Have you ever dreamt of supplementing your wage with profit from a side-hustle?
Maybe you have a talent or hobby that you could start charging for?
Research by e-commerce marketing platform Omnisend, published in October 2024, showed that 50.3 per cent of Brits have turned to a side hustle.
These could be things like selling goods online, tutoring or freelancing to get some extra cash.
With the cost of living increasing pressure on bank accounts across the country, what could you start doing in 2025 to earn a bit more money?
Reddit user @timidlittlerose has taken to the forum to ask users: “What odd jobs or side hustles have you worked that paid surprisingly well?”
1. Photography
One user said: “I did photography on the side for a bit. Not all that odd but I was shocked how easy it was to make £78 for an hour or two of work.
“Word of mouth referrals are the best and easiest ways to get clients.
“Start by offering a few close friends a free 30 min shoot. Do an awesome job and use their photos in your portfolio and marketing.
“Network with other professionals who can share your stuff.
“Finally, just start. I was so nervous to take other people’s photos at first.
“So I started asking strangers if I could take there photo to get over the fear.
“Funnily enough everyone is super receptive to it and then you can give them a business card with a link to your Instagram so they can find their photos and …they will end up sharing it.
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Professional photography equipment can come at a high price, so have a look online for cheaper, second-hand cameras on websites like eBay or Gumtree.
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Another user suggested: “Drawing portraits. Sit on a sidewalk and make £39-£78 an hour at a festival.”
Events like festivals, exhibitions and conferences can be excellent opportunities to pick up quick money as an ambassador.
You might need to learn the products, engage customers and provide demos.
3. Brand ambassador
One user said: “In the past I also worked as a brand ambassador for events as a freelancer. Made £15 or more an hour for nearly a decade.”
Don’t fear if you’re not artistically gifted or much of a social butterfly- there are plenty of other options.
Especially if you’re handy around the house.
4. Cleaning
One Redditor said: “I did the ‘big’ cleaning tasks for a few family homes for about two years.
“Mostly cleaned floors and bathrooms that took one to three hours per house.
“I made £47-£156 a week.
“I got jobs through word of mouth and Facebook market places.”
5. House sit
Another user said: “One summer I house sat for various people.
“Somehow I ended up with house/pet sitting gigs that allowed me a roof over my head, extra money, and dog/cat cuddles. It was awesome.”
6. Odd jobs
Another Redditor suggested: “Whenever I need side hustle money I do odd jobs of maintenance or cement.
“Like if someone needs a ceiling fan installed or taken out, new led light installed, or a couple sidewalk squares made/replaced.
“All super easy stuff to do.”