Build a YouTube channel that earns from ads, sponsorships, and affiliate links over time.
- Monthly est.
- $0–$1,500/mo
- Startup cost
- $0–$600
- Time to $1
- 4-12 months
OnlineHardContent Creation
$0 to startHigh incomeScalableWeekend
Package a skill you already have into a paid course that sells while you sleep.
- Monthly est.
- $0–$2,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $50–$800
- Time to $1
- 2-4 months
OnlineHardE-commerce & Passive
Under $100High incomeScalableWeekend
Make short vertical videos and earn through creator funds, brand deals, and affiliate commissions.
- Monthly est.
- $0–$1,200/mo
- Startup cost
- $0–$200
- Time to $1
- 1-4 months
OnlineModerateContent Creation
$0 to startSmartphone onlyScalableWeekend
Create templates, printables, or guides once and sell them repeatedly with no inventory.
- Monthly est.
- $0–$1,200/mo
- Startup cost
- $0–$150
- Time to $1
- 2-8 weeks
OnlineModerateE-commerce & Passive
$0 to startScalableWeekend
Earn commissions recommending products through content, email, or social media.
- Monthly est.
- $0–$1,500/mo
- Startup cost
- $0–$300
- Time to $1
- 2-6 months
OnlineModerateE-commerce & Passive
$0 to startHigh incomeScalableWeekend
Build AI-powered workflows and chatbots that save small businesses hours every week.
- Monthly est.
- $600–$5,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $50–$500
- Time to $1
- 3-10 weeks
OnlineHardAI & Online Work
Under $100High incomeScalableRepeat clients
Set up AI tools and simple automations for small businesses.
- Monthly est.
- $1,500–$6,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $0–$100
- Time to $1
- 2–4 weeks
OnlineHardAI & Online Work
$0 to startHigh incomeScalableRepeat clients
Clean homes on a recurring schedule for predictable weekly or biweekly income you control.
- Monthly est.
- $500–$2,800/mo
- Startup cost
- $80–$400
- Time to $1
- 3-14 days
LocalEasyHome Services
Under $100Beginner friendlyVehicle requiredScalable
Build simple websites for small businesses for $800-5,000 per project using modern site builders.
- Monthly est.
- $500–$4,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $50–$400
- Time to $1
- 2-8 weeks
OnlineModerateFreelance & Creative
Under $100High incomeScalableWeekend
Clean driveways, siding, decks and fences for homeowners and businesses.
- Monthly est.
- $1,200–$4,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $500–$1,500
- Time to $1
- 1–2 weeks
LocalModerateHome Services
High incomeVehicle requiredScalableWeekend
Haul away unwanted furniture, appliances and debris for homeowners and landlords.
- Monthly est.
- $1,500–$5,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $50–$500
- Time to $1
- 2–4 days
LocalModerateHauling & Logistics
Under $100Start in daysHigh incomeTruck required
Service residential pools weekly on a monthly contract for steady, route-based recurring income.
- Monthly est.
- $600–$3,200/mo
- Startup cost
- $250–$900
- Time to $1
- 1-3 weeks
LocalModerateHome Services
High incomeVehicle requiredScalableRepeat clients
Sell handmade, vintage, or print-on-demand products to Etsy's built-in buyer traffic.
- Monthly est.
- $100–$1,500/mo
- Startup cost
- $50–$800
- Time to $1
- 2-8 weeks
OnlineModerateReselling
Under $100ScalableWeekend
Wash, wax and detail vehicles at the customer's home or office.
- Monthly est.
- $800–$3,500/mo
- Startup cost
- $200–$600
- Time to $1
- 3–7 days
LocalModerateAutomotive & Mobile Services
High incomeVehicle requiredScalableWeekend
Edit videos for creators and businesses remotely, charging per video or on a monthly retainer.
- Monthly est.
- $400–$3,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $0–$600
- Time to $1
- 2-6 weeks
OnlineModerateFreelance & Creative
$0 to startHigh incomeScalableWeekend
Run social accounts for small businesses on a monthly retainer you can deliver from home.
- Monthly est.
- $500–$3,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $0–$150
- Time to $1
- 2-6 weeks
OnlineModerateFreelance & Creative
$0 to startHigh incomeScalableRepeat clients
Clean residential windows with simple equipment for high hourly pay and repeat seasonal bookings.
- Monthly est.
- $500–$3,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $150–$600
- Time to $1
- 1-2 weeks
LocalModerateHome Services
High incomeVehicle requiredScalableWeekend
Clean dog waste from yards on a weekly subscription that most customers never cancel.
- Monthly est.
- $400–$2,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $80–$400
- Time to $1
- 3-10 days
LocalEasyPet Services
Under $100Beginner friendlyVehicle requiredScalable
Buy underpriced items and resell them on eBay to a global pool of buyers.
- Monthly est.
- $150–$1,800/mo
- Startup cost
- $50–$1,000
- Time to $1
- 1-3 weeks
HybridModerateReselling
Under $100Smartphone onlyScalableWeekend
Design and sell shirts, mugs and posters with no inventory.
- Monthly est.
- $100–$1,200/mo
- Startup cost
- $0–$100
- Time to $1
- 2–8 weeks
OnlineModerateE-commerce & Passive
$0 to startScalable
Small repairs, assembly, mounting and fixes for homeowners.
- Monthly est.
- $1,200–$4,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $100–$500
- Time to $1
- 2–5 days
LocalModerateHome Services
Under $100High incomeVehicle requiredWeekend
Design logos, brand kits, and marketing assets for businesses as a remote freelancer.
- Monthly est.
- $300–$2,800/mo
- Startup cost
- $0–$300
- Time to $1
- 2-6 weeks
OnlineModerateFreelance & Creative
$0 to startHigh incomeWeekendRepeat clients
Buy cheap or free local items, clean them up, and resell them locally for cash within days.
- Monthly est.
- $250–$2,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $0–$500
- Time to $1
- 3-10 days
LocalEasyReselling
$0 to startBeginner friendlyVehicle requiredWeekend
Keep the books for small businesses using QuickBooks or Xero.
- Monthly est.
- $1,000–$4,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $100–$500
- Time to $1
- 2–4 weeks
OnlineModerateProfessional Services
Under $100High incomeRepeat clients
Mow, edge and clean up yards on a weekly route.
- Monthly est.
- $700–$3,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $150–$500
- Time to $1
- 1–7 days
LocalEasyHome Services
Beginner friendlyHigh incomeVehicle requiredWeekend
Perform brakes, oil changes and diagnostics at the customer's location.
- Monthly est.
- $1,500–$6,000/mo
- Startup cost
- $500–$2,000
- Time to $1
- 1–2 weeks
LocalHardAutomotive & Mobile Services
High incomeVehicle requiredWeekend
Estimated earnings based on available market information. Actual earnings vary by location, experience, demand, expenses, and time invested. Earnings are not guaranteed.