Every single day, more and more people are picking up side hustles.
There are a wide range of different side hustles out there that can make you a decent amount of profit, side hustles that don’t actually require much money to set up.
There are all sorts of different side hustles or second jobs out there that you can do, and many of them relate to things that you might enjoy doing in your spare time.
From making videos for YouTube to designing homemade products and participating in paid surveys, there are lots of different enjoyable things that you can make a side hustle out of.
In this guide, we’ll be taking a look at 10 of the most profitable side hustles you can start with little to no money. So keep on reading to find out more!
Become A Dog Walker
If you are an animal lover, then perhaps the perfect side hustle for you may be dog walking.
Dog walking is becoming an increasingly popular side hustle simply because there is so much demand for this service.
In order to become a dog walker, you will need to have experience with dogs, and you will need to be trustworthy.
If you have grown up around dogs, then you will likely be a good candidate for dog walking.
The amount of money that you will need to invest in this side hustle will be minimal, with the biggest outgoing cost being insurance.
So, if you love dogs, why not become a dog walker.
Become A Freelance Writer
Alternatively, if you have good knowledge of the English language, then a freelance writing gig might be more up your street.
Writing is a job that most people do freelance, so it is the perfect job to pick up as a side hustle. There are lots of different platforms out there that are designed for freelancers to find gigs, including Fiverr and Writers Work.
If you have a good knowledge of the English language, along with spelling, punctuation, and grammar, then you will likely be able to pick up writing jobs on these sites.
To become a freelance writer, you will need access to the internet, a laptop (which you probably already have), and a subscription to one of these writing platforms.
So you do not need much money to get started in this side hustle.
Participate In Paid Online Surveys
If you want a side hustle that you can get stuck into without having to spend any money, then you could participate in paid online surveys.
There are lots of different online survey apps that you can use, including AttaPoll, Oh My Dosh, Research Tribe, Google Rewards, and more.
These surveys often only pay a couple of pence per survey, but this can really add up if you have the time available to spend completing the surveys.
If you want to make money without having to spend any money, this could be the perfect route for you.
Start A Blog
In contrast, if you are somebody who is fairly tech savvy, then starting a blog might be a good choice.
There are lots of platforms that you can use to create websites for just a small monthly payment, so the outgoing cost for this side hustle is minimal.
If you set up a blog, then you should consider centring it around a topic that you are passionate about.
You will have to create a lot of content in order for your blog to make money online, so basing it on something you are passionate about will ensure you don’t lose interest.
Then get yourself hooked up with an affiliate program, and you will start to make money every time somebody visits your blog, which is the ultimate passive income machine.
Start A YouTube Channel
Alternatively, if you prefer creating video content to written content, then you could start up a YouTube channel.
YouTube is a lot of hard work, but if you enjoy creating videos then it will definitely be worth it.
There are lots of different ways to make money through YouTube.
If you can get your channel monetised, then you will make money each time somebody watches your videos.
Likewise, you can get sponsored ads through your YouTube channel that will make you money.
To get started, you will need a video camera and some software, but once you start making money, the cost of these purchases will be covered.
Sell Stock Photos
If you are passionate about photography, then it is likely that you already have lots of photos on your hard drive.
If you have lots of landscape photos, then you can sell these as stock photos on platforms such as iStock and Shutterstock.
If you already have a camera, then selling stock photos costs barely any money.
You will need a monthly subscription to these platforms, but this will only cost a couple of pounds each month. Then each time your stock photos are used, you will be paid royalties.
It is a great way to make money from photographs that otherwise would’ve been sitting on your hard drive unused.
Create And Sell Homemade Goods
In contrast, if you are an artsy person then you can create and sell homemade goods through platforms such as Etsy.
There are lots of different homemade goods that you can make, from personalised gifts, to cupcakes, and handmade birthday cards.
To create and sell homemade goods, you will need to spend money out of your own pocket to make the stock.
However, if you sell your products at the right price, you can easily recoup this money when you start making sales.
Sell Digital Products
Alternatively, if you are an artsy person that is good at creating digital art, then you could create and sell digital products.
Lots of people are choosing to purchase digital prints that they can print themselves at home, and this is an easy way to make money as a side hustle.
But digital art isn’t the only digital product that you can make and sell. If you are good with spreadsheets, then you could sell budget templates online.
There are all sorts of digital products that people will buy.
Manage Social Media Accounts
We live in an age where many people have grown up using social media.
So there are a lot of people who have a lot of knowledge about managing social media accounts. If this sounds like you, then you could set up a side hustle managing social media accounts.
Approaching small local businesses is a good place to start with this side hustle. We know friends of ours that have built up agencies with 100s of clients so this one could end up being a full-time side hustle if you want it to be.
Teach An Online Course
Finally, if you are an expert in your field, then you could teach an online course as a side hustle.
Creating the initial course could be costly as you will need to invest in technology that allows you to do this, however you can easily make this money back.
A huge amount of people are completing online courses every single day, and people are willing to spend a considerable amount of money on these courses, so it is a great side hustle if you want to make big profits.