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If you are looking for a little extra cash to help you live the life you want to live, you might be wondering what the best side hustle is for your lifestyle and needs. There are several options open to you, including tutoring online English students, selling on Amazon, or renting out your spare bedroom, and they will be briefly explored below. Hopefully, this simple guide will help set your plans in motion for how to earn some extra money on the side.
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
A great way to earn some extra cash – and also open the door to future travel opportunities! – is completing an online TEFL qualification and then tutoring children or adults who study English online. Your students could be anywhere in the world, so you will have the added bonus of getting to know other people’s customs and traditions. Moreover, you can set your own rates and availability. If you have an interest in your own language and grammar, this could be the perfect second job for you.
Sell on Amazon
Selling on Amazon is a great way to earn some extra money on top of your nine to five work. You can do seriously well from these sales if you choose your products wisely, get the proper training, and use the right techniques.
It is recommended that you complete online training before you begin selling on Amazon, as there are some common mistakes that you are likely to make which will massively hinder your earning potential. However, with concise, professional, and clear guidance, you can make selling on Amazon a profitable side hustle. This could even, in time, become your primary or only source of income, once you have built your business up and earned a positive reputation as a seller.
Get Crafty
Do you have an artistic skill that you can tap into for money-making potential? Could you offer commissioned caricatures or personalized pet portraits in your local area, or for shipping via an online store? Or else, do you have an eye for buying vintage or worn clothes in charity shops, and customizing them into fashionable new garments? If you have an artistic vision and you can market your work, this can be an enjoyable way of making some pocket money.
Just remember not to under-charge for your time! If your painting takes four hours to make, consider this, plus the cost of materials, when negotiating your price.
Drive for Uber/ Lyft
If you enjoy chatting with the public and driving in your local area and don’t mind some late nights, this could be the ideal side job for you. Like with the previous options, you can choose when you work, giving you lots of flexibility in your personal life and rest when you need it.
While you might have some misgivings about this line of work, you can find plenty of helpful tips and guidance online written by other drivers, that will reassure and prepare you for the job. With this information, you can go into the driving job with your eyes open, well-equipped to make it a profitable and successful side hustle.
Rent Out Your Spare Room on Airbnb
A simple and efficient way to earn some, or a lot, of extra money, is by using your own house! If you have a spare room, consider letting it out on Airbnb and watch the payments fly in. Airbnb has become one of the most popular and common platforms people are using for their getaways, and especially if they are single or planning a short stay, a traveler with a budget might be delighted to find a beautiful private room in a lovely location, that is both well-catered and affordable.
Keep in mind that one of the “b”s in Airbnb stands for breakfast, and if you want those good reviews to start pouring in, it is advisable to offer coffee-making facilities and a simple snack, at least, such as cookies or fruit. On top of that, you will find many more useful tips online for the best way to run your Airbnb spare room business effectively and sensibly.
Start Earning Today!
Whether you are a natural with grammar, proficient in making sales, or a creative person, there is a side hustle on this list for you. Which option set a lightbulb blazing over your head?
If you have a spare bedroom, or a car suitable for taxiing, you might be considering the Airbnb or Uber route, however, if you prefer a more private and quiet home environment, perhaps working or selling online is more suited to your needs and skillset. Whatever idea you are going to run with, seek advice online from professionals for the best way to start and build your business. Good luck!
