Starting a side hustle can be one of the best ways to boost your income, gain financial freedom, or explore a new passion. The best part? You don’t need years of experience or a fancy degree to get started. Whether you’re a student, stay-at-home parent, or full-time worker looking to earn extra cash, here are 30 detailed side hustle ideas for 2025 that require little to no prior knowledge.

Each idea below comes with tools, platforms, and beginner tips to help you take action today.

1. Online Surveys

Get paid to share your thoughts on products and services. Companies use this feedback to improve their offerings. Platforms like Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, and InboxDollars offer payouts via PayPal or gift cards. Focus on signing up for multiple platforms to maximize your income potential. Expect $1–$5 per survey.

Check out these online survey platforms here.

2. Dog Walking

If you’re an animal lover, sign up for Rover or Wag!. These apps connect you with pet owners who need help walking or sitting their pets. You choose your own availability and can earn $15–$30 per walk. Build repeat clients in your neighborhood to increase earnings.

Check out our experience with dog walking and sitting here.

3. Delivery Driver

Join platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Instacart to deliver food and groceries. These apps are great if you have a car, scooter, or bike. Maximize your profits by working during lunch and dinner hours. Some drivers report making up to $200 per day during busy times.

4. Sell Printables on Etsy

Create digital products like planners, to-do lists, or wedding invites using Canva or Adobe Express. Open an Etsy shop and sell your designs over and over again. Invest time in creating attractive listing images and learn SEO keywords to help your shop stand out.

But don’t forget – you can have the best printable in the world, but if no one sees it, it will never sell. Check out how to market your digital product here.

5. Rent Out Your Car

Platforms like Turo, Getaround, or HyreCar allow you to rent your personal vehicle to others. You can earn $25–$100 per day. Keep your car clean, well-maintained, and respond quickly to renters to get great reviews.

6. Affiliate Marketing

Promote products using affiliate links and earn commissions when people buy. Great platforms include Amazon Associates, CJ Affiliate, and ShareASale. Start a blog, YouTube channel, or TikTok account around a niche and embed your links naturally into helpful content.

Check out the top affiliate marketing programs and their criteria here.

7. House Sitting

Get paid to stay in someone’s home and care for their pets or property. Sign up with TrustedHousesitters, MindMyHouse, or Nomador. Some gigs offer free travel accommodations in exchange for your services.

8. Freelance Writing

Even if you’re not a published author, you can write articles, product descriptions, or blog posts. Sign up for Upwork, Fiverr, iWriter, or Contently. Start by writing samples and offering your work at a competitive rate to land your first few clients.

9. Sell Stock Photos

Use your phone or DSLR to take high-quality pictures and upload them to Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, or iStock. Photos of people, food, and nature are popular. Earn royalties every time your image is downloaded.

Check out our experience in selling stock photos in Shutterstock here.

10. Virtual Assistant

Offer services like calendar management, data entry, or email organization. Use platforms like Belay, Zirtual, or Time Etc. You can start at $15–$25 per hour and increase your rate with experience.

11. Resell Thrifted Items

Thrift unique or name-brand items from garage sales and resale shops, then flip them on eBay, Poshmark, or Depop. Use apps like Yard Sale Treasure Map or Goodwill Finder to locate good inventory.

Check out our experience in clothes flipping here.

12. Babysitting

Babysitting is always in demand, especially during weekends and evenings. Create a profile on Care.com or Sittercity. Offer to babysit for neighbors to build references. Consider taking a basic CPR or first aid course.

Here are the pros and cons of babysitting as a side hustle.

13. Flip Furniture

Find old or free furniture and give it a makeover. Start with small projects like painting nightstands or sanding dressers. List your pieces on Facebook Marketplace or OfferUp. Use YouTube for tutorials on techniques like chalk painting and distressing.

14. Become a Notary

Becoming a notary typically involves a short online course and a small fee. Once certified, offer your services locally or via Notarize.com. You can charge $10–$25 per signature.

15. Sell Handmade Crafts

If you’re into jewelry, soap-making, or knitting, open a shop on Etsy, Shopify, or sell locally through craft fairs and pop-ups. Social media and visually appealing product photography can help you stand out.

Check out how to create and sell decoden phone cases here.

16. Test Websites

Companies pay to test the usability of their websites or apps. Platforms like UserTesting, TryMyUI, and Userfeel pay $10–$60 per test, which usually takes 15–30 minutes.

17. House Cleaning

Start locally by offering your services to neighbors. Then expand using apps like Thumbtack, Nextdoor, or TaskRabbit. Offer flat rates and bring your own supplies to make your services more appealing.

18. Dropshipping

Start an e-commerce store on Shopify or BigCommerce and use suppliers like AliExpress or Spocket. You handle marketing and customer service, while suppliers fulfill orders. Watch free tutorials on YouTube to learn the basics of product research and Facebook ads.

Here is how to create a dropshipping business for beginners.

19. Start a YouTube Channel

Find a niche you enjoy—vlogging, tutorials, or reviews—and begin uploading. Edit videos with CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or iMovie. Once you reach 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours, you can monetize through YouTube ads.

Here is how to start a faceless YouTube channel.

20. Teach English Online

Non-native English speakers are looking for conversation partners. Platforms like Cambly, Preply, and Palfish allow you to teach with no degree required. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a good webcam.

21. Data Entry

Look for entry-level remote gigs on Clickworker, Microworkers, and SigTrack. You’ll input data, correct spelling, or tag content. Great for people who like repetitive work and have good attention to detail.

22. Rent Out a Room

If you have an unused bedroom or guesthouse, list it on Airbnb, Vrbo, or Furnished Finder. Decorate it nicely and take bright, high-resolution photos. Check local regulations for short-term rentals.

Here are the pros and cons of renting out a room for passive income.

23. Social Media Management

Manage social media posts, reply to comments, and help brands grow. Offer your services on Fiverr, Upwork, or directly approach small businesses. Use tools like Buffer or Later to schedule posts.

24. Mystery Shopping

Get paid to visit stores and review your experience. Companies like BestMark, IntelliShop, and Secret Shopper assign gigs that can include restaurant reviews, retail stores, and even car dealerships.

25. Mobile Car Wash

Start a mobile car detailing service using basic supplies like soap, sponges, and microfiber cloths. Market your services on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and neighborhood apps. Charge extra for wax or deep cleaning.

26. Sell Digital Templates

Create Canva templates for resumes, social media posts, or wedding invitations. Sell them on Creative Market, Etsy, or your own site. One-time effort can bring in recurring passive income.

Once again, you can have the best printable in the world, but if no one sees it, it will never sell. Check out how to market your digital product here.

27. Voiceover Work

Use a good microphone and quiet space to record samples for Voices.com, Voquent, or ACX. You can narrate audiobooks, commercials, or explainer videos. Voice work pays well—some earn $100+ per hour.

28. Become a Tasker

Use TaskRabbit to help people with errands, lifting furniture, assembling IKEA products, or yard work. It’s a great way to make $20–$60/hour based on the task.

29. Transcription

Convert audio to text using services like Rev, Scribie, or GoTranscript. All you need is a computer and decent typing speed. Some platforms even offer beginner training.

30. Participate in Focus Groups

Join focus groups on User Interviews, Respondent.io, or FocusGroup.com to earn $50–$250 for giving your opinion on products or services. These can be done online or in person.

Get Started

You don’t need experience or a polished resume to get started with these side hustles. With consistency and a willingness to learn, many of these gigs can grow into part-time or full-time income. Choose one or two to start and take the first small step today.