Are you trying to think of ways to make a little extra cash on the side for this year? Maybe you’re not wanting to leave your job, but realizing your expenses are a little high and you need to hustle in order to reach your financial goals for the year. Now is a better time than ever to be looking for a small side hustle, because with the Internet there are literally so many options of how you can make money while still maintaining your college studies or your normal work.
1. Freelance
I started off my online journey by freelancing on Elance. Now Elance has merged with Upwork and no longer exists by itself but the concept is the same. You can “bid” on jobs ranging from freelance writing through to project management. You will need to think about what kind of work you want to do and what your skillset is best focused on. Bare in mind that there will be a range of clients working at a variety of price points. If you’re wanting to earn well, you’re likely going to have to bid on more technical work or less popular jobs in order to be able to charge more. Even 5 hours a week work at $20 per hour could be a great way to supplement your income.
2. Start Blogging
Blogging can be a great way to make money and there are honestly so many bloggers making money through affiliate links or other brand-related opportunities. The truth about blogging is that there’s about a year delay in starting your blog and eventually turning it into something profitable. This is because you need to build up its traffic and ensure that it is performing well on Google. If you want to learn more check out this link.
3. Start a Franchise
Starting a franchise might not be at the top of your list, but it can be a really great investment. The best part about starting a franchise is that you’re essentially handed a blueprint for a business model that you can visit and see that it is working. Starting a franchise will generally need a decent amount of money to get you started, but as it’s a proven business model you might find it easy to get a loan from a bank to help you with this.
4. Home Help
An industry that’s always thriving is the industry of home help. You can do anything from babysitting through to bigger tasks like cleaning or taking care of the elderly. It’s important to think about what your skills are and what you will be able to offer your clients. You can look around supermarket notice boards to see what kind of jobs are available in your area, and also some online job sites may list this type of work. It can be a great thing to do alongside your normal job or while you’re studying at college.
Earning a little extra will help ensure that you are able to reach your savings goals for the year.
