It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.
Robert Kiyosaki
Women often face unique financial challenges due to various societal, economic, and cultural factors. These challenges have been exacerbated especially since the pandemic. To become financially independent simple solutions through participating in additional income streams can help.
There are many side hustles people pursue to earn extra income. Here’s a list of common and popular options.
- Freelance writing or editing
- Virtual assistance
- Social media management
- Online tutoring or teaching
- Web design or development
- Graphic design
- Photography or videography
- Rideshare driving (Uber, Lyft)
- Food delivery services (DoorDash, Uber Eats)
- Pet sitting or dog walking
- House cleaning or organizing services
- Personal shopping or errand running
- Selling handmade items on Etsy
- Dropshipping or e-commerce
- Blogging or vlogging
- Podcast hosting
- Affiliate marketing
- Renting out a spare room on Airbnb
- Selling items on eBay or Amazon
- Online surveys or user testing
- Transcription services
- Voice acting or voiceover work
- Personal training or fitness coaching
- Lawn care or landscaping
- Car detailing
- Bookkeeping or accounting services
- Resume writing
- Translation services
- Music lessons
- Event planning or coordination
Before You Choose
When considering a side hustle, it’s important to:
- Assess your skills and interests
- Consider the time commitment required
- Evaluate the potential income versus effort
- Ensure it doesn’t conflict with your primary job
- Research any legal or tax implications
Did any of the above side hustles appeal to you? Here’s hoping you got a few ideas to choose from. The only caution is to make sure that your skills are up to par with the side hustle selected. And also to be mindful of your work/life balance.
Happy Hustling!
