1. Graphic Design
If you possess a flair for creativity and have a penchant for minutiae, graphic design could serve as an ideal means of earning supplementary income. Considering the soaring demand for graphic designers, you could effectively capitalize on this opportunity by leveraging your proficiency and accepting custom projects.
Graphic design is now a necessity for all businesses, as it encompasses various facets like branding, website design, and social media graphics. Consequently, there’s a constant demand for skilled and creative designers, making it an ideal option for those seeking a lucrative creative side gig.
If you’re a freelance graphic designer, you have the option to promote your services to nearby companies either through verbal communication or internet platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork. Although your primary clients would be SMEs, you may also attract individuals aiming to market their start-ups or non-profit organizations.
This is a great way to spend your free time because you have the opportunity to earn a decent hourly wage. The average salary for a freelance designer in the United States is $42 per hour, as reported by ZipRecruiter. While beginners are likely to start with lower rates, there is still a lot of potential.
2. Illustration
Illustration is an excellent way to utilize your creative abilities alongside graphic design. It’s time to unleash your artistic talent and produce something magical using either a pencil or a computer mouse. Regardless of whether your forte is sketching figures, inventing unique characters, or devising symbols, there are prospects for you to make a profit.
Possible options are: generating, forming, producing.
- Characters and drawings or digital art for websites, social media, and branding
- Stickers and illustrations for brand packaging
- Detailed drawings and illustrations for children’s books
Fiverr and Upwork are platforms that are great for marketing your services and locating clients. Nonetheless, it is still possible to find clients on your own. As your enterprise expands, it becomes advisable to develop a website that displays your portfolio and markets your offerings to prospective clients.
3. Sell Your Artwork Online
Making some extra money as an artist is possible by selling your artwork. Online platforms like Etsy, Redbubble, and Society6 offer opportunities to sell a variety of art pieces, including paintings, drawings, and fine art photographs.
At Etsy, creators can establish their own online store to sell handmade items, vintage products, and art worldwide. Redbubble allows artists to market their designs on a range of merchandise, such as stickers, t-shirts, phone covers, and mugs, using a print-on-demand approach.
4. Sell Printables Online
Designing printables that can be sold online is a highly effective means of utilizing one’s artistic talent. These digital files, known as printables, are intended for download and printing at home by consumers. Printables are frequently employed for planners, organizers, journals, checklists, and other similar purposes.
If designing printables is your forte, then there is an opportunity for you to earn considerable extra income by vending them online. You have two options for selling your printables, one being Etsy and the other is through owning your personal website or blog. Starting off with Etsy is effortless, however, establishing your website will result in the maximum potential income. You can sell your creations through platforms such as Podia, Shopify, and SendOwl with ease.
Designing printables has become a simple task with the help of Canva and can be done promptly. You can have your own store filled with a variety of printables for sale in just a few months from today.
If generating passive income sparks your interest, you should contemplate designing printables as a unique side job. After creating a printable, it can be repeatedly sold without any extra effort on your part. Your in-demand products could continue generating revenue for several months or even years.
5. PERSONAL TRAINER
Since many performers have an interest in fitness, why not enhance this passion by becoming a personal trainer?
You can obtain certification through online training, which typically takes a few weeks or up to two months. Once you have completed the training, you will be qualified to work as a fitness trainer. Although some fitness centers prefer to hire in-house trainers, having certification can increase your chances of success if you choose to work as a freelance trainer.
Due to the increasing need for at-home fitness options, numerous personal trainers now have access to virtual employment and are able to connect with clientele worldwide. Additionally, personal trainers can generate alternative revenue streams by designing and marketing their own exercise regimes.
6. COACHING
It’s now possible to find a coach for almost every area imaginable. It’s highly likely that you can establish your own coaching business centered around a talent or topic that drives your enthusiasm.
Coaches specializing in nutrition, business, vocal training, and personal development are highly sought after. Acquiring certification in your desired coaching field may require a few weeks or months, but it will equip you with the ability to aid others and sustain yourself financially.
7. Virtual Assistant
You might qualify as someone’s virtual assistant if you possess organizational skills, accountability, and fundamental technological knowledge.
The nature of the duties assigned to you in your role may differ based on the employer you work for; generally, virtual assistants assist with fundamental administrative or auxiliary tasks. These job vacancies can be discovered on recruitment or freelance websites, and you can approach your connections to see if they require a virtual assistant.
Before you begin applying, familiarize yourself with these 8 tips for crafting an effective resume.
8. Website Builder
If technology comes naturally to you, you may consider creating websites for individuals. If coding is one of your strengths, you have the potential to become a developer (quite intricate, yet highly impressive). Essentially, a developer is responsible for constructing a website and ensuring it performs according to specific requirements.
If you possess adequate skills, either of these tasks can provide a lucrative remote sideline since a website designer employs pre-existing functions to optimize aesthetics and establish consistency of appearance.
9. Temp Work
Temp work is a go-to survival job for numerous performers due to its benefits such as not having to seek out clients, earning a reasonable income, and avoiding long-term job commitments.
While working, your assigned duties will be relatively straightforward. If you are interested in temporary employment, seek out a staffing firm or temp agency in your vicinity.
One advantage of temp work is that it could lead to permanent employment opportunities with the employers you’ve worked for. In case you wish to continue your tenure, you might get the chance to do so. Otherwise, you could keep on developing your business skills by taking up diverse temp roles.
10. Modeling
Modeling can be a valuable addition to your portfolio and is particularly beneficial for performers. As modeling involves its own performance aspect, having some acting or performing experience can further improve your modeling opportunities.
If you want to pursue modeling, consider applying to a local agency to ensure an extra level of security during your work. It is advisable to avoid responding to any Craigslist ads seeking models.
11. Realtor
Although it may require some time and effort to acquire, this particular job skill for surviving could have significant benefits in the long run. Essentially, it entails enrolling in a course that spans over several months, followed by an examination that leads to obtaining your license.
You will also have to find a real estate firm to work under, but beyond that, real estate can be an incredibly flexible job. If you love houses, helping clients, and have a nice home base (like you’re not a traveling performer) then being a realtor could be an excellent job for you that will always be relevant.
12. Network Marketing (MLMS)
Despite their controversy, MLMs continue to exist for a justified reason. Viewing them solely as pyramid schemes may cause you to overlook suitable opportunities.
Although I am not involved in MLM and have no intention to participate (as I prefer to maintain my independence), I truly feel that some folks can make a substantial amount of money through it. Of course, there are both ethical and unethical ways to promote MLM products, but if you have confidence in the products and possess excellent selling skills, then do not hesitate to give it a shot!
13. Ebook Sales
If you have sufficient knowledge on a subject and can produce 30 compelling pages, then you are highly likely to possess the abilities required to compose an ebook.
You can make money by crafting a product and promoting it to your peers through a basic Canva pdf and sales page. As long as you provide useful content, you can earn a profit through this method.
Last year, I produced my maiden ebook. Get inspired by accessing it at this link.
14. Voice Acting
As an actor, why not consider voice acting as a part-time job to broaden your experience? You can easily perform voice acting work from the comfort of your home and determine your workload. This opportunity can be utilized for podcasts, audiobooks, movies, animated movies, web series or as a translator for language.
In addition, it is an enjoyable method for actors who are employed to stay proficient during the intervals between their live shows.
15. Affiliate Marketing
Have you ever thought about the way bloggers, influencers, or Youtubers generate their income? Most of the time, their revenue heavily comes from affiliate marketing. To put it simply, affiliate marketing entails sharing a product link and earning a percentage of the sale if a purchase is made through your provided link.
Affiliate marketing is a no-brainer if you have or are planning to build a platform. When you already share your positive experiences about certain products or services, why not earn some commission in return?
