Still trying to figure out Where to Start? Here Are Some NEW Side Hustle Ideas
My Side Hustle Story
How did I start a side hustle? Back in 2016, I was at a toxic workplace that didn’t value its employees. We would work overtime and still, our paychecks would be short. I was a 21-year-old renting, and I had my 3-year-old son.
My life was terrifying because I worked in a very stressful and undervalued job where promotion was deemed for friends and links. Not to mention I was well-versed in my position. However, that changed for me as soon as I saw that my mental health was on the line. I was extremely great at sales and customer service so I thought why not use the skills I already have to start a side hustle online?
However, like many people, fear was also in the back of my mind. What if my side hustle fails? What if I end up broke? Would this side hustle pay my bills? The questions went on for weeks but my mental health was screaming inside out that I needed to leave, “It’s unfair!”
I had no freedom, no time to take a break, and most importantly no time for my son.
The moment I realized that no toxic 9-5 is worth my mental health, I decided to hand in my resignation letter a few days after turning 22 years old. I was left with 2 weeks’ pay, and a desire to start a side hustle from home but I still had fear of what would go wrong.
Getting Started with Side Hustle
I created my first gig on Fiverr on January 19th, 2017 then a few days later, I got my first client who worked with me for 4 years. After a year into my side hustle, I was making over $5000 per month with the skills I already had. I was making 4 times more with 100% control of my time compared to my toxic 9-5. I am happy that I bet on myself.
“ No job is worth sacrificing your mental health.” – @itskerryfrancis
In 2019, I started blogging and making videos about Side hustles. This blog is another medium for me to teach others about getting started with a side hustle, financial tips, and wealth-building hacks.
How to start a side hustle?
First, think of the skills you already have when considering how you can start a side hustle. Research how your skills can be used to help online users and business owners. This will help you analyze how profitable your side hustle will be.
Afterwards, write down:
- The type of services you would be offering
- The pricing of the services compared to your skills and the market
- What are your vision, and mission statements
- And most importantly who you are; your branding
If you’re still at your day job, you may want to consider part-time side hustles you can do while you’re off work. We’ll dive into more about different side hustles that pay daily, or weekly later in this post.
Nevertheless, side hustles that are lucrative will allow you to quit your 9-5 job and build generational wealth. This will also be determined by having the right mindset.
MY EBOOK- 500 SIDE HUSTLE IDEAS
New Side Hustle Ideas You Can Start From Home
Let’s discover some new ideas that can help you make money. These are side hustles that work and will help you get out of debt or build a successful business.
1. Selling Baby Used Toys & Clothes
If you’re a mom looking to make some extra cash, consider clearing out used toys that your kids no longer need. Look into selling gently used clothes and shoes at thrift stores and other sites like Craigslist. This is a beginner-friendly side hustle idea and you don’t need to spend a dime.
2. Buy and Resell Everyday Small gadgets
Think about small gadgets that people love to use every day. If you’re a millennial you know we and GenZ use small gadgets like AirPods, smartwatches, keychains, phone mounts, mug warmers, portable chargers, etc. Check out this post from BuzzFeed on 28 Gadgets we use every day.
You can purchase these small gadgets in bulk using $100 on sites like Alibaba or Temu. Then resell them on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or Amazon.
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3. Rent out your spare space
Whether you have a spare room or land that you’re not using, this could be an opportunity for you to make some extra cash renting out an area that you own but are not occupying. This space could be used for events, camping, or for a short-term rental.
4. Become a Content Creator
A lot of people are getting into the norm of creating content on social media, whether it’s a get-ready with me, a day in the life or even just talking to the camera. Why? Content creation pays eventually. Think about creating something that entertains, educates, or empowers – that’s where you become known and valued.
Once you get a lot of followers, engagements, and likes; brands will start reaching out to work with you. You now become a magnet for organic traffic through being yourself. Brands pay content creators for using their products or for just talking about them. Would you like to start a fun side hustle?
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5. Sell Designs on Phone cases and Tshirts
If you love artwork, I have an amazing new side hustle idea that won’t need you to make any investment. All you need is a design idea and use Canva to create it. Once you have the design done, sign up for a website like Zazzle or Society6. These platforms allow you to place your designs on their merch and once someone buys, you get paid. If you like creating invitation cards, this is also perfect to make some money on the side.
6. Start an AI chatGPT Guide
ChatGPT took the internet by storm with its remarkable AI capabilities as an assistant for people looking for answers and guides. If you have cracked the strategy in using ChatGPT to get successful results, this is a good side hustle idea to start. All you have to do is create a guide on how to use ChatGPT prompts. Creating a guide on how to use it will help others get the defined answers to execute their plans.
7. Become a Mystery Shopper
Do you love shopping? If you’re looking for side hustle ideas for women, this is one to consider. As a Mystery shopper, you will be given tasks to visit stores, and restaurants to give your feedback on your experience from their sales reps.
Here is the full guide on becoming a Mystery shopper
8. Help Companies with their Google Page
The digital era that we are in is constantly growing and more businesses are looking for help to increase their online presence. One of the best ways to grow a business’s online presence is by setting up its Google Business Page. This will help them acquire local searches and new leads for their business. You can make an extra $500-$1000 per month doing this side hustle
9. Proofreading Books and Content
If you are looking for side hustles that you can do any time of the day, proofreading is a good way to make some extra cash. You will be responsible for reading books, website copies, and other documents before they are published. Some companies may require that you have a degree while there are ways you can do it as an independent contractor. The average pay for Proofreaders is about $4000 per month. You can also learn how to start a proofreading business in 30 days by taking the Proofread Anywhere Course.
10. Sell your Professional Services on Fiverr
If you want an opportunity to enhance or start a new career, Fiverr is the perfect marketplace. You can use your existing skills to start a side hustle that can become a business.
Fiverr is the largest marketplace with over 4 million active buyers on their platform. You can get started for free and create gigs ranging from $5 to $5000.
11. Start a YouTube channel
While starting a YouTube channel won’t make you quick money until you’ve a least hit 4000 hours of watch time and 1,000 subscribers, it’s still a good side hustle that is lucrative. When starting a YouTube channel, remember that you will need a consistent posting schedule and an SEO action plan with video ideas around your niche. And most importantly your video editing and sound quality have to be great.
12. Start a Blog
Like a YouTube channel except in word format are blogs. They are online content that shares information from user’s search intent. For example, you probably searched for the phrase “side hustle” and found this blog. Starting a blog takes a couple of months to grow and for it to start making money. Good blog traffic of over 100k views per month can bring in about $10,000 per month.
13. Become an Affiliate Marketer
Did you know that big brands like Amazon, Sephora, and Nike pay ordinary people like you and me to promote their products? In a nutshell, Affiliate marketing is when you promote a product and receive a commission when someone makes a purchase. There are quite a couple of affiliate networks you can join to get access to thousands of brands. Sites like Clickbank, Flexoffers, Share-A-Sale, and Partner Stack are just a few networks for beginner affiliate marketers.
14. Sell On Etsy
A couple of years ago, Etsy was known for selling mostly handmade items like jewelry, ornaments, and other items. Now side hustlers can sell just about anything on Etsy. One of the low-cost ways to start a side hustle is to sell digital products on Etsy. You can create a guide and list it for 0.20 a year and take advantage of free traffic from the platform. SEO descriptions for your listings are super important to drive buyers to your Etsy store.
15. Teach a Subject
Do you have a passion for teaching? Well, guess what, you can start teaching online and make a couple of hundred dollars per week with no experience. There are platforms ready for new English, Math, and Science tutors to help their students. Consider sites like Preply.com, TutorMe, and VIPKID.
16. Walk and Care for Dogs
Dog walking in the early mornings can be a flexible side hustle. You can earn money before going to work or even after coming from work. You can get paid $35 per hour for a walk! Consider using sites like Rover or Wagg to get started.
17. Do Gig Economy Jobs
Gig jobs are becoming some of the best jobs for a side hustler to do to make extra money. Driving for DoorDash, Ubereats, and Grubhub are some popular delivery services. You can earn $15-$25 per hour delivering food on your own hours. To get started, you need to be at least 18 years old, with a valid driver’s license and you must pass a background check.
18. Start a Bookkeeping Business
Every business needs to control its expenses and keep track of spending and payroll. I once helped a Bookkkeper find new clients for her business and most of them were small businesses with 11 employees that needed help keeping their books. Think about small law firms, doctor offices, and hardware; those businesses are usually in need of bookkeeping assistance.
19. Become a Virtual Assistant
One of my side hustles was being a VA, and I got the opportunity to build it to $5000 per month and hire subcontractors to help with other tasks like phone calls, email management, appointment scheduling, social media management, and data entry.
20. Freelance Writer
As a freelance writer, you will help blog or website owners create engaging and optimized content. You may also be asked to be a ghostwriter or do press releases. Depending on the type of writing you choose, freelance writers are paid well and you can expect anywhere from an average pay of $65,000 to $80,000 per year.
Final Thoughts!
Starting a side hustle is better than waiting for a raise or promotion at your job. Side hustle is work done outside of a regular job that makes extra income. You have the opportunity to become the next millionaire in your family with the right mindset if you don’t give up on pursuing your own business. As you see in my story, I had fear of failure but with desire, dedication and discipline, I turned my side hustle into a business which later provided more opportunities and the freedom I needed.
