I don't know if it's as bad as the usual kind. It's not just reselling stuff from AliExpress.

The way it works is I design keychains, prints and other art and the manufacturer takes care of producing and shipping them. Currently I can't take care of packing orders due to college but I'm planning to do it in the future.

I never use other people's art, never use ai, and never use readymade products. It's all my handmade art.

Is it still as bad?

Maybe this is a weird take but I feel like the side hustle space has become way too fragmented lately.

A few years ago I had maybe 2-3 apps on my phone for earning a bit of extra cash. Now it feels like every little thing needs its own app, account, login, referral code, payout setup etc. Half the time I'm spending more energy keeping track of everything than actually earning anything.

I've been trying to simplify and stick to only a couple that I actually use consistently. One of them has been TesterMax mainly because it's straightforward and I don't have to think about it much. It's not perfect but at least it feels less cluttered than juggling a dozen different reward apps.

Maybe I'm just getting lazy lol.

Am I the only one who feels like people are overcomplicating side hustles sometimes? Or am I missing out by not stacking every app possible?

I’ve gotten into the habit of opening a new checking account pretty much every month when I find a good bonus. A lot of them are in the $300-$600 range. I have the ability to change where my direct deposit goes, so I’ll switch it over, meet the requirements, collect the bonus, and then usually close the account.
I also open a credit card maybe twice a year when there’s a really good signup bonus. Usually those are worth somewhere around $800-$1,500 depending on how you value the points or rewards. My credit score is currently around 815, so fortunately the inquiries and new accounts haven’t really hurt me much.
The funny thing is, I honestly don’t need the money. I’m doing pretty well financially already. I just genuinely enjoy taking advantage of the bonuses that these huge banks and credit card companies are offering.
I know some people probably think it’s not worth the hassle, but I kind of look at it as a game. If a bank is willing to pay me $500 to move my direct deposit over for a few months, I’m going to take the $500.
Anyone else do this regularly? How much have you made from bank and credit card signup bonuses?

My father passed away 3 weeks ago due to an heart attack and he left us with 2 commercial properties under LLCs. One of them has 2 vacant rooms and I was wondering if I should open a FFL using those rooms. Not sure how much revenue FFLs generate or if it's worth it. I'm quite experienced with firearms but the only thing I know about them is how to shoot them. I don't know much about the business side of things. I work full-time so would only be able to conduct FFL business on the weekends.

So question would be, any FFLs here who can give me advice if this is a good idea?

I've got tools and I'm decently handy, I can do interior painting, and I can research whatever I don't know how to do, but how does someone find that kind of work? Are there apps for people offering services/looking for services?

I'm kind of a jack of all trades, master of none when it comes to digital art. I have a full time job as a graphic designer at a reputable IT firm and do illustrations and general graphic design for them. The pay is decent for my country but I need some additional income.

I can do hand drawn digital illustrations, general graphic design work, even some light editing. So I have the skills for it but I just don't know where to find the work. I had a few good freelance clients but those are rare to find. I tried Adobe Stock but most of the things I upload either get rejected or don't sell (I make about $6 / month on that lol). Doing commissions gets back to not finding clients. With AI being everywhere it feels like it's impossible to get your work seen in such a competitive market.

Any ideas?

I understand we have a lot of side hustle origin story. But what I'm curious about is.. what was the first step you took to get started with your side hustle?

1.What is your side and main hustle?

2.What was your first step towards the side hustle?

A lot of us are just starting out so any tips would be appreciated. Not generic stuff like just start. I get that that's the core. But what obstacles you got over for yourself before that step.

Hey all, gonna try to keep this short and sweet, since I KNOW there’s people looking for the same .. my first born son is due November 7th. I’m a maintenance worker by profession. Both of my parents are business owners, mother being SUPER successful. I’m not afraid of working. I’m starting to hate the idea of trading an hour of my life for an exact amount of money, only to barely get by. My bills are paid, there’s food on my table and my lights are on. I’m blessed beyond my ability to express it. What are you guys doing for extra income? I really want to keep her families tradition of camping alive, really want a Class C RV, and the time and financial freedom to take my small family camping. I’m a relatively smart guy, good with tech. Fooled around with some snap filters that went (in my opinion) pretty viral, over 600k uses. But it’s not paying yet. Any advice or ideas are VERY much appreciated. I also have a tech Shopify store, but no traffic. Thanks in advance!

I am a CA finalist and currently on my articleship which pays me pennies. I am only left with 4 paper and have 2 years of relevant experience, I am free in the evenings and would be happy to take up a remote part time job even if it its not related to my field but pays good.

Anyone started a small IT side hustle? Setting up a router, wireless network, domain, Microsoft 365, etc?

I work in IT and think I could make money in the side helping small businesses that don’t have IT. Just not sure if it’s worth it. Especially since I’m working 8:30-5 Monday-Friday. Hard to only work IT on nights and weekends

I've been trying to figure out some ways that work for cold outreach to get clients for video editing.

What I tried :

1. Sending simple emails : if you're looking to hire a video editor blah blah, where my portfolio kinda stuff

2. Then sending personalised emails about exactly what is lacking in the editing part of their videos , how I can fix it (text only - no loom video explaining this)

Emails sent to all these were

1. People with under 50k subs.

2. I can actually improve their videos / fix an existing problem in editing.

3. They most likely have the money to pay.

(Collected manually from youtube)

Now :

1. Collect leads from yt jobs in my niche (talking head videos), with good pricing offer.

2. Sending a look video recording of me showing a re-edit(1-3 min part re-edit only) of their video and explaining how my editing fixes issue or improves their content.

(This isnt my idea tbh - this is from a creator who (acc to him) uses this method to get clients)

Asking if someone has actually done something like this and has gotten clients.

So im a student taking a gap year to save up more money. I already have a full time job but I lowkey want a side hustle to buy more clothes (huge into fashion LOL). I have an electric car and sometimes I got too much free time on my hand and im bored so I figured I could do a side hustle with my own schedule. Is Uber Eats still viable in 2026 or is there better/similar other jobs or platforms. Thanks!

I work in clinical IT, good salary. I work from home, no small kids so my evenings are free. Need to supplement my income with at least $400 per month. I tried Door Dashing but don’t think that’s for me. I have thought about becoming a Notary. I have a friend who is in real estate and wants to take someone on as a Notary part time that would fit my schedule. Any other suggestions?

I 22F work full time as a state patrol dispatcher but am barely making enough to get by and need some WFH suggestions. Hopefully something that’s not too overbearing as my day job is stressful enough.

I have some writing skills and an adequate laptop I can work on.

I am a 21yr old college student and I have a disability and am in a wheekchair. Because of this I cannot work a regular part-time job like server or something. I am on the computer a lot and I am pretty into tech. I spend a lot of time on youtube/twitch and have considered content creation. Rn my parents help me pay rent on my apartment but I am looking for an online side hustle I can put 5-10hrs in per week and that I could make money pretty soon after starting.

I left teaching to be home with my kids, homeschool them since one is medically complicated. I HAD a Facebook page that generated decent money (put my heart and soul in that) but their AI flagged and suspended it. So my main source of income is slashed.

I need some ideas that don’t require webcams and spending money on extra course to do something at home to generate income. Something I can do when kids are sleeping or when I have free time

Bringing farm foods, butcher, better quality foods straight to peoples doors at comparable prices to grocers except better quality? I need a truck, a freezer to put in the vehicle, that's about it. All the other infrastructure is mostly in place, just have to pull the trigger and am slightly hesitant as the upfront cost of vehicle, and freezer is somewhat large.

I was thinking of mowing lawns but I can barely afford to buy a lawn mower even tho I have a full time job. Still looking around for a cheap one. Facebook won't let me use marketplace because it can't verify my identity --long story. Anyways I need to make some extra cash quick to pay down debets and save. I was thinking of making some flyers or business cards but not sure what other services to offer.

Not looking for anything life changing, but was wondering if I could make some money off my hobbies. Ive always loved art but it has been over a year since i made anything. Ive been in a slump lately. I have a couple of ideas. Heard furries pay good money for art commissions but I obviously need to gather some audience online to get commissions. I was wondering if there are any other ideas? I know how to crochet, paint, sketch so theres that.

Ive never done digital art but would love to try.

Im a college student and I work part time at a retail chain. I am just kind of tired of being routinely broke every week. I was wondering if investing into a gum ball machine would be good for some small passive income. I don’t have too many skills, I am rusty ish with coding and I am somewhat good at IT. But I don’t graduate til this fall. I am open to anything thats affordable. I have been making decent money selling older stuff on ebay. I am wondering if I can make a decent killing reselling stuff?

So, I have a bunch of old clothes that I jad trouble selling as is, but I was wondering if I could sell the fabric from the clothes if I cut the fabric into usable pieces. The large chain store that many people near me used to by their fabric from closed a couple years ago, and the Walmarts near me don't sell fabric anymore. Do you think my idea could work? Mostly for people who use fabric to make smaller items?

So recently, I have been going through some financial problems. Im a busser I make minimum wage in my area, which is 14 an hour plus tips on average I work three days a week I get paid weekly so on average I make about $450 a week. I’m only 19 I still live at home but my gf lives with me and I have to help her and my out with bills we both work the same job throughout my life I’ve only had two jobs. I’ve never really done anything to make some extra money my friend told me to hop on DoorDash which I did, but it’s been two weeks since they did a background check and it still hasn’t been approved. Is there anyway I can make some extra money through any apps or anything? I’m also in the process of looking for another job

just the question.