Do you find you are constantly in the midst of conversations about “starting a side hustle”?
You have a full time job and you just could use that additional income!
Well you are in the right spot. I did it and so can you.
Read on for more on what all this hype about a “Side Hustle” is about and how you are fully qualified to start one TODAY!
Now whatever your reasons for doing it, I am here to tell you that TODAY is as perfect as any day to get started.
I started it when my kids were young and did it more as an outlet to my creativity.
I had a travelling husband, so had a fair amount of time as hands after my kids went to bed.
If you are having these feelings of starting a side hustle, remember you’re not alone. More and more people are finding ways to work from home.
Whether it’s just earning a few extra dollars a month, or making enough money to substitute a full time income from your side hustle – just know that if you have the desire there are a million ways to make it happen.
What is a Side Hustle?
A side hustle is a job or a way you earn money outside of your main job. It is something you do to compliment your regular income. In most cases it leverages a skill you already have or is driven by passion. e.g. Uber drivers, tutors etc.
Why Do You Need One?
Well it is primarily to either earn an additional income or in case of people like me to find a purpose or feel fulfilled.
In many cases it is also a Plan B should you not be in a job that has some sort of security.
Believe me, I have been through many layoffs and this is the one thing that has allowed me to handle them with grace.
Benefits of a Side hustle
2 – Growth – You learn to master new skills. For me I learnt how to create my website, graphic design, write posts, place ads, create opt-in, funnels, products and how to promote affiliate products.
3 – Confidence – There is great power in earning an income from just being yourself and putting your thoughts down. We are a powerhouse of ideas and skills and many of which are very unique to us. As I began earning from this blog, I realised the power of my own writing skills. This blog opened avenues for me in social media, youtube and many other platforms and has infused in me so much confidence and all of that has come from the results and the impact I have created from just my writing. Now that validation can only boost your confidence.
4 – Earn Extra Income – Who cannot use a little extra money? Well imagine doing something you love and something that comes effortlessly to you and earning from it. Would life not be a BLISS!
So How Do You Get Started In A "Side Hustle?
1 – You have to begin with giving yourself grace and patience to learn this new craft.
2 – Decide what platform you would like to be on. There are many others that you can begin on just as effortlessly. It all depends on your interest.
– If you love to write, a blog is the way to go.
– If you are natural on video and graphics you may choose Instagram, Youtube or Facebook.
-If you do not want to fuss with looks and just love to talk, maybe a podcasts would work better.
Figure out what it is you want to do. In my opinion you want to stay with either a blog, podcast or video on youtube cause they are search engines and it is so easy to get found by using some simple strategies.
3 – What are your financial goals? Remember to be realistic here. You cannot make a million dollars overnight.
When I started, all I wanted was $1000 a month and I would never have to go back to work ever again.
Obviously I did not put in the work and ended in a job.
Keep reading and you will see a list I have complied of awesome side hustle ideas, and maybe something on here will just fit you.
Some of these jobs require training, but I personally believe that you can totally leverage the skills you already have to get started.
Snag my worksheet “Unveil Your Brilliance” to see what skills you have that you can monetize today by starting your very own side hustle.
20 Ideas To Getting Started In Your Side Hustle Today!
♥ Start a home daycare – My cousin used to make over $2000 / month watching other people’s kids WHILE she watched her own kids. From home.
♥ Become a Freelance Writer – I wrote almost all my blog posts at night time when my husband was catching up on news, or on weekend, or during work at my lunch breaks. And I LOVE to write, so it doesn’t even feel like work. An easier way (than blogging) to guarantee that you get paid for writing, though, is to write for other people as a freelance writer.
♥ Become a Virtual Assistant – The more people working online, the more people are hiring other people to do the work for them. I’ve used a VA (virtual assistant) myself from time to time.
♥ Start a Blog – I make over $2000/ month from home blogging. But it is not for the faint of heart . Blogging does take quite a bit of time. But if done consistently and correctly it’s earning potential can weigh outway the effort.
♥ Sell something you use yourself (Tupperware etc) – There are a ton of multi level marketing (MLM) ventures out there that have a huge earning potential. I myself started there and besides earning sizeable commissions, international trips and a whole bunch of other rewards, I earned myself a fully paid Porsche Cayenne. not that is a sweet deal!
♥ Become an English Teacher – Great if you have a bachelor’s degree, native English accent, and interest in teaching young kids in China English. Some of the most popular certifications are TEFL (Teach English Online)
♥ Buy discounted products and resell them on Amazon.com – If you love to find bargains and cant’t get enough of the clearance aisles, ten selling on Amazon may be or you! Jessica from The Selling Family.com was able to take her love of finding deals and turn it into a 6-figure side hustle in just 1 year. You can check out her blog for more information and get all the information you need to know to get started.
♥ Become a Proofreader – If you have good command on a language you can do this with no additional qualifications. Upwork is a
♥ Become a Transcriptionist – There’s a many courses that will teach you how to get started on this. There are many professional’s like doctors and lawyers who do not have the time to document and make notes. They would love for someone to transcribe their audio and that could totally be you. TranscribeMe is a great resource and has a great mini course that you can get started with.
♥ Get Crafty and start an Esty Shop – If you love to crochet, knit, bead, ANYTHING really, you can sell it on Etsy. I know of many who have art, jewellery, pottery and other cool offerings on the store.
♥ Be a pet sitter for people on holiday – Not for people with allergies unless it is a hypoallergenic dog, which most people have these days. But people love their pets and are more than willing to spend money on good care for them. Now I do not like hair all over my house and hesitate taking dogs that shed. If this is you, be clear on what you offer.
♥ Esthetician (do nails, hair, facials etc) – My friend had been cutting hair from her basement for over 15 years now. She was my inspiration to BE a work at home mom, and this is the thing that she did, from home.
♥ Provide house sitting services – Anyone can do this, you absolutely do not need any additional skills other than being respectful of someone else’s property. Just because you are house sitting , doe s not mean you can have a pool party in their back yard….not unless you are made the offer by the hosts.
♥ Become a Graphic –Designer – If you love art, are creative and graphically inclined, you can totally do this for businesses. You can charge them by the job and utilize a multitude of free resources available online.
♥ Tutor – If you are smart in a subject, why not offer that as a service. My own daughter who is a Math Wiz, offered tutoring services and made a decent income on the side.
♥ Be a Travel Counselor – Many travellers do not have time to do the research and pull together information to make a decision on where to book their next vacation to. If you can be that person for them and save them some time, would that not be awesome. I have an Italian friend who would create travel packages for people going to Italy. She knew he place inside out and knew where she could get the travellers a good deal and experience. Now that is one awesome side hustle. In many cases she would accompany groups without spending a dime on her own travel.
♥ House cleaning services – This is a no brainer.. we all do it for ourselves already. If we can offer our weekend to do it and get paid for it, that is a bit more $ in your pocket.
♥ Social Media Manager – Since we are all spending oodles of time on social, this is a service that is very much in demand. If you have social media account and know a little bit about navigating it, you can totally do this.
♥ Advertiser – Social media advertising is on the rise. If you are able to learn this skill you can very easily offer this service to local businesses who are shifting from advertising in papers and mail-out.
You know what I mean, how many of us even bring the flyers home from the mailbox!
♥ Video Editor – With video content on the rise on social media, there is a huge demand for editing services. If you have a computer and have a flare for tinkering with video, this is quite an upcoming area for virtual help
Now these are some quick ways you can get started today. There are many ways you can do it on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and who know what comes next.
But that is a conversation for another day…..
Would love to her more on which of these seems doable for you.
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