{"id":15838,"date":"2021-01-25T11:14:44","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T16:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-715453-3009179.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=15838"},"modified":"2023-12-22T13:52:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T18:52:17","slug":"side-jobs-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress-715453-3009179.cloudwaysapps.com\/blog\/side-jobs-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for Some Extra Cash? Here’s 25 Side Jobs for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
Looking beyond the regular 9-to-5 to increase your earning potential? An ever-growing response to the need for more cash and a sense of job fulfillment is having a side job. In a 2019 survey conducted by Bankrate.com<\/a>, nearly half of Americans have a side gig, while north of the border, the number of Canadians working multiple jobs has quadrupled in 40 years. In a 2019 survey<\/a>, findings showed that one-in-three working Canadians are managing their own side business.<\/p>\n During the COVID-19 crisis, in 2020 many turned to side jobs as their single source of income. <\/span>Etsy saw a 250% increase<\/span><\/a> in online shops in 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n On average, a side hustle may earn an extra $1100 per month<\/a> \u2013 that\u2019s no loose change! With the advent of online services, side hustlers can make extra money from the comfort of their homes. And while the incentive to start a business may be financial, there are other gains: professional and personal fulfillment, new opportunities, and added security.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re hoping to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit, but not sure where to start, we\u2019ve put together a list of 20 worthwhile side jobs to earn you more income in 2024.<\/p>\n Are your friends always raving about your incredible skills as a cook, calligrapher, piano player,\u00a0 or [insert your special skill here]? Take your passion to new heights by sharing your knowledge with others. Some examples of skills people want to learn are:<\/p>\n Average rate:<\/strong> $20 – $300 per person. The rate ranges depending on skill type, factoring in possible overhead costs, such as food ingredients or craft materials. For example, a cocktail-making class for a group might be $75 per person, while teaching piano can start at $40 for a 1-hour lesson.<\/p>\n Primary skills required:<\/strong> Your expertise in a specific skill area, good communication, comfort working with new people, event planning and basic marketing to gather interest.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Visual media is needed for all types of businesses and for various purposes\u2014from company websites to social media. You don\u2019t have to be an expert to start a side hustle<\/a> as an amateur photographer. So long as you know how to work a DSLR camera, and understand lighting and composition, you could step into a lucrative niche. Some specialties include:<\/p>\n Average rate:<\/strong> Generally starting at $200 for a 1-hour photo shoot and into the thousands per day. If you\u2019re offering stock-photo options, the rate per photo may start from $10 per pic.<\/p>\n Primary skills required:<\/strong> Comfort working with a DSLR camera, practiced understanding of lighting, composition, and basic photo editing skills are fundamental in photography. It\u2019s also essential to consider the type of photography, which may involve other factors.<\/p>\n For example, a wedding photographer would need to be skilled at taking photos under varying weather conditions, such as on an overcast day, and working with movement and people. On the other hand, a food photographer would have the know-how to work in indoor lighting, and a basic understanding of props and food composition.<\/p>\n If you think you\u2019ve become a logo designing pro<\/a> using Looka, you could offer logo designing services to others! While it may take graphic designer hours to create a single logo, Looka allows you to create a logo in just five minutes. With freelance graphic designers typically charging upwards of $70 per hour, there\u2019s a lot of earning potential here.<\/p>\n Average rate:<\/strong> Logo designers can charge $250 – $2500 flat fee<\/a> for a single logo, even though making a logo in Looka costs FAR less than that.<\/p>\n Primary skills required:<\/strong> A simple 3-minute tutorial on Looka.<\/a><\/p>\nSide jobs are the way of the future<\/h2>\n
1. Teach a new skill<\/h3>\n
\n
2. Photography<\/h3>\n
\n
3. Logo designing<\/h3>\n
Start designing logos now! <\/h2>\n