Blogging You can earn money with your blog. Look no further than this blog. I have a day job, I blog for 2-3 hours a day and I earn $4,000 – $6,000 per month from this blog, which is ever increasing. Soon this blog will surpass my day job income. You can also earn regular money by blogging.
You can create your blog in 20 Minutes for just $20. Generally, blog earning starts at month 6 to month 9, till then you'll need a lot of patience. To open a blog/site you need a hosting site and
BlueHost. is where this site is hosted. We are paying less than $4 per month.
Cashback sites One guaranteed way, probably you should start with this one. Even earning a mere $5 can bring enough enthusiasm to accomplish few more side hustles from the list. I started with Cashback website, when the first gift card we ordered with the points we earned, we were so thrilled. That was the beginning of earning-on-the-side for us. If you do online shopping, then do it via cash back sites like, Top cash back. You will earn points for every purchase (on top of credit card reward). You can accumulate points and redeem for gift cards.
Surveys Here are top 10 Survey sites. You can earn money by taking online Surveys. You need to register for sites that publish surveys. Sign up with Opinion Outpost and Survey Spot. both to maximize return. You will be able to participate in online surveys regarding new products and services. Earn Cash and other rewards for your time. Here is a list of best survey sites.
Seasonal Shop Seasonal retail shops could be very good side hustle.
Earn by surfing internet InboxDollars is a service that pays you for your regular web surfing. Also a $5 instant money when you sign up.
Earn by searching the web and answering surveys I know people who earn by answering surveys.
SwagBucks offers generous and fast payment for answering surveys and playing games, etc. Bonus, you'll earn $5 upon signup (for US residents only).
Become an Uber Driver Want to use your car? Become an Uber driver and drive passenger in your free time. Imagine the cost of tax ride, and 60% of the cost will be your profit to keep. As Uber takes 30% commission and 10% will be fuel cost.
Snow shoveling If your area gets a lot of snow fall. you can start shovel service in the neighborhood.
Dog walking If you have spare time then you can take dogs on a walk.
Property management You can start property management service for your neighbors who spend most of the year away from home. you can offer your service as a proxy landlord.
Performer You can earn by working as a street performer, bit too extreme but if you have talent then why not. Be careful not to become the joke of the town.
Moving business You can start packers and movers services or at least you can become one of the agents of moving companies.
Sell your gigs on Fiverr Become a Fivrr member and start selling your gig. Some examples would be writing an article, giving voice over text, drawing a sketch from a picture, designing a quick logo, etc. You can earn between $5 to $25 depending on how demanding your gig could be.
Lawn Mowing You can start lawn mowing service. This business can be very successful especially if you have free morning time.
Pet sitting You can start a pet sitting side hustle.
Garden farming You can grow vegetables in your garden and can sell the excess.
Teach English If you are very good in English you can do proof reading, you can even teach English in community schools.
Pet grooming By taking a small fee from people you can groom their pets.
Scrap-booking Many people love beautiful scrapbook, so you can earn by designing beautiful scrapbook.
Be a speaker If you are a good speaker you can earn by working as a public speaker for any agency.
Assistance You can be a part time assistant of some small businessmen.
Help seniors You can earn by doing some simple household chores for senior citizens.
Part-time Bartender Are you are knowledgeable about the liquid? Do you love to play bar tending at your house parties? You can become a part-time bartender or server at a local restaurant. You will get money, experience and an opportunity to hone your skills further.
Transporting goods You can earn money by transporting goods, especially if you have truck/bigger vehicle.
Soap making business You can start small soap making the workshop.
Get bank incentives You can earn little side money by opening fee-free checking accounts at banks that provide a sign-up bonus.
Price arbitrage You can buy goods from the local market which is cheap and then sell those goods for good profit.
Repair electronics If you can do electric repairing then buy old gadgets, repair them and sell them.
Sell your paintings If you can paint, you can sell your art online, you can even host local exhibition (even in your yard) and sell your paintings.
Babysitting If you have too much spare time then you can do babysitting.
Rent your room If you have a spare room in your house, you can start a bed and breakfast service. You can even rent it out to tourists when you are not at home.
Cake decoration You can start cake decorating side business. you can attend classes at local arts and craft stores (‘Michael's' offer this course) to learn.
Candle making Candle making is very easy and mostly don't require attending classes, you can buy equipment and read books on candle-making.
Garage sale arbitrage You can buy stuff from the garage sale and sell on eBay and other online websites, earn the margin.
Programming jobs If you can do programming, you can get online jobs, register for freelance sites. This can be an interesting off-work activity which can actually improve performance in your main job.
Website design You can earn by designing websites/blog if you have that knack and expertise. You can start easily after taking few web designing classes at local community colleges. One of my friends is doing just that and earning decent money regularly.
Staff writing Some online sites pay for writing articles for them. You can do this work from your home at the spare time.
Market your videos If you have some original videos put them on youtube and earn money by using Google ad-sense enabled.
Teach music If you are good at playing musical instruments, start teaching others for money.
Furniture assembly You can start furniture assembling business if you have plumbing skills. If you have a truck and can carry items from furniture stores, you can start this business immediately. All you need to do it putting up your ad on Craigslist.
Phone book delivery Every year people are hired to deliver phone books. You can earn seasonal money by becoming a delivery agent.
Coffee shop You can start your own coffee shop, you require a license, though.
Gas station If you can invest money then opening a gas station and hiring attendants could be a great side hustle.
Virtual teacher If you are particularly strong in some subject, you can start teaching. There are sites that offer virtual tutor services, register with them first.
Be a DJ If you are into music, playing DJ at local parties/wedding is a possibility for you to earn some extra money on the side.
Start boutique You can start your own boutique. I have known many talented women who can easily start their own line of clothing.
Sell your photographs You can sell your digital photographs to sites that re sell them to publishers. You can earn from few cents to few dollars per picture, based on the quality and subject.
Fix computers If you know computer hardware then start fixing computers, again putting up ads in local classified and Craigslist could bring you order.
Event manager You can start an event management business. When someone you know is having a party, ask him/her if you can plan it for a small fee.
Sell candies Make candies at home and sell those for a good profit.
Fish farming You can start fish farming at home and then earn by selling fish.
Programming/designing If you are good in programming then design some apps and sell those online. You can provide service as a nanny.
Virtual Assistance You can work as a virtual assistant if you wish you can become my editor and get paid on per post basis (really I am looking). There are various work for VAs from attending calls to writing contents and writing mails.
Golf caddy You can work as a caddy over week-ends.
Party photographer Work as a photographer for weddings and parties. You can learn the trade from local community schools. you need to put nominal investment to buy DSLR camera and lenses.
Network Marketing It's lucrative money earning business. You get paid to promote commercial goods and services to mailing lists or social network. Amway and Etsy are good examples of network marketing. Your communication skill would determine your potential.
Store attendant Earn money by managing small businesses near your home. You can be paid to manage sales counter or just for keeping an eye over the shoppers.
Cook Work as a part timer chef and help out others
Swimming instructor Become a swimming instructor, all you need is a training and a license.
Handy man You can do handy man services as a side hustle.
Baking If you can bake well, make cookies, cakes, and pastries for selling.
Interior decoration Start doing interior decorating. you can also stage homes for sale if you are into interior designing.
Knitting If you can, start knitting. This business pays well.
Wedding planner You can plan weddings. This business is a very good side business.
Sale body parts You can sale your body, not talking about sex here, you can sale your sperm, blood, hairs and nails for money. It's better to consult your physician before donating blood.
Make apps If you can make
smart phone apps. you can code new apps and sell it online.
Coaching If you are good in sports, you can teach this to youngsters.
Credit card rewards Use credit cards and pay off total due every month. You don't have to pay interest and the reward is yours to keep. I have earned decent money so far.
Do odd jobs ‘For hire' section in Craigslist contain odd jobs watch out for them.
Logo design Design a logo for new businesses or websites if you're a graphic designer.
Paper route news delivery is perhaps the number one in the chart for school/college kids. You can start by contacting local news paper office.
Use your car You can even
make money from your car .
Taxi business Buy a taxi and hire a driver if you have money.
Make soft toys Make some soft toys and sell those online.
Landscaping If you have skills, start landscaping and gardening service in your neighborhood. You'll need to buy tools
Garage sale Conduct garage sales and earn money by getting rid of clutter at your home. Buy some consignment shops and rent those.
Catering Service Start a catering service, provide food to local parties/wedding
Card selling Make some greeting cards at home and sell online.
Car wash Have a community car wash, involve children and earn money every week-end (well, almost).
Medical studies Participate in medical studies. Companies that are trying to receive approval from the FDA hire people to participate in studies as apart of their research Start cosmetic selling shop.
Data entry Start data entry business, this is zero investment business as well.
Flower arrangement Start flower arrangement service. I know a community college near our home that offers this course.
Open a dorm Start hostel/dorm facility in your spare room.
Language instructor Teach languages you know to foreign visiting students.
Transcription Start translation/transcription service at your free time.
Interpreter If you know a second language, you can become an interpreter, even govt. agencies look for interpreters on an ad-hoc basis.
Be a bouncer If you have that physique, you can become a bouncer at bars/pubs.
Freelancing projects Make a team of freelancers, take projects and earn money.
Fundraising Becoming a fundraiser allows building an extensive network and make extra money while working for a worthy cause.
Setup home based garage Start a small garage and give it to any mechanic on rent.
Leaflet distribution Start leaflet distributing service, this can be a fun week-end activity.
Mystery shopper Be a mystery shopper on behalf of the manufacturers and take the test of the sellers. I know a few mystery shoppers. another good thing is they get a lot of free stuff to keep.
Travel agency If you love assisting people with their vacation plans, starting a home-based travel agency could be an ideal side hustle for you.
Social media promotion Earn money from social media. Businesses pay money for promoting their products on social media. Grow a big list of social media followers and look out for offers.
Live stock farming Especially those who live in rural areas, can start a livestock business in their backyard.
Put a banner on your property Use your property (car even) for setting up billboards if you can cope with that view.
Rent your parking spot If you have extra space in parking lot, rent that extra space. If your parking lot remains empty during work hours you can rent out the spot.
Advertising business Start advertising business, middle men earn money by performing co-ordination job. You can contact publishers and advertisers separately and earn money by playing middle man.
This hustle may be sounding like an easy task but, in reality, they are tough jobs at times. Getting a start is very important, getting first few clients is probably the hardest part of it. Don't get disheartened, it took me 6 months before I started earning money for this blog.
If you are a student and looking for a side gig to lessen your student loan burden, here's our list of side jobs for college students.
You'll be successful if you have ambition and are willing to put hard-work. A side hustle could be a great trial for anyone thinking of working for themselves someday.
