15 Awesome small business ideas to side hustle
The higher cost of living has generated a new need for more people to look into the side hustle.
For some, this will remain their side hustle, and for others, they will grow it into a business that allows them to leave their ‘day job’.
Good work-from-home side hustles have:
- minimal inventory and supplies
- low start-up costs
- are computer-based
- a flexible schedule
- little need for contact constantly
A consultant
Whatever your expertise, as a consultant, you can help others via your knowledge. It may be business, human resources, communication or something else entirely.
Ecommerce
A popular choice for many side hustles opening an online store can be easy to get started. Ideally, you want to choose something you both know and are passionate about.
Tutoring
Online or offline, you could tutor students on a topic that you are an expert in. Perhaps it is language tutoring, music, maths or something more specific like aviation.
Transcribing
How fast can you type? If it is faster than most, then transcribing may be for you. Medical transcribing is a common need, along with others who may need video transcription and more.
Translation
If you are lucky to know another language, services like document translation, website translation, video translation and more are available to you as a side hustle.
Bookkeeping
If you have skills as an accountant or bookkeeper, you can expand your skills to a side hustle and help business owners who cannot do it themselves.
Copywriting and content writing
Are you a wordsmith? Blogs, website content, press releases and more are in demand for your skills.
Resume writer
When searching for a job, we all need a great resume. A career shift or a search for a new working environment sees us needing a new resume. Help others to have their resume stand out from the competition.
Delivery driver
One of the most popular side hustles you may do this through one of the MANY providers who deliver both people and/or goods.
Developer
Is technology your thing? App development or coding can be a great way to use your skills away from your day job. You may be able to gain jobs directly and grow this hustle to a full-time job for yourself.
Professional organiser
Are you a star when it comes to being organised and decluttered? Many people do not have the time or knowledge to do this themselves. Could you do this for people or coach them to do it themselves?
Cleaner
There are many people who love to clean. Both residential and commercial properties need cleaners, and you may just be able to create a great side hustle cleaning. As the business grows, you can hire others to help.
Food truck
Are you ready to fill your weekends as an aspiring foodie with street food? All shapes and sizes of food can be sold from a food truck, and many events and sports love to see a nearby truck of food.
Pet sitter
Do you have the capacity to look after other people's furbabies? If your day job allows you to work from home, this can be a great way to add to your income.
Personal trainer
Are you a gym junkie? Why not get your PT licence and start training others to be as awesome as you are? Help others to reach their goals and become a go-to trainer.
Which one will you be choosing?
