Food Tour Guide

No matter how strong the economy may be, if you work for someone else, or in a cyclical business, there is always the chance you can lose your job or your income.

If that is the case, all the money you’ve saved up over the years may not be enough to get you through the tough times.

With that in mind, perhaps now it’s time to look into developing a side gig to generate some extra income.

You can build a side gig around just about any skill you may have.  If you have any type of skill that can provide you with some extra money, then you should then build a brand around it.

The first step in building a brand should then be a website.

Just as an example, I have a golf coaching business as a side gig.  Here is the link to my website… ScottColeGolf.com.

If you visit that website, you’ll notice that I do a number of things with it.  I offer my golf coaching services, write an occasional blog post, and I monetize the site with such affiliate programs as Amazon and Google Adsense.

Since golf itself is such a broad niche, there are many ways I can make some extra money with that website.

Not every side gig will offer such opportunities.  But, one side gig you can consider is the gig of blogging itself.  Keep in my though, it requires a TON of work.

Anyhow, below is a list of potential side gigs, in no particular order.

Teach something – As I mentioned, I teach golf.  You can teach anything if you have the skill… piano lessons, drum lessons, guitar lessons, etc.

Tour Guide – Do you live in a cool town that people might like to explore?  Perhaps you live near a river and know some great fishing spots.  How about some hiking trails with great views?  These are just a few ideas you can consider with this potential side gig.

Travel related business – Do you love to travel?  Most people do, and it’s a huge industry, although it is highly competitive.  If you have an idea that can differentiate you from the crowd, the travel business offers endless opportunities.

Accounting – Are you good with numbers?  Do your own tax returns?  If so, handling some tax returns for friends and family could be a lucrative side gig.

Website development – If you have the skills, why not make a few bucks on the side as well?

Graphic Design – Same as website development

Financial Advisor – If you’ve got some trading or investing skills or knowledge, put it to use.

Consulting – There are many areas in business where people can offer services as a consultant, from marketing to management to talent scouting.  If you’ve got some skills or knowledge that can be put to good use by others, set up a side gig.

Handyman – Can you fix or build stuff?  Everyone needs a handyman sooner or later!

Landscaping/Gardening – Have you got a green thumb, or simply like to work outdoors.  There is plenty of demand for a landscaper and gardener.

Design/Decoration – Do you have a knack for setting up cool spaces at home or in the office?  Make your services available to home and business owners.

Writing – Writing skills come in handy for a variety of businesses.  Content writing is particularly in demand by businesses trying to build their brands and sell products and services online.

Cooking/Baking – Do enjoy cooking or baking?  You can write a blog about your favorite recipes, or set up a part time catering business.  Lots of possibilities here.

This is just a small list of possibilities.  If you are interested in setting up a side gig, write down a list of skills and ideas you may have.  Then do some research to see if there may be any demand in your community or online.

This is just the first step down the path of setting up a side gig.  You’ll then want to get started with branding.

I am slowly building up a list of resources for helping you start a side gig, and I am also helping some people get their side gigs off the ground.

Feel free to drop me a line if you have an interest in starting your own.

Thanks for reading!