30 ways to boost your income with easy side hustles where you can earn up to £35 an hour
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SIDE hustles are no longer just a side show.
The Henley Business School at the University of Reading estimates these jobs on the side contribute £72billion a year to the economy — almost four per cent of our GDP — while side hustle platform Airtasker puts the figure at a whopping £346billion.
Average earnings: £12 per hour.
2. SELL PROPAGATED PLANTS: Become a plant parent and sell online and at local sales. Get started at .
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Average earnings: £60 per month but you can make £100s for rare plants.
3. SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER: Could you freelance as a social media manager? You’ll need some experience but can earn great pay. Look for jobs at .
Average earnings: From £25 per hour to £4,000 for a fixed contract.
4. BE A HOME ORGANISER: Channel your inner Marie Kondo and advertise your services on .
Average earnings: From £35 per hour in person and £25 an hour online.
5. CURATE A CLOTHES BUSINESS: Turn old clothes into cash, but rather than just selling your own items, scour charity shops for togs to sell on at a profit.
Average earnings: Around £400 a year upwards.
6. CLEANING: Where’s there’s muck there’s brass. Flexible hours. See and .
Average earnings: Up to £2,000 a year.
Average earnings: Around £1 per photo sold.
12. IRONING: Charge by the hour or by weight of garments. See or advertise on Nextdoor app.
Average earnings: £10 for a one-hour test.
14. BECOME A MYSTERY SHOPPER: Try out shops, restaurants and services and get paid to report back. See .
Average earnings: From £5 per hour.
16. RENT YOUR DRIVEWAY: Got a parking space spare? Rent it out at or .
Average earnings: £17 per hour.
24. SELL CRAFTS: Hand-made items are big business. Try selling greetings cards, jewellery or personalised products on Etsy.
Average earnings: The average salary is £22 per hour.
26. TRY BEING A TASKER: Sign up to a side hustle site to see instant jobs near you. Tasks include DIY, helping with computers and event work. See and .
Average earnings: Around £1,000 per month for dedicated sellers, but it can be much more.
30. PET SITTING: From once-daily cat feeds to staying overnight with a pampered pooch when the owner’s away. Sign up at .
3. You can operate as a sole trader, a partnership or a limited company. The rate of tax you pay will depend on whether your side hustle is a limited company or not.
4. Selling online? Know that buyers are entitled to a 14-day “cooling-off period” where they can request a full refund.
5. If you are trading through another platform, such as Amazon, eBay or Depop, ensure you fully understand their legal terms and policies. If you are selling overseas, you may need to comply with rules in other regions too.
7. Follow Data Protection rules with customers’ details or you could face a hefty fine. See .
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8. Get the right insurance for your needs. Try for more advice.