think locally and consider collaborating and offering up your services in your community.
Whether you’re a savvy freelance marketer, offer pet sitting or tutoring services, an easy way to find clients is to reach out to friends and neighbours where you live.
You never know what people are after, so do not underestimate the power of word of mouth! If you let people know of your services, you could have a diary full of clients before you know it.
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