You want to start a side hustle but your time is limited. Maybe you already have a full-time job and you’re raising kids. You want to earn extra money without adding too many responsibilities to your workload. If this is you, there is good news. It is possible to build a profitable side hustle even with limited time. Here are a few options to consider.
Social Media Management
If you use social media a lot, then social media management should be a natural side hustle for you. You don’t even have to leave your home for this job. Your duties include:
- Planning and scheduling content on clients’ social media accounts
- Creating original, well-researched, and engaging content for clients’ viewers
- Monitoring and responding to users’ comments on clients’ social media accounts
- Running successful social media ad campaigns that will drive traffic to clients’ websites
- Using analytics to measure the success of social media campaigns
Start by working as a freelancer and sending cold emails to potential clients. Create your social media campaigns and a website to showcase your portfolio of work. Offer to do social media campaigns for friends and relatives who own businesses and may need help with marketing.
Resume Writing Service
So many workers are being laid off, and you can capitalize on it by starting a resume-writing service to assist them with obtaining new employment. Start by writing and revising resumes for friends and relatives and posting them on your website. This serves as an online portfolio for future clients to see. Send cold emails to college career centers, local workforce centers, and nonprofit organizations that work with resume writers. Attend career development events and speak with attendees who are seeking a job. Give them your business card which includes your email address, phone number, and website address.
Print-On-Demand Services
You may not become wealthy with this side hustle, but you can earn extra cash with it. Sign up with a company that sells licensing of their graphic designs then you’ll partner with a print-on-demand service such as Printful to create merchandise with those designs. Finally, sit back and enjoy the revenue you’ll earn from the merchandise.
Babysitting
Would you like to start a side hustle that will give your kids extra playmates on the weekends or after school? If so, babysitting is a good option. Visit neighbors with children and offer to watch them for an affordable price. Visit local daycare centers and school events to give out flyers to parents who need a babysitter. Ask your current clients to refer you to other parents if they’re happy with your services.
Invest in Dividend-Paying Stocks
Investing is mostly a long-term gig for building wealth, but you can use it as a side hustle if you have limited time. Many companies sell shares of their profits to the public. When you buy shares of a company, you become a shareholder and part-owner of those companies. Start by opening a brokerage account through Vanguard or Fidelity. Then deposit funds into this account and purchase a few stocks. Finally, watch your money grow without lifting a finger.
Rent Out A Room
If you have one or two guest rooms, rent them out to trusted friends for extra income. Declutter, clean, and decorate the rooms first. Then seek out friends who need a place to stay for the next few months. Write out a contract stating the terms of the rental agreement and you and your friend will sign it. This side hustle keeps you connected to your friends while giving you extra cash.
Graphic Designer
If you want to start a side hustle that’s fun and creative, become a graphic designer. Graphic designers create logos, product templates, YouTube video thumbnails, podcast thumbnails, and book covers for clients using a variety of design tools. Create practice projects and put the best ones on your website. Post pictures of your designs on Instagram and create YouTube videos that describe your creative process. Send cold emails to potential clients.
Start A Laundry Service
Another idea is to start a laundry service. Ask relatives and friends if they know people who would benefit from your services. Once you receive these potential clients’ numbers and names, meet with them to discuss your services. You would then arrange for a time to pick up their loads and you’ll wash, dry, and fold the clothes before returning them to your clients. This is something you can do on your off days or weekends.
Sell Digital Products
Did you know you could sell digital products on your website for extra cash? With design tools such as planners, brochures, calendars, ebooks, and invitations. Carve out a niche to specialize in and do research on your target customer base to see what they’re interested in buying. Utilize email marketing and social media to promote your products.
Dog Walker
This is another flexible side hustle for those with limited time. You can walk neighbors’ and clients’ dogs during the day if you work at night and vice versa if you work during the day.
Side hustles are beneficial in providing extra income or even creating a new business for you that lets you quit your regular job. It depends on how hard you work, your consistency, your marketing strategies, and the clients’ satisfaction with your services.
