Last Updated on Dec 19, 2019 by James W
Making money from a hobby is the dream. Since it’s already something you enjoy doing it won’t feel like work, and chances are you already have everything you need to get started. If you have a creative hobby, there are plenty of ways you can monetise these days and either start up a side hustle or even go full time. Here are some ideas for routes you can take.
Gardening
When you think of making money from a hobby, gardening might not be the first thing that springs to mind. However, there are lots of ways you can make money from your garden. You could propagate seedlings and sell starter plants. You could grow decorative, medicinal or edible plants. These could be sold as they are, or be turned into things like decorative pots and hanging baskets, all natural beauty products or jams, jellies and chutneys. This doesn’t have to be limited to the spring and summer, with a good greenhouse you can produce plants all year round. If you love getting outside and getting your hands dirty, there’s definitely money to be made.
Baking
Everyone loves a baker. Not only will your ability to whip up tasty treats from simple ingredients please your loved ones, but you could make a good income from it. People are always in need of occasion cakes, and with regular bakeries often being very expensive people turn to talented smaller companies who can offer more competitive prices. If you already have a talent for baking, you could go a step further and go on cake decorating course to boost your skills and give you the best chance of success in your new venture.
Fashion
Are you a dab hand with a sewing machine? Creating your own fashion items- anything from adults clothing to children’s party dresses to dog’s fancy dress costumes could all do well! Find your niche and go from there. Buying and selling is a great way to go about a home business, you don’t need any creative skills and providing you do things the right way it can be really successful. You’ll need to source products cheaply, and sell them at the right price so they’re still appealing but allow you to make a profit. A good website or ecommerce site to sell from is essential, use a vps service to keep your customer details and other data secure in the cloud. If you have the budget to do so, outsource your marketing to a professional third- party company who can help your business to grow and reach the right people.
Writing
There are so many different directions you can go in with writing, and if you’re a fluent writer then you can make good money online if you go about things in the right way. From blogging to freelance writing to publishing your own e-book, have a think about what best suits your interests and writing style. Best of all, all you really need to get started is a computer and internet connection which you more than likely already have!
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