25 Summer Side Hustles That Require Little Effort
Hey, Oddies. Jen Glantz here. When people ask me what my travel plans are this summer, I change the subject. I’m not going anywhere. I’m not sad about that. I’m just not in my travel era. I’m in a handful of other eras instead. I’m in my busy mom era. I’m in my madly in love with Brooklyn (where I live) era. And I am very much in my: Let’s make money!!!!! era. So if you’re not cashing in your credit card points to book a trip to the Caribbean, Europe isn’t on your calendar for July, and going “out east” simply just means walking a few blocks to the other side of town, you can still have a legendary summer. Even if you are traveling —- you can still see the world and make money — with some of these easy side hustles. Ps. If you’re daydreaming about a side hustle idea and want to put it in motion, let me help you get started. Here’s how. But First: 💻 My Tech StackI’ve been eyeballing a lot of X threads of people’s tech stacks — the tools they swear by for their business and life. So I decided to keep a running list of my own right here. I’ll update this each week with the best tools I use as a solopreneur: Social Media & Marketing:
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25 Summer Side Hustles That Require Little EffortWhy a Summer Side Hustle is Good:1. Extra income: A side hustle can help you earn additional money to save for a specific goal, pay off debt, or simply have more disposable income. 2. Flexibility: Most side hustles allow you to work on your own schedule, making it easier to balance with other summer plans and activities. 3. Skill-building: Some side hustles can help you develop new skills or gain experience in a particular field, which may be beneficial for your future career. 4. Low commitment: Unlike a full-time job, a side hustle doesn't require a long-term commitment, allowing you to try out different options and find what works best for you. 1. House Sitting or Pet Sitting - What it is: Taking care of someone's home or pets while they are away. - What it entails: Responsibilities may include watering plants, collecting mail, and providing care for pets, such as feeding, walking, and playtime. - Who it's good for: Animal lovers, responsible individuals, and those who enjoy spending time in different environments. - Getting started: Sign up for platforms like TrustedHousesitters, MindMyHouse, or Rover, or advertise your services on local community boards or social media. - Skills or tools needed: Reliability, attentiveness, and experience with pets (if pet sitting). - Potential earnings: $25-50 per day, depending on the location and responsibilities. 2. Selling Items Online - What it is: Selling your unwanted items or creating new products to sell on online platforms. - What it entails: Taking photos of your items, creating listings, and shipping sold items to buyers. - Who it's good for: Those with a knack for finding valuable items, crafty individuals, and anyone looking to declutter. - Getting started: Choose a platform like eBay, Amazon, or Facebook Marketplace, and create an account to start listing your items. - Skills or tools needed: Basic photography skills, knowledge of online selling platforms, and packaging materials for shipping. - Potential earnings: Varies depending on the items sold and their value. 3. Online Surveys or Focus Groups - What it is: Participating in online surveys or virtual focus groups to provide your opinions and feedback. - What it entails: Answering questions or providing opinions on various topics, products, or services. - Who it's good for: Those who enjoy sharing their thoughts and have some extra time to spare. - Getting started: Sign up for reputable survey sites like Survey Junkie. - Skills or tools needed: A computer or smartphone with internet access. - Potential earnings: $1-50 per survey or focus group, depending on the platform and length of the task. 4. Renting Out Your Parking Space - What it is: Renting out your unused parking space to others in need of a spot. - What it entails: Listing your parking space on a platform or advertising locally, and coordinating with renters for access. - Who it's good for: Those living in areas with high parking demand, such as near airports, stadiums, or city centers. - Getting started: List your space on platforms like SpotHero, JustPark, or Craigslist. - Skills or tools needed: A safe, accessible parking space and good communication skills. - Potential earnings: $50-200+ per month, depending on location and demand. 5. Completing Small Tasks on Platforms - What it is: Performing small online tasks or microtasks through platforms like Fiverr. - What it entails: Tasks may include data entry, image tagging, content moderation, or short translations. - Who it's good for: Detail-oriented individuals with some free time and a desire for flexible work. - Getting started: Sign up for an account on the platform of your choice and start browsing available tasks. - Skills or tools needed: Varies depending on the task, but generally requires a computer with internet access and basic skills. - Potential earnings: Varies widely, typically ranging from a few cents to a few dollars per task. 6. Selling Unwanted Gift Cards - What it is: Selling your unused or partially used gift cards for cash. - What it entails: Listing your gift cards on a platform or finding a local buyer, and mailing or electronically transferring the card upon sale. - Who it's good for: Anyone with unwanted gift cards collecting dust in their wallet. - Getting started: Use platforms like Raise, CardCash, or GiftCash to list and sell your cards. - Skills or tools needed: A collection of unwanted gift cards and access to a computer or smartphone. - Potential earnings: Typically 60-90% of the gift card's face value, depending on the brand and demand. 7. Mystery Shopping - What it is: Posing as a regular customer to evaluate a business's products, services, or customer experience. - What it entails: Following specific instructions to make a purchase or inquiry, and then providing detailed feedback about your experience. - Who it's good for: Observant, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy visiting different establishments. - Getting started: Sign up with reputable mystery shopping companies like BestMark, Market Force, or Secret Shopper. - Skills or tools needed: Strong observational skills, a good memory, and the ability to follow instructions closely. - Potential earnings: $5-25 per assignment, sometimes with reimbursement for required purchases. 8. Participating in Paid Clinical Trials or Medical Studies - What it is: Taking part in clinical trials or medical studies as a test subject. - What it entails: Depending on the study, you may be required to take medication, undergo tests, or provide samples. - Who it's good for: Healthy individuals who are comfortable with medical procedures and have flexible schedules. - Getting started: Find studies through websites like ClinicalTrials.gov, or check with local universities and research hospitals. - Skills or tools needed: Good overall health and a willingness to participate in medical research. - Potential earnings: Varies widely, from $50 to several thousand dollars, depending on the study's length and complexity. 9. Renting Out Your Belongings - What it is: Renting out your owned items, such as tools, equipment, or party supplies, to others in need. - What it entails: Listing your items on a platform or locally, coordinating with renters for pickup and return, and maintaining your items in good condition. - Who it's good for: Those with a collection of valuable, lightly used items that others might need temporarily. - Getting started: Use platforms like FatLlama, Loanables, or RentNotBuy to list your items. - Skills or tools needed: A collection of in-demand items and good organizational skills. - Potential earnings: Varies based on the item and rental duration, but can range from $10-100+ per day. 10. Selling Photos Online - What it is: Selling your photographs to stock photography websites for others to use in their projects. - What it entails: Taking high-quality photos, editing them, and uploading them to stock photography platforms. - Who it's good for: Photographers of all skill levels who enjoy capturing a variety of subjects. - Getting started: Sign up for platforms like Shutterstock, iStock, or Getty Images, and submit your photos for review. - Skills or tools needed: A camera (smartphone or DSLR), basic photo editing skills, and an eye for composition. - Potential earnings: Varies based on the platform and the number of downloads your photos receive, typically ranging from a few cents to a few dollars per download. 11. Freelance Virtual Assistant Services - What it is: Providing remote administrative, technical, or creative support to businesses or individuals. - What it entails: Tasks may include email management, scheduling, data entry, social media management, or customer service. - Who it's good for: Organized, tech-savvy individuals with strong communication skills and a desire for flexible work. - Getting started: Create profiles on freelance platforms like Upwork, Freelancer, or Virtual Assistant Jobs. - Skills or tools needed: Varies depending on the specific role, but often includes proficiency in common office software and strong time management skills. - Potential earnings: $10-50+ per hour, depending on your skills and experience. 12. Pet Grooming Services - What it is: Offering pet grooming services from your home or by visiting clients' homes. - What it entails: Providing services such as bathing, brushing, trimming, and nail clipping for pets. - Who it's good for: Animal lovers with experience in pet care and grooming. - Getting started: Invest in grooming tools and supplies, and advertise your services on local pet forums, social media, or by word-of-mouth. - Skills or tools needed: Experience with pet grooming, a gentle touch, and a basic set of grooming tools. - Potential earnings: $20-50 per grooming session, depending on the type of pet and services provided. 13. Brand Ambassador or Product Demonstrator - What it is: Representing a brand or product at events, stores, or online, and engaging with potential customers. - What it entails: Promoting products, answering questions, and providing samples or demonstrations. - Who it's good for: Outgoing, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy interacting with people and have a passion for the products they represent. - Getting started: Apply for positions through agencies like Across the Nation, Elevate Staffing, or ATN Event Staffing. - Skills or tools needed: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a friendly, professional demeanor. - Potential earnings: $15-30 per hour, depending on the brand and event. 14. Selling Handmade Crafts or Digital Products - What it is: Creating and selling handmade items or digital products, such as printables, graphics, or templates. - What it entails: Designing and producing your products, listing them on a platform, and fulfilling orders as they come in. - Who it's good for: Creative individuals with a passion for crafting or graphic design. - Getting started: Open a shop on a platform like Etsy. - Skills or tools needed: Creativity, skill in your chosen craft or digital medium, and basic marketing skills. - Potential earnings: Varies widely depending on your products and marketing efforts, but successful sellers can earn hundreds to thousands of dollars per month. 15. Offering Freelance Services - What it is: Providing services such as data entry, transcription, or basic graphic design on a freelance basis. - What it entails: Completing projects for clients according to their specifications and deadlines. - Who it's good for: Detail-oriented individuals with specific skills and a desire for flexible, project-based work. - Getting started: Create profiles on freelance platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, or Freelancer, and start bidding on projects that match your skills. - Skills or tools needed: Varies depending on the service offered, but often includes proficiency in specific software or tools and strong attention to detail. - Potential earnings: $10-50+ per hour, depending on your skills and experience.
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