Five Reasons To Start a Side Gig Now and How to Do It
By: Kevin Gabeci
Tags: Hustle, Side Hustle, Hustle Culture, Side Gigs, Gig Economy

I’m not really sure why I took so long to write this article. It is something that has been on my mind for quite some time, but it seems like today was the day when it all came together in one place and wrote itself. So here we go!

Starting your own side gig can be pretty daunting if you are just starting out. There will always be things to learn along with the inevitable learning curve of setting up an online store or selling products on Amazon.

However, there is another way to make money while building your brand; by creating content and sharing those videos across social media channels. This side gig idea could help to build more awareness about your skillset and allow people who may have never heard of you before to find out what they need from you.

Here are five reasons to start a Side Gig right now:

What is a Side Gig:

A Side Gig or a Side Hustle it’s a part-time project that’s in addition to your primary job. It’s a great way to make some extra cash but also can be very lucrative if you decide to focus on them full time if you see the potential.

A Side Gig can be anything from Blogging, Developing Websites, Freelancing, and much more. But let’s not forget that you can do traditional side gigs such as Uber, Lyft, or anything that’s not online.

Without wasting any more time lets me give you 5 reasons why you need to seriously consider having a side hustle.

5 Reasons to Start a Side Gig:

1- You’re already working hard as a freelancer — The first reason to do a side gig is that you already work freelance and can use your existing client base to get started.

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If you don’t know how to market yourself then this might be the perfect opportunity to get going without spending too much at once. Once you reach a certain level of success, you won’t even notice that you are doing a side job anymore.

2- Money is Tight — Many of us struggle financially these days and having multiple sources of income helps immensely. When you are struggling to pay bills, take care of family needs, and save enough for retirement, every dollar counts.

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Having a second source of revenue allows you to continue growing your business after working full-time hours. As your popularity grows, you can increase your rates. But most importantly, being able to provide for your family through additional means gives you peace of mind during tough times.

3- Your Clients Love You — Yes, you read correctly. No matter what kind of services you offer, whether it's graphic design, web development, marketing strategy, etc., the fact remains that you are providing value to other businesses which make them happy.

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And if your customers are happy, chances are good that their friends and families would also be very interested in what you do. They may even recommend you to others looking for similar services. In addition, word travels fast and if someone likes your work, their opinion spreads quickly. Not only does this give you free advertising, but it also puts you in touch with new potential clients.

4- Time for Fun — What better way than to spend your spare time doing something completely unrelated? Whether it’s playing video games, taking dance lessons, reading books, painting, exercising, watching movies, hiking, camping, cooking, traveling, playing sports, writing poetry, listening to music…the possibilities are endless.

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By carving out extra time each week, you’ll gain valuable experience outside of your regular career path. Plus, when you’re not focused on work, you tend to think more clearly, stay organized, and finish tasks faster.

5- It Doesn’t Cost Anything — If you want to try your hand at making some quick cash, all you really need is a computer, camera phone, and access to the internet. Even if you decide to go pro later down the road, you’ve still got plenty of options available to you.

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For example, many designers create websites for small businesses. All you’d need is Photoshop and a little bit of knowledge about website creation. Check out 99designs, Fiverr, Upwork, FreelanceSwitch, PeoplePerHour, Guru, and 100+ more!

Closing Thoughts

You are probably wondering: “Yeah, easier said than done” “Enough with this easy motivational quote policy” etc. In order for you to live happily and to be a strong overcoming person, you need to work with yourself constantly and never stop working on yourself or on the fields of your passions.

An old Albanian Proverb says: “Don’t leave today’s work for tomorrow”!

So in addition I strongly suggest acting up and catching life by the shoulder, starting your side gig now will make your future easier and more joyful. Don’t forget that you will fail a couple of times until you find something that really suits you, but that’s just part of the journey.