Creative side hustles
YOUR co-worker does freelance writing work on weekends. Your next-door neighbour shoots videos and engages 1,000 subscribers on YouTube most evenings. Your mom is even talking about selling the hats she knits on Etsy. There’s no escaping the gig economy, and side hustles are here to stay.
Taking on a side hustle can feed your passions, help you explore your entrepreneurial spirit, and reveal a new revenue stream. If you’re looking to develop your creative talents, then a side gig as a dog walker or affiliate marketer isn’t going to cut it. You’ll want to find a side hustle that fits into your creative wheelhouse. Perhaps you’re musically or technically inclined, and even have some training in areas like design, video production or writing. But don’t worry if you haven’t yet explored your creative talents, that’s what finding a side hustle is all about, and why you should consider one. Take a look at the creative side hustle ideas below to identify the type of work that will speak to you, motivate you and stimulate you in creative ways.
1 . Host paint nights
Creative genius is not only reserved for the likes of Picasso and Emily Carr. Art appreciation and a gift for inspiring creative expression through art is all you need. Enter Paint Nights. By bringing together people who admire and enjoy art for an evening of food, beverages and good company, you can guide and inspire creativity in others.
2 . Thrive at thrifting
Take a look at your closet right now. Chances are there are a few handbags, belts, blazers or shoes you haven’t worn in at least 18 months. It’s time to find these items new owners. Turn unwanted items in your closet into a profit. Fashion apps like Poshmark are making this a lucrative business venture for some thrifters.
3 . Contour and highlight like a boss
You’ve done a few favours for friends and family by doing their makeup for special occasions. You have a gift for combining colours, mixing tones and “using angles” to transform people, so consider becoming a makeup artist or stylist on the side. “While working at the salon as their full-time receptionist, I was given an opportunity to do makeup. Despite having no official expertise or training in makeup application I wanted to learn,” says Leah Roberts, a self-taught freelance makeup artist.
4 . Become a social media marketer
If you’re regularly told that your most recent tweet or LinkedIn post was super informative, funny or insightful, you could become a social media manager or marketer. Businesses see the benefits of social media and regularly hire freelancers to help them gain followers, use the right keywords and hashtags, and engage with their communities.
5 . Write, write, write
Good writers can make a website clicky, build thought leadership content, and tell a story like nobody’s business. Businesses will seek out freelance writers who can distill technical ideas and data into insightful stories that sell their products or services. If you have a knack for writing, this might be the side hustle for you. /