If you are willing to hustle in your spare time, there are many ways to boost your income. Working on the side for an extra few hours each week can add up significantly over time. Below you will find several ideas for how to do this, but try coming up with a few on your own. A little creativity can help tap an undiscovered resource for extra income.
Try the following ideas to boost your income as soon as today:
1. Be a personal assistant part-time
Phone calls, errands, household chores, and child care are all things that busy people need help with. Aside from the very wealthy, most people can’t afford full time help, but anyone could use and hour or two per week.
2. Rent out your car
How much time does your car spend sitting idle while you’re at work during the day or at home in the evenings? Companies exist with apps that allow you to list your car for rent. Parkingspotter and Relayrides are two popular examples.
3. Knock on doors
Many businesses are always looking for people willing to canvas neighborhoods and solicit donations or share information. This is a create way to learn sales skills as you’ll need to quickly make a compelling pitch.
4. Bar Tending
Positions at trendy or high end bars can earn a lot of money in only a few hours of work. Take a bar tending course to learn how to mix traditional and specialty cocktails with equal skill.
5. Clean houses
If you’re one of the few people who actually like to clean, you are in luck! Most people are too busy to focus on cleaning their home or business, but have the financial resources to pay someone to do it. Start-up costs are low as a few basic cleaning supplies are all your need.
6. House-sitting
If you spend evenings after work watching TV or playing video games, why not get paid to do it at someone else’s house? Aside from caring for pets and getting the mail, there’s not much else to do.
7. Tutoring
Do you know how to do yoga, algebra problems, or play a musical instrument? Charge a small fee for sharing your knowledge and skill. Post fliers or use online classifieds like Craigslist to make your services available.
8. Get a roommate
Splitting the rent, utilities, and cable bill will instantly cut your living expenses in half. Also consider buying a duplex or 4-family building to live in one unit and rent the others out. You don’t have to sacrifice as much privacy and you can basically live for free as the rental income from the other units can more than cover your mortgage.
9. Pet-sitting
Caring for someone’s pets while they’re away can earn around $25 per day. Dog walkers can earn $15 for a 30-minute walk. A handful of loyal clients can add to your income nicely. Check out Rover.com to find them.
10. Buy and sell things on eBay or Craigslist
Also, consider trades. People have been known to trade up from a cell phone to a Porsche without spending a dime. Look for items listed for free or selling at a low price because they need some TLC. Buy them, clean or fix them up, and resell at a higher price.
Nobody would turn down extra income. People with enough money aren’t willing to trade their free time for it, but if you’re willing to work that added income can make a big difference in your life. Many of these tips can be put into action immediately.
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