Looking to make some extra cash?
Having a secondary source of income can help you save up for a specific goal or help you take care of your daily expenses.
But if you’re tied up with a full-time work load or accommodating a demanding schedule, finding a side hustle that fits in with your routine can be challenging.
Luckily, there are a number of flexible gigs you can pick up to earn an extra income and meet the needs of a busy schedule, experts say.
Here are some of the best side hustles, according to ZipRecruiter.
1. Participating in Focus Groups
Many companies will pay people to participate in a focus group and answer questions about their products to find ways they can improve them.
Participating in a focus group will allow you to earn extra cash and provide feedback about products and services you may already use.
“There are several platforms that you can use to find focus groups that are relevant to your interests,” according to ZipRecruiter.
“These can range from online focus groups that you can complete on your phone to longer, in-person focus groups.”
You can submit some basic information about your purchasing habits and start receiving invitations to focus groups that match your consumer profile. From there, you can look for focus groups outside of your full-time work hours.
2. Dog Sitting
If you’re an animal lover, dog sitting may be a good side hustle for you.
You can sign up on a dog-sitting platform that connects you with people looking for dog sitters in your area.
You can earn money by walking dogs, doing drop-in visits or boarding animals.
You’ll have the flexibility to choose a schedule that fits your needs and set your own rates.
3. Tutoring
If you have experience or knowledge in a specific area, you can share that knowledge with others by becoming a tutor.
You can tutor online or in person, depending on your preferences.
Tutoring can include teaching anything from guitar lessons to teaching English as a second language.
There are several tutoring platforms that connect English speakers with people interested in learning English.
4. Affiliate Marketing
“Affiliate marketing involves referring people to purchase various products,” according to ZipRecruiter.
If someone buys a product you’ve referred them to by clicking a link or using your code, you receive a commission.
“Affiliate marketing can be a lucrative side hustle that doesn’t require a lot of up-front investment, especially if you already have a blog or a social media page that you can use to promote your affiliate products,” ZipRecruiter said.
You can highlight your link in a blog post or a social media bio.
5. Making Deliveries
If you have a vehicle, making deliveries may be a good side hustle for you.
You can make extra income by delivering food or packages simply by signing onto a delivery platform when you want to earn some extra money.
6. Upcycling
Enjoy thrifting or rummaging garage sales? Upcycling is one way you can enjoy it while getting paid.
Find items you can improve, refurbish, repurpose and resell for a profit.
This can include furniture, reworking clothing or transforming to sell them for a profit.
You can share them on sites like eBay, Craigslist, and local community marketplaces to get your products out there.