Having a side hustle isn’t anything new, but it has increased in popularity ever since the pandemic. Side hustles are a great opportunity to make extra cash and potentially turn it into a full-time job one day. They come in many sizes, shapes and forms and are not a one-size-fits all, but there is something out there for everyone.
Maybe you enjoy the comfortability of your full-time job but are looking for a little extra cash or an outlet for your creativity or something you are really passionate about. A side hustle may be the answer for you. Here are some ideas to get you started.
E-book
E-books allow you to produce and sell a story with minimal costs attached. There are thousands of e-books written on different topics so why not turn something you’re knowledgeable about into one too and make a profit? To determine what topic you should write about, think about something you can talk about for hours on end with no notes or help needed. Look at the format of other e-books on the topic and begin writing. You can then format it with Kindle Create and self-publish and sell it with Kindle Direct Publishing. Continue this process for any other topics you want to write about and watch the profit flow in.
Create an Online Course
Sharing your knowledge with others is a great way to spread information and can help you make some extra money. Similar, yet different, to an e-book are online courses. Again, find a topic of interest to you and design and build your course based on that topic. Use your social media, website and email lists to promote and sell the course and build passive income.
Sell on Etsy
If you are the creative type and enjoy making your own products or digital prints, Etsy may be the path for you. First, decide what you are going to sell and in what niche. Next, create your product or print in Canva or a similar website, or if you are selling handmade items, start by taking photos. Lastly, create listings on your Etsy account for each item and you can begin selling. Promote your shop and add new items to your shop weekly to have a successful side hustle.
These are just a few ways to get started with a side hustle and many more are out there! Once you’ve started a side hustle, whether it stays a side hustle or turns into a full-time income, you may need your finance reviewed. Profit Meadow Bookkeeping offers a free review of your books that you can claim HERE! We help small business owners who are eager to succeed, but lack financial resources, time or knowledge to do so.