9 Side Businesses to Consider While Working Full Time

The prospects of failure, risks involved and possible debts are what crosses the mind of everyone who wants to start their own business. While for some the odds are worthwhile taking, for most of us chances of having to quit the full-time jobs are just too risky. Luckily, there are options that let you keep your current job and start a relatively failsafe business.

Blogging

This is a great way to kick a little extra cash your way. Although you won’t be able to start earning overnight, having a field that you feel passionate about definitely helps. Blogging in itself is not likely to make you rich, but it opens other possibilities, like selling ad space or publishing an e-book.

Graphic design

Truth to be told, it helps a lot if you have a formal education in this area. Still, learning the graphic design basics is relatively easy. Extremely user-friendly tools, like Adobe Illustrator, Stencil and Visme, can get anyone with the ability to type an opportunity to earn by creating or tampering with images.

Landscaping

This is a perfect option for those who like being outside. Although this side job doesn’t require a college degree, if you want to earn more than just pocket money, you may want to get a certificate in horticulture at your local college. And in winter, you can easily replace rakes and pruners with a snowplow attached to your truck.

Tax preparation

While not providing a thrilling experience, this side job may attract those who are punctuate and good with numbers. Both businesses and individuals are always in need of a certified tax preparer who will help them with preparing tax returns. Courses in tax preparation can take as little as 10 weeks.

Craft brewery

These companies rarely go out of business. There is an abundance of tips and tutorials on how to set up a beer production, as well as startup kits. Alternatively, you can become a winemaker. Both these ideas require hard work and years to pay off, which makes things interesting especially if you want to keep your current job. 

Social media

With the social media entering commercial arena, it is only too easy to find companies which are ready to pay people to manage and maintain their Facebook or Twitter accounts. The best place to start looking for these jobs are freelance websites like Freelancer, Upwork or Paid Social Media Jobs.

Earn money while being helpful

Another option for a side business is walking your neighbors’ dogs during the week or taking care of them while their owners are on vacation. Still, this side job is only for true animal lovers. However, if you are not into dog watching, you can start a company offering full time house sitting in Sydney area.

B ‘n B

Let’s see the checklist. You live in the right part of town – check. You have the extra space at your place – check. You enjoy entertaining others – check. You are a perfect candidate for a Bed and Breakfast host. Online services like Airbnb now help you advertise and rent out a room, apartment or a whole house in no time.

Photographer

You will love this job only if you are a regular little shutterbug yourself. Photography is also suitable for those working full time, as you can easily fit it into your schedule. Before you start advertising, pick a niche and build your rep around it.

When choosing a sideline business, you should let your interests and passion lead you. In the same way, pick up something that is not difficult and expensive to launch in your particular situation, as it may take years to start returning the investment.