23 Profitable hobbies that can make money #1. Photography Ok, this is my favorite, that’s why it’s coming up first. Of all the hobbies, photography can be very fetching with digital era coming into the picture.
Did you ever notice lovely images in blogs? They are stock photos. With so many blogs launching every day, there is a continuous need for pictures.
Stock photography sites like Shutterstock iStockphoto Pexels Snapwire
You can make anything between $5 – $300 per image when selling on some websites. And, this is just one type of photography.
Big brands are always browsing these websites for images. If you want to pursue this further, you can do direct client selling when you become a pro.
Here is the list of microstock photo websites from Everything Microstock Digital Photography School
Tools to start Digital camera (I have Nikon D80
#2. Blogging Blogging is my recent favorite and my latest income earner. Starting a blog
Though it takes some time to establish yourself and monetize, there are many ways you can start seeing some money with your blog like ads, sponsorships, affiliates.
I make a full-time income from blogging from home and you can too.
I have a detailed post on how to start a blog
If you want to start monetizing your blog with a sound strategy, Michelle also has the awesome Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing course
Tools to start To begin with, you would need reliable hosting, theme and an email service provider.
If you want to start your blog with a low cost and make money, then I highly recommend Bluehost for as low as $2.95/month (remember this price is only through my link and for a short period of time!) Plus you get a FREE domain when you sign up for 12 month basic plan.
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#3. Organizing Are you someone who is always tidying up and organizing things at home? Do you get tons of compliments on how you keep your work space or home beautifully arranged? Do you have this excellent talent of brilliantly organizing spaces?
Then you can get paid to do this for others.
You can work as a Professional Organizer to creatively tidy up work spaces or residences. You can even get certified for this hobby. All you have to do is learn some tips and tricks for doing the work, but it does pay well. Jeffrey Phillip
Depending on where you live and your experience you can quote your price, it can start from $50 per hour minimum.
If you want some direction to start, have a read at The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up courses
Tools to start You would a need a basic set up of a home office and get the word out about the business, and you can take it from there.
#4. Driving Do you love driving? The best part is that there is a way you can make money while driving.
You can drive with Uber
Another extra money making opportunity is delivering with UberEats
Tools to start You would need a valid U.S. driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance along with an eligible car that meets Uber’s vehicle requirements to drive with Uber. If you’re delivering with Uber Eats without a vehicle, you would need a government- issued ID and a two wheeler in good condition.
#5. Cooking Cooking is the most popular of the hobbies and may be the most suitable form to make money. If you are that person who can whip up tasty dishes effortlessly, then you are going to be making nice cash on the side.
Do you know Lindsay from Pinch of Yum $50,000 a month
Apart from cooking, baking is something which is creating waves in the food world. You might need a license to take this up as a business.
Personally, I know many who work from home and have this excellent baking business. I paid $150 for my daughters birthday cake which I had ordered from a friend who bakes at home. That’s for 2 hours of baking!!
Tools to start A basic cooking/baking set up.
#6. Crafts Ok, making money from crafts is something which has been around for a long time. People sell a lot of stuff like kids clothes
There are so many marketplaces where you can sell your things like Etsy Ebay Amazon Etsy
Most of the crafty hobby stories which turned into businesses started from home. Susan Petersen of Freshly Picked Etsy
Whether it is sewing, making blankets, making shoes for your kids, card making, you can give a shot at making it big.
Inspired yet??
Tools to start Craft supplies suitable to your hobby.
#7. Shopping Everybody loves shopping, even men!!! Are you surprised to know that this is on the list too?? You can surely make money from your favorite hobby. There are a couple of ways you can see some cash coming in from this.
If you love shopping in general, then doing mystery shopping is ideal for you. Companies are ready to pay mystery shoppers to find out about their products and services. Market Force Trendsource Best Mark
If you have an eye for a deal and like buying things for less and selling them for a higher price, then you can look at this as a good side hustle. People are making huge money selling on Ebay Amazon
Take your game to the next level by signing up the FREE 7 day course from The Selling Family $100,000 a year
Let’s start that deal hunting!!
Tools to start Inventory, if you are buying and selling.
#8. Teaching Tutoring is another hobby from which you can make some money if you are on the right path. Do you how many online tutoring websites are there now? There is massive demand for teaching, whether it is languages or subjects or any particular skill.
If teaching part time is your thing, then you can look for tutoring gigs in Tutorvista.com Tutor.com BookNook
Many entrepreneurs started teaching something they love as a hobby, and now they are earning a 6-figure income. Phil Ebiner Udemy Skillshare
Udemy is known for very niche courses, and it has been very profitable for many people.
Tools to start For online courses, some software like Teachable Screenflow
#9. Gaming I never knew this. Earning money by simply playing games
You just have to upload your game play to streaming service providers like Twitch
Though earning money from this does not happen right away, this is a very fun way of making some cash from your hobby.
Tools to start A gaming set up like a computer, high-speed internet (if you don’t already have one), register for the streaming services like Twitch
#10. Socializing Everyone loves to network and socialize. If you are people’s person, and love networking and know the tips and tricks of social media, then why not earn some bucks for it?
There are a couple of ways you can make money for being popular socially.
If you are on social media and have a good following, then you can get paid from sponsors or brands to post on your social media channels. One such company which pays you for your posts is SocialSpark
If you want to make a bigger impact then consider starting your freelancing gig as a social media consultant, this is totally in high demand now. You can try looking for some freelancing projects in places like Upwork Freelancer
Tools to start Register with SocialSpark Massivesway Upwork Freelancer
#11. Sell printables Are you a creative person? If yes, then designing printables is right up your alley. Even if you are not a creative nerd, you can easily create printables to sell on Etsy. All you need is websites like PicMonkey Canva
Julie started selling printables as a side gig and her Etsy store has over 1,000 sales now
Tools to start Dive into this easy course
#12. Bake dog treats Who doesn’t love baking? It’s all the more fun if you can bake sweet treats for your loyal pets. Baking dog treats is a super fun hobby you can start today. The cost involved in starting this hobby is minimal which involves the raw materials and getting a license. You can sell your dog treats at weekend markets, Facebook Marketplace, on your website, etc.
If you are thinking about how much you can earn with this gig, then doing it part-time can make you around $500 to $1,000 per month
Tools to start Kristin’s course
#13. Make YouTube videos If you wanted to make money from home, then the most creative and passive way would be through YouTube .
Tools to start Brainstorm a niche you are passionate about and sign up with YouTube
#14. Shop online Many of us like shopping online. What if you can get paid to shop online? Cool, right?! Getting paid to do your usual shopping is a total win-win for me. There are many apps and sites like Rakuten Pogo Albert
You can also sign up for apps like Shopkick
Tools to start Download apps like Rakuten Albert Pogo
#15. Share your opinion Giving your feedback about products and services and getting rewarded for it is probably the easiest way to make extra money. Whether it is about new products or apps, sharing your opinion with market research companies is a great way to help in improving the company’s products and earn money.
You can do product testing gigs with websites like Survey Junkie Swagbucks paid research studies User Interviews
Tools to start My top recommended sites are Survey Junkie Swagbucks User Interviews Toluna
#16. Work with numbers Are you a numbers person? Bookkeeping
Tools to start Here is a free Bookkeeper Launch class
#17. Be fit Love working out? Why not make it your money-earning hobby? If you are keen on keeping yourself fit and love sharing your knowledge with others, being a fitness trainer can be great for you. You can choose anything from Yoga to Plyometrics to teach and get paid for it.
If you are just after extra cash, then sign up for HealthyWage
Tools to start You have to get certified as a fitness trainer
#18. Writing I am not a writer myself. But, I take help of tools like Grammarly Babble Great Content Hire Writers
But if you want to see if your hobby has a potential of making more money, then try starting your own freelance writing business. Holly earns six-figure income as a freelance writer and she shares her top tips in this course
So, what are you waiting for, go ahead and give it a shot?
Tools to start Invest in good courses if you want to advance in the freelance writing business.
#19. Flipping Did you know that you can flip junk items for money? I often visit weekend markets or garage sales. If you do the same, then flipping is something you can consider to make money.
Flipping is an art of buying things for less and selling them for profit and this is a super profitable hobby. How much money can you make from it? Well, it depends on how much time you invest in it but on average you can earn around $1,000 to $2,000 a month. You can even earn more than a full-time income from this side job
Learn more about how to flip items for profit in this interview
Tools to start Sign up for Rob and Melissa’s course
#20. Reading Do you like reading? I do a lot. If your reading is your thing, then there are many ways to earn money doing what you love. You can become an audiobook narrator or voice actor The Voice Realm Voices123
If you have a keen eye for detail, then you are a perfect candidate for proofreading. Proofreading, in simple terms, is finding errors in written documents. Want to know more about this hustle? Here is a free webinar
Tools to start Sign up for this webinar
#21. Gardening Do you have a green thumb? If yes, then you can start your gardening blog by sharing your plant advice and tips. You can also propagate your plants or sell your products in the market to earn money. Another great way to earn money with your gardening expertise is by becoming a plant/garden consultant. A plant consultant helps his/her clients to curate and plan their gardens or give advice on how to grow their plants.
Tools to start Explore local markets to sell your product or market your services on social media platforms like Facebook.
#22. Social media Being on social media has become a daily routine for everyone. In fact, there are over 3.78 billion Pinterest VA
Pinterest is a creative platform where businesses and digital creator promote their businesses. As a Pinterest VA, you will be managing their Pinterest account.
Tools to start Find out everything about being a Pinterest VA here
#23. Surfing the web Do you spend a lot of time browsing the web? It could be just finding something or just casual surfing. Searching the web is one of the hobbies through which you can make money. You can become a search engine evaluator Appen Lionbridge job does not require any prior experience .
If you are thinking of more easy and flexible gigs, then sign up for Swagbucks InboxDollars
You can even download apps like Nielsen Digital Voice Research Panel
Tools to start Sign up for Swagbucks InboxDollars
These are some of the hobbies that can make money. If you want to see some good money coming from your hobbies, then invest in yourself and get educated about the business side of the hobby. That will go a very long way in making your hobby a successful business.
FAQ about hobbies that make money Can you really make money from hobbies? You can surely make money from your hobbies. How much you earn depends on the hobby and the time you invest in it. There are some hobbies where you need to upgrade your skills to be successful.
How do you know if your hobby can make money? Before you jump into making money with your hobby, do your research and validate your idea. There is a lot of information on the web about unique money-making gigs. If someone is making money from a related hobby, then you can too.
Be realistic about your money goals. If you are just starting, expect that you will not be seeing a lot of income from your hobby.
Always factor in the promoting and marketing part of your hobby. No matter how unique or in-demand your gig is, you will need to promote your hobby to reach your target clients.
How much money can you earn from hobbies? It depends on the hobby you have and the time you invest in doing it. Some hobbies are just extra income earners while others earn over six figures.
Final thoughts Earning a good income with your hobbies is possible if you find the ways to monetize them. I hope the above list gives you some ideas about how to earn money doing some fun things.
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About Sireesha Narumanchi
Hi, I am Sireesha and thank you for stopping by to know me. I am a work-at-home mom, side hustler and a firm believer in making ‘working from home’ a success for everyone. I have worked in a remote job for over 11 years and tried many side gigs. I have been featured on many popular websites like Forbes, Business Insider, American Express, QuickBooks, The Muse, Moneyish, Virtual Vocations, Spark Hire, Bustle, Fairygodboss, Side Hustle School, Payoneer, Jobbatical, Skillcrush.
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