Is it possible to make money from hobbies and interests such as hiking, crafting, or being an animal lover?
Not all hobbies are money earners, but there’s a good possibility you have profitable potential with some hobbies that you weren’t aware of.
Here are 9 ways you can turn your interests into a source of extra money to boost your income.
1. Start a Blog
Starting a blog is a great way to make extra money. My blog began as an experiment and creative outlet for my writing but has since become a good source of income.
You can write about your interests. Do you enjoy trying out new recipes or coming up with outfits from charity shop finds? Are you knowledgeable about all things personal finance?
There’s always an interest in different pastimes from like-minded people. Your blog will appeal to these people and you can grow your fan base for your niche.
To start your blog, choose a topic you love, organise your ideas into themes and start typing.
Making money from a blog can take some time but it is a good long term investment. While you’re increasing your following, you may use it as a portfolio to gain paid writing work for other websites.
Over time, you may develop your traffic and earn money from sponsored posts, affiliate marketing or advertising. You could even branch out into courses.
2. Resell Items for Profit on Amazon
Nowadays, everyone uses Amazon to shop. But did you know that you can use Amazon to resell products that you have bought? Creating an Amazon reselling company is ideal if you are a bargain hunter. It allows you to sell on those bargains for profit.
To get started, you need:
- An Amazon account, the basic account is for those who are just starting out. When you’re selling over 40 items every month you need to upgrade to the professional account.
- A few pounds to buy your initial inventory.
With these measures in place, you’re ready to go.
While you’re doing your usual shopping keep an eye out for those not to miss bargains. Pop into the clearance section to see what you’ll discover. These items can make up your Amazon shop stock.
3. Love Pets? Consider Dog Walking or Sitting
People love their pets. Many pet owners are prepared to pay for excellent care for their fluffy companions.
That’s where you come in. Why not turn your love for animals into a profit-making pastime?
The most popular method to do so is with pet sitting. You can work for your customers in your own home or theirs.
If you have a big home or property, pet sitting and boarding from your house may help you earn even more money.
Don’t have space to pet sit? Why not try dog walking for those busy people working at the office all day. You’ll get lots of exercise and give the dogs some company while you’re at it.
4. Become a Brand Ambassador
Are you a big fan of a particular brand, whether it’s a clothing line or home decor? As a brand ambassador, you promote a company’s items or services to earn money.
If you have a large following on YouTube, Instagram, or another popular social networking site, there may be a role for you as a brand ambassador.
Customers are more likely to buy from businesses that have a good reputation. All around the world, companies want their consumers to see how others use and enjoy their products. This means you get to enjoy the product while earning a commission for showing people and referring them to buy it.
Ambassadors make money by extolling the virtues of a firm. They do so by building a social media following or a blog audience that businesses will pay to interact with.
5. Sell Your Photographs
If you have a gift for seeing beauty in ordinary events or simply enjoy taking photos, it might be the ideal money-making pastime for you.
There are several options for earning money by taking photographs. Weddings, graduations, and newborn pictures are a few examples of events where you might make some extra cash.
As your portfolio expands and your clientele expands, you may begin to increase your rates as you gain more expertise.
You may also generate money as a photographer by selling your photographs on the internet as stock photos. Shutterstock and Adobe Stock are two companies that allow buyers and sellers to interact through a platform. Photographers can profit from each license or copy sold due to the continuing requirement for high-quality images.
6. Create Print on Demand Designs
A print-on-demand t-shirt business, powered by Merch by Amazon, has been a popular side hustle in recent years. You submit your design, establish your price, and Amazon takes care of the rest.
When someone purchases one of your designs, it’s printed and sent to your consumer.
7. Refurbish Furniture to Sell
You can transform a passion for refurbishing old furniture into a lucrative business with just a little DIY know-how (or watching YouTube).
Furniture flipping on Facebook Marketplace is a popular side hustle these days.
What should I do if I want to do up and sell furniture? Do some research, join Facebook groups and research YouTube tutorials, both are a fount of knowledge for the beginner. Look for a popular style that appeals to you, such as rustic farmhouse and have a go!
Share your progress on social media or even turn it into a blog and record the process.
8. Create Videos
There’s certainly a growing market for videos, which is clear if you spend a lot of time online on YouTube, Vimeo, or other video websites that are emerging.
Brands rely on video advertising to sell goods and services, across the internet and video sites.
If you have a gift for filming or editing films, now is the time to turn it into a source of income. You may generate money in a variety of ways, including creating instructional videos, commercials to advertise companies, and so on.
You may also develop music videos and establish your own YouTube channel if you like to listen to music.
Another avenue to explore is placing Google AdSense advertisements on your videos, which is both passive and steady income.
9. Sell Your Handmade Crafts
If you love crafting and are skilled in this area, you can turn your hobby into a business to generate an income.
You can sell your crafts at craft fairs, by word of mouth, through social media, or selling platforms like Etsy or eBay. You could even set up your website. WooCommerce is a free tool that allows you to set up an e-commerce store on any site.
Why not list your hobbies now and explore your side hustle options?
Many of us have one or two hobbies or even a list of things we can and do enjoy doing. There’s a good chance that some of them will be suitable to turn into a way to make some extra income. You just need to have a system to plan your new business venture and find that money. You just need to go ahead and make a start!