Side Businesses To Start On Your Own
Babysitting. If you are home with your kids during the day you might consider offering part-time babysitting services. You can advertise that you will keep children during certain hours for parents to run errands. Or you could babysit on weekends for parents that want a date night. Charge an hourly rate per child and you can quickly earn some extra cash.
Baking. Are you good at baking? If all your friends are always asking for your dessert recipes then baking may be a way for you to earn extra money. Offer to bake cakes, brownies and pies for business functions, parties and other functions for a fee. Charge per baked good or charge a flat fee per function.
Blogging. If you enjoy writing you might consider starting a blog. This will not be instant cash as it takes time to build a popular blog. But if you have a topic you are passionate about and enjoy talking and sharing with others this could be a good long term earning potential for you.
Cake Decorating. You can earn a good income if you are creative, artistic and have a talent for decorating cakes. Decorating cakes for birthday parties, retirement parties, weddings, and other special events can be good money maker.
Cleaning Service. Most businesses hire outside help to clean the office after hours. You can also make money cleaning by offering weekly, bi-weekly or monthly cleaning services in private homes. Dual income families often times do not have time to clean their homes so they hire a cleaning service to do it for them.
Computer Troubleshooting or Consulting. If you have a knack for working on computers and you are the go to person for you friends and family for computer problems then you may be able to start a side computer consulting or troubleshooting business.
Handy Man Services. There is always a demand for a handy man! If you are handy with tools and have basic home repair knowledge and skills then this is a service that you could offer to earn extra money. Most homeowners cannot do simple repairs themselves. They hire someone to do it for them. Start you up a handy man side business by printing up some business cards and passing them out to friends, family, coworkers and everyone else you come into contact with. Pass them out after church services, leave cards everywhere you go, add them to bulletin boards, etc.
Lawn Care Services. Do you enjoy yard work? If you already have all the yard tools you can earn extra money by offering lawn care services to area homes and businesses. This is a more seasonal way to earn extra cash but for about six months or so out of the year (depending on where you live) this is a great way to bring in extra income.
Music Lessons. This is a great way to earn extra money if you are musically talented. Teaching piano, guitar or any other instrument in your spare time gives you a steady stream of cash.
Pet Sitting & Walking. If you love animals you might consider offering a pet sitting or walking service. Some people prefer to leave their animals at home instead of boarding them when they go out of town. They hire someone to sit with their pet or to feed and walk them daily while they are a way.
Photography. Yes you can make money taking pictures! If you own a professional camera and have a flair for photography you can make money taking pictures at weddings, any type of social or business events, parties, and sporting events. You can also do family portraits and pet photography. Some make money by taking pictures and posting them online for sale at such sites as iStockPhoto.com.
Sewing and Alterations. If you are good with a sewing machine you can start a business making costumes, bridesmaids dresses, children's clothing, wardrobe alterations and custom fittings.
Tutoring. Teachers can make extra money by offer tutoring services after hours and on the weekends so students who are struggling or just need extra help with homework and assignments.