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<\/p>\nTOPPING up your income by taking on a side hustle is becoming more and more popular as people struggle with the cost of living. <\/p>\n
If you're thinking of starting a side hustle but you aren't sure where to start, look no further. <\/p>\n
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We've rounded up some of the most popular side hustles that anyone can do.<\/p>\n
Most of them can done in just a few hours from the sofa at home and they could help boost your earnings by hundreds or even thousands of pounds. <\/p>\n
One thing to be aware of before you start – everyone is allowed to earn up to \u00a31,000 a year from a side hustle. <\/p>\n
If you earn more than that in a year, you'll have to fill out a self-assessment tax return to declare that income and pay income tax on it. <\/p>\n
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You must do this whether you're self-employed or earn a salary or wages from a company.<\/p>\n
There are hundreds of sites that will pay you to fill out surveys and take part in market research. <\/p>\n
You don't need to have any specific knowledge to get in on this side hustle – you just need to take some time to fill in what you think or which multiple choice answers apply to you. <\/p>\n
Some surveys are just a couple of clicks and take less than a minute while others can happen in person and take a full day. <\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n You can choose what suits you.<\/p>\n Different companies pay you in different ways – some with vouchers for popular high street retailers or credit to spend on Amazon. <\/p>\n Others will reward you with points which you can redeem through PayPal or in shopping vouchers.<\/p>\n There are apps that let you cash out your earnings, though there's usually a charge.<\/p>\n Some surveys will pay you less than a quid, but for longer surveys, you can earn a lot more. <\/p>\n PopulusLive pays \u00a31 per five minutes up to a maximum of \u00a350. <\/p>\n Prolific is another survey site, but there are eligibility criteria so you won't be able to do every survey. <\/p>\n Where you do qualify, each survey could net you up to a tenner. <\/p>\n Some of the best-known survey sites are: <\/p>\n It's worth reading the small print before you commit and set up a dedicated email address so your inbox isn't swamped. <\/p>\n Some firms will ask you to pay a joining fee, but there are so many free sites that it is unlikely to be worth it. <\/p>\n There is now a whole selection of apps that help people living in a local area to swap information, offer services for free or a fee and resell unwanted items. <\/p>\n It's possible to turn something you love into ready cash by listing on these sites. <\/p>\n Whether it's dog walking, house sitting, helping others out with DIY or gardening, there's an app that can help you get started. <\/p>\n Nextdoor is a popular app that connects you to your neighbours. <\/p>\n If you have a service to offer, you can list it easily for free. The app also verifies every user so you know they really are a neighbour.<\/p>\n Bark is another widely used app where you can list your services – anything from pet grooming to private investigators – and get paid. <\/p>\n TaskRabbit specialises in DIY and other more physical tasks such as home repairs, cleaning and moving house.<\/p>\n The app also runs a partnership with furniture store IKEA, where "taskers" get paid to assemble flat pack furniture for its customers, meaning a steady stream of work.<\/p>\n Job site Indeed lists the typical salaries you can earn through the app, ranging from around \u00a325,000 a year for cleaning jobs up to \u00a345,000 for people helping others to carry out business operations and admin.<\/p>\n Some apps will take a cut of what you earn, while others let you keep 100% of the income you generate through their app. <\/p>\n Make sure you check the fine print so you don't get stung with a nasty surprise.<\/p>\n If you've got a full UK driving licence, the right to work in the UK and use of a decent-sized vehicle then there are several side hustles you could consider. <\/p>\n Becoming a cab driver for any of the big ride-hailing apps such as Uber or Bolt is pretty easy. <\/p>\n You have to go through a vetting process but once you're approved, you can choose your hours and start earning around \u00a315 an hour.<\/p>\n Again, be prepared for the company to take a percentage of what you earn from customers they refer to you. <\/p>\n You could also turn your car into a moving advert – CarQuids and Drovo pay up to \u00a3200 a month to plaster company ads over your vehicle.<\/p>\n Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats all pay drivers to deliver food to their customers. <\/p>\n And you don't need a car – an electric bike, moped or good old-fashioned bicycle is all you need to earn up to \u00a313 an hour.<\/p>\n In some cities, on-demand grocery delivery is big business, with the main apps Zapp, Gorillas and Beelivery.<\/p>\n There are also parcel delivery services such as Amazon Flex and Hermes which let you sign up to work flexibly. <\/p>\n Especially in more rural areas and in the run-up to Christmas, there's always a need for more delivery drivers. <\/p>\n Depending on the app you use, it can be super simple to get started and some places pay twice a week.<\/p>\n It's possible to earn between \u00a313 and \u00a315 an hour depending on where you live and how many deliveries you do.<\/p>\n There's a demand for renting a huge range of items – anything from DIY tools to your car or even your driveway.<\/p>\n Hiyacar, Getaround, Karshare and Turo let you rent your car out to other people when you're not using it, meaning it earns its keep. <\/p>\n Check the contract terms for insurance and safety measures before you get going – you could earn up to \u00a3650 a month.<\/p>\n JustPark and YourParkingSpace let you list any spare space where you park and charge users a fee. <\/p>\n Depending on where you live you could earn up to \u00a340 a day – especially if you're close to a train station. <\/p>\n You can also advertise on sites such as Nextdoor and Gumtree if you want to rent out smaller items such as a lawnmower for the day.<\/p>\n With time and a bit of commitment, you can build up a strong enough following on social media platforms and get paid to promote products and services. <\/p>\n The simplest way to earn money is by partnering with a brand as an Instagram influencer. <\/p>\n They send you products to test out and review in your posts and in exchange they'll pay you a fee. <\/p>\n You must have a minimum of 1,000 followers to become an influencer and the more followers, the bigger the fee. <\/p>\n You're followers also need to engage with your posts, as this also affects how much you <\/p>\n Influencer Marketing Hub suggests that you can earn between \u00a310 and \u00a3100 per post if you've got between 1,000 and 10,000 followers. <\/p>\n If you've got half a million followers, you could pull in \u00a35,000 per post.<\/p>\n Good for your wallet and for the world, reselling unwanted items such as clothes or children's toys is increasingly popular. <\/p>\n There are plenty of apps and websites that make it super easy to sell your items online by finding potential buyers for you and handling a lot of the shipping process. <\/p>\n Each platform and app offers something slightly different, so it can be a good idea to try a few out until you find one that works for you. <\/p>\n The biggest and the most established platforms are eBay and Amazon. <\/p>\n Both have massive reach, though Amazon's Marketplace tends to appeal mostly to small businesses. <\/p>\n Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor and Shpock help you to sell to people in your local area for free.<\/p>\n For clothes, Vinted is fast becoming the reseller's go-to app. There are no fees so you get to keep the money you make. <\/p>\n Depop, Preloved and Vestiaire are also widely used reselling sites. <\/p>\n Some side hustlers scour charity shops and car boot sales for cheap items they then sell on for a profit.<\/p>\n Generally speaking, there's no limit on how much you can earn from reselling but the more expensive and in demand the item, the bigger the profit. <\/p>\n Secondhand designer handbags can go for hundreds and sometimes thousands of pounds. <\/p>\n If you're selling last season's Zara dress, you're more likely to get in the region of \u00a310.<\/p>\n And even if you sell items for just a couple of pounds, you'll be doing your bit for the environment while topping up your bank balance.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/NEW-OFF-PLATFORM-TEMPLATE-55-2.jpg\")
<\/picture>SHUT SHOP <\/span><\/p>\nAdministrators axe 1,332 Wilko jobs & 52 shops to shut – is your store closing?<\/h3>\n
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<\/picture>WILKO WOES <\/span><\/p>\nFull list of Wilko stores closing revealed \u2013 is one near you shutting for good?<\/h3>\n
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<\/picture>SUDS LAW<\/span><\/p>\nHigh street giant locks away clothes detergents as cases of shoplifting soar<\/h3>\n
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Help out your neighbours – up to \u00a345k a year<\/h2>\n
Drive time – \u00a3200 a month<\/h2>\n
Signed, sealed, delivered – \u00a37 to \u00a313 an hour<\/h2>\n
Wrap it up – \u00a315 an hour<\/h2>\n
Rent it – up to \u00a3650 a month<\/h2>\n
Get social – \u00a310 to \u00a310,000 per post<\/h2>\n
Sell, sell, sell – as much as you want<\/h2>\n
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