Side gigs are becoming more and more common these days. There are opportunities out there for just about anyone to earn extra cash. With the gig economy gaining momentum, you may have found yourself wanting to get in on the action to bring in some additional income. And who could blame you? The world we now live in is expensive! If you’re in need of, or interested in pursuing a side gig, I’ve compiled some of the best side gigs with the most potential for the highest earnings. Read further to discover if any of them could be right for you.

Here’s our list for some of the best side gigs…

Deliver food and groceries

This has become one of the fastest-growing trends making it highly likely that you’ll be able to bring in some additional cash every month. Some of the most known companies worth considering are Instacart, DoorDash, and UberEats.

Ridesharing

If you don’t mind having random people in your car, then this is a great possibility to earn extra cash. Being an Uber or Lyft driver, you can do it anytime, day or night, and you can set your schedule to match your terms.

Freelance work or consulting

The possibilities here are vast, with a wide range of what you can offer. If you can read and write, you’re already one foot in the door. If you are good in the technology industry, consider side gigs in programming or transcribing. Good with numbers? Try bookkeeping or accounting. For those organized multi-taskers, consider becoming a virtual assistant or social media manager.

Drop shipping

Consider delivering packages in your own vehicle through Amazon Flex. Unlike other delivery services, Amazon Flex offers an hourly rate of $18 to $25. You pick your window of availability, and they provide you with the tasks to complete during that timeframe.

Start a blog

This side hustle will likely take a bit longer to start producing income. This may be perfect for you if you have a particular passion or are knowledgeable about a specific area. You will need to put in a lot of time and effort to gain a decent following, but once you’ve gotten there the potential for it becoming long-term is probable. 

Buy and resell stuff

You can find great bargains at thrift stores or by checking out garage sales if you know what you’re looking for. With a little sprucing up, you can turn these purchases around and resell them for profit on sites like Amazon or eBay. Another option is to look around your house and sell items you no longer use. You can also check out the free sections of Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace; you may find that hidden gem! 

Make things to sell

If you are creative and enjoy making things, give it a shot and try selling these items online or with local vendors. You could even set up a booth at your local farmer’s markets. Etsy is an excellent place to start. 

Dog walking

If you love animals, particularly those 4-legged friends, why not earn extra cash being a dog walker? Two good places to start are Rover and Wag.

These ideas are only the tip of the iceberg when determining the best side hustle for you. But by honing in on your skills you can turn your spare time into earning extra money on the side as well.