A side hustle is something that you do in addition to your '9-5' in order to make extra income. Whether your goal is to supplement your salary or to scale your hustle into a full-fledged business that replaces your 9-5, there are a plethora of opportunities available to you. I’ve put together a list of side hustles that you can start with no money down. YEAH, that’s right, a zero-dollar investment! Check out these beginner friendly Side Hustles that I’ve tried and profited from myself.
1. Instagram Theme Page
· Pick a niche
· Post multiple times daily
· Build a community & engage with your followers
· Offer paid promotion, sell products, online courses in bio
Instagram is one of the easiest platforms to profit off of. Starting an account is free and once you follow the steps above; you’ll be able to profit anywhere from $100 a week to $100 a day. Your profit will depend on how engaged you are with your audience as they’ll be the ones booking promotions and/or buying products.
2. Start a Blog
· Pick a niche
· Post weekly/daily informative blog posts
· Offer Ad spots on your blog, sell products that relate to your niche, affiliate product links
Starting a blog is pretty easy however, building web traffic and engagement will be a little more difficult. You can write about anything from lifestyle and fitness, to motherhood, and entrepreneurship. There will always be people who can relate to you and your posts regardless of the niche you choose. Monetizing your blog can vary from ads, affiliate marketing, selling digital or physical products, subscriptions, and services such as coaching/mentoring.
3. Affiliate Marketing
· Choose a product or digital course created by someone else
· Market their product on the platform of your choice
· Make up to 20-80% commission on each sale
· Check out Click Bank for affiliate links!
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Affiliate marketing can be implemented into many side hustles including blogs and Instagram theme pages. One of the most effective ways to drive sales to your affiliate links is to create a personal brand or themed Instagram page that shares content related to the products you’re promoting. So basically, create a branded page around your products. Another popular platform is TikTok, order samples of your affiliate products, film, and post content with your link in the bio.
4. Start a YouTube Channel
· Choose a niche (specific or broad)
· Record weekly content, the more content the better
· Good thumbnails and editing go a long way
· Make money through Ad Sense, promotion in videos, affiliate links
YouTube is a great platform to earn online income. You can start with as little as $0 as long as you have a phone to record and post your videos. Personal brands are a popular niche to get started on YouTube because humans are prone to getting overly invested in others’ lives! It’s just facts, we live for entertainment and knowledge, so why not take advantage?
5. Drive for Uber/Uber Eats
· Create an Uber driver account
· Upload your license and insurance documents
· Start working on your own schedule
If you already have a car and enjoy cruising around listening to music, then driving for Uber or Lyft may be the best side hustle for you. You can work on your own schedule and even get same day payouts!
6. Freelance your Work
· Create a Fiverr or Upwork account
· Do small jobs within your skillset for $
· Ex: Graphic Design, Resume Writing, Marketing
I know so many people who use platforms such as Fiverr to hire free lancers to help them with their business needs, myself included. If you have skills that you know people are willing to pay for then this is your sign to package them as a service and increase your income with Fiverr or Upwork.
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