{"id":3241,"date":"2018-06-08T09:31:20","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T16:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=3241"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:20","slug":"new-side-hustles-side-gigs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/new-side-hustles-side-gigs\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Side Hustles & Side Gigs You Haven\u2019t Heard Of"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re saving for a vacation, trying to pay off your student loans, or searching for a hobby that pays the bills, having a side hustle is the new norm. And while Uber and Lyft are almost always the first suggestion you\u2019ll hear, they\u2019re not the only (or best) options for a side job. So if driving folks around isn\u2019t your thing, try one of these 20 side hustles and side jobs we\u2019ve found that you\u2019ve probably never thought of – and a few that you might not have considered. Let\u2019s get hustling. <\/span><\/p>\n

#1. Get Way More Than a Penny for Your Thoughts with <\/b>UserTesting.com<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

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If you already spent plenty of time on your phone, User Testing is the perfect side gig for you. Get paid up to $30 per hour to walk through apps and websites and voice your opinions along the way. <\/span><\/p>\n

#2. Rent Out Your Spare Storage Space Using <\/b>Neighbor<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

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While Airbnb is a great option for people with prime real estate and the time to cater to their guests, folks who simply have excess space can rent it out for storage with <\/span>Neighbor<\/span><\/a>. Use your storage shed, attic, garage, or even an excess closet to earn money by keeping your neighbors\u2019 stuff safe – without needing to do much at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

#3. Turn Your Local Knowledge into a Side Gig on <\/b>ToursByLocals<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

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Like meeting new people? Know all the good, hole-in-the-wall spots in your city? Have a knack for finding the perfect things to show your visiting friends and family? As a TourByLocals<\/a> guide, you can make serious cash by giving visitors specialized tours of your city, whether it be a tour of the local music scene or a themed selection of the area\u2019s architecture. <\/span><\/p>\n

#4. Bring All the Dogs to Your Yard as a <\/b>SniffSpot<\/b><\/a> Host<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Dog lovers, this might just be the dream side gig for you. SniffSpot<\/a> provides dog owners with unofficial fenced-in spaces for their pups to run free – a dream for apartment dog owners – and as a host, that space can be yours. You don\u2019t even need to be home to greet the dogs (though you might want to be!). If you eventually want to get into dogsitting or dogwalking, this is a great way to meet potential clientele! <\/span><\/p>\n

#5. Share the Products You Love as a Brand Ambassador<\/b><\/h2>\n

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From handing out cans of Red Bull at concerts, to helping customers select a wine to go with their dinner, to creating a buzz about the next big Disney movie, there\u2019s no such thing as a boring gig for a brand ambassador. Get paid to talk about products you love, and check out new product releases way ahead of time. Sign up with individual companies to rep their brand, or keep your options open by looking for gigs through one of these brand ambassador marketplaces:<\/span><\/p>\n