With that in mind, we’ve come up with a list of side hustles to try to help bring in some much-needed cash. Some of them take no time to set-up, while others require a few hours of spare time and others a specific skill.
Could you do any of these?
9. Write an e-book
If you've got a decent story or two in you, it's easy to produce your own e-book and sell it on Amazon. All you need is a little imagination and they'll do the rest. Visit kdp.amazon.com to find out how to get started. Photo: pb
10. Design your own t-shirts
If you've got an eye for design, why not make your own t-shirts? Redbubble, Etsy and Facebook Marketplace are just a few of the websites that will sell your designs for free. Spend a few quid on promotion and you never know! You can even design your gear online on websites like canva.com. Photo: pb
11. Be a rent-a-pal
Believe it or not, you can rent yourself out as a friend to someone in need of a pal. The coronavirus pandemic saw websites popping up here, there and everywhere to help people cut off from the world connect, albeit online. Now with restrictions lifted the popularity of being a rent-a-pal has turned to an in-person persuit. Have a look at rentafriend.com. Photo: pb
12. Rent out your drive or garage
If you've got some space on your drive or even in your garage, depending on where you live, you may have an opportunity to rent it out for a bit of extra cash. Photo: pb