You Are Not Alone, 27% of Americans Have a Side Hustle

27% running a side hustle! Pretty amazing when you think about it.

There are a whole bunch of reasons people run a side hustle. It could be they need extra cash (let's admit it - that's the most common and practical reason.

Others may be making enough cash but want to be prepared if they get caught in the next round of layoffs and want to be prepared. Others I speak with like having something to do other than simply watching TV when they come home at night. Others have what I call the "handmade hustle" , they like to knit or sew or woodwork (like me) and they produce great handmade items that other people will love. In my case I like making things with my hands and if I don't sell it it starts to take up way more space than I have room for.

Whatever your reason for having, or looking to start a side hustle, this is your spot. We have so many to choose from.

Surveys

You can start small by taking online consumer surveys, then depending on your line of work get in to B2B studies, which pay a lot more. Or patient studies, almost everyone has some type of affliction that companies want to know about.

Shopping

There are all types of mystery shopping options you can pick from. Going to hotels, retail stores, banks and restaurants.

Doing Stuff

Walking dogs, house sitting, putting together IKEA furniture, lawn care, snow shoveling, weeding gardens, maid or clean out services. There is a lot to do for others out there.

Making Stuff

3D Printed materials, online course work, handmade knits or bird houses.

User Testing

A lot of companies will pay you to test their apps, new mobile games or websites.

Flipping

Facebook marketplace, Goodwill, Thrift shops, CraigsList, eBay, or even your local dump or transfer station are great places to find things you know to have more value and resell them.

These are just a few to get your mind going and find a place to start from. I hope this list helps and you can check out our other articles to give you real concrete sites to help you get your own side hustle going and join the ranks of millions of other Americans doing their own side hustles.