2. Coaching and Tutoring
Take stock of your areas of expertise – maybe you speak a second language or solving math equations comes naturally to you. Make use of your knowledge about a certain topic and tutor students – or adults – who need to brush up on the subject. Tutoring is one of the most popular profitable side hustles. Say you’re teaching French to a civil servant for two hours a week at $70 per session, you could take home an extra $280 before taxes each month to pay off your debt. Debt repayment with part-time work like this can really add up. It’s also a rewarding side hustle as you can see students’ progress towards their learning goals.
Some people do this side hustle on their own, finding clients through family and friends, while others reach out to local community colleges and universities to join established tutoring initiatives on campus. There are also online platforms seeking out tutors, which means you can do this job from the comfort of your home.
3. Uber and Food Delivery
Consider moonlighting as an Uber driver or Deliveroo deliveryman to earn some cash a few nights a week. These two topped the list of popular side hustles for Canadians, according to 2024 data collected by Statistics Canada, well above categories like cleaning and handiwork, house sitting and pet sitting, and selling skills like programming, coding, video editing and tutoring. You can set up an account as a driver on either app and get started. Keep in mind, you’ll need a valid driver’s license, a vehicle that fits app requirements, and a completed background check. Most ride-hailing apps also ask for specific insurance before you hit the road.
4. Retail, Dining and Hospitality
In a gig economy, the workforce is branching out to create multiple income streams and this extends into working in retail, restaurants or hospitality and tourism. This category opens up a lot of opportunities worth considering. Perhaps your favourite bookstore is looking for extra hands on weeknights or the coffee shop across the street has an opening for Saturday shifts. Picking up a four-hour shift a week could net you $250 or more each month, depending on where you live in the country.
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5. Catering
If you have a knack for baking, cooking or putting together showstopping appetizers and platters, you might want to dabble in catering as a flexible side hustle. With some research, you can hone in on how much small businesses charge to bake cakes, sweet treats and other goodies for corporate events, social gatherings, weddings and birthday parties. You can even carve out a niche if you specialize in vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or nut-free catering to differentiate yourself from competitors.
Some people start a side hustle by taking on one-off projects for friends and family and within the community. Don’t forget to take photos of the final product and collect testimonials from your customers – you can branch out by setting up a social media account promoting your work.
6. Pet Sitting
Dog, cat, and animal lovers on a whole may be stumbling upon their dream side hustle by taking up dog walking and pet sitting. With this gig, you may be taking neighbours’ dogs for a walk, pet sitting their furry family members while they’re away for the weekend, or just popping over to feed and check on their small pets. These can be one-off gigs or they could turn into a regular occurrence where you’re walking Fido three times a week for an extra $50. Either way, it’s a great way to earn some extra cash to pay for groceries and gas while getting in your steps and some dog therapy.
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7. Airbnb Rentals
Real estate is popular side hustle that can earn you passive income. If you have a spare bedroom in your home and you’re in a big city or near a landmark frequented by tourists, you may be sitting on a goldmine for rentals. Some tourists prefer to stay in an Airbnb, in the thick of it amongst locals, than to be in a hotel. You can look into going rates for a one night stay in your neighbourhood to see how much you could be making by hosting tourists on the weekends. Prices surge during tentpole moments, like the Toronto International Film Festival, the Calgary Stampede or Canada Day in virtually any major city! Make sure you’re carefully vetting prospective visitors and creating an inviting stay for them. Do your research to better understand the do’s and don’t of Airbnb to make it a lucrative, long-term side hustle.
8. Selling Used Items
From Depop and Vinted to eBay and Poshmark, the resale side hustle is becoming a major source of income for households selling their like-new and gently used clothing. If you have a closet full of clothes, shoes, and accessories collecting dust, get on these apps to make some sales. Brand names tend to fare best for making sales, as long as the garments are in good condition. Take photos of the items with great lighting to showcase the details, including the label, zippers and buttons intact and clean hemlines. Some users on the apps have sworn they’ve earned $500 a month upwards to $100,000 on their journey to earning more.
How to Get Help to Manage Your Debts
Earning more money with a side hustle is a great way to pay off debts aggressively, but if you need a hand managing your income, assistance is available. Professional organizations, such as the Credit Counselling Society, can teach you more about how to pay off your debts and budget your monthly income. We’ve been helping Canadians across the country since 1996. You can contact us by phone, email or anonymous online chat to set up a free and confidential call to review your situation. You aren’t obligated to take any further action by speaking with a counsellor – and there are no hidden fees, fine print or strings attached. Contact us by phone at 1-888-527-8999 or online.
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