10 best side hustles to make extra money

Let’s get real, life is beautiful but it is also getting expensive. Whether you are saving for a downpaymetn on a house, saving for school, planning a wedding, building an emergency fund or paying off debt, many people have a side hustle to make some extra cash.

One thing that we need to normalize is that having a side hustle does not mean that you hate your job, its simply a way to add a little more money in your pocket.

What is a side hustle?

A side hustle is a way to make some extra money outside of your 9 to 5 job. It can be done in your free time (weekends / in the evenings) and help to alleviate some financial gaps. It can also help you in case of an unexpected job loss.

If you are looking to make some extra cash and have the time outside of your day job here:

1. Freelance Your Skills

   Have graphic designer skills? Good at accounting? Do you have a radio voice or audio mixing skills? Offer your creative or analytical services on Fiverr and get paid by leveraging these skills.
   

2. Watch Videos

   Want to make money while watching TV? Join Swagbucks for free , and you’ll be rewarded with gift cards from over 200 brands just for watching videos.
   

3. User Testing

   Got a sharp eye for software bugs? Join Testbirds and get paid for hunting for software bugs and help make applications and websites more usable. Testbirds typically pays testers around $20 per task, with higher earnings for more complex testing scenarios.
   Join UserTesting, and you can earn $10 for every 20-minute video you finish.
   

4. Dropshipping

   This is one of the best side hustle jobs as it allows you to sell a product(s) directly to costumers without having the hassle of storing inventory. There is also no large start up costs and this can help you to keep you risk low. The beauty of drop shipping is that the manufacture of the product hold all of the inventory and you are the conduit to bring them the customers and the manufactured ships the product directly to the customer.
   

5. Pet Sitting

   According to Pet Sitters International, the national average fee for an overnight pet sitter is $45 - $75 per nights. Dog walkers charge on average $25 an hour. How to start? Reach pet owners on Rover and PetSitter to advertise your pet sitting or dog walking services.
   

6. Drive for Uber

   Got a set of wheels? Have extra time to help people get around? Then perhaps driving for Uber can be for you. Sign up with Uber  and get paid to drive or deliver food to people,  You can set your own schedule, but keep in mind that the base fare increases during peak hours as well as the farther and longer you drive.
   

7. Deliver Food

   Help out hungry people and deliver food with DoorDash or Uber Eats
   

8. Sell Smartphone Photos

   Download Foap, a free app to make extra money with your videos and photos. Brands like Volvo, Heineken and Nivea and agencies who likes your work can buy  your photos and videos via Foap and Foap will share the profit with you 50/50. Typically they pay a flat rate of $10, so you earn $5 for every photo sold.
   

9. Officiate Weddings

   Many of your friends getting married? Jump on the wedding bandwagon and make money by officiating weddings and be an active part in your friends big day. Be sure to check out the marriage license laws in your state/city or province to see the rules.  According to Brides.com, professional wedding officiants earn an average of $500 – $800 per ceremony.
   

10. Rent out Your Spare Bedroom, Car or Underused Parking Spot

Have a spare room? Don’t let that extra space be used for storage, clear out that room and become an AirBnB host.

Now that we are working from home, perhaps your drive way is occupied, but if you have a empty garage or a parking space, list it  for free on a smartphone app like JustPark.

What do you think?

Which side hustle idea appeals to you the most? Is there one that we missed? Let us know in the comments below.