Whether you’re trying to pay off debt, save for a down payment on a house, or just want extra spending money, taking up a side hustle this year can give you extra cash in your wallet and more financial freedom. No matter what your skillset or schedule is like, there’s likely a side hustle idea that is perfect for you, whether you’re as busy as a student or parent. Discover some of the best side hustles of 2020 and start earning more now!
Tutoring
If you’re an expert in a particular subject or have an advanced degree (and the patience to teach others), tutoring online or in-person might be a good side hustle for you. If you want to become an online tutor, try signing up to be a tutor on websites like tutor.com or Chegg. You can often earn an average of $20 to $25 per hour through these companies. As a bonus, online tutoring occurs from the comfort of your own home.
If tutoring in-person sounds like a better fit, browse ads online or market your tutoring services – put up flyers around college campuses or ask friends and family if they know any students who could benefit from a tutor. If you love teaching about your favorite subject and helping students succeed, tutoring is a rewarding way to earn extra cash.
Drive for Uber/Lyft
If you have a relatively new car and a clean driving record, earn extra cash by driving people around town. To become a driver for Uber or Lyft, you need to be at least 21 years old and pass a car inspection. Your vehicle must be reliable, less than 10 years old, and you must have in-state car insurance, license plates and driver’s license. You’ll also need to pass a background and driving record check. Once you’re approved, turn on the app and let the ride requests flow in.
Remember that Uber and Lyft aren’t paying for your gas, insurance or your car payments. You’re still on the hook for those. However, if you work at peak hours with surge pricing, this side hustle can pay off in the end.
Freelance
You’ve got a pretty much endless selection of side hustle ideas to try. Look into anything from graphic design to website design, writing, editing, audio production, video editing or social media management. There are a few ways to find freelance work in these areas. To start, visit freelance websites like Fiverr to find gigs, or search for companies hiring freelancers on job websites.
Don’t forget to try finding clients on your own. Put out the word that you’re looking for freelance work and market yourself to friends, family and local businesses. Freelancing is a great way to earn some extra cash – as well as build up your portfolio.
Become a Virtual Assistant
Business owners, especially those with online businesses, usually have hectic schedules. This means they neglect tasks like answering emails or posting to social media. This is where virtual assistants come into play. Busy business owners will hire a virtual assistant to help them out with various tasks they just don’t have time to get to.
A virtual assistant might help the business owner write emails, create simple website graphics, prepare reports or respond to messages on social media. Usually, the tasks aren’t too time-sensitive and can be completed at night or on weekends. This side hustle is perfect for people who like assisting others and possess the skills a business owner needs to accomplish small tasks.
If you want to work as a virtual assistant, try searching for jobs online or look for your own clients to work with. Even finding several clients who only need a few hours of work per week of help can add up to a large chunk of change.
Help People With Random Tasks on TaskRabbit
If you want to help people with various tasks, TaskRabbit is the side hustle idea you’ve been searching for. When you sign up to become a “tasker,” you set your own rate and take on jobs like assembling IKEA furniture, lifting heavy furniture, cleaning, home repairs, painting, delivering things, hanging TVs and much more. Once you set your rate, TaskRabbit members can hire you to perform the services you offer.
Pet Sit/Babysit or Companion Care
If you like caring for others, working a side hustle as a pet sitter, babysitter or companion is the perfect opportunity. You set your own rate and make yourself available for whatever hours you like. Sign up to become a companion, pet sitter or babysitter on websites like care.com or find your own clients to take care of. These types of side hustles are fun ways to make money, and you might even make friends with those you’re caring for.
Sell Baked Goods
Do you have a knack for baking? If so, you might be able to turn your baking hobby into a side hustle. First, try selling your baked goods to friends and family. Ask them to help you spread the word of your services. From there, look into selling your baked goods at a local farmers market or to local coffee shops. Before you get started, make sure to look into any local Cottage Food Laws about selling baked goods. You might have to obtain a special food selling license before you can legally set up shop.
Sell Arts & Crafts
Turn your hobbies into a side hustle! Whether you love to paint portraits of animals, knit sweaters or build custom furniture, turn your arts and crafts talent into a side hustle by selling your creations. You can sell them on websites like Etsy or Amazon Handmade or try selling on local websites like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace or even NextDoor. Once you get a few orders, momentum might pick up and leave you with a flourishing new business.
Sell Ad Space on Your Vehicle
One unique side hustle idea that doesn’t require much effort on your end is selling advertisement space on your vehicle. As long as you’re fine with a company’s logo and contact information displayed on your car, this is a perfect way to make extra money. Usually, companies require that you live in a highly-populated area and spend a decent amount of time driving to qualify. Use a site like Wrapify to find an advertising opportunity for your vehicle.
Photography
If photography is a hobby of yours, your skills might earn you extra money and make for a perfect side hustle. You can sell services taking portraits of families, sell prints of your photos or sell stock images. If you want to sell prints of your images or photography sessions, creating a website with your services and prices listed is a great place to start. You can even sell licenses to your photos on your website if people want to use them as stock photos. There is also the option of making money from stock photography by submitting your photos to stock websites like Shutterstock. For every download of your picture, you will make a small profit.
Teach Music Lessons
All those years spent in band class as a student don’t have to go to waste: Put your musical talents to work in a side hustle teaching music lessons. Advertise your music lessons online or put up flyers around town to gather some students. Help make the world a little more musical while making some extra money on the side in a fun way!
Teach Yoga or Other Fitness Classes
If you’re a certified yoga teacher, personal trainer or another type of fitness instructor, try picking up a side gig sharing your knowledge as a side hustle. Feeling ambitious? Create your own class and use a local park or beach as the class location. It’s a perfect way to squeeze in some exercise and earn money from doing it.
Take Online Surveys
The last best side hustle of 2020 to try out is taking online surveys for money. Earn money by voicing your opinion on an online survey taken from the comfort of your home. Big brands use online surveys for market research to improve their businesses.
If you want to start a new side hustle in 2020, consider taking online surveys. Sign up for Branded Surveys today to get started!
