70 Best Side Hustles you can start in the UK

The Best Side Hustle Ideas

If you want to increase your income by starting side hustles, but you are not sure of where to start, you’ve come to the right place.

To help you find the right side hustle for you, in this guide, I’ll give you 70 ideas you can try.

Whatever your background, experience and interests are, there are so many options to choose from.

So let’s get started.

Why consider a side job or side hustle ideas?

One of the primary advantages of a side hustle is the opportunity to earn extra money. The additional income can help you achieve financial goals faster, pay off debts, save for emergencies, invest, or pursue your passions without relying solely on your primary income source.

Another advantage of starting a side gig is the flexibility. You can often do it in your spare time, outside of your regular job. This allows you to test the waters and see if your idea is viable without taking on too much financial risk.

Plus, running a side business can be a great way to explore your interests and passions. Side hustles can help you develop new skills that can benefit you both personally and professionally.

70+ best side hustle ideas

Ideas that involve writing, design and tech

1. Freelancing – Freelancing is a great way to earn extra money and deserves to be first on our list. As a freelancer you work on a per-project basis for one or more clients. Freelancers are in high demand and depending on your skill set you can find flexible project-based jobs that involve writing, design, or programming. You can find potential clients on freelance websites like Upwork or Fiverr. You can also market your services on your social media accounts.

2. Write and self-publish an e-book – I know people making at least $2k a month from books they sell online. Depending on your interest, you can author short story books, low content books such as journals, colouring books, or cookbooks with recipes.

3. Sell digital products – Love graphic design? You can create and sell digital products like templates, fonts, or graphics. I have a full post on how you can earn money buy selling digital templates. Check it out if this interests you.

4. SEO or digital marketing consulting – Providing SEO services involves optimizing a client’s website or social media account so that it is easy to find on google or any search engine. There is a skill to driving traffic online. From using the right keywords, to finding keywords that are high volume and mid-low completion. If you understand keyword research, analytics, and how to optimize a website’s structure, this can be for you.

5. Start a blog – Blogging is a very lucrative way to earn money these days. People earn well over 7 figures through their blogs. That’s what i’m certainly aiming for with this blog, and there is no reason why you shouldn’t. You can create your own blog here for only $2.79 with my step by step tutorial. Yes, just $2.79. A lot of people think blogging is extremely expensive. It can be, if you go for premium features, but as a beginner you can certainly aim to minimise costs until your blog is up and running. You can make money on your blog through affiliate marketing, sponsored posts and ads. You can also repurpose your blog posts to Youtube videos and earn money through Youtube.

6. Design websites: Website design or development is another highly sought out service if you are a web developer.

7. Start a Podcast: In this digital age, podcasting has become extremely popular. By starting a podcast editing or production service, you can tap into a an USD18.52 billion market.

8. Become a proof-reader: This is less about writing and more about creating a business that supports writers at scale. Start here for full details on how to become a paid proof-reader.

9. Start captioning: If you’re fast at typing, you can earn money working as a captioner. Imagine watching movies on Netflix and converting what you hear to text? This is just one example. But captioning is definitely a fun way to earn money while you make audiovisuals more accessible.

Ideas to make extra money for the extrovert

1.Start a Youtube channel – There’s no denying that many Youtube creators earn tons of money every month. They create videos on topics that people want to watch. Afterwards they monetize their videos through sponsorships and ads. You can find out about topics that are highly sought after (and of interest to you) using Google keyword planner and answerthepublic. Read our full post on how to make money on Youtube for further guidance.

2. Voice-over acting: Working as a voice-over artist can be a rewarding job for those with a talent for speaking and acting. As a voice-over artist, you will be responsible for providing the voiceover for various types of media, including commercials, television shows, movies, and video games. Find a voice-over job by joining sites like Voices.com, Voice123, and Bodalgo.

Fashion-related ideas

1.Become a personal shopper or stylist – If you have an eye for fashion, you can become a personal shopper or stylist for others.

2. Become a fashion social media manager – You can provide social media management services to designers or clothing stores with ease if you have a good understanding of fashion, persuasion and marketing.

3. Start a clothing rental service – If you are fashionista with a wardrobe full of clothes, why not consider renting out your clothes for money instead of wearing only once and discarding.

4. Fashion Blogger or Influencer: If you enjoy creating content, consider starting a fashion blog or becoming a social media influencer. Sharing your personal style, outfit inspiration, fashion tips, and product recommendations through blog posts, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok can make you tons of money. As you grow your audience, you can collaborate with brands for sponsored content or affiliate partnerships.

5. Custom Clothing or Alterations: If you have sewing skills, offer custom clothing creation or alterations as a side hustle. You can design and create custom garments tailored to clients’ preferences or provide alteration services to modify clothing for a better fit. This can include hemming, resizing, or adding personal touches like embroidery or embellishments.

6. Fashion Event Planning: If you enjoy organizing and have a flair for fashion, consider venturing into fashion event planning. You can specialize in organizing fashion shows, trunk shows, pop-up shops, or styling events. Coordinate with designers, models, venues, and sponsors to create memorable fashion experiences for attendees.

Tutoring-related ideas to make extra money

1.Provide resume services. You may have had your fair share of career transitions, but the good thing about this is that you now have great insight to what recruiters look out for. Therefore, you can consider helping people write their resumes for a fee.

2. You can create and sell online courses or webinars. It doesn’t have to be your own content. For example, you can offer course creation services to entrepreneurs who have the knowledge to share but don’t know how to create course materials.

3. Teach English Online. If you have experience teaching, offer tutoring services for students of all ages. English teachers, especially, are in high demand. The TEFL academy is a great place to start looking for tutoring job opportunities.

4. Teach Art: If you are a musician, or you are great with any instrument – especially the piano and guitar – use your skill to provide music lessons for beginners or advanced students. If you are an artist, consider offering painting or art classes, in addition to selling your own paintings as digital or physical wall art.

Related: How to make money Teaching what you know.

Ideas for the Super-organised

1. Become an event planner– Start an event planning business or coordination business. There are many options, from planning weddings to corporate events such as conferences.

2. Become a personal assistant or a virtual assistant– The typical role will be to help for busy individuals or executives with admin tasks. This can include travel booking, email management, taking phone calls, and appointment scheduling.

Related: How to become a Virtual assistant: 20 services you can offer.

Foodie and you love to cook?

1.Offer meal prep services – This can work really well as a profitable side hustle if you live in an area with busy families or individuals. You will prepare and package pre-portioned meals for busy professionals, families, or individuals with specific dietary needs. You can offer weekly or monthly subscription plans and deliver the meals or arrange for pick-up.

2. Become a food blogger – Share your mouth-watering recipes, review restaurants and recommend cooking utensils.

3. Offer Cooking Classes or Culinary Workshops: If you enjoy teaching, consider starting cooking classes or culinary workshops. You will teach people how to cook specific dishes, improve their culinary techniques, or explore new cuisines. You can conduct classes in person or offer virtual sessions through video platforms.

4. Cater to events: If you enjoy bulk cooking, you can cook for events such as parties, weddings, or corporate functions. Start by networking within your community or advertising your services online.

5. Bake Pastries and occasion cakes – I get charged nothing less than $100 for every birthday cake I order and there are usually at least 8 of us waiting in line for cake pick up! Think about how much you could be making with your skill!.

6. Get a Pop-Up Food Stand: Consider setting up a pop-up food stand at festivals, farmers markets, or busy street corners. You obviously cant cook every dish you know if you are doing this part time. So choose a few dishes you excel in that the locals will enjoy. Ensure you comply with local regulations and obtain necessary permits.

Handy-man ideas to make extra money

1.Offer car maintenance or repair services.

2. Explore starting home repair services: you can offer repair services for electronics, appliances, or other household items. Provide troubleshooting assistance and guide customers through repairs via video calls or written instructions.

3. Start a Cleaning business: You can either do the work yourself or hire people to do it for you. If you outsource, you make money by charging a commission on all cleaning jobs you outsource.

4.Landscaping: Offer gardening or landscaping services to homeowners.

5.Provide car detailing or washing services.

6. Flatpack Furniture Assembly: Start a business helping people assemble their flatpack furniture and charge up to $100 per assembly.

7. Online Tool Rental: If you have a collection of tools, consider renting them out online. Create a website or use a peer-to-peer rental platform to offer your tools for rent, providing customers with access to tools they may need for their own projects.

Other part-time job ideas that are particularly great if you want to be your own boss and if you want great flexibility.

1. Walk dogs or pet sit: Offer your services as a dog walker or pet sitter through apps like Rover or Wag. Help pet owners look after their pets when they are unable to.

2. Start a pet grooming or pet training business.

3. Provide translation or interpretation services

4. Offer childcare or babysitting services

Retail ideas to make extra money

If you love online buying and selling, you can try aby of the following to boost your income:

1.Sell unloved items – Sell items you no longer need or want on online marketplaces like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Etsy.

2. Make and sell crafts – If you’re crafty, sell your handmade items on websites like Etsy or at local craft fairs.

3. Sell print-on-demand merchandise – this includes things like t-shirts, bags, swimwear or coffee mugs.

4. Buy low sell high. this will involve finding items on sale and reselling online at the full price.

5. Sell Jewellery: You can sell handmade jewellery or accessories, especially on Etsy, these are very popular items that sell fast.

6. Sell cosmetics : Handmade soaps and skincare products are also great options to sell.

7. Sell your unused gift cards for cash.

8. Find and Sell vintage clothing on online marketplaces.

9. Start a drop-shipping business by selling products through an online store.

Make money at your current job

This is often overlooked, but you may be able to make extra money at your current job by doing the following:

1.Negotiate a pay raise

2. Ask for a promotion

3. Work over-time: check company policies first, not every company pays for overtime.

4. Apply for a higher paying role.

Consider renting stuff to make extra money

There are so many things you have that can be rented out for money. Have you ever considered any of the following:

1. Renting out your spare room on Airbnb or other vacation rental websites.
2. Renting out your car on a peer-to-peer car sharing platform.
3. Renting out your RV or camper on a vacation rental website.
4. Your parking space or driveway to a near by office/company.
5. Your boat to families that love to sail but can’t afford one.
6. Your storage space or garage
7. Musical instruments can be rented out to events.
8. Tools or equipment can be rented out to handy-men or to people who want to DIY
9. Rent out your land or outdoor space for events or camping
10. Rent out your camera gear or photography equipment to a vlogger or blogger.
11. Rent out your sports or recreational equipment

A quick google search can help you find the nearest platform for renting out any gear you want. You simply need to sign up and follow set up instructions.

Miscellaneous

1. Participate in surveys: Companies are always looking for feedback on their products and services. Participate in surveys to earn some extra money.
2. Drive for a ride-sharing service: Become a driver for a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft.
3. Do odd jobs: Offer your services for odd jobs like yard work, cleaning, or running errands on websites like TaskRabbit.
4. Participate in paid focus groups or research studies.
5. Participate in online user testing for websites or apps.
6. Participate in paid clinical trials or medical studies.
7. Participate in paid online jury trials.

There you have it! 70+ Ideas you can try to make extra money. Remember making extra income takes effort. So you’ll need to put in the work to make it happen. In subsequent posts I’ll provide you with all the tips and tricks to get started with each idea.

If there is any idea you are particularly interested in learning more about, drop me a comment.