{"id":16573,"date":"2024-01-11T13:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16573"},"modified":"2024-01-08T12:45:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T12:45:05","slug":"side-hustles-for-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/01\/11\/side-hustles-for-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Side hustles for the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s January, which means it\u2019s time to tighten up the purse strings and get savvy this New Year. Side hustles have been a craze for years but there are now more ways than ever to make cash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you\u2019re after an extra little income, here are 10 side hustles to get your New Year off to a productive and rewarding start!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>In this blog:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Sell-tech\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sell tech<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Sell-old-clothes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sell old clothes\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Freelancing\">Freelancing<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Blogging\">Blogging<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Online-surveys\">Online surveys<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Test-apps-or-websites\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test apps or websites<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Sell-handmade-goods\">Sell handmade goods<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Recycle-books\">Recycle books<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Social-media-influencing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media influencing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Teach-online\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach online <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Sell-tech\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Sell tech<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re bound to have old gadgets stashed around the house that are no doubt collecting dust and losing their value. From old phones to tablets and smartwatches to consoles, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-tech\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trade in tech<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with musicMagpie to get paid for your unwanted devices. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Sell-old-clothes\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Sell old clothes<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/priscilla-du-preez-W2QF19YrmDo-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16577 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/priscilla-du-preez-W2QF19YrmDo-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/priscilla-du-preez-W2QF19YrmDo-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/priscilla-du-preez-W2QF19YrmDo-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/priscilla-du-preez-W2QF19YrmDo-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The demand for second-hand clothes is soaring, so take the opportunity to sell yours on shopping sites such as Vinted. It doesn\u2019t just stop at clothes, you can even sell your shoes, handbags, sportswear and accessories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need to do is download the app for free, create an account, take pictures of the items you want to sell, and give each item a description and a price.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Freelancing\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Freelancing<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a talented photographer, digital design is your passion or you have a flair for writing, why not turn your skills into an income with freelancing? There are so many platforms out there that you can sign up to from Shutterstock to Getty Images and Upwork to Fiverr.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your research first and figure out how much spare time you have to dedicate to freelancing and you could have yourself a good little money earner.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Blogging\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Blogging<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kaitlyn-baker-vZJdYl5JVXY-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16578 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kaitlyn-baker-vZJdYl5JVXY-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kaitlyn-baker-vZJdYl5JVXY-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kaitlyn-baker-vZJdYl5JVXY-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kaitlyn-baker-vZJdYl5JVXY-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blogging has been around for a long time and even though it can be difficult to get into, it\u2019s not impossible. There are so many platforms to choose from it can be somewhat overwhelming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you\u2019re looking to build a professional blog over time, websites such as WordPress and Wix are highly recommended. Make sure to do your research to find the best blogging platform for you as they differ in features and some you do have to pay for.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Online-surveys\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Online surveys<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need is a laptop, tablet or even your phone to take part in paid online surveys and you can complete them wherever you are. Even though they don\u2019t pay a whole lot and some only pay in rewards, if you\u2019ve only got a short window for your side hustle then they\u2019re perfect. Check out websites such as OnePoll, Swagbucks and SurveyFriends to get started. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Test-apps-or-websites\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Test apps or websites<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/christian-wiediger-ZYLmudR28SA-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16334 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/christian-wiediger-ZYLmudR28SA-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/christian-wiediger-ZYLmudR28SA-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/christian-wiediger-ZYLmudR28SA-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/christian-wiediger-ZYLmudR28SA-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another side hustle you can do from home is testing apps or websites for developers. New websites and apps normally have a fair amount of bugs and glitches that need avid testing to make them usable. So if this sounds like something you can do that works around your schedule then it\u2019s worth a try. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Sell-handmade-goods\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Sell handmade goods<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your hobbies to good use by turning them into a side hustle! Whether you\u2019re a semi-pro baker, knitter, crocheter or painter, turn what you enjoy doing in your spare time into a money maker. There\u2019s a pretty big market for homemade goods, so it\u2019s a no-brainer to put those skills into good use.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Recycle-books\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Recycle books<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/priscilla-du-preez-qyn-WWcpfI-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16579 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/priscilla-du-preez-qyn-WWcpfI-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/priscilla-du-preez-qyn-WWcpfI-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/priscilla-du-preez-qyn-WWcpfI-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/priscilla-du-preez-qyn-WWcpfI-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be a one-off side hustle but recycling your old books is a great way to fill up your pocket and you\u2019ll be doing a good deed for the planet too. Make sure your books are in good condition and get selling. Check out our blog post on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/09\/27\/how-to-get-money-for-books-you-no-longer-want\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to get money for books you no longer want<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see if you have a rare read on your hands\u2026 you never know, it could be worth hundreds!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are you waiting for? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-books\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sell books<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with musicMagpie, whether you\u2019re getting rid of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-books\/sell-childrens-books\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children\u2019s books<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or have a box of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-books\/sell-textbooks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">textbooks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you no longer need. Get a FREE valuation and we\u2019ll pay you FAST.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Social-media-influencing\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Social media influencing<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now this isn\u2019t for everyone, but if you\u2019ve got a subject that\u2019s dear to your heart and you want to speak about it on a public forum then social media influencing could be for you. As long as you create engaging posts and your following grows, you can get money from Ads, TikTok etc. But note that it can take a while to make a profit and it is very demanding, as well as time-consuming. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Teach-online\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Teach online<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/alejandro-escamilla-yC-Yzbqy7PY-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16581 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/alejandro-escamilla-yC-Yzbqy7PY-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/alejandro-escamilla-yC-Yzbqy7PY-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/alejandro-escamilla-yC-Yzbqy7PY-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/alejandro-escamilla-yC-Yzbqy7PY-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have an educational background and want to share your knowledge with others, then online teaching could be for you. Whether you love teaching English language, foreign languages, maths etc there are platforms where you can tutor and educate others. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling your unwanted stuff is a great way to boost your bank account and here at musicMagpie you can <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trade in phones<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/entertainment\/sell-dvds\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sell DVDs<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/entertainment\/sell-cds\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trade in CDs<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and so much more! <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s January, which means it\u2019s time to tighten up the purse strings and get savvy this New Year. 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