Do you work your bum off all month only to see that it is not enough? That, you are failing to meet your monthly expenses, and eventually, it is putting you in a financial crisis? All we can say is, it is quite understandable especially at a time when inflation is rising and so our cost of living.

There are a million bills to pay, necessary purchases to make, and premiums to pay. It is clear cut that your salary would not be enough to cover all these expenses.

But what to do other than cutting expenses? You cannot just rely on cost-cutting when there is plenty of necessary expenditure to incur.

Well, ever thought of finding a side-hustle? In simple words, some extra money that you can earn on top of your full-time jobs. I am certain you did, but you did not know how to.

No issues. Allow us to help.

How to find your side hustle so you don’t waste your time

1. Identify the skills you can offer

Do you think you have some expertise that laymen do not have? Perhaps some skill you occasionally utilize in your

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workplace. If you do, then you can go ahead and create your side hustle.

Many people look for short-term professional opinions rather than hiring an expert employee. So, if you think you have ideas and strategies to share, then perhaps you can provide consultancy services on a freelance basis. You can even go for content writing jobs in your niche.

Secondly, if you ever used to be an artsy person who is now caught up in the 9 to 5 world, you can perhaps create a small business. Yes, time constraints would be one problem, but you can use your weekends or even free time during weekdays for that matter. 

Thirdly, in case you have a passion for music, and are excellent at it, then maybe you can consider performing at restaurants on weekends for some extra money.

2. Find a platform

If you are okay to go steadily, you can start by creating your Instagram page and offer your consultation for a charge.

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Instagram is the ultimate tool with the most potential to help you generate leads. However, the only downside is, it delivers slow and unguaranteed growth. Moreover, almost every small business is there on the platform, that you are most likely to get lost in the crowd.

Though, there are other freelancing websites you can go for. Some of them are Upwork, Fiverr, etc. You can also use Linkedin and find various individuals looking for freelancing services. Just search the term of the profession and hit the button. Supposedly, if you are looking for content writing jobs, then search #contentwriting, and Linkedin will provide you the listings.

In case you are an artist, who is operating a side business, then you can consider selling your items on Etsy. You can also use Pinterest to generate more leads for your brand.

3. Look for other easy jobs

It is not necessary to stick to the profession of your full-time job. You can also look for other jobs that demand just

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basic skills. For instance, typing jobs, babysitting, pet sitting, etc.

In case you are keener on doing work that you can do from home, then being a virtual assistant is a great option. If you have a good grasp of Social media, blogging, content writing, and website management, you can find lots of work online.

Here are all the job ideas for your side hustle –

  •       Copywriting
  •       Become an Uber driver
  •       Become a DoorDash/UberEats/Instacart driver
  •       Social media consultant
  •       Graphic designing (If you have the skills)
  •       Become a part-time real estate seller
  •       Rent your car
  •       Become a Handy Person on Thumbtack or TaskRabbit
  •       If you have an unoccupied property, consider renting it out.
  •       Conduct online courses

 

Final thoughts

Whatever you pick, just make sure you stay consistent with it and do not give up. (Especially if you plan to generate leads for your side hustle on social media platforms)

Yes, you might find it hard at first to manage everything, and you might be exhausted. But keep going, just envision the extra income you would receive and it will help you push through.

Do you have some other ideas to share? Feel free to drop them in the comments below.

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