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10 Side Hustles You Can Start With Almost No Money

Realistic ways to earn extra income using skills and tools you already have — plus what each one actually pays.

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Priya Shah

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The best side hustle is the one you'll actually stick with. These ten options require little or no upfront capital — mostly time, skill and consistency.

  1. Freelance writing or editing
  2. Virtual assistance for small businesses
  3. Tutoring or test prep online
  4. Social media management for local brands
  5. Pet sitting and dog walking
  6. Reselling thrifted or unused items
  7. Bookkeeping for freelancers
  8. Photography for events and products
  9. Handyman or assembly services
  10. User testing websites and apps

How to choose

Match the hustle to your energy, not just your skills. If your day job drains you socially, pick something solitary. If you sit all day, pick something active.

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Priya Shah

Business & Careers Editor

Priya covers entrepreneurship, side income and career growth, drawing on a decade of reporting on small businesses.

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