WHAT IS A SIDE HUSTLE?

You may have heard the term a lot lately, and it seems everyone is starting one – but you might be wondering – What is a side hustle?

Dictionary Results

According to dictionary.com – a side hustle is:
“a job or occupation that brings in extra money beyond one’s regular job and main source of income”

The Cambridge dictionary says that a side hustle is;
“A piece of work or a job that you get paid for doing in addition to doing your main job”

What is a side hustle to us?

✓ An opportunity to make more income
✓ A positive time-filler (How many hours a week are you scrolling through social media?)
✓ A creative outlet (however that may look for you)
✓ A chance to expand and learn new skills, or share current skills
✓ A fantastic way to meet new people

It’s any activity, usually taking place within your spare or free time designed to make some extra money from your usual income. This can involve newly learned skills or leverage off existing knowledge; They can become full time jobs and small businesses depending on the success and your passion to put in. Side hustles are often a way of exploring your interests further and provide an outlet to your ‘everyday’.

Remember – the only side hustle that doesn’t make money – is one that hasn’t begun yet.

If you’re not sure which side hustle could be a great choice for you, read our top 5 tips on picking the right side hustle for you here.