24 Best Side Hustles To Start Right Now

Having a side hustle has so many benefits like:

• backup income in case you lose a job
• extra income to pay off debt or increase savings
• ability to pursue different field and start a new career

Here’s a list of the 30 best side hustles to start right now.

#1 Sell printables

Selling printables on Etsy is one of best side hustles out there because of how easy it is to get started.

People are earning between $100-$1000+ a month selling printables online (see their success stories here). 

Benefits of selling printables:

• Don’t need previous experience
• Can turn into passive income
• Work from home + work as little or as many hours as you want

In this free training you’ll learn:

• Ideas for printables to make
• What you need to start an Etsy shop
• How to make sure you get sales on Etsy

As you can see below, making printables is a profitable side hustle! Julie earned over $20,000 in her spare time.

#2 Proofreader

Proofreaders work online and have the ability to work from anywhere in the world.

The average hourly rate is between $14-$31 an hour depending on your experience, which clients you’re working for, and the type of project.

To become a proofreader it’s important that you:

• Own a computer
• Reliable internet access

This job is done on your own schedule because you need to have the work done BY a certain time, not at a certain time. 

In this free training you’ll learn:

• 5 signs proofreading is right for you
• How to attract proofreading clients

#3 Start a niche blog

I created this blog and made over $80,000 in my senior year of college (that’s me in my first major feature by Forbes!).

If you’re wondering how I make money on this blog, it comes from:

• Affiliate marketing (someone clicks on my affiliate link and I get a commission)
• Sponsored posts
• Advertising
• Selling my own products (like my online course)

If you want to start a website but have questions like:

• What should my blog be about?
• How do I know what to write about?
• How soon can I start making money?

Take a free training on building a new PROFITABLE blog.

This free training teaches you how to create an income-producing website. You also learn the key mistakes to avoid if you’re a beginner.

#4 Surveys

Surveys are a great way to make extra money when you need extra cash for groceries or gas. 

To make money with surveys, all you do is:

• Fill out a quick profile sharing a little about you
• Start answering questions and giving your opinions

You can also earn money on survey sites by:

• Playing games
• Watching ads

The top survey sites are:

• Swagbucks
• Branded Surveys

#5 Pinterest Virtual Assistant

A Pinterest Virtual Assistant is someone who manages a business’s profile on Pinterest.

Pinterest VA’s are in charge of tasks like creating new pins, scheduling pins, creating descriptions for pins, etc. 

Benefits of being a Pinterest VA:

• Work from anywhere
• Set your own schedule
• Can make $500-$5,000+ a month
• Ability to quit your day job and do this full-time

Check out this free training here on how to become a Pinterest Virtual Assistant.

In the free training, you’ll learn:

• How to get started as a Pinterest VA right away
• Steps to take to start this business
• How to create a business plan based on how much you want to make

P.S. Here’s an example of one student who is now a full-time Pinterest VA.

#6 Selling dog treats

You can earn $1,000-$5,000 a month with a dog treat business.

This fun and flexible side hustle can not only replace your day job, but bring you tons of joy by getting to bake and work with dogs on a regular basis.

My friend Kristin runs a successful dog treat business from home. She even teaches others how to replicate her success.

Check out this free training and learn:

• Most popular dog treats to sell
• Where to sell dog treats
• How much to charge
• What you need to start a dog treat business

Below are a few examples of people making money in the dog treat business!

#7 Freelance writing

If you enjoy writing or it sounds like something you want to get into, consider freelance writing as a side gig.

This is something I’ve been doing for over 10 years now and I really like it. I get paid around $250/article and it’s relatively easy work.

Benefits of freelance writing:

• Work from home
• Take on as little or as many articles as you want
• As you gain experience, you can charge more
• Set your own hours and be your own boss

#8 Find a remote job on FlexJobs search engine

If you want a remote part-time or full-time job, FlexJobs is the best online job marketplace.

FlexJobs saves you time, energy, and stress because their expert team personally vet the jobs and companies for you. This means you will never see a scam, ad, or any type of junk on FlexJobs.

FlexJobs lists jobs such as:

• Marketing assistant
• Virtual assistant
• Customer support specialist
• Graphic design
• Freelance writing 

#9 Tax Preparer 

Did you know you can get trained online to become a Tax Preparer?

This in-demand job is done from home and on your own schedule.

A Tax Preparer prepares, files, and assists in general tax forms. 

To get started in this field, take a high-quality tax preparation course. Do your research to find the best one for you. 

If you still have questions about becoming a Tax Preparer, take this free training.

In the free training you learn:

• How much money you can make
• What a typical work day looks like
• Tools and tech needed (it’ll all fit in a backpack)
• What kind of clients are highest paying

#10 Bookkeeper

A bookkeeper is in charge of filing receipts, recording sales, organizing expenses, and more.

Bookkeepers earn up to $30 an hour and can earn much more depending on experience and qualifications. 

Here is a free training for people who are interested in this career path: Start A Successful Bookkeeping Business.

In this free training you’ll learn:

#11 Dog walking

I was a dog walker for a long time and it was one of my favorite side hustles. It never felt like work and I always enjoyed every job.

To find a dog walking job, you can:

• Print out flyers and post them around town with your experience and contact information
• Create a profile on Rover (which is where I found my dog walking jobs)
• Apply to work at a dog care company in your town (there are many, even in small towns)

Most dog walking jobs pay between $10-$30 per hour depending on how many dogs, experience you have, and if the dogs need any specialty care. 

#12 Tasker

Similar to Instacart, you can also become a Tasker for Task Rabbit.

Task Rabbit connects Taskers with people who need help with services like grocery shopping, minor home repairs, moving, snow removal, computer help, and anything else you can think of that is a task. 

You can go to Task Rabbit and click Become A Tasker in the bottom left corner. Search for your city and task that you’re best at and see what the going rates are.

#13 Sell on Creative Market

Do you have a background in graphic design?

Creative Market is a great place to host your creations and services. I love Creative Market and have purchased many things there for my business.

Things to sell on Creative Market:

• Website themes
• Logos
• Fonts
• Templates
• Photos
• Cards and invitations

#14 Salesforce Analyst

My friend Leila changed careers and recently got a job as a Salesforce Professional.

You can learn all about her experience here. She found her first job through a recruiter reaching out to her on LinkedIn, and now she’s earning $70,000+ at home with amazing benefits.

A Salesforce Professional is someone who is trained to improve business processes with something called Salesforce.

Fast facts about becoming a Salesforce Professional:

• Don’t need previous experience
• No college degree neded
• Tech job earning $70,000 in your first year

See if a Salesforce career is right for you by taking the free 5 Day Salesforce Challenge.

#15 Search Engine Evaluator

A Search Engine Evaluator is someone who rates websites, webpages, maps, songs, images, and other things.  Getting a job as a Search Engine Evaluator is simple.

The pay isn’t lucrative, but it makes for a decent living if you want to work from home and essentially be your own boss.

You can get a job by:

• Applying to a company hiring Google raters (like Appen or Lionbridge) 
• Passing a qualification test

You can learn more about becoming a Search Engine Evaluator here.

P.S. Join my free private Facebook community and learn more about making money and side hustles!

#16 Affiliate Marketing

If you have a blog or website, affiliate marketing is a great way to earn income.

People make money with affiliate marketing by recommending products or services via affiliate links. When someone clicks an affiliate links and purchases, we may make a small commission for referring that product or service.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing is a course that teaches you everything you need to know to become successful with affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is also great for brand new bloggers because you can start making money this way.

#17 Facebook Ad Manager

Did you know you can become a Facebook Ad Manager for businesses and make an extra $1,000+ a month with just 1 client?

You’ve likely seen Facebook ads before and you may have even purchased something from a Facebook ad.

Facebook Ad Managers are in charge of running ads for businesses to increase their customer base and income.

 Get a free training here and learn how to become a Facebook Ad Manager.

• How this proven side hustle earns people $2,000/month with only 2-3 hours per week

#18 Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping may seem like an easy task, but many people are no longer able to go to the grocery store due to safety reasons.

Others simply do not have time to go grocery shopping and want to hire out the task.

To make money grocery shopping, become an Instacart Shopper. You get to set your own schedule and earn money on your time.

To get started, you need to pass a background check, be at least 18 years old, have legal authorization to work in the U.S., lift 40 pounds with accommodation, and have access to a car and smart phone.

#19 Freelance services

Aside from freelance writing, you can also hire out many other freelance services such as:

• Graphic design
• Voice over
• Website design
• FlexJobs
• Translation
• Fiverr
• Video & animation
• Finance consulting
• and a lot more

To get an idea of what freelance services you can provide, check out Fiverr. Fiverr is a freelance service marketplace that you can host your services on and hire freelancers yourself. 

If you have a service you can provide to people online, host your services and tell people what you can do for them. Build your portfolio and gain experience so it gets easier to get clientele. 

#20 Open an Etsy store

A great way to make extra money is opening up an online store. Etsy makes it SUPER easy to do this.

Your Etsy store can sell handmade:

• Crochet goods
• Woodworking crafts
• Pottery
• Handmade clothes
• Stickers
• Dog treats
• Baked goods
• Custom art work
• Party decor and games

Small businesses thrive on Etsy. With hard work and the right skill set, your online store can take off. 

Recommended reading: 13 Best Things To Sell On Etsy

#21 Rakuten

Rakuten lets you earn cash back at your favorite stores.

I’ve been using Rakuten for years and have made so much money through them just by doing my regular shopping.

I typically earn 1%-10% cash back and get paid via PayPal or gift cards. Earn a $10 welcome bonus here for signing up for Rakuten.

To make things easier, Rakuten recently come out with a browser extension that automatically applies coupons and activates cash back at stores you shop at online.

I love and highly recommend this extension so you never forget to apply Ebates at checkout. I used to forget so often and I hate thinking about the money I missed out on.

Below is an example of Walmart’s cash back on Rakuten. It’s such an easy way to save money.

#22 Ibotta

Ibotta is similar to Ebates, but is great for in-person shopping, particularly at grocery stores. You can find cash back on a ton of groceries, including fruits and vegetables.

You get paid cash via PayPal or gift cards.

Ibotta is also really cool because when you refer people to Ibotta, you create a team which helps you earn even more money when you use the app. 

Sign up for Ibotta here.

Below is an example of what the Ibotta app looks like. Many people save hundreds of dollars a year in cash back just by using Ibotta. It’s so easy.

#23 Sell items you no longer use

This is a great time to clean and organize your house.

Start a sell or donate pile and start listing your items online. Check out what other people are listing similar items for and list it for the same price.

Create a high-quality listing by sharing details of the item, high-quality pictures, and stating you only want serious inquiries. 

We’ve personally sold used furniture, bike parts, scooters, and other random items we stopped using this year. We found the most success on Facebook marketplace.

You can sell items on:

• Craigslist
• Facebook marketplace
• Ebay
• LetGo
• Poshmark
• Etsy

#24 Surveys

Filling out surveys to make money is an easy way to make money by simply providing your opinion to questions.

Here are a few of my favorite surveys:

• Swagbucks ($5 bonus for signing up)
• Branded Surveys