There is no one more determined to hustle than moms and dads who need to provide for their families. According to a report, 54% of Americans with a side hustle are parents with underage kids. Their main reason? To pay the bills and manage family expenses. They are also one of the highest-earning groups of side hustlers earning an average of $533 a month or almost $6,400 a year!💸💸💸

Although picking up a side hustle is a popular choice among parents with minor children, most of those who have none feel they don’t have the time to do it. But we at Fud believe that with the right mindset and resources, it is possible to find side hustles that let you achieve your financial goals, pursue your passion, AND take care of the household. 

In this article, we will show you flexible side hustles that can fit your family lifestyle. 

Side Hustles for Busy Parents

Here are some side hustles offering the flexibility to work in your free moments—when the kids are at school, the baby is asleep, or everyone's settled for the night.💤

1. Freelance writing

Freelance writing is a great way to make money while staying at home. You can write and do research at your own time and pace as long as you meet the set deadline. Also, be ready to adapt your tone and writing style to suit different audiences and platforms.

There are different of writing niches you can explore. Personal finance, technology, health and fitness, real estate, travel, and entertainment are in-demand topics you can write about. You can also focus on writing specific content types such as blog posts, e-books, email writing, copywriting, online courses, ghostwriting, and video scripts.

A good starting point is a niche area you are knowledgeable about, experienced in, or interested in. You can find writing gigs on job-searching platforms such as JobGet, Fiverr, and ZipRecruiter.

2. Job search support

It is a good side hustle that doesn’t require any start-up costs and relies on your existing network and connections. If you have experience looking for a job and going through the recruitment process successfully, then you already gained skills and insights that you can capitalize on and monetize.

It can be putting together an effective resume or portfolio, preparing for the interview, or other strategies to land the job. Some applicants may also be interested in learning actual experiences from their desired position or company. You can offer these needs directly or connect them to trusted resources.🔍

Just like Mary Despe, a recruiter turned career coach and mentor on Fud, who created a business providing advice and support for job seekers. She says that even without a formal background in HR, you can still offer services by developing affiliate relationships with companies or businesses that offer job search services and referring qualified applicants to prospective employers.

3. AI automation services

AI (Artificial Intelligence) automation can make side hustles more efficient and less arduous which is perfect for busy parents. It can also help produce new products or services that you can turn into profitable ventures.

For instance, you can use AI tools to create art, planner pages, and templates to sell as digital printables. Or start an AI-powered print-on-demand business where AI-generated patterns, custom designs, or images can be printed on shirts, pillows, and mugs. These digital and physical products can then be sold on Printful, Shopify, and Etsy using dropshipping to make it more convenient for you to manage at home.

The best thing is that you don’t even have to be a professional artist to do run the business. With AI, you can produce unique designs with just a concept or theme in mind. Get inspired by Roman Chertes (a.k.a. RomeWells) on the Fud app as he shares the numerous side businesses you can start using AI automation.

Side Hustles Using Your Expertise, Skills, and Interests

Do you have specialized skills and expertise from your previous employment, educational background, or experience? Do you have a hobby that you are deeply passionate about or have a strong interest in?

Then start a side gig or business using your expertise, natural talents, and hobbies to earn your family extra bucks!💯Here are some ideas:

4. Create a mobile app

Turn your programming skills into a lucrative online side gig by building mobile apps. It can generate passive income through running ads, in-app purchases, or offering premium versions of the app.

Make sure you do extensive research to understand your target market, create useful features for the app, and develop a marketing plan. The key is to develop an app that solves a problem or is highly entertaining.

Follow and subscribe to my membership program on the Fud app to learn how to launch your app in 3 months. I also share tons of side hustle ideas and tips there to start and succeed in your side hustle.🙌

5. Share your music 

If you are a musician, there are several ways to monetize your music skills. Firstly, you can teach music lessons through one-on-one sessions or create online courses based on your niche. You can also sell your music tracks with master resale rights or put them up for streaming on Spotify through a digital music distributor.🎵

Kiki Diallo, a music producer, marketer, and independent artist based in France recommends vlogging through YouTube and creating engaging content. She teaches how to do online music marketing, sell your music online, and launch as a freelance expert through her membership program on Fud.

6. Pursue voice acting

If you have a passion for storytelling and possess great vocal expression, try voice acting. There is an increasing demand for a varied range of voice talents driven by the boost in online content, e-learning, and audiobooks. Look for voice-acting projects on Fiverr or Upwork that you can do online and fit your schedule.

Contrary to what you may think, you don’t need to have a distinct or soothing voice to be a great voice artist. The more important thing is that you have exceptional enunciation, clean speech, good vocal range, and versatility to convey different emotions and characters.🎙️

Join James Hammer’s basic actor’s training program to develop your acting skills that can be translated into your voice acting gigs.

7. Mentoring and Coaching

Once you’re side hustle or business is stable and successful, you can add another source of revenue by turning your know-how into cash through mentoring and coaching. The goal is to help them get started in their side hustle, warn them of common pitfalls, suggest effective tools and strategies to sustain their side gigs, hold them accountable for their goals, and motivate them.

Make sure you are providing valuable insights and perspectives to your mentees that can help addresses their challenges and struggles. You would need to develop courses and step-by-step guides, give pep talks, and hold personalized coaching sessions to give the appropriate and adequate support your mentee needs. This can be done purely online as you may work with mentees worldwide. Set an arrangement that works for you both to maintain communication and track progress.🌎

Just as Alex Negrete has been guiding and supporting the Fud mentors from various locations and background. He provides detailed guides and tips on how to be an effective communicator through creating informative, engaging, and compelling content and offers.💯

Key takeaways

As a parent, your family should always comes first. Choose a side hustle that works with your family schedule, goals, and needs. Whether you have a full-time job or you are a stay-at-home parent, your daily challenge is to handle multiple responsibilities, manage tasks efficiently, and do it with love. Sounds like the very same skills you need to succeed on a side hustle. You’re on the right track, moms and dads!💪💪

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