21 Best Side Hustles for 2021 (They’re All Work From Home)
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52% of Brits want to quit their jobs, according to recruitment site Monster with 1 in 3 people want to work from home with flexible hours*. However, most people put this off and avoid quitting their jobs giving reasons such as feeling unqualified.
Others also dream of starting their own business. A study conducted by Gallup Inc. 25% of Americans dream of starting their own business but have put the idea of hold. The main reasons being the lack of steady income and not having enough personal savings to get started.^
So what are you to do? This is where side hustles come in. Side Hustles are a trending topic as they allow you to cut your teeth and develop your skills while supplementing and eventually replacing the income they get from their 9–5.
Below is a list of 21 side hustles you can start right now, but first a warning. Although side hustles are part time in nature, they will require a lot of effort and in the beginning, you will take up all of your free time. There is also a steep learning curve and there will be a lot of failure along the way.
If you’re willing to make these sacrifices, then you could have a very lucrative side hustle that could even turn into a full-time business.
Sell on eBay
eBay is one of the most beginner friendly ways to make some extra cash. Pretty much everyone will have items around the house which they don’t want or need any more that they can sell on eBay.
Sell on Amazon
If eBay isn’t your cup of tea you can always try Amazon. I sold all of my old school revision books on there and many people are having success with FBA.
Set Up A Store
If you’re ready to take it one step further you can set up an e-commerce store with Shopify. Having your own store will give you more control of your business and allow you to scale better.
Sell on Etsy
Etsy is another great option especially if you’re more creative.
Publish Books on KDP
They say everyone has a book in them and one of the best places to publish that book is on Amazon, the world’s largest store. Amazon KDP can be a very good stream of income and you don’t have to be a great writer. Many people are making good money publishing low content books such as journals and notebooks.
Publish Audiobooks on ACX
Audiobooks are a fast-growing market, which makes sense. With a physical book you have to sit down and read it, while audiobooks allow you to consume content while being able to do other things. ACX is a publishing platform for audiobooks which sell on audible, Amazon & iTunes. You can either narrate the book yourself or pay someone to do it. Once you have your audiobook all that is left tod is promote it.
Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing earns you money by referring products you know and trust to people in your audience. If they buy then you receive a commission from that sale. There are many ways to do this. Perhaps you have a social media following or a blog. You can leverage this audience with affiliate marketing.
Freelance on Fiverr
The gig economy is growing and in Britain alone has doubled in the past 3 years according to BBC News. Whether your skilled at graphic design, building websites, writing or something else, you can sign up to Fiverr and charge for gigs.
Start a Blog
If you don’t want to deal with physical products you can always start a blog. There are a few different ways to monetise them. You can use them to sell digital products, services or can make money with affiliate marketing or display ads.
If you want to start a blog I recommend using Wordpress + Bluehost.
Bluehost is very affordable making it ideal for beginners. You can get started for $3.95 a month.
Write for Medium
If you’re really strapped for cash and can’t afford hosting, you can join Medium’s Partner Programme. Medium is an online publishing platform that pays it partners based on how deeply your articles are read.
Start a YouTube Channel
YouTube is the new tv and they pay channel owners to let them run ads on your videos. If you’re a content creator or would like to be one setting up a YouTube channel might be for you.
Start a Podcast
Podcasts are the new radio shows. You can start one based on a wide variety of topics either hosting the episode solo or interviewing a guest about the expertise. You can monetise them advertising your own products of affiliate deals.
Post Pictures on Stock Photography Sites
If you’re handy with a camera you can upload your photos to stock photography websites and you can earn royalties when other people use your photos.
Sell Footage on Stock Video Sites
Similar to stock photography you can also upload video footage and receive royalties for them.
Licence Your Music
If you’re musical you can create licence your music and receive royalties.
Sell Designs on Redbubble
Redbubble is a print on demand platform where you can upload your designs and sell on merchandise such as phone case or coffee mugs. Once you’ve made the products all you have to do is advertise them. Redbubble will handle the printing and shipping for you.
Start a Ghost-writing Service
Self-publishing is a big industry due to its low barrier to entry and its potential to earn big. However, the hardest part for most people is the writing itself leading many authors to hire ghost-writers.
Build A Niche Site
Similar to a blog, niche sites offer information on very specific topics such as product reviews and how to articles.
Create an Online Course
If you’re particularly knowledgeable in a certain subject you can create a course about for others who want to learn about it. You can upload your course onto online education platforms like Udemy which will host the content for you.
Design Logos on 99Designs
Graphic design is an in demand skill as many people need logos and images for their business. You can sign up to sites like 99designs or other freelance websites.
Become A Virtual Assistant
Becoming a Virtual Assistant (VA) allows you to make from home performing admin tasks for various business. You can do this freelance or you can join an established VA company.
In this new normal we now live in business is moving more and more online and e-commerce in particular is booming. There is no better time than now to make the best of this digital shift and change your life for the better. Pick one of these side hustles, get to work and start building your dream lifestyle.
*https://www.monster.co.uk/career-advice/article/half-of-brits-want-to-quit-their-jobs
^https://www.gallup.com/workplace/236522/potential-entrepreneurs-aren-taking-plunge.aspx?utm_source=WWWV7HP&utm_medium=topic&utm_campaign=tiles
