50 Side Hustle Ideas to Make an Extra $10,000+ a Month
Flipping items from thrift stores, renting out your pet for photo shoots, being a human billboard... here are 50 ideas you may never have thought of that could rake in the bills.
By Serena Published 3 years ago • 4 min read
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In today’s economy, many people are looking for ways to make extra money. Whether you’re trying to pay off debt, save for a big purchase, or just earn some extra cash, a side hustle can be a great way to increase your income. Here are 50 side hustles to make an extra $5,000 a month.
- Online tutoring or teaching: Share your expertise by teaching others online. You can teach anything from academic subjects to music or fitness.
- Affiliate marketing: Promote products on your website or social media and earn a commission for each sale made through your unique affiliate link.
- Drop shipping: Start an online store without holding inventory by partnering with a drop shipping supplier who will handle the shipping and fulfillment.
- Airbnb property management services: Manage and maintain Airbnb listings for property owners and earn a percentage of the booking fees.
- SEO consulting or services: Help businesses improve their search engine rankings and increase website traffic.
- Digital marketing consulting or services: Offer marketing services such as social media management, email marketing, and advertising to businesses.
- App development or programming services: Develop custom software or apps for individuals or businesses.
- IT consulting or services: Provide IT support and consulting services to businesses.
- Branding or logo design services: Create unique branding and design assets for individuals or businesses.
- Personal training or fitness coaching services: Offer personalized fitness training and coaching services to clients.
- Life coaching or career coaching services: Help clients achieve their personal or professional goals through coaching and guidance.
- Language translation or interpretation services: Translate written documents or provide interpretation services for individuals or businesses.
- Online editing or proofreading services: Edit and proofread written content such as blog posts, articles, or manuscripts.
- Copywriting or content marketing services: Create compelling marketing copy and content for businesses.
- Web design or development services: Design and develop custom websites for individuals or businesses.
- Social media influencer or sponsored content creation: Partner with brands to create sponsored content and promote products or services on social media.
- Personal chef or meal delivery services: Offer meal preparation or delivery services to clients.
- Bookkeeping or financial consulting services: Help individuals or businesses manage their finances and keep accurate records.
- Event or wedding DJ services: Provide music and entertainment for events or weddings.
- Wedding or event planning services: Plan and coordinate events or weddings for clients.
- Landscaping or gardening services: Offer landscaping or gardening services to clients.
- House painting or repair services: Provide painting or repair services for homes or businesses.
- Home cleaning or organization services: Offer cleaning or organization services to individuals or businesses.
- Personal shopping or stylist services: Help clients with personal shopping or styling services.
- Personal concierge or errand services: Run errands or offer concierge services for clients.
- Personal driver or ride-sharing services: Offer ride-sharing or personal driving services to clients.
- Pet grooming or training services: Offer pet grooming or training services to clients.
- Pet-sitting or dog-walking services: Offer pet-sitting or dog-walking services to clients.
- Voiceover or audio recording services: Provide voiceover or audio recording services for businesses or individuals.
- Blogging or podcasting services: Create content for blogs or podcasts and monetize through sponsorships or advertising.
- Renting out storage space or parking spots: Rent out unused storage space or parking spots for extra income.
- Renting out equipment or tools: Rent out tools or equipment for projects.
- Renting out vacation homes or RVs: Rent out vacation homes or RVs for extra income.
- Airbnb experience hosting: Offer unique experiences to Airbnb guests such as guided tours or activities.
- Social media management or advertising services: Manage social media accounts or offer advertising services to businesses.
- Selling your poop: Believe it or not, some companies pay for healthy poop donations for medical research.
- House sitting: Offer your services as a house sitter to watch over homes while owners are away.
- Travel planning: Use your travel expertise to help plan and coordinate trips for individuals or groups.
- Personalized gift creation: Offer your services to create unique and personalized gifts for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and holidays.
- Virtual book club hosting: Host a virtual book club and charge a membership fee for participation.
- Renting out your backyard for events or camping: If you have a large backyard, consider renting it out for events or even camping.
- Flipping items from thrift stores: Purchase items from thrift stores and resell them for a profit on platforms such as eBay or Etsy.
- Street performance: If you have a talent such as singing or playing an instrument, consider street performing for tips.
- Selling your body fluids: Some companies pay for blood, plasma, and even breast milk donations.
- Being a human billboard: Get paid to wear clothing or accessories with advertisements on them and walk around in public places.
- Ghostwriting: Write content such as blog posts and articles for others who may not have the time or skills to do so themselves.
- Selling your hair: If you have long, healthy hair, consider selling it to wig-makers or hair extension companies.
- Renting out your car as an advertising space: Get paid to wrap your car with advertisements and drive around town.
- Renting out your pet for photo shoots: If you have a photogenic pet, consider renting them out for pet photo shoots.
- Being a professional cuddler: Offer your services as a professional cuddler to people who may be in need of physical touch or comfort.
About the Creator
Serena
Hi! I am a ✦25-year-old digital nomad✦ Writing about Remote Work, Personal Development, and Productivity.



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