Summer is on the way, and if you’re a student, stay at home parent, teacher or anyone else hoping to find a new income stream, there are plenty of online opportunities that may be a good fit for you.
Take stock of your skill set
Before you begin your search, evaluate your current skill set and think about what jobs may be a good fit for your knowledge and interest. Decide how much time you have to dedicate to your side hustle, and also the technology you have on hand. With a Wi-Fi connection, a desktop or laptop computer or even a phone or tablet, you may be able to earn.
Supply digital services
There’s a wide assortment of companies and professionals alike that need administrative support, and virtual assistants (VAs) can come to the rescue. They may be helpful when it comes it tasks such as scheduling, social media content and email management.
Calling the writers in the crowd
If you enjoy writing, you may be able to put your talents to work for you. Freelance writing offers the benefit of being able to set your own schedule and work on projects that cover an assortment of topics. This can help to keep the work fresh and interesting.
Social media management
Some Canadian businesses use social media to connect with, and expand, their customer base. Written posts, photos and other content may be useful in creating engagement, and this has become a popular summer break side gig for many.
Graphic design skills can pay off
If you have a background in graphic design, there are ways you can put these skills to work for you. The company may require everything from logo design to custom prepared art, and offering a fun way to earn some extra income.
Use your languages skills for translation services
Being fluent in English and French can put you in demand when it comes to providing translation services. This may be especially true in New Brunswick, as it is officially the country’s only bilingual province. You may be asked to work with everything from website content to hard copy marketing materials.
Print on demand can be profitable
Shopify, Red Bubble and other print on demand sites like Printful offer other ways to put your artistic talents to work. You can have a design printed on T-shirts, mugs, posters and many other items, and you won’t have to hold inventory or have an actual brick and mortar storefront. The print company takes care of the ordering and shipping, taking a share of the profits from each sale.
Discover dropshipping
Dropshipping simply means you create an online storefront that sells products online that are made by other manufacturers. Just as with print on demand, you won’t have to keep any inventory on hand.
Utilize digital design
This is another area where graphic design skills may come in handy. You can prepare digital designs for everything from templates for notebooks to instructional eBooks, and they may be listed and sold through websites like Etsy.
Educate online
Tutors and career coaches are both in high demand. This may be a good fit for a teacher or university student on their summer break. You can use platforms like Preply or Udemy to teach academic subjects, music, languages or fitness.
Other online opportunities
Make use of specialized skills
Website developers may need remote testers to help finetune their app or site, which may present a summer employment opportunity. This can be done through sites like UserTesting.
Transcription and data entry are also possibilities, while many content creators require the service of a voiceover artist.
If you’re hoping to make the most of the summer months by adding a side hustle to your revenue stream, the online world can present opportunities too good to miss out on. With options ranging from freelance writing and content creation to voiceovers, there’s something for everyone.