12 Online Side Gigs You Can Start Right Now

Guest post from Sireesha Crowd Work News:

I love side gigs.

They are a great way to increase your income and learn new skills. Side gigs are big right now, and if you are planning to take up a side hustle, then you need to check if it is a flexible one.

It is entirely possible to juggle a side hustle with a full-time job; you just have to find the right one.

Today, I am listing out some side gigs that are quite flexible, and you can do them along with a full-time job.

Keep in mind that some of these gigs pay as much as a full-time job, and some pay just extra cash. So, there is a chance to grow some of these hustles into a full-time business.

Pet Sitting

I am sure everyone like pets. I love german shepherds; we had two when I was growing up. Your love for pets can be turned into a very fetching side hustle if you work as a pet carer for companies like Rover.com or DogVacay.

Pet sitting is a good side hustle for those who want something along with their jobs. You can choose this be your day job or you can choose to pet sit in the evenings.

Babysitting

Many of my friends who took their maternal leave and did not choose to go back to work, started childcare at home. This is an excellent way to stay home with kids and still earn a good income from home. It gives you a chance to be with your kids, and your kids will have an opportunity to socialize with others.

If starting childcare is too much for you, consider joining Sittercity or Care.com. This can be an excellent fit for you if you are in-between jobs or looking for a flexible option.

Ridesharing

This is something almost everyone does every day. Dropping kids to school, doing your daily run for groceries, running errands, etc. you need to drive. What if you can just drive and earn some extra money? That's quite convenient isn't?! There are many ways you can do this; you can sign up for Lyft, Uber, or Roadie and get started.  

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Food Delivery

Delivering food is fast becoming a very popular side hustle. There are two reasons for this, it suits the busy schedule of students or full-time job workers, and it pays well. Though there are some basic requirements such as having a Smartphone and a vehicle of your own, its pretty much a simple side gig.

You can sign up for DoorDash or UberEats to deliver food and earn a good income.

There is another way you can earn money as a side gig. You can deliver groceries and earn some extra cash with Shipt or Instacart.

Teach English

Online teaching has gained popularity, and more tutoring companies are looking for tutors online. Though many companies would require you to have formal education in teaching specific subjects, teaching English is pretty simple. Just sign up for companies like VIPKID, Nicetalk, SaysABC, or Qkids to get started teaching conversational English online.

Travel Planner

This is a great way to earn money while helping others to plan their vacations. Another thing about being a travel planner is, you get to choose your own prices and this can develop into an excellent location-independent business.

Another way to get started if you love traveling is, work as a travel agent for host agencies like Travel Planners International, Oasis Travel Network, Nexion, etc.

Tour guide

If you love your city and pretty much know every nook and corner of the place you live in, you should try becoming a Tour guide. Being a tour guide is an excellent hustle that is both rewarding and enjoyable.

I was lucky enough to interview Alexandra Kenin of Urban Hiker SF. Though Alexandra started this as a complete side hustle, it is now a thriving business where she has other tour guides working for her.

This could be a great idea if you love exploring and have some free time on hand.

Mystery Shopping

This is a side hustle that everyone loves (well, almost everyone). Shopping is something everyone enjoys and if you can earn some extra cash while doing your shopping, would you not do it? Though mystery shopping might not give you a considerable income, it will definitely pay up some of your bills.

The key to becoming successful with mystery shopping is choosing the most legitimate companies to work with. You can sign up for companies like BestMark, Perception Strategies, Marketforce to start getting invitations for shopping gigs.

Hosting Dinners

This might be a new thing for you, but this super flexible side gig is gaining momentum. If you love cooking and want to earn great income, you can start hosting dinners. This is a hustle that can turn your culinary skills into good cash without leaving your house.

You can host dinners and promote on websites like EatWith and cook a delicious meal for people. You decide the price depending on the menu and the number of people attending.

This gig can give a lot of exposure for your cooking, which you can take to another level by having a food blog or catering business. This is something that is definitely to consider if you are really good in the kitchen.

Rent your car

Apart from driving, you can use your car for one more money making gig like renting it. This can be an excellent way to safely use your car if you have two cars or you don't use a car much. Turo and Getaround are two companies that let you rent your car. Both these companies have a different set of conditions for renting, and you can surely earn a side income with these.

Offer services on Fiverr

You can surely offer a lot of services on Fiverr, and it is a proven side gig for many freelancers. The services that you can provide to your clients on Fiverr are infinite. Right from graphic design to simple editing, you can do anything and get paid. As more and more people turn to Fiverr to outsource a lot of things, you have a higher chance of earning a good income by providing endless services.

Play Video games

Did you ever think you could get paid just to play video games? It's true. With platforms like Twitch, Playtest Cloud, and Game Testers. There might be a little process involved before you start testing and earning money, its pretty simple. You play and make money.

With so many new games coming up every day this side hustle could be the one that can give you a good chunk of cash if done right.

Earning money on the side is something everyone does, and it is becoming easier to do this as new gigs are coming up every day. I love side hustling, and I look for unique ways to earn money on the side. Just keep hustling, and you will get there.

About Sireesha

Sireesha is a career blogger and an avid side hustler. She helps other work-at-home enthusiasts to find legitimate work-at-home options and side hustles. She also has a FREE Side hustle course that shows the most profitable side hustles.