Everyone has something that they’re good at, whether they’re aware of it or not. People who begin start their own side businesses or “side hustles” typically begin with something that they’re good at doing and then find ways to earn a profit from it. To assist you in brainstorming the perfect side hustle for your skill sets we’ve compiled a list of low barrier to entry, budget-friendly side gigs that won’t require super-specialized training or high-priced certifications that can take months and years to attain. Check them out below!

1. Virtual Assistant – Virtual assistants are a great asset to company executives and busy entrepreneurs, as offer much needed assistance with scheduling and follow-up activities. You can contract out employees on a full-time or part-time basis in no time.
2. Catering – Caterers will always be in demand. Offer to cater the next gathering that you’re invited to in order to get a feel for a “day in the life”. Catering is a low-cost business to start and you can advertise via word of mouth as well as locally. Events are great too!
3. Baking – Do you have a baked dish or specialty that’s always requested at parties and soirees, perhaps you can start spreading the word about your new “home-baked goods” in your city and maybe even hook some big events.
4. Computer Repair – While computers become more sophisticated, it doesn’t mean that they are fault-proof. Most households today have at least one computer and if you’re extremely computer/tech savvy, you can make a pretty penny assisting those aren’t. Try to find a niche, as this market may be tough to break into given services like Best Buy, Apple, and other larger retailers who offer computer repair services as an ancillary service.
5. Airbnb– Easily rent out your house for short-term lodging if you have extra room or are on vacation.
6. Consulting Services – If you have specialized training or significant experience/expertise in any field providing consulting services is always a way to generate additional income, as individuals or small businesses may be more willing to seek out freelance consultants due to less expensive rates.
7. News Paper Delivery– A reliable car (preferably an SUV or van) and GPS are all that’s needed for this side gig, which could net you an additional $200 or more a week. Granted, you’ll need to have an early morning availability, possibly even as early as 3am, in order to pick up your newspapers and deliver them to various neighborhoods.
8. Event Piano Player/DJ/Vocalist/Band – If you have any musical skills that’ll get a crowd of people on the dance floor, or are able to provide a nice mood music to an event, this may be a sweet side gig for you.
9. Babysitting – A “no-cost” business, if you’re great with small children and babies then babysitting can provide great side income for you. You can even join a babysitting service that’ll advertise for you locally.
10. Life Coach – Life Coaches have been around for years, but the field has definitely received more attention within the past 5-10 years. If you’ve got any training in Psychology, Sociology, or perhaps just a knack for helping people with personal issues, why not get paid for it? Various training certifications are available in this area, and it’s definitely worth looking into.
11. Caregiving – There will always be a need for caregivers for the elderly and handicapped. You may need to get a certification or two, such as CPR, but this is pretty quick business to get into-and a lucrative one if you’re looking to setup your own company. You can simply contract out the workers, ensue that you do thorough background checks, and start advertising.
12. Influencer/Brand Ambassador- Do you have a large online following on social media? If so you’re like catnip to company looking to get their products in front of customers. Try reaching out to companies who sell products that you use and pitch them-big companies mean big payments.
13. Dating Site – Dating sites are popping up left and right as people become more comfortable with the concept of meeting online match-making. It’d be helpful to find a niche to cater to in order to establish a unique place in this field.
14. Car Detailing – Depending on where you live, an on-the-spot car detailing service could be a quick set-up, side hustle for you to make some extra money in high-traffic areas of your city/town.
15. Uber/Lyft Driving – Uber and Lyft have taken the world by storm. If you have a decent driving record and reliable vehicle you can join the thousands of drivers who’re making a side notable income with these companies.
16. Drop-shipping – Drop-shipping involves advertising tangible products online, acting sort of as a middleman, as the supplier then ships the products to the customer- which means you don’t have to worry about the headaches associated.
17. Mystery Shopping – Mystery shoppers visit local stores and restaurants to help companies gauge the level of customer service that their employees are providing, and they can provide a nice chunk of change depending on the job and company.
18. Apparel Alterations – Do you love to sew? You can definitely stand out by offer cheaper pricing than most alteration providers (which is typically the cleaners) due to little to no overhead cost.
19. Dog Walking – Work and family obligations means can often take people away from their pets, prompting them to hire outside help to keep their furry friends happy. Dog Walkers are prevalent in big cities and you’ll definitely be able to find a lot of dog lovers who want the extra cash.
20. Search Engine Optimization Freelancer – New bloggers and websites need SEO in order to rank in search engines. If you have any training/experience in this realm the possibilities are endless as most SEO companies can be very expensive with fees starting around $300/month. You can also advertise your services on freelance platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork.
21. Interior Decorating – Let’s face it, everyone doesn’t have an eye for decorating. If you have any interior design experience or knowledge and you like working with people, it’s definitely worth looking into to. Even offering staging services for mortgage companies can be a viable stream of side income.
22. Cover Letter and Resume Service – If you have any writing or human resources experience, you may find a wonder opportunity in providing resume services. As the workforce grows more and more job-hunters are looking to perfect their resumes, affording you an easy business to set up.
23. Furniture Making – Who doesn’t love hand-crafted furniture? If you’re good with your hands or enjoy woodworking, this may be something to explore.
24. Cleaning Service – Another low-cost to entry business idea, a cleaning service can be a great if you are comfortable managing staff. You can also simply be your own cleaning service and work entirely alone. You’ll just need to purchase some equipment and start advertising. It’d be wise to check out the competition first to get a feel for the business.
25. Create an online store – Do you have anything that you simply love to purchase, make, or any interesting hobbies that you’re well-versed in? An online store is a great place to sell anything related to your favorite past-times. You can even create an authority site and take submitted articles and media from others (for content and SEO purposes) which’ll definitely help you build up your authority fast-translating into more traffic.
26. Ghostwriting – There’s so many fields that need ghostwriters that the possibilities are truly endless. This includes songwriting, blogging, online content, etc. Sites like Fiverr and Content Development Pros can definitely help you with getting more exposure.
27. Party Planner – If you know how to throw a soiree this gig is perfect for you. Having great organization and planning skills are a must to survive in this business, but startup cost are little to nothing. Simple offer to throw a few events for your friends and co-workers, and word-of-mouth marketing can have you on your way to a nice side hustle!
28. Personal Assistant – Lots of people are looking for assistance with running errands. There are even errand-running services such as Task Rabbit where you can work on-demand and earn some extra cash.
29. Graphic Design Service – Graphic design services aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, even with plat forms like Canvas offering more simplified approaches to design-which provides great opportunities if you’re talented in this area. Sites like Fiverr and, CrowdSpring, and 99Designs can provide you with great exposure to potential customers.
30. Car Flipper – Do you know your way around an engine? Well, if you’ve got the sales skills to accompany it car-flipping may be a way to make lump sums of money on the side. There’s tons of places online to find used cars such as online auctions, Ebay, and Craigslist.
31. Handyman/Handywoman – Whether it’s a homeowner who doesn’t know the difference between a nut and a screw, or a management company that needs a part time maintenance worker-this is another skill set that’ll always be in demand.
32. Moving Service – Do you have access to a utility vehicle and a couple of friends who don’t mind working up a sweat-well here ya go! An easy gig to start, especially in large cities where there’s always a new apartment opening.
33. Direct Selling – Though given somewhat of a bad rap due to shady companies and dishonest sellers, the direct selling world can offer very lucrative operatives. There’s tons of product and serviced-based companies that offer genuine opportunities. The reason why most people fail however is because they don’t set up a daily lead generation system (and this doesn’t mean harassing your friends and family) for their business. Like any other business, if you’re planning on selling it’d behoove you to find solid ways (or one great one) to generate your leads for the opportunity, service, or both.
34. Notary Public Service – Becoming a certified notary is about as easy as it gets and should cost under $100-and if you can provide mobile notary services you’re guaranteed to make some extra bucks for the added convenience.
35. Financial Assistance – We all know someone at your job who does accounting and/or tax preparation on the side. If you’ve got a background in Finance, this may be a great fit for you.
36. House Sitting – Yes this a thing. If you ever become struck with a wanderlust then house-sitting may offer you the luxury of free paid lodging while you explore the world.
37. Create a Niche Websites – Niche sites provide information on very specific topics and with good traffic can earn money with affiliate programs, online stores, and paid ads.
38. App Developer–  With new updates on smartphones coming out by the second, there’s a huge market for app developers for both iOS and Androids-and online video games as well.
39. Buying Websites – You don’t always have to start a blog from scratch in order to make money blogging. Sites like Flippa are great places to find bloggers who’re looking to sell their blogs for various reasons (usually from a lack of time to manage them). Some of them are already making money and you simply need to develop content and continue SEO/advertising activities.
40. Mobile Laundry Service – We’re living in an age where busy people need are looking for on-the-go personal services in order to cut down their errand-running time, this could mean big profits for you.
41. Junk Hauling Service – Services like this can be easily overlooked, but offer wonderful opportunities. If you can put together a small staff and have a access to a hauling truck or utility van, this can be a great side gig as people are always looking to get rid of junk upon moving out of their house or apartment.
42. Selling Ebooks – Digital book publishing has afforded many authors and writers the opportunity to easily, and quickly publish their works online without the headache of having to deal with publishing houses. Kindle publishing is definitely worth checking out as a good place to start.
43. Blogging – Everyone knows that blogging can be a revenue generator these days. You can write about ANYTHING! Simply find a platform, create an attractive theme, and type way! It may take some time to get traffic, but the rewards are worth it!
44. Home Inspection – Home Inspection can provide a substantial side income. You’ll need to get certified within your state which can be done in a matter of weeks, and it helps to have some construction knowledge-but if not, that’s ok too!
45. Estate Sale Service – Estate sales are excellent cash machines. You’ll need to do your research to get started in this business, and it’d be wise to check out other estate services to see what percentages their charging at the sale to be competitive.
46. Modeling – Up and coming photographers and magazine editors are always looking for new faces. Check out your local newspaper and online community ad sites for gigs near you.
47. Carpet Cleaning – An easy business to get started in if you have the time-and a low-cost one as well. If you have a van or suv, you can quickly rack up some customers and make some nice profits-especially if you set up semi-monthly/annually maintenance service plan, which is a great option for people with pets.
48. Gigwalking – This is a relatively new smartphone app that pays for the completion of simple, local errands.
49. Medical Transcription Service – Medical Transcription (transcribing doctors’ notes and voice-recorded memos) requires training and certification which can take up to 18^th months, but there’s definitely a sea of opportunities available in this field-you can also start your own service and hire work-from home transcriptionists who already have their certification.
50. Human Billboard – We’ve all seen and shaken our head at the Liberty Tax Service workers twirling signs on the corners of intersections. Granted you’re in acceptable physical health, and are comfortable laughing at yourself to some extent, this may be another revenue stream for you.

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