What Is a Side Hustle?
A side hustle is any way to make money outside of your 9-to-5 job. It provides financial security, helps pay off debt, and allows you to explore new passions.
Low-Skill Side Hustles
These require minimal training and can be started immediately:
- Online Surveys: As discussed, this is the easiest entry point.
- User Testing: Testing websites for functionality.
- Virtual Assistant: Managing emails and scheduling for busy professionals.
No-Investment Options
You shouldn't have to spend money to make money.
- Dropshipping (Organic): Promote products on TikTok without buying ads. Only buy the product after you've made a sale.
- Freelance Writing: If you have a laptop, you have a business.
- Transcription: convert audio to text.
Best Platforms
- MonoPay: For surveys, games, and quick tasks.
- Fiverr: For selling digital services starting at $5.
- Upwork: For longer-term freelance contracts.
Why MonoPay Is Beginner-Friendly
We built MonoPay for the first-time earner. Our interface is intuitive. We have a low minimum withdrawal so you can see your first "win" quickly. Seeing that first $5 hit your PayPal account changes your mindset—it proves that online earning is real.
FAQs
Q: How much time does a side hustle take?
A: Flexible. You can do 5 hours a week or 20. It's up to you.
Q: Do I need to be tech-savvy?
A: For most tasks, basic internet knowledge is enough.