50 side hustle ideas
A side hustle has to fit around a job, so the best ones are small, local or easy to pause. These ideas favour low setup and a first customer you can find nearby.
Before you start: Do the first job at a low price to learn what the work really involves, then set the price you can live with.
All 50 ideas
Workload is a rough guide to the ongoing work: light is a few hours a week, medium is part-time, heavy is close to full-time.
A mobile bike repair service for commuters
Fixes at the customer's door or office, booked for the evening or weekend.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planRestoring and reselling second-hand furniture
Find solid pieces, refinish them and sell with before-and-after photos.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA weekend market stall for houseplant cuttings
Propagated cuttings in small pots, each with a care card.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planA small-group dog walking round in one neighbourhood
Fixed routes and times, with photo updates for owners.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA photo and slide scanning service for families
Old prints and slides digitised, tagged and returned in an album.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planCustom window decals for small shops
Designs cut from vinyl and fitted on site.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA made-to-order gift hamper business for local occasions
Hampers of local products for birthdays, thank-yous and new homes.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA sewing alterations and repairs service
Hems, zips and resizing, with drop-off at a local shop.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planPersonalised cake toppers and party decor
Small orders cut and printed to a theme within a week.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA pressure washing service for patios and driveways
Before-and-after jobs priced by area and finished in one visit.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planHosting board game nights at cafés and offices
You bring the games and teach them; venues pay a flat fee.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planA CV and application feedback service for students
A short review with fixes, priced per document.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planSelling handmade greeting cards through local shops
A small range with seasonal drops and a simple wholesale price list.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planA seasonal garden tidy-up service
Spring and autumn clear-ups with a fixed price list.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planOnline maths tutoring for secondary school students
Weekly sessions with a shared whiteboard and a progress note for parents.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planSelling second-hand records at pop-up fairs
Sourced collections, graded honestly, with a growing mailing list.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA moving-day helper service
Two people, a van and a packing checklist for small moves.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA podcast editing service for new shows
Clean edits for each episode at a fixed price.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planHouse and plant sitting for people who travel
Daily check-ins, watering and photo updates.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planLaser-engraved personalised gifts
Wood and slate pieces made to order with a short lead time.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planA turnover cleaning service for holiday rentals
Checklist-based cleaning between guests, with photo proof.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planPaid conversation sessions for language learners
Thirty-minute chats with a topic list and gentle corrections.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planReselling curated vintage clothing
Sourced, cleaned and photographed pieces sold in small drops.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA lawn and hedge care round for one street
Regular visits for neighbours on a monthly plan.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planPrinting custom parts and replacements
Models for broken household items, made from a photo and a measurement.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planBalloon arches and decor for parties
Themed sets delivered and set up for celebrations.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planKids' party entertainment with games and crafts
A two-hour package with all materials included.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planTerrarium-building workshops
Small groups build their own with a kit and a guide.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA day-of helper for small weddings
Timeline, setup and small emergencies handled on the day.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planHosting online quiz nights for teams and groups
Custom rounds and a lively host for remote events.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planSelling preserves and pickles at farmers' markets
Small batches in a few flavours, labelled with the ingredients.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planSelling prints of local landmarks
Framed and unframed prints sold online and at fairs.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA flat-pack furniture assembly service
Booked by the hour, with the tools included.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planA sourcing helper for small shops buying from abroad
Supplier search and sample checks for a flat fee.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planHand-lettered envelopes and place cards for events
Priced per piece, with a sample sheet to choose from.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planBuying at car boot sales and reselling online
A repeatable routine from sourcing to listing and shipping.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA transcription service for interviews and podcasts
Accurate transcripts with speaker labels in two days.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planHandmade resin coasters and trays
A small range sold online and at craft fairs.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planScreen-printed tote bags for local events
Short runs for clubs, festivals and small shops.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planGuided photo walks for beginners
Small groups, a route and simple tips for better pictures.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planA weekly meal prep service for neighbours
A fixed menu cooked in a licensed kitchen and collected on one day.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planPet portrait photography at home
Short sessions with a small set of edited images.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planRenting giant lawn games for events
Oversized classics delivered, set up and collected.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planSelling seed packs for a single region
Varieties picked for local conditions, with a planting calendar.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planOnline beginner singing lessons
Weekly sessions with warm-ups and a practice track.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA small-item delivery service for second-hand sellers
Pick-up and drop-off by van for buyers without a car.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planSelling craft kits for rainy weekends
Everything in one box with a short video.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planCustom embroidered patches for clubs and brands
Small runs with a simple order form.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planA screen replacement service for common phones
Same-day fixes at an agreed price, with a short warranty.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planA digital photo organising service for families
Sort, back up and name photos so they can be found again.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this plan
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