Budget · 44 matches

Start for less than $500

Service businesses and online work you can launch on a small budget.

Edit, humanize and fact-check AI-drafted content for businesses and creators.

Monthly est.
$600–$2,500/mo
Startup cost
$0–$50
Time to $1
2–5 days
OnlineEasyAI & Online Work
$0 to startBeginner friendlyHigh incomeRepeat clients

AI Automation Services

Rising Fast
83/100

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
83/100

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

House Cleaning

Growing
80/100

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
79/100

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

DoorDash Driver

Stable
78/100

Deliver restaurant and store orders on your own schedule using a car, bike, or scooter.

Monthly est.
$400–$1,600/mo
Startup cost
$0–$60
Time to $1
1-5 days
LocalEasyDelivery & Rideshare
$0 to startBeginner friendlyVehicle requiredWeekend
78/100

Book qualified sales calls for businesses by phone, email, or DM, often paid base plus commission.

Monthly est.
$500–$3,000/mo
Startup cost
$0–$100
Time to $1
1-4 weeks
OnlineModerateOnline Services
$0 to startHigh incomeRepeat clients
78/100

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

Website Building

Growing
78/100

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

Uber Driver

Stable
77/100

Drive passengers in your own car on your own hours and get paid weekly or instantly.

Monthly est.
$500–$2,000/mo
Startup cost
$0–$200
Time to $1
3-10 days
LocalEasyDelivery & Rideshare
$0 to startBeginner friendlyVehicle requiredWeekend
77/100

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
77/100

Deliver food orders by car, bike, scooter, or on foot in some cities with no passengers involved.

Monthly est.
$350–$1,500/mo
Startup cost
$0–$50
Time to $1
1-5 days
LocalEasyDelivery & Rideshare
$0 to startBeginner friendlySmartphone onlyWeekend
77/100

Get paid hourly to assemble flat-pack furniture in customers' homes with basic hand tools.

Monthly est.
$400–$2,200/mo
Startup cost
$50–$250
Time to $1
3-10 days
LocalEasyHome Services
Under $100Beginner friendlyVehicle requiredWeekend
77/100

Design click-worthy thumbnails for video creators at $20-150 each, often in under an hour.

Monthly est.
$200–$1,800/mo
Startup cost
$0–$120
Time to $1
1-3 weeks
OnlineEasyFreelance & Creative
$0 to startBeginner friendlyWeekendRepeat clients

Moving Help

Stable
76/100

Get paid by the hour to load, unload, and carry for people moving, with no truck required.

Monthly est.
$400–$2,000/mo
Startup cost
$0–$150
Time to $1
2-7 days
LocalEasyHauling & Logistics
$0 to startBeginner friendlySmartphone onlyWeekend

Rover Pet Sitter

Growing
76/100

Get paid to board, sit, or walk dogs for local owners through Rover's booking platform.

Monthly est.
$300–$1,800/mo
Startup cost
$0–$100
Time to $1
3-14 days
LocalEasyPet Services
$0 to startBeginner friendlySmartphone onlyWeekend

Spark Driver

Growing
76/100

Deliver Walmart orders with your own car through the Spark Driver platform.

Monthly est.
$450–$1,700/mo
Startup cost
$0–$80
Time to $1
3-10 days
LocalEasyDelivery & Rideshare
$0 to startBeginner friendlyVehicle requiredWeekend
76/100

Shop grocery orders in-store and deliver them, earning per batch plus customer tips.

Monthly est.
$450–$1,700/mo
Startup cost
$0–$80
Time to $1
2-7 days
LocalEasyDelivery & Rideshare
$0 to startBeginner friendlyVehicle requiredWeekend

Digital Products

Growing
75/100

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
75/100

Handle inbox, scheduling, research and admin tasks for busy business owners.

Monthly est.
$600–$2,500/mo
Startup cost
$0–$50
Time to $1
1–2 weeks
OnlineEasyOnline Services
$0 to startBeginner friendlyRepeat clients
75/100

Write articles, blog posts, and web copy for businesses from anywhere, paid per project or per word.

Monthly est.
$300–$2,500/mo
Startup cost
$0–$100
Time to $1
1-4 weeks
OnlineModerateFreelance & Creative
$0 to startHigh incomeWeekendRepeat clients

Resume Writing

Stable
75/100

Rewrite resumes and LinkedIn profiles for job seekers at $100-500 per client, entirely online.

Monthly est.
$250–$2,000/mo
Startup cost
$0–$100
Time to $1
1-4 weeks
OnlineModerateFreelance & Creative
$0 to startWeekend

Graphic Design

Stable
75/100

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

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
75/100

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
74/100

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

TV Mounting

Stable
74/100

Mount televisions on walls for a flat fee, often finishing a job in about an hour.

Monthly est.
$400–$2,500/mo
Startup cost
$150–$500
Time to $1
1-2 weeks
LocalModerateHome Services
Vehicle requiredWeekend

Amazon Flex

Stable
74/100

Deliver Amazon packages in scheduled blocks with set pay per block, using your own vehicle.

Monthly est.
$500–$1,900/mo
Startup cost
$0–$100
Time to $1
1-3 weeks
LocalEasyDelivery & Rideshare
$0 to startBeginner friendlyVehicle requiredWeekend

Shipt Shopper

Stable
74/100

Shop and deliver groceries for Shipt members, where strong tips and repeat customers drive pay.

Monthly est.
$450–$1,650/mo
Startup cost
$0–$80
Time to $1
1-2 weeks
LocalEasyDelivery & Rideshare
$0 to startBeginner friendlyVehicle requiredWeekend

Grubhub Driver

Stable
73/100

Deliver restaurant orders for Grubhub with scheduled blocks or on-demand hours.

Monthly est.
$350–$1,450/mo
Startup cost
$0–$60
Time to $1
2-7 days
LocalEasyDelivery & Rideshare
$0 to startBeginner friendlyVehicle requiredWeekend

Roadie Driver

Growing
73/100

Get paid to deliver items along routes you already drive, from small parcels to oversized freight.

Monthly est.
$250–$1,500/mo
Startup cost
$0–$60
Time to $1
2-7 days
LocalEasyDelivery & Rideshare
$0 to startBeginner friendlyVehicle requiredWeekend
73/100

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
73/100

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

Online Tutoring

Stable
73/100

Teach math, reading, test prep or languages over video.

Monthly est.
$500–$2,500/mo
Startup cost
$0–$50
Time to $1
1–2 weeks
OnlineEasyEducation
$0 to startBeginner friendlyRepeat clients

Walk dogs and care for pets while owners work or travel.

Monthly est.
$500–$2,000/mo
Startup cost
$0–$100
Time to $1
2–7 days
LocalEasyPet Services
$0 to startBeginner friendlyWeekendRepeat clients

Get paid to gather, verify, and summarize information for businesses, writers, and analysts.

Monthly est.
$300–$1,800/mo
Startup cost
$0–$60
Time to $1
1-4 weeks
OnlineEasyOnline Services
$0 to startBeginner friendlyWeekendRepeat clients

Gopuff Delivery

Stable
70/100

Deliver convenience and snack orders from a local Gopuff micro-warehouse on scheduled blocks.

Monthly est.
$400–$1,500/mo
Startup cost
$0–$50
Time to $1
1-2 weeks
LocalEasyDelivery & Rideshare
$0 to startBeginner friendlyVehicle requiredWeekend

Source underpriced items at thrift stores and resell online.

Monthly est.
$300–$1,500/mo
Startup cost
$50–$100
Time to $1
3–10 days
HybridEasyReselling
Under $100Beginner friendlyWeekend

House Sitting

Stable
67/100

Stay in someone's home while they travel, caring for the property and often their pets.

Monthly est.
$200–$1,400/mo
Startup cost
$0–$150
Time to $1
1-4 weeks
LocalEasyHome Services
$0 to startBeginner friendlySmartphone onlyWeekend

Data Entry

Declining
67/100

Enter, clean, and organize data for businesses remotely with no experience required.

Monthly est.
$250–$1,200/mo
Startup cost
$0–$50
Time to $1
1-3 weeks
OnlineEasyOnline Services
$0 to startBeginner friendlyWeekend
63/100

Buy, refinish and resell used furniture.

Monthly est.
$400–$2,000/mo
Startup cost
$50–$300
Time to $1
1–2 weeks
LocalModerateReselling
Under $100Vehicle requiredWeekend

Notarize documents and guide borrowers through loan signings.

Monthly est.
$600–$3,000/mo
Startup cost
$150–$500
Time to $1
3–6 weeks
HybridModerateProfessional Services
High incomeVehicle requiredWeekend
61/100

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

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