Brian Winch | December 11, 2019
Want to earn extra cash with a side hustle but don’t think you have the skills needed? Look no further because this list is for you! Side hustles are a great way to boost your income, pay off debt and work for yourself.
The key to finding the right hustle is to combine an activity you enjoy, that fits your schedule and financial goals, with a way to make extra money in your spare time.
Drive for Uber or Lyft
This is one of the more popular side hustles. Driving for one of the app-centric taxi alternatives can be a great way to make money nights and weekends. It provides an opportunity to work when you want. Uber and Lyft both have a feature that allows you to pick up rides along your normal route!
Lawn Care
Plenty of people would gladly pay you to cut their grass. Offer a discount if they provide the mower and trimmer.
House Cleaning
Make great money cleaning for people who are too busy to do it themselves or hate cleaning. Use their cleaning supplies. Cleaning businesses are super side hustle ideas since they can cost so little to start and be turned into very profitable enterprises. Search your area in Craigslist.
Ecommerce/Dropshipping
Sell products online without actually stocking the items themselves. Operate your business from anywhere in the world with a good internet connection. Check out Amazon, eBay or Shopify.
Dog Waste Removal
Some people love their dog but not the “gifts” they receive from their pet. Make money doing what others won’t do.
Dog Walker
Dogs need exercise, but their owners aren’t always able or motivated to take them for a walk. Check out the app, Wag, that links up dog walkers and dog owners.
Truck for Hire
If you own a truck, offer to pick up various goods for people, haul junk to the dump or assist with small moves. Post flyers in your community or advertise in Craigslist.
Rent Your Car
You can rent out your car on a daily or hourly basis through companies like GetAround and Turo. They handle the insurance.
House Sitter
You can make a house appear to be occupied for homeowners who are away.
Errand Service
Assist people with various errands and tasks. Check out Task Rabbit or the apps, Gig Walk or EasyShift.
Carpet Cleaning
You could specialize in small jobs such as pet stain removal.
Pet Sitting
When pet owners travel, they often need someone to care for their pets. You can become a pet sitter at care.com or simply watch over someone’s pet at Rover.com.
Spring and Fall Yard Work
Many people enjoy the exercise from mowing their lawn but can’t be bothered with the extra seasonal cleanup work. Offer a Spring power rake and aeration service and a Fall leaf cleanup. Rent the equipment as needed.
Paint Street Numbers
Offer to paint people’s street numbers on their curb so their house can be more easily found. All you need are paint and stencils.
Rent Out a Room
Own a home with an extra room? Rent it out to make extra cash. Possibilities include full time renters, college students or vacationers. Check out Airbnb.
Rent Out Your Garage
People are always searching for extra space to store their stuff. Do you have room in your garage for someone to store their motorcycle or RV?
Card Sender
Offer to mail out invitations, thank you cards or birthday cards for busy people or businesses.
Vehicle Advertising
Turn your vehicle into a money-maker by covering it with advertisements. Check out Wrapify or Carvertise for more details.
Clean/Repair BBQ’s
People enjoy cooking outdoors but some don’t like the cleaning and maintenance.
Snow Removal
Clear snow from sidewalks and driveways with a shovel or snow blower. Clear snow from parking lots with a plow blade mounted to your truck.
Instacart shopper
With the ability to set your own schedule, this makes for a convenient way to make great money during your free time.
Uber Eats and Door Dash
Just like Uber or Lyft, but without the passengers.
Become a Notary
Charge a fee to notarize documents. I bet your friends would rather meet up with you than stand in line at a bank.
Odd Jobs
Nextdoor is a great place to find people who need odd jobs, and they’re usually conveniently close to your home. Gigwalk app is another way to find small jobs in your area and only work when you want to.
Caregiving – for older generations
Have some time to sit and chat or take a stroll? There’s a family caregiver out there who needs a little break.
Brand ambassadors (on social media)
Tag and share photos of what you already wear. With a discount code that links the sale to your name, everybody wins.
Mystery shopping
Shop the store you were hired by, or spy on their competition!
Give your opinion
UserTesting.com and similar sites pays you to visit websites or apps, complete a set of tasks, and speak your thoughts aloud.
Storage Unit Auctions
Bid on abandoned units and let the scavenger hunt for valuable items begin!
Invest in Vending
Think about how many vending machines you have walked past this week alone. How many have you purchased from in a pinch because you were hungry or thirsty?
Act
Ever wanted to see your name in lights? Consider applying for opportunities to be an extra in movies shot near your location! A simple online search for “extra casting calls” in your city will pull up websites with casting calls you can answer.
Rent a Friend
There are over 600,000 people registered on RentAFriend.com to make themselves available to attend weddings, play a round of golf or act as a tour guide. Get paid to socialize!
Touch Therapy
Want to become a trained professional snuggler? Touch therapy is a platonic alternate therapy so people can experience the healing power of human touch.
Rent Baby Gear
Make extra cash by renting and delivering baby gear to help traveling families with BabyQuip.com.
Blood/Plasma Donations
The amount of money you can earn by donating plasma is related to the volume you’re able to donate. The more plasma, the more cash you’re paid.
Sperm Donations
Sperm donation clinics have a lengthy process to determine if you are a good fit with their clinic, but if you meet qualifications and pass all the screening procedures you could find a lucrative side hustle.
MLM
Multi-level marketing business continues to boom. Whether it be selling beauty products or kitchen gadgets the most successful MLM’ers have a large social network they can tap into to advertise their products and recruit others to join their selling team.
Human Billboard
You’ve seen folks wearing sandwich board ads standing in front of shopping centers or at busy intersections. Sign spinners are also in demand.
Mobile vehicle detailer
Another great side hustle where you’re providing convenience. Whether parked in a driveway or in the company parking lot you can come to their location of choice to perform this service.
Window Washer
Even if you live in a small town you can make a window washing business a successful side hustle with little skill and minor equipment expenditures.
Sell Your Hair
Have you ever thought about how much your hair is worth? The folks at HairSellon.com operate a marketplace where you can match with buyers looking for your exact hair type!
Ink Refiller
This is an environmentally friendly business that you can operate in the convenience of your home. Ink refill businesses save the earth from those unwanted empty cartridges that become useless once empty.
Parking Lot Litter Removal
And finally, I can attest that this side hustle requires no special skills. Every business wants to keep their property clear of litter. This means you can make money going for a walk! You simply walk the exterior property of any retail, office or industrial property and sweep litter into your litter collection bag. When your bag is full, the contents can be emptied into the onsite waste dumpster. Almost any commercial property with a parking lot is a potential job site. The work is done at night or early morning, on foot, using inexpensive hand tools and can earn you $30 – $50 per hour.
I made so much money in this side hustle, I quit my full-time job after only 3 months. It’s been my business since 1981.
See cleanlots.com for details.
What other side hustles can you think of that do not require special skills? Please share them by posting a comment below. If you like this list, please share it.
