How to hustle your way to a bigger bank balance
It’s the year of the side hustle. You could be one of the hundreds of Brits currently boosting their bank balance by undertaking a side-hustle alongside your full time job. But how do you start your own side-hustle to get on the cash revolution? From being paid to watch Netflix, to unlocking the money-earning potential of your parking space, Alice Beer is here to boost your finances.
Dream jobs
Netflix tagger
What is it?A Netflix tagger is someone employed by Netflix who watches TV shows and movies on the platform then tags them by genre and other descriptors so others on the platform can find content more easily when searching.
How to work as a Netflix taggerYou can only find Netflix tagger jobs on the Netflix careers website. These jobs go quickly, so you might want to bookmark the site and have your CV updated and ready to send out immediately.
How much does it pay?The role has the potential to pay £20-£25 an hour!
Legal checking
What is it?This role involves being paid to make sure companies are carrying out ID checks. Serve Legal is the market leading provider of ID and allergen compliance testing services in the UK & Ireland.
How to work for serve legalYou can apply on their website which will require proof of ID and the right to work in the UK as well as a 'selfie'.
How much does it pay?The pay is variable - some days it can average £10 an hour depending on the job.
Use what you've got
Rent out your bedroom
If you happen to be someone who works away often or leaves town Monday-Friday, or you have a spare room, renting a bedroom could bring in extra cash.
How does it pay?Good sized double rooms in Norwich available from Mon-Fri are being rented for £500 per month on average.
Rent out your parking spaceIf you have a free space on your driveway or an empty garage, it might be worth renting it out.
How much does it make?Depending on your area, you could net up to £200 a month (more in some places, eg, parts of London) just for letting somebody park in your drive or garage.
Rent out your car
If someone has a vehicle they don't need to use daily, they can rent it out to earn some extra cash.
How does it workYou don't need to swap keys with the renter or even meet them. With smart and safe keyless technology, an app will unlock the car without you needing to do anything.
You get fully comprehensive insurance coverage from pick up to drop off (full replacement up to £50,000)
How much does it pay?According to Which, some owners are said to earn an extra £400 a month.
Use your skills
Use your language skills
Tutor online - There are many sites where you can be paid to teach a language virtually.
Some charge as little as £5 per hour and others £20 depending on how advanced a student is.
Translating - Sites such as Fiverr or Translate.com offer a community of translators for various businesses.
Sites such as Translate.com can pay up to £12 per page.
Task apps
Task apps allow people in your area to list odd-jobs they need doing.
How to use:There are many task apps available including; TaskRabbit and Airtasker
Sign up to the application, (you'll need to be verified) then browse which jobs need doing in your area or task setters will contact you for a job.
How much does it pay?Rates can vary significantly depending on the task e.g. taskers to help build flat pack furniture in Leeds charge around £35 per hour on average.
Transcribing
What is it?A transcribing job involves listening to audio or video and typing what you hear word for word.
How to become a transcriberYou can find job openings on sites such as TranscribeMe.
How much does it pay?Transcibe me offers 0.60p per audio minute of transcription so an hour's worth of audio can bag you £35.
Get out there - hard graft
Host staffing app
What is it?Host allows you to work at the biggest events the UK has to offer allowing you the flexibility of working whenever and wherever.
How does it work?Apply via the application providing ID and details. The app then lists jobs available for you to apply for.
How much does it pay?An average Host Staffing Event Staff hourly pay is approximately £12.
Dog walking
If you're someone who can spare an hour in your lunch break or on the weekends, dog walking might be for you.
How does it work?Apps such as Rover list dog walking opportunities in your area.
How much does it pay?Dog Walker salaries at Rover can range from £12-£16 Dog drop ins average £10 per visit Dog boarding can average £25 per night