In an economy that is more volatile than ever, with groceries, bills and everyday items increasing every day, it’s getting more important than ever for the everyday person to make a bit of extra money on the side to help to cover everyday life expenses. Side hustles as they are known, are on the rise. Often, however, these side hustles involve setting up small businesses or getting secondary jobs, which is not possible for many people looking to make some extra money.
Instead, many are looking for an easy but effective solution to start making some money on the side. But what side hustles can you pick up that can help you to gain some extra money on the side? Many influencers and websites try to tell you side hustles that will make you hundreds of pounds, but many of these are scams and cost more to set up than you get out of them.
So if you are looking for a way to make a bit of money on the side that is not only easy but actually works, here are 3 ways you can make money easily on the side that actually works.
Selling unwanted clothes
Selling unwanted clothes is an easy but sure way to make a bit of money from things that are sitting around your home and cluttering your wardrobes. Apps such as eBay and Vinted allow you to sell your clothes by placing them online for other consumers to buy. With second hand burning and sustainability becoming a huge part of clothing buying in the UK and US this is an easy and effective way to make money.
All you need to do is download the app, take pictures and start uploading your unwanted items. A few tips to get items to sell faster are good descriptions of items, as well as good communication and clear photos. After a few sales, you can end up with $50, and all you need to do is send it off. Some even make selling into a business where they sell second-hand clothing as part of a side hustle.
Take paid surveys and research
Joining market research and completing surveys is another way to start earning instantly. There are many sites where you can sign up, complete a few surveys and make a few bucks; after a few weeks or a month, you can earn around $50 depending on the time you spend on them. In addition to this, sessions and focus groups can also pay highly, depending on the time required and the company. This can be early, as these tasks can be done by phone whilst working remotely or are great if you have extra time to kill whilst studying or going through HGV training.
Offer pet sitting or dog walking
Sign up with a local pet care agency or app to look after animals such as cats and dogs whilst owners are away. Many dog walkers earn around £15 an hour, whilst overnight pet sitters can make around £22 per hour, which is great for hanging around with a furry friend all day!
