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Edited by Levi Leidy
Certain side jobs can increase your income by a few hundred dollars each month, or you can work some lesser-known gigs that can earn you up to $1,000 (or more) per month.
If you’re looking for a side job that offers a good salary and allows you to tap into your skills or gain new skills, explore these high-paying side job opportunities.
Wedding officiant
Will you say yes to this side hustle? Maria Romano, founder of True love buttonsOfficiating weddings, baptisms and celebrations of life can earn you between $400 and $5,000 per month.
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Romano, who has officiated more than 4,000 ceremonies since she started 12 years ago, said this gig can be done on a part-time basis, with up to two hours per day for client communications and internal preparations. The amount of time you spend on this depends on the number of clients you accept per month. Interested parties must be accompanied and must have a car to attend ceremonies and meetings. Licensing is also a requirement, but Romano said this should only cost $30 to $100 depending on your location.
Mowing lawns
This side business is more seasonal in nature, but Bryan Clayton, CEO of GreenPalsaid it can be a perfect side job that can help you earn extra money every month. “Many of our lawn care providers are part-time,” says Clayton. “Our average provider makes about $55 an hour mowing lawns on our system. They set their own hours and choose the clients they want to work for.”
Anyone can mow lawns, from teachers who need extra summer income to students who work afternoons and weekends, and the schedule is flexible.
Consultant
When Luisa Zhou, founder of LuisaZhou.comShe started her first online business, a digital advertising agency, on the side. In four months the company grew to six figures. Since then, Zhou has helped thousands of people start their own side jobs. “The best business model to earn $1,000 a month is definitely a service-based business, such as a coaching, consulting or freelance business,” said Zhou. “You can start these types of businesses almost immediately, and because you’re selling your personal time and expertise, you can charge higher rates than you would if you were selling a product.”
Freelancing as a coach or consultant, you can charge rates from $50 to $100 per hour and work 10 to 20 hours to earn $1,000 each month. Coaching and advice, Zhou said, can be even less time-consuming. You might spend a few hours preparing for monthly calls, taking the calls, and supporting your customers in between calls.
There are also few costs associated with a service company. Coaches and consultants need a laptop and a contract. Zhou said you can find good contract templates online for less than $500. If you don’t have a website, you can use your LinkedIn profile to build trust with potential customers.
What about experience? You need experience in whatever you’re selling, but Zhou said the good news is that almost everyone has marketable skills. Zhou uses the example that people who love writing can become freelance writers, while savvy Instagram users can help businesses grow their social media following. If you decide to explore a service-oriented business, Zhou recommends setting up retainers. This makes it easier to estimate your income and reduces the amount of time you spend marketing and selling your services.
Rideshare driver
Driving for a rideshare app is one popular side job which can earn you a few hundred dollars every month, and consistent drivers can earn $1,000 or more.
Harry Campbell, CEO and founder of The Rideshare Mansaid many of his clients have become part-time drivers to earn $1,000 to $5,000 a month. It is of course a requirement that the driver has a safe car and driver’s license, but according to Campbell this investment is worth it.
affiliate marketer
Sal Farzin has over 3 million followers on TikTok and recommends individuals, couples and families to bring in supplemental income through affiliate marketing.
“There are many brands that offer affiliate programs that you can sign up for and earn percentage commissions and/or kickbacks based on generating new signups or leads for brands,” Farzin said.
Farzin hopped on TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic and built a massive social media audience, going from 0 to 1.7 million followers in less than two years. Farzin’s channel focuses on reviewing cool, innovative products that solve common problems in the lifestyle, home and tech categories, as well as providing cleaning and DIY hacks and tips.
With affiliate marketing, Farzin says, you can work from the comfort of your own home. You can set your own hours to fit your schedule with a part-time or full-time schedule. Farzin recommends spending more time at the beginning of your affiliate marketing journey determining the strategy, foundation, and potential revenue for your side hustle. This better increases your chances of success with affiliate marketing commissions.
Online English teacher
A side hustle that is increasingly in demand and pays well is becoming an online English teacher. Those interested in becoming an online English teacher must be fluent in English and have the necessary technical equipment, including a computer, tablet and smartphone, to teach their students.
Teachers can create their own schedules and work with tutoring companies to learn more about scheduling, classes and payments.
Sleep coach
Many people have trouble falling asleep at night or getting the right amount of healthy sleep their body needs. Kaley Medina is a children’s sleep coach and owner of Live love sleepa sleep coaching agency with a team of more than 10 sleep coaches spread across the United States. “Sleep coaching is an easy and rewarding side hustle for people who want to help families rest while making some extra money,” Medina said.
A sleep consultant provides private one-on-one coaching to families whose child is not sleeping well. They create a customized sleep plan for that family to teach their child how to fall asleep easily at bedtime, sleep through the night, and take long, restful naps during the day. Medina said that sleep coaches will generally provide follow-up support to their clients over the next two to three weeks after working with a sleep coach to answer any questions they may have and update the sleep plan as necessary.
Do you need previous experience to become a sleep coach? In general, the answer is no. However, Medina said the start-up costs of becoming a sleep consultant involve a certification process. This can range in price from $500 to several thousand dollars. The certification process teaches an individual the skills and techniques he or she needs to become a sleep expert.
After you’re certified, Medina said the only ongoing overhead costs you can anticipate are your smartphone bill, laptop for writing sleep plans and communicating with clients, marketing materials such as business cards and brochures and a car if you plan to do home consultations. Many advisors only offer virtual consultations, so a car is optional. There is even an option to turn sleep coaching into a full-time side job. This happened to Medina and half of her team, who work full-time, while the other half continues to use consulting as their job. side job.
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