This summer, instead of spending money, make some extra cash. It's easy to find a side hustle that fits your skills and interests — or cash in on seasonal activities. One of the most incredible things about a summer side hustle is that you can do it in your spare time.
More importantly, a summer side hustle can help you:
- Grow your savings
- Pay off your debts
- Make a big purchase in cash
- Invest in your retirement
- Take a relaxing summer vacation
Even better? Turning your summer side hustle into a full-time business or passive income source is possible. Here are 20 summer side hustles you can do to earn extra cash while enjoying your free time this summer.
Skip Ahead — Here's part two of this series with ten more side hustle ideas.
1. Freelance
Choosing your own workload is one of the main benefits of freelancing. In other words, it's up to you how much time you want to devote to your work, and you can choose projects that mean something to you. Without meetings, office politics, and office distractions of a full-time job, you can focus on the work you love.
To help you with your freelancing this summer, here are some ideas:
- Write. Writers can find freelance writing jobs on websites such as Upwork and Fiverr. There are many ways to write content for your blog, website, or even for a book.
- Design. On websites like 99designs and Designcrowd, you can find freelance design jobs if you have a knack for design. The options are endless when designing logos, websites, graphics, and apps.
- Code. There are a lot of freelance coding jobs available on sites like Toptal or Freelancer if you're a skilled coder. Whether you're creating a website, an app, software, or a game, many options are available to you.
- Translate. There are websites like Gengo and One Hour Translation that can help you find freelance translation jobs if you're bilingual or multilingual. Documents, websites, and books can all be translated.
- Virtual assistant. You can find virtual assistant jobs on Upwork and Fiverr if you are organized and efficient. Administrative tasks, customer service, and social media management are all tasks you can help clients with.
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This is just a sample of summer freelancing ideas. Don't limit yourself to one or two opportunities, a variety of options, and be creative.
- Choose what you want to do. What do you do well? How do you like to spend your time? You can start marketing your services once you know what you want to do.
- Set up your business. Build your freelance career by creating a professional website, business cards, and other materials.
- Network. Connect with other freelancers online, attend industry events, and advertise your availability.
- Be reliable. Stay on top of your deadlines and keep your promises. Your reputation will grow, and you will attract repeat business.
- Be professional. Communication, organization, and hard work are crucial to success.
2. Pet sitting or dog walking
Do you love animals? If so, you might be interested in pet sitting or dog walking to earn money. As a bonus, you will enjoy fresh air and exercise from this side hustle.
Online platforms like Rover and Wag! are great places to find pet-sitting and dog-walking jobs. Another option is through word-of-mouth from friends, family, or neighbors.
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To sign up for most platforms, you must be 18 years old and pass a background check. However, if you meet these requirements, you can earn $ 28,491 per year as a dog walker.
3. Tutoring
Tutoring students can be a rewarding experience, especially if you are a student, a recent graduate, or a teacher looking for a summer income. There are many ways to find tutoring jobs online, including Chegg and TutorMe. You can also post flyers in your neighborhood to find tutoring jobs.
Qualified tutors typically have a degree and experience teaching or tutoring. For example, math tutors can earn between $20 and $50 per hour, depending on their level of education.
4. Deliver food or groceries
With companies like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Instacart, you can make money delivering food or groceries. The experience is a great way to learn more about your area and meet people.
I like that this gig offers flexibility in terms of schedule, making it an excellent choice for someone with a busy schedule. Several factors determine how much you earn, including tips and delivery times. Once approved, you can also deliver meals if you possess at least one year of driving experience, a government-issued ID, and active insurance.
5. Housesit
An estimated 85% of Americans plan to travel this summer, according to The Vacationer's "Summer Travel Survey & Trends 2023."
It is probably the busiest travel season during summer since kids are out of school and people desire to take trips. As a result, if you have no significant plans, you can earn money as a house sitter.
A house sitter doesn't have to live in the home while their owners are away. They may, however, ask them to collect mail, water plants, feed, and walk their pets. You may also end up with a sweet housesitting location and extra cash. For example, my sister lives near the beach and has a pool. Regarding a summer side hustle, this is a win-win when she needs a house sitter.
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Among the sites you can use to find clients are HouseSitter.com, HouseSittersAmerica.com, and MindMyHouse.com.
6. Pressure washing
During the summer, homeowners take better care of their properties, making pressure washing an excellent business opportunity. This simple side hustle is low overhead, spring and summer, and simply satisfying.
Scott Anderson, for example, earned $3,000 per month washing houses part-time and recovered a good chunk of his equipment costs in his first job.
To get started, check out these tips:
- Invest in the right equipment.
- Become certified.
- You should get insurance. You should have insurance if you damage someone's property while pressure washing.
- Promote your business.
- Make sure you do an excellent job.
Related: 10 of the Most Profitable Side Hustles You Can Start With Little or No Money
7. Sell your belongings
Is there anything you no longer use or need? You can list them online or have a garage sale if you want to sell them. Besides decluttering your home, you'll also make some extra money.
To sell your belongings, you can do one of the following:
- Online marketplaces
- Consignment shops
- Garage sales
- Thrift stores
It is important to price your belongings competitively when you are selling them. To determine the value of your belongings, research the prices of similar items. As well as taking good photos, writing a clear and concise description of your items is essential.
What if you run out of items to sell? No problem. As the weather warms, garage sales and yard sales start to flourish. This simple "buy low, sell high" business model works well as a side hustle.
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For people who love discovering hidden treasures, such as Rob and Melissa Stephenson, professional flea market flippers, and hosts of the website The Flea Market Flipper, finding diamonds in the rough is the perfect side hustle.
8. Create content
Starting a blog or YouTube channel can allow you to share your knowledge and expertise with others. Through advertising, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing, you can earn money.
An income-generating website or YouTube channel takes time to develop, but the effort is worth it. In fact, by the end of summer, you may see an income start to flow in.
9. Sell the fruits (or veggies) of your labor
Is your green thumb green enough to grow your own fruits and vegetables? If so, you may want to consider setting up a roadside or farmer's market booth.
Remember, this involves hard work, including planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting. In addition, growing a large quantity of fruits and vegetables is required to make a profit. It is possible to lose money if you can only sell a small amount of your produce.
10. Find gigs near you
Gig jobs are sometimes difficult to find because you don't know where to look. With Steady, you can start earning money immediately if you're overwhelmed by the job search process.
With this free app, you can find jobs near you. For the summer, these jobs can be part-time or short-term.
Your ability to find work depends on the skills you possess and the needs of businesses. There are a lot of local gigs available through the app if you need help finding them. With over six million users, the app provides tools to help you track your income.
Check out part two with ten more side hustle ideas here.
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