As an entrepreneur who is yet to make a name for yourself in the world of business, you will, more than likely, be in short supply of both money and time. No matter how busy you may be in your attempt to transform into the world’s next success story, however, you still need to pay your bills and pay for the standard of living that you are used to.
How do you get by as an entrepreneur who is yet to get their big break? You pick up a lucrative side hustle while you are struggling to reach your full potential. To find out how you can realistically (and legally) make money despite your busy schedule, be sure to read on.
Rent out your spare room to travelers
If you have a spare room in your home, make use of the space by renting it out to travelers. In order to advertise your home as a vacation rental and, ultimately, attract travelers (and the profit they bring) to it, you’re going to have to make use of an advertising vacation rentals listing site such as Airbnb. By using this kind of resource, information about your property will be made available to people who are looking to stay in a property in your geographical location.
In order to maximize your chances of attracting a steady stream of travelers who are in need of a place to stay to your property, you should make use of a variety of vacation rental listing sites, not just Airbnb. Some of the best include:
- Booking.com
- VRBO
- Couchsurfing
- HomeAway
- Homelidays
- Luxury Retreats
- Holiday Lettings
- TUI Villas
- The Plum Guide
Handle social media for businesses
Many businesses still do not have somebody handling their social media platforms — this could be you. Take it upon yourself to get in touch with businesses in your local area and offer them your social media services and expertise. No matter where you live, you can be sure that there will be an organization nearby that is need of the skills that you can bring to the table with regards to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.
Tutor via video technology
As an entrepreneur, you will have either a grasp on a specific subject or an impressive business acumen. Put this knowledge of yours to good use by imparting it with others via a tutoring service. Thanks to the rise of video technology such as Skype and Facetime, you don’t even have to leave your home to embrace this kind of side hustle. All you need do is start the video call, and you’ll be ready to provide face-to-face tutoring with the student paying for your service at that time.
When it comes to finding students for your video-tech tutoring service, you should:
- Use free classified ads
- Advertise your services via social media
- Contact students through tutoring directories
- Set up your own subject knowledge blog
In order to get by as a busy entrepreneur without distracting you from your dream to own a business one day, you’re going to need to embrace one of the lucrative side hustles listed above.