It’s September and as the weather starts to get cold, we start to heat up with excitement for the holidays. In the next few months, a plethora of holiday celebrations are about to arise – and expenses are expected to rise along with them. We’re looking at clothing and costumes, candy, decorations, trips, gifts, and food. And just about now, we’re gearing up for these expenses.
Even if we’re working a full-time job, everyone would welcome earning a little more money on the side. Some people are looking to augment their income, some people want to monetize and earn from their hobbies, and others are looking to build a business while working a full-time job. Whatever your reason is, there are a lot of professional careers and hobbies that can be a fun and lucrative way to earn more.
For the enterprising employee who needs ideas for side hustles that he/she can do while working a day job, this list is for you!
Tutoring:
Got a musical skill? Are you good at playing a musical instrument? There are a lot of parents who would like their child to learn a musical instrument – and with good reason. Learning a musical instrument at a young age builds character and has a lot of benefits. Teach a child to play the piano or the guitar. Or you can even give them voice lessons if you’ve got amazing vocal chops!
Are you good at math and science? You can probably work with older kids or teens on their maths. I know I needed help with algebra and geometry when I was younger. You can probably even help young adults who are at Uni with their calculus and statistics dilemma. Teach them your tips and tricks so that they can learn how to solve problems differently from textbook instruction.
Are you good at English or know another language? Why not be a remote language instructor? If you have ESL certification, you can teach to an older and more professional demographics. In countries like Japan, Korea, Hongkong, and UAE, people pay around $25 an hour for English lessons. Foreign languages (French, Spanish, Japanese, German, etc.) fetch a very good price, too. It’s a great way to make a solid income and “meet” friends from around the world.
Home Business:
Do you like cooking for other people? If you’ve got awesome baking skills, why not put that to good use? Even if you’re just a weekend warrior. You can sell your baked goodies for parties, weddings, and events. Most of them happen on a weekend anyway.
Got a hobby? If you’re good with needle and thread, you can accept alterations or create your own “clothing line” If you can only sew in a straight line, pajamas, pillowcases, and shopping bags are a great starting point.
Professional Online jobs:
If you have the skills and/or certifications for one of these, you can freelance your way into money making projects:
● Graphic Design
● Web development
● Accounting
● Virtual Assistance
● Writing
● Transcribing
● Consultancy (Design, Travel, Wellness, Career, etc.)
Hopefully, these ideas can help you side hustle your way into more moolah for the holidays. Got any more ideas? Share them with us in the comments. Stay humble, hustle hard!
Written by Jaie O. The Help