It’s time to think outside the box. Instead of spending your free time watching Netflix or scrolling through social media, consider picking up a side hustle that can earn you some extra money. You may not be able to quit your day job entirely, but if you’re looking for ways to supplement your income and put more cash in your pocket, here are some ideas:
Become a pet sitter
Pet sitting is a great side hustle because it’s flexible, you can work from home and it pays well. As a pet sitter, you will be responsible for taking care of someone else’s pets while they are away on vacation or at work. This can include feeding them, walking them and playing with them–whatever your client wants!
If you want to become a pet sitter, here are some tips:
- Find Clients: The best way to find clients is through word-of-mouth recommendations from friends who already have pets (or know someone who does). You could also try posting flyers around town advertising your services or setting up an ad on websites like [Craigslist](https://www.craigslist.org/) or [CareerBuilder](https://www.careerbuilder). You’ll be able to set up an account on these sites so potential customers can contact you directly through email or phone calls instead of having to leave messages in public forums like Facebook groups where anyone could see them
Start a blog
You might have heard of blogs and wondered what they are, but you don’t know how to start one or even if you should. Blogging is a great side hustle because it can be as simple or complex as you want it to be.
- A blog is simply an online journal where you write about whatever interests you, whether that’s fashion advice or recipes.*
- You don’t need any fancy equipment or experience – just a computer and internet connection!
- You’ll also need some patience because it takes time for people who enjoy reading your blog posts (called “readers”) to find them in order for them earn money from advertising revenue generated by their readership numbers.*
Give pet grooming a try
If you like animals and want to make some extra cash, consider becoming a pet groomer. You can find out how to become a professional at the National Dog Groomers Association of America’s website.
Groomers should be comfortable working with dogs and cats of all breeds, ages, sizes and temperaments while providing them with excellent customer service.
While it’s not necessary to have prior experience as an animal caretaker or trainer before entering this field–there are many people who start out as groomers–having experience working with animals will help you get started faster than someone who doesn’t have any knowledge about pets at all (or even just one kind).
Sell your old stuff online
If you have old clothes, shoes, or other items that are just sitting around your house and collecting dust, it’s time to get ’em out of the closet. You can sell them on eBay (or another site) for cash in hand. The key here is to take photos of your stuff before listing them on these sites–you don’t want potential buyers seeing stains or tears in their image search results! It may seem like an extra step but trust me when I say this: it’s worth taking a few minutes to snap some pics before posting anything online.
When selling online there will always be some level of risk involved (eBay has had its fair share of scams), so if possible use PayPal as opposed to direct bank transfers when receiving payments from customers via PayPal
Clean houses and driveways on the weekends
If you’re a hard worker, it might be time to start thinking about ditching your day job. Cleaning houses and driveways is a great way to make extra money on the weekends. You’ll need some equipment (a vacuum, broom and mop), but beyond that it’s pretty simple work: just make sure everything looks nice when your client leaves.
If you want to get really good at this side hustle though, don’t be afraid to ask for tips! If someone has been paying me $50 per hour since I started doing this side hustle two years ago and they leave me $25 as a tip one day because they’re feeling generous–I’m going home with $75 instead of $50! That’s more than double what I normally make per hour in my regular job!
Finally: don’t overcharge people because then they won’t hire another service again next time around; instead charge fair prices and do an excellent job so everyone comes back again next time around too!
Sell your skills on Fiverr, Upwork, and more
- Fiverr is a platform that allows you to sell your skills for five dollars. This can be anything from writing a blog post, designing logos, or doing voiceovers for commercials.
- Upwork is another freelance site where you can find work by bidding on projects posted by companies looking for help with their projects.
Pros:
- It’s easy to get started on these platforms because all you need is an internet connection and some basic computer skills (you don’t even have to have your own website). You’ll also be able to find clients quickly because many people use these websites when looking for freelancers with specific skillsets like yours! Cons: If there are no jobs posted in your area of expertise or if no one hires you after bidding on jobs posted by others then this side hustle won’t make any money at all!
The best way to make extra money is to find something you love doing and do it actively.
The best way to make extra money is to find something you love doing and do it actively. If you enjoy making people laugh, creating videos on YouTube might be right for you. If talking about your hobbies makes others interested in learning more about them, perhaps blogging would be the best side hustle for your skill set. But before we dive into specific ideas, let’s talk about what matters most when deciding which side hustle is right for you:
- Pick something that aligns with your passions and interests
- Pick something that’s within reach of where your skills are currently at (or can be improved upon)
- Pick something where demand is high enough so as not to have too much competition
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a way to make some extra money, then these 10 side hustles are the best place to start. There are so many different ways that you can earn money by doing what you love or something close to it. If none of these ideas appeal to you, then keep searching until one does! The best way to make extra money is by finding something that interests us deeply so we’ll keep doing it no matter what kind of workday we’ve had (or even if there hasn’t been any work at all).
