10 Side Hustles For People With Less Than 5 Hours A Week

Are you short on time but still want to make extra money with a side hustle?

In today’s post you’ll learn:

• 10 side hustles for people with less than 5 hours a week
• Exactly how to get started
• Free resources to help you start your new side hustle

#1 Selling printables on Etsy

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

#2 Proofreading

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

#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 Make and sell crafts

If you enjoy making crafts, you can make money selling them. Crafts that make money include:

• soaps
• candles
• bath bombs
• jewelry
• crochet/knit
• macrame 
• pottery

If you’re stuck on what craft to make, I recommend playing around on Pinterest and looking up DIY crafts you can sell. 

You can fall into a rabbit hole of craft ideas on Pinterest. There is so much inspiration there. 

Places to sell your crafts:

• Etsy
• Farmers markets
• Facebook marketplace
• Craigslist 

#9 Freelance services

Many of us already have skills that we can use to make money from.

You may even have a natural talent for a skill like graphic design. If so, you can post these services online and get hired to do these jobs.

You can post freelance services such as:

• Graphic design
• Voice over
• Website design
• Translation
• 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. 

#10 Sell items you no longer use

A great side hustle that may not come to mind starts with the simple step of cleaning and organizing your home.

When I clean my house, I often find things I don’t use anymore.

I start a sell or donate pile and list these items online. You can even 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, good pictures, and stating you only want serious inquiries. 

We’ve personally sold 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

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been wanting to start a side hustle, now is the perfect time!

Side hustles can help you 1) Learn new skills 2) Make more money 3) Start a new career path and 4) Network and find new opportunities. 

There are so many side hustles out there that you are guaranteed to find something you enjoy.

Which side hustle do you want to start? Do you have a side hustle? Share in the comments below!

Like this post? Share it with others!