Even with an empty wallet, you can build a side hustle empire. Here are some ideas that require zero startup investment.
A user asked the forum, “What side hustle can I start with just $0?”. Here are some responses he got!
FREELANCING
“Learning a skill you can sell for money, and then sell it.”
BANANA STAND
“There’s always money in the banana stand.”
FLEA MARKET FLIPPING
“Its not 0, but you can start with as little as $25-50”
SELLING PLASMA
“80 to 200 bucks a week if you donate twice weekly.”
DUMPSTER DIVING
“Dumpster diving and selling what you find.”
SIGN UP FOR UBER
“Start with cash flow. Sign up for Uber. Save some stacks, and then you’ll be good to start something with some dollars.”
REMOTE SALES
“Assuming you already have a computer and phone: remote sales, virtual assistant, data entry, things like that.”
NEWSLETTER
“You can start a newsletter. I was able to grow one and sell it within four months. But you can make good money from newsletters, and I think they are the next hot thing in 10-15 years as more companies like Beehiiv start invading the email space.”
HOMEWORK AND ESSAYS FOR PEOPLE ONLINE
“I know you can do homework and essays for people online.”
SELL REFURBISHED MYPILLOWS
“Sell refurbished MyPillows to Trump maniacs at 1000% markup.”
TRASHING CANS
“Taking in people trashing cans in on trash day.”
SIMPLE LABOR
“Simple labor, door to door.”
PICKING UP FREE STUFF
“Pick up free stuff on the Nextdoor and sell it at the Facebook marketplace.”
YARD SALES
“Go down alleys behind houses and see what people are throwing away. Have a yard sale with anything decent enough after a while. Then, start thrifting or going to bin stores and reselling with the money you made from the yard sales.”
SELLING FEET PICS
Selling feet pics. 2 for $5 or 1 for $3.
JOIN TASKRABBIT
“You can join Task Rabbit (you do chores/tasks or run errands for people). If you have a car, you can do Uber, Doordash, Instacart, etc… You can donate plasma as well. I’ve never done that myself, but I have heard you earn a decent amount doing that.”
12 Fast Food Chains Where You Can Still Eat Cheap
Fast food can be a quick and affordable meal option, but knowing where to go to get the most bang for your buck is essential. Read here.
16 Things That Are Legal in the U.S. but Are Actually Pretty Messed Up
In the United States, there are a number of things that are legal but should not be. These things can range from harmful practices to others. Read here.
13 Inventions That Were Supposed to Change the World… But Didn’t
Though there are both good and bad inventions, it’s fascinating to learn about those that once promised to revolutionize the world, but are now forgotten. Read more.
15 Costco Products That Are a Total Rip-Off
Costco is known for its great deals on bulk items, but only some things at the warehouse club are a good value. Read more.
Did You Know? These 18 Everyday Sayings Are Actually False
Language is a powerful tool, but it can also be misleading. Overused sayings and clichés are often taken for granted as truths. Read more.
This article was originally published on Mrs. Daaku Studio.