If you follow any money-saving social media influencers or people that talk about finances then the chances are you have come across the phrase ‘side hustle’ before – because as buzz words in 2022 go, it’s up there with the most popular. If you’re not already a #SideHustler then you could be missing out on a good chunk of extra money – so here are some ways to side hustle every month.
If you don’t take up side hustling then very soon you could be in the minority – according to a recent survey carried out by Caunce O’Hara, out of 1000 people that they questioned 30% of them had 2 regular side hustles on the go. The great thing about side hustles is that there are plenty of different ones for you to choose from and often they take up as little or as much time as you’d like, making them the ideal choice to fit around existing commitments.
Cashback Apps
Cashback apps might not be a way to make you extra money, but they do save you money. Places like TopCashBank and Quidco give you a percentage back when you shop at particular retailers – between the two apps most retailers are covered. So, whilst it isn’t recommended you go shopping for things that you wouldn’t be buying anyway, it’s a reliable way to save money on things you would be buying. The money adds up in your account on their platform and you can withdraw it to your bank once it has reached a certain amount. You can up your side hustle game by recommending this to friends and family, sharing your referral link and getting a little kickback when they join.
Market Research
Consumer data is invaluable to companies so it makes sense that they will do what they can to obtain this. There are a number of apps that you can join where you are paid to give you opinions on various questions and products – they may even send you products for free for you and your family to try and as an added bonus pay you to tell you what you thought about them. Various retailers have their own home panels as well as if you have a favourite brand it can be worth researching this to see what they offer.
Social Media
Social media has a plethora of side hustle opportunities for anyone to try, especially small business owners. If you have knowledge on a particular subject that people may be interested in, then sharing this with others is a great way to make a little side hustle money. This could be via affiliate links and the traffic to your site or sponsored/paid for adverts that you share on your blog and or/social media platform. The great news with this is that there are many different social media platforms out there – so whether you’re a creator that likes text or someone that prefers to create videos there will be a platform suitable for you.
Why Do People Side Hustle?
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About Debz Louise
Debz Louise is a UK-based lifestyle expert and the founder of several lifestyle blogs, including Wannabe Princess and Under 5s. Specializing in everything from interior design and home renovation to body-positive fashion and early years development,