How to Start a Side Hustle with Your Strengths

Your strengths could be earning you money! If you have a strength that has value in the marketplace, a side hustle could bring in extra income or become a full-time gig. Your creativity and ingenuity may be the answer to someone else’s dilemma. 

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Many times, the strengths we have translate to goods and services that people are looking for. Whether it’s creating items to sell or offering a direct service, there are plenty of ways to make money and capitalize on strengths.

Some of the easiest ways to earn on the side are to-

·       Create

·       Teach

·       Support

Create for a side hustle that earns extra cash- Creators have an easier time than ever bringing their goods to market. From setting up an Etsy shop to setting up a spot at a farmer’s market, there are lots of ways to create and sell products. Using social media as a free or inexpensive marketing tool can increase traffic to your ‘store’ and make it simple to attract customers and make income while you sleep.

Teach others for a side hustle that brings in more dough- If you’ve got skills, it’s time to share them with the world. Creating tutorials or live tutoring is an excellent way to earn more income. There are many ways to create courses that sell. Online course memberships are becoming very popular and it’s possible to create a class that sells over and over again. You can create printable tutorials or offer content on a platform like YouTube that leads to one-on-one teaching experiences.

Cash in on supportive services- Providing direct support is a great way to showcase your strengths and generate some cash. From tech services, to project management, there are unlimited ways to use your expertise and strength to close gaps for people who need support. You can easily set up an account on a platform like Fiverr and start making money right away. If you are more ambitious, you can launch a website that showcases a variety of services people can count on you to provide. 

It doesn’t matter what your strength is, there’s a side hustle waiting to happen. Making money doing things that come easily is rewarding and may make you wonder why you aren’t doing it full time. Side hustles are a great way to augment your main source of income, but they are also a great way to test the water and see if you have a business worth growing into full time.   

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