With the economy struggling, many parents who used to stay home are now having to look at earning some extra income for their family. In this article we will explore some options that can be profitable while also being flexible for your busy lifestyle. Even if you don’t need the extra income to pay bills, maybe you want to save money for a vacation, or a big purchase, a new car, or just to hide under your mattress. Whatever it may be, consider these options.
Cleaning Houses
With most households having both parents working, many are choosing to buy back their time by searching for others to provide services for them such as doing laundry and cleaning. The nice thing about this option is that you don’t have to have a specific skill set. Most likely, cleaning is something you have been doing most of your life. If you don’t want to go through the time, effort and headache of starting up your own LLC, you could just offer services to a few people and keep your income low, or you could see if you could be hired at an existing cleaning service if they would still offer you the flexibility that you require.
Start a Food truck
Food trucks are becoming increasingly popular. Restaurant spaces are expensive to lease, and since the pandemic, the uncertainty is not worth the risk to most people. Restaurants were hit hard, but even in the midst of another pandemic if one were to happen, a food truck would still be a safe bet. Food trucks have very low overhead costs. If you are in need of food truck financing there are options for that as well.
You don’t have to be an amazing baker or cook to start your own food truck. Food trucks range in varieties from desserts, drinks, entrees, etc. It takes literally zero skills to mix a mocktail like coke with lime and coconut. Find what you are good at and do that. Also consider what needs may be present in your community and try to fill a gap there. To get ideas on this business you can explore food truck catering in Tampa Bay area for inspiration and insights. To further immerse yourself in the food truck culture and expose yourself to a wide variety of culinary styles and themes, you may also go to food truck festivals and events. The great thing about owning and operating a food truck is that you can choose the hours you work and if you will only work seasonally, etc. Not to mention, it can be a family affair! Put those kids to work, too.
Delivery Services
Groceries, food, beverages, you name it and people are probably willing to pay to have it delivered. This one can be flexible especially if you put the kids to bed and leave your spouse home with them while you drive around delivering goods to people. You can work for third party delivery companies or you could do night driving for restaurants themselves. There are so many good options! As long as you have a car that gets from point A to point B, then you are qualified!
What other money making side hustles can you think of? Have you been successful with any in the past? Let us know in the comments!
