10 Good Side Hustles

Especially now, when the economy of the country is in something of a downward trend, people are looking for creative and new ways to make some additional money. Side hustles are becoming huge. From freelancing to delivering groceries, people are finding ways to add to their primary incomes; hence, the term side hustle. So what are some good side hustles to pursue in 2021? Great question! In this article we take a look at ten of the more popular side hustles that people are undertaking in the hopes of making some extra cash.

Keep in mind, there are probably hundreds of good side hustles you could potentially pursue. And you’d likely stand to make money at many of them. In this list, we tried to pinpoint ten of the side hustles that seem to be more commonly attempted, especially in light of the pandemic and the corresponding events of the past year.

Food Delivery

During the peak of lockdown, people were often forced to use grocery and restaurant delivery services as they had no other choice. That trend has continued even as things get back to “normal.” Food delivery services have become one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country, not to mention, the world. To get started with this particular side hustle all you need is a reliable car. Keep in mind, there are a couple of drawbacks to food delivery. The hours can be limited. If for example, you deliver for restaurants, you’re going to be working during their open hours. That said, if you keep at it and are diligent about your side hustle you could stand to make anywhere from $500–700 per month.

Ridesharing

Right now, believe it or not, there is a shortage of Uber and Lyft drivers as ridesharing services are in high demand. This is also one of the fastest-growing industries and as such one really good side hustle if you’re up for it. The great thing about this side hustle too is that you can do it any time. Some people are looking for rides at one in the morning. Earning potential here can be as high as 1000.00 per month.

Blogging

This is slower to produce income in terms of good side hustles to pursue; however, it can be one of the more fun ones. If done right, a popular blog could net you up to a thousand per month. That said, you have to be consistent. You want to blog at least three to four times per week. And overall, you do have to have patience with blogging, as it is a business that is about slow and steady progress.

Become a Tutor

Especially with all schools not yet back to full in-person learning, tutoring has become big business. If you are a teacher or have a degree in a certain subject, such as that makes you qualified to teach that subject, then why not get paid to help kids learn. Among the more sought-after tutoring subjects right now is English as a second language. As a tutor, you can either sign up with a company/platform or venture out on this side hustle on your own. As far as potential earnings, some tutors make upwards of $500 per month depending on how many clients they opt to take on.

Freelancing

This is one of the fastest-growing fields in general — even before the pandemic. The great thing about freelancing as a side hustle is it accommodates all sorts of skills and knowledge sets. There are freelance graphic artists, writers, programmers, you name it. Freelancers also can grow their business rather quickly — you may even turn that side hustle into a full-time gig, with some freelancers making near 5k a month within a year. There is a host of freelancing platforms that you can get started with or develop a quick landing page and set up shop on your own.

Rent your car

Yes, this is a side hustle that many people are trying. Especially if you’re not using your car that often, you can rent it out to people who are looking for temporary transportation. Some people have even grown this into a full-time business and buy multiple cars just to rent. You could take anywhere from 400 to 800 per month by renting your car.

List Your House

Renting out rooms is another good side hustle, especially if you have rooms to spare. Some people have even taken to renting out camping sites in their backyard — there are folks out there who will jump at unique situations just for the sake of ‘getting away for a while. You want to check with your local zoning board to ensure there are no restrictions relevant to renting out a room in your home. Airbnb is a great place to get started!

Become a reseller

For many, this is the gateway into side hustles. People buy and resell stuff all the time on the likes of eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, and so forth. You could source the items you sell from a variety of places, from thrift stores to garage sales to discount outlets. And with the various platforms and technology out there available to help you become a bona fide reseller, the sky is the limit in terms of the income you could stand to make from your side hustle.

Make things to sell

If you’re not into reselling and have a craft/hobby that you like to do, why not consider selling the items you make? People sell all kinds of things online to include blankets, stationery, signage, even furniture. If you have a talent/skill that you could see monetizing, then this may be the side hustle for you!

Become a Mover

People need help moving every single day. In your local area, depending on how big or small, there are probably at least anywhere from 5–10 people looking for moving help in a given day. If you can lift heavy things and have the inclination to do so, you could make decent money by helping people move.