Keeping in line with the niche of this blog, millennials continue to make a strong impact on their purpose. Working in creative fields or progressing in a traditional career path. We all have such high momentum for success and create new ways to meet that high standard daily!
With that being said, we sometimes have even higher standards of living and or even making it by. I know I have an interest in living the best possible life I can! In today’s world in order to make it there you might have to get creative with your income sources. If you’re interested check out my about me page to learn a little more about me!
This post will outline different side hustles you can start in 2021, simply put, to make additional money! It doesn’t matter what its for, as long as you’re making it. One saying I think is important to always keep in mind, is that ‘time is money’, so you better use it in it’s entirety.
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Sell on Etsy !
Since we are all creatives anyways, why not sell your art, crafts, handmade goods, etc. on Etsy and make money doing what you love? Etsy is a super popular site that can get your items sold because of the high traffic brought to their site. I did a bit of research on how to sell on Etsy so you don’t have to research much!
First thing is, how do fees work on Etsy?
- Joining and starting a shop on Etsy is free. There are 3 basic selling fees: a listing fee, a transaction fee, and a payment processing fee.
- It costs $0.20 to publish a listing to the marketplace. A listing lasts for four months or until the item is sold.
- Once an item sells, there is a 5% transaction fee on the sale price (including the shipping price you set). If you accept payments through Etsy Payments, they also collect a 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee when an item is sold.
How do you get paid for your sales?
- With Etsy you can accept payments from: credit/debit cards, PayPal, Google Wallet, Apple Pay, and Etsy Gift Cards. Funds from your sales are deposited directly to your bank account in your currency, no matter how or from where the buyer pays.
What do you need to create an Etsy shop?
- It’s easy to set up a shop on Etsy. Create an Etsy account, set your shop location/currency, choose a shop name, create a listing, and lastly set a payment method (how you want to be paid).
What can you sell on Etsy?
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You can sell crafts, art, collectables, handmade creations, vintage goods (at least 20 years old), and both handmade and non-handmade crafting supplies.
How does Etsy protect their sellers aka You!
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Seller Protection is a program that offers you peace of mind in the event of a transaction dispute. If you are unable to resolve a disagreement with a buyer and the transaction meets eligibility requirements, Etsy will help you resolve the issue through their dispute resolution system.
- Etsy also has a great support system in place to help you be successful on their site. Support they offer includes the following:
- Reaching their support staff by email or phone whenever you have a question.
- Learn best practices for your business with their always-updating Seller Handbook.
- Read the Etsy Success newsletter for tips on improving your shop, delivered straight to your inbox.
- Ask questions and find a community of sellers like you in Etsy’s forums and Teams.
2. Become a Personal Trainer!
A job that you can do on your own time and create your own payment rate for. This is a great side hustle for you if you have background knowledge in sports and fitness, or have a passion for helping others living healthier lifestyles. This side job can also be a stepping stone for a more medical focused path if that’s your end goal. Let this be the side job that you can start in 2021.
I interviewed Frances Arinze: tranzitionfitness@gmail.com Instagram: tranzitionfitness. He told me about his experience as a personal trainer for the past four years. Frances reports first, to become a personal trainer he needed to obtain a certification for Personal Training. Next thing would be to register for a study program/course. Frances reports that ACE is a straight forward program that will provide you with all the materials you need to pass the personal training exam. The program will also give you the knowledge you need for your personal training journey. The ACE website currently is offering a discount on their study programs, so check it out!
ACE may have a test voucher included in their program so be sure to look into a course that includes access to the test within the study program. Frances reports CPR+first aid & AED are prerequisites you should have before getting a study program for the. It is a self paced study program and the test is a computer based test usually given at a university. The test is about 2-3 hours and has about 100 questions. You will need to score at least a 500 out of 800 on the test. You can charge $20 -$150+ per hour depending on your geographical area and experience. You can also charge higher rates for group sessions.
3. Sell wholesale items for a profit!
Selling items that you make or purchase for a profit at pop up shops or online is a great way to make additional income. I interviewed Ary Blackmon (Instagram: TheAlkhemistschest Website: Alkhemist ) who does this as a way to make extra money on a part time basis. Ary gave me one main tip to do well in this business which was being confident in yourself. Ary used LLC Univeristy.com to gather her information on how to start her business. Ary used a portal online called Go Biz and made herself a website as a way to sell her items. Ary gave me a step by step list on how she created her business.
How to get started!
- Look up laws in your state in regards to creating an online business.
- Get an EIN which is a Employer Identification Number for the federal government to recognize you as a business, you use this number for all things business related such as your business bank account. An EIN is basically a SSN for your business.
- Get an LLC/reserve business name or spelling of your name. You will also need to get a certificate of operation, if you have a store front, if you are only selling items online you don’t need the certificate.
- Decide what product/service you want to sell – then you should buy wholesale items and choose your own prices that you’d like to sell the items for. Ary reports she uses a base of 2-3X the wholesale price. Ary recommends having more than one wholesaler to be able to have access to all the items you want if another wholesaler does not offer it.
- Find out which avenue you would use to market yourself/product, which may include social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, or if you have a website you can use that as a way to sell your items. Use different means of selling your items such as: sponsor ads on Facebook or Instagram, pop up shops (you might have to pay fee to have a slot).
4. Teach for VIPKid !
Teaching English to children on VIPKid can be a great way to earn extra income whenever you have some extra time on your hand. You can make your own schedule with no commitment of minimum hours required. This is a plus because with all of our other commitments, what we all need is: flexibility! And lastly, You can earn $14-$22/hr. and you don’t need any experience as a teacher. VIPKid makes it easy to get started.
- Sign up, create an account and then complete a form from VIPKid.
- You will need to review materials and do a short lesson so VIPKid can see who you are.
- You will get access to additional information and support.
- Do a practice class with a current teacher, following this they will help prepare you for the real thing.
- Sign your contract and begin teaching!
5. Transcribing / Captioning!
Make money transcribing/captioning for different companies, it’s easy if you have an interest and you can do it from home! Make this the side job that you start in 2021! I did some research on a company that can help, it is called Rev, a marketplace for freelancers. Receive weekly pay through PayPal for all the work you complete. Rev pays on-time and they are dependable. Check out their website: https://www.rev.com/
With this side hustle you can create your own flexible work schedule and work as much or as little as you want, whenever you want. Sounds exactly like what a millennial needs!
So what do you do as a transcriber? And how much money do you make?
- Listen to audio and video
- Accurately type what is being said
- Label speakers
- Range of Pay: $0.30-$1.10 Per audio/video minute.
As a captioner what do you do? And how much money do you make?
- Watch video
- Accurately type what is being said
- Creatively convey sounds
- Sync typed audio with video
- Range of pay: $0.54-$1.10 Per audio/video minute.
Bonus! ♠ If you know a foreign language you can sign up with Rev to translate subtitles for $1.50-$3.00 Per audio/video minute.
6. Become a life coach!
Becoming a life coach is a great way to make money part time. I interviewed Ary again from TheAlkhemistschest.com and she said she networks with people of her path and she does spiritual coaching. Ary gets clients from social media and from her website. Ary says you don’t need a degree to be a life coach but however she does have a B.S. degree in psychology. Certifications for life coaching are available, and one that I researched and found to be a great resource is iPEC. I asked Ary what type of person would succeed in this business and she reports those who have a strong interest in helping others and being a people person! 🙂
How much can you earn from being a life coach?
Ary charges $50 per hour for life coaching and $60 per hour for spiritual coaching, this price is based on her experience, but those who are certified can charge $100+ for an hour of life coaching. Do your own research and find the appropriate rate for your geographical location. What an amazing side job that you can start in 2021!
7. Become a handyman/handywoman!
Making money completing tasks for people in and outside of their homes/businesses is a great way to make additional income. I interviewed Anthony Daniels Instagram: @Iam_anthonyDaniels, who does handy work on a part time basis to earn extra income. Anthony reports he got into being a handyman because he has always had a passion for it. Anthony says you don’t need to take any courses unless you want to become a licensed professional. Anthony reports you should know your skillset and be aware of it before taking a job.
Want more information on how you can you do to get started?
First, Anthony used Handy.com to get connected to jobs that pay him the same day! Anthony says once you get a client you may be able to continue to work with them for future jobs. These client’s will rely on you and these clients may refer you to other people who may need a service. You can make your own schedule, work as little or as much as you would like. Anthony reported that you can make $30-$100 an hour based on the jobs you complete. Also, different skill sets pay different wages.
How do you sign up?
The steps to being a handyman/handywoman on are simple, look into different handyman/handywoman sites such as Handy.com. Sign up for Handy Professional, it involves passing a background check and then you will get access to the platform, you can choose any jobs you are qualified for to complete.
Bonus: Taskrabbit.com is another site that includes tasks that require less of a handy skill set, you can complete tasks such as planting, picking up groceries, washing dishes, cleaning, etc.
8. Clean houses!
What an extremely easy way to make some extra money! You can choose your own work hours and decide what level of cleaning you’re interested in. There is a website called Tidy that you can check out to get started. This is a side job that you can start in 2021 and make up to $160 a day, based on experience! I did some research on Tidy and found out what their sign up process is like.
Process to sign up!
- Complete the application, someone from TIDY will contact you to schedule next steps.
- Get certified- this will take you less than a day, and you can start cleaning soon after.
- Lastly, get a schedule – in 7 days TIDY will help you to fill your schedule with clients!
You can also use a website called Care.com, they are known for childcare, so if you have an interest in being a caregiver or house keeper, this is the site for you! It is easy to sign up and you can set your own rates of payment and set your own hours!
9. Shop for Instacart!
Another easy side job to sign up for and do on your free time! First, go to Instarcart.com for more information, however I have outlined the basics here in this post. You would shop at the specified grocery store, check out with Instacart’s payment card (you do not need to use your own money), and then deliver to the home or business, pretty simple!
Here are the steps for signing up.
- Create an account at shoppers.instacart.com.
- Download the Shopper app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to complete process.
- Get your background check started.
- When your background check is clear/approved, you can sign on to shop!
10. Become a Tutor!
The way the world is set up today, many students are learning from home, and parents are in need of the extra help with their children’s education. Signing up to be a tutor for young children or if you have higher professional tutoring skills you can start teaching for college students/adults. The website that I researched for you is called Wyzant, you can tutor all ages and choose your own hourly rate!
A quick note.
I realized when researching this website you have to live in the United States to be considered for this website. Wyzant says “In order for your application to be considered, you must be at least 18 years old, reside in the United States, and possess a valid Social Security Number. Tutors are not required to be certified teachers.”
In Conclusion, there are many different avenues to create extra income. Resources are so important for millennials, that’s why I created this list of side jobs that you can start in 2021. Of course there are plenty more out there, but these are the ones I found to be fun and easy!