Do you want to make extra money but only have free time during the weekends? No problem.
Here’s a list of 15+ weekend side hustles to make extra money.
Best side hustles to start right now
- Sell printables on Etsy – Selling printables is the #1 side hustle to make money. This can be done on your own schedule and turn into passive income! You can earn over $10,000 a year selling printables.
- Sell dog treats – Make $1,000+ selling dog treats from the comfort of your home. Be your own boss and make your own schedule.
- Proofreading – Earn $20+ an hour proofreading from home. Great for people who enjoy editing and working from a computer.
- Surveys – Make money filling out surveys. You can take as many surveys as you want and earn up to $5 per survey.
#1 Sell printables
Selling printables on Etsy is one of best side hustles out there because of how easy it is to get started.
People are earning between $100-$1000+ a month selling printables online (see their success stories here).
Benefits of selling printables:
- Don’t need previous experience
- Can turn into passive income
- Work from home + work as little or as many hours as you want
In thisfree training you’ll learn:
- Ideas for printables to make
- What you need to start an Etsy shop
- How to make sure you get sales on Etsy
As you can see below, making printables is a profitable side hustle! Julie earned over $20,000 in her spare time.
#2 Proofreader
Proofreaders work online and have the ability to work from anywhere in the world.
The average hourly rate is between $14-$31 an hour depending on your experience, which clients you’re working for, and the type of project.
To become a proofreader it’s important that you:
- Own a computer
- Reliable internet access
This job is done on your own schedule because you need to have the work done BY a certain time, not at a certain time.
In this free training you’ll learn:
- 5 signs proofreading is right for you
- How to attract proofreading clients
#3Start a niche blog
I created this blog andmade over $80,000 in my senior year of college (that’s me in my first major feature by Forbes!).
If you’re wondering how I make money on this blog, it comes from:
- Affiliate marketing (someone clicks on my affiliate link and I get a commission)
- Sponsored posts
- Advertising
- Selling my own products (like my online course)
If you want to start a website but have questions like:
- What should my blog be about?
- How do I know what to write about?
- How soon can I start making money?
Take a free training on building a new PROFITABLE blog.
This free training teaches you how to create an income-producing website. You also learn the key mistakes to avoid if you’re a beginner.
#4Pinterest Virtual Assistant
A Pinterest Virtual Assistant is someone who manages a business’s profile on Pinterest.
Pinterest VA’s are in charge of tasks like creating new pins, scheduling pins, creating descriptions for pins, etc.
Benefits of being a Pinterest VA:
- Work from anywhere
- Set your own schedule
- Can make $500-$5,000+ a month
- Ability to quit your day job and do this full-time
Check out this free training here on how to become a Pinterest Virtual Assistant.
In the free training, you’ll learn:
- How to get started as a Pinterest VA right away
- Steps to take to start this business
- How to create a business plan based on how much you want to make
#5 Surveys
Surveys are a great way to make extra money when you need extra cash for groceries or gas.
To make money with surveys, all you do is:
- Fill out a quick profile sharing a little about you
- Start answering questions and giving your opinions
You can also earn money on survey sites by:
- Playing games
- Watching ads
The top survey sites are:
- Swagbucks
- Branded Surveys
#6 Tax Preparer
Did you know you can get trained online to become a Tax Preparer?
This in-demand job is done from home and on your own schedule.
A Tax Preparer prepares, files, and assists in general tax forms.
To get started in this field, take a high-quality tax preparation course. Do your research to find the best one for you.
If you still have questions about becoming a Tax Preparer, take this free training.
In the free training you learn:
- How much money you can make
- What a typical work day looks like
- Tools and tech needed (it’ll all fit in a backpack)
- What kind of clients are highest paying
#7 Writing
If you enjoy writing or it sounds like something you want to get into, consider freelance writing as a side gig.
This is something I’ve been doing for over 10 years now and I really like it. I get paid around $250/article and it’s relatively easy work.
Benefits of freelance writing:
- Work from home
- Take on as little or as many articles as you want
- As you gain experience, you can charge more
- Set your own hours and be your own boss
Learn how to make money from home as a freelance writer with the course Big Money Writer.
#8 Find a remote job on FlexJobs search engine
If you want a remote part-time or full-time job, FlexJobs is the best online job marketplace.
FlexJobs saves you time, energy, and stress because their expert team personally vet the jobs and companies for you. This means you will never see a scam, ad, or any type of junk on FlexJobs.
FlexJobs lists jobs such as:
- Marketing assistant
- Virtual assistant
- Customer support specialist
- Graphic design
- Freelance writing
#9 Tasker
Are you looking for an easy side hustle that helps people out? You may want to look into becoming a Tasker on Task Rabbit.
Task Rabbit connects Taskers with people who need help with services like grocery shopping, minor home repairs, moving, snow removal, computer help, and anything else you can think of that is a task.
You can go to Task Rabbit and click Become A Tasker in the bottom left corner. Search for your city and task that you’re best at and see what the going rates are.
#10 Open an Etsy store
A great way to make extra money is opening up an online store. Etsy makes it SUPER easy to do this.
Your Etsy store can sell handmade:
- Crochet goods
- Woodworking crafts
- Pottery
- Handmade clothes
- Stickers
- Dog treats
- Baked goods
- Custom art work
- Party decor and games
Small businesses thrive on Etsy. With hard work and the right skill set, your online store can take off.
Recommended reading: 13 Best Things To Sell On Etsy
#11 Selling dog treats
You can earn $1,000-$5,000 a month with a dog treat business.
This fun and flexible side hustle can not only replace your day job, but bring you tons of joy by getting to bake and work with dogs on a regular basis.
My friend Kristin runs a successful dog treat business from home. She even teaches others how to replicate her success.
Check out this free training and learn:
- Most popular dog treats to sell
- Where to sell dog treats
- How much to charge
- What you need to start a dog treat business
Below are a few examples of people making money in the dog treat business!
Final Thoughts
There are so many benefits to side hustles but most importantly, they help you earn extra money! So whether you want money to pay for your groceries every month or you’re looking to turn your side hustle a full-time job, it’s totally up to you.
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- 13 Examples of People Earning $1,000+ A Month With A Side Hustle
- 7 People Earning $1,000+ With Their Printable Side Hustle
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Alexis Schroeder
Alexis Schroeder is the CEO and founder of FITnancials.
With budgeting and side hustles, Alexis paid off over $40,000 of debt and made over $100,000 in side hustles in college.
Since starting this website over 10 years ago, Fitnancials has reached over 3,000,000 readers. We’ve been featured on sites like Forbes, Yahoo, Side Hustle School, GOBankingRates, Mint, and many more.
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