The popularity of side jobs, also known as side hustles or gigs, has gone up in recent times. It’s not surprising, given that extra sources of income can help you pay off debt, save money, or find a new career you love. It’s important to start simply with side jobs, you don’t want to invest too much at the beginning. With that in mind, here are three side jobs you can start with only a pickup truck.
- A Moving Company
All you need is yourself and a pickup truck to start a moving company. You don’t even have to own the truck, you can rent a pickup truck to start out and see how the business goes. Here’s why you should start the business today:
- It’s an expensive hassle for someone to rent a moving van, and it’s not always necessary for the amount of stuff they need to move. That makes it easy for you to swoop in.
- You can charge a profitable price while still being less than a traditional moving van.
- A pickup truck can haul beds, tables, washers, and most other large items you’d commonly need to transport while moving. Because these items are common, there’s a lot of potential for you to get jobs moving them.
- You can set your own hours.
- You won’t have to report to a boss.
- You can write off gas and certain other expenses on your taxes.
- You have the power to choose what jobs you take. If someone is rude, you have the option to not work with them.
People move all the time, so this is a steady potential stream of income you can take advantage of all year.
- A Hauling Service
A hauling service is a pretty general business. You could move anything from lawn equipment to junk, so the options for earning extra money are limitless.
- You can operate in all seasons.
- You can keep your marketing vague to attract more clients. Instead of listing what you can haul, just say you can haul anything and let them contact you for more info.
- You have the power to say what you want to haul and what you don’t. If a job is too complicated you can turn it down.
- Many businesses need equipment hauled regularly, so if you do a good job you can end up with regular clients.
Hauling is a necessary step for many businesses, so you’ll always have the opportunity to find new clients and more work.
- A Snow Plowing Business
If you live in an area that gets a lot of snow, consider renting out your services as a snowplow.
- Plows can be easily installed and removed depending on the season, so you’ll have the freedom to remove them when spring comes.
- Cities often only clear main roads when it snows. This leaves plenty of side roads, private drives, and businesses in need of plowing services.
- If there’s a lot of snow in your area, you can earn enough money in one season to help you out all year.
- The weather forecast can usually predict snow several days before it happens, so you’ll have time to get ready.
- This is one of the only jobs that guarantee you won’t lose money to closures when it snows.
If you don’t want to work a side job all year this is a great option. If it’s a busy winter you can make enough money in one season to give up your side jobs for the rest of the year.
Side jobs give you more financial and personal freedom. If you’re ready for that, grab your truck and give these three a try.