# 50 Side Hustle Ideas You Can Start With Under $100 — free download from DollarWise (dollarwise.xyz)

Fifty concrete ideas, each launchable for under $100, grouped by category with startup cost notes.

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## Service-based (14)

1. Dog walking — pet owners pay a premium for someone trustworthy; startup ~$30 for leashes, waste bags, and flyers.
2. House cleaning — recurring weekly clients mean steady income; startup ~$40 for quality supplies and a caddy.
3. Lawn mowing and yard cleanup — every neighborhood has overgrown lawns; startup ~$60 for a used mower or borrow one first.
4. Errand running for busy neighbors — groceries, post office, pharmacy; startup ~$10 for transport and a phone.
5. Babysitting — parents always need trusted sitters; startup ~$20 for a first-aid course certificate and flyers.
6. Senior companion visits — conversation, light chores, and company; startup $0, background check builds trust.
7. Mobile car detailing — drive to the customer with your kit; startup ~$70 for soap, buckets, towels, and a vacuum.
8. Pet sitting in your home — owners prefer homes over kennels; startup ~$20 for spare bowls, bedding, and treats.
9. Laundry and ironing service — busy professionals hate ironing; startup ~$25 for detergent, hangers, and bags.
10. Window cleaning — homes and small shops, visible results; startup ~$35 for a squeegee, bucket, and extension pole.
11. Gutter cleaning — seasonal, high demand, quick jobs; startup ~$40 for a ladder stabilizer and gloves.
12. Moving help — loading, unloading, and furniture assembly; startup $0 if you have a vehicle, ~$30 for straps and a dolly rental.
13. Holiday light hanging and decorating — premium seasonal rates; startup ~$50 for clips, extension cords, and a ladder.
14. Odd-job handyman — small fixes most people avoid; startup ~$60 for a basic toolbox set.

## Online (14)

15. Freelance writing — businesses always need blog posts and product descriptions; startup $0 with free portfolio sites.
16. Virtual assistant — inbox, calendar, and data tasks for small businesses; startup $0, just a laptop and reliability.
17. Social media management for local shops — most owners hate posting; startup $0 using free scheduling tools.
18. Online tutoring — math, languages, or test prep pay well per hour; startup $0 with free video-call tools.
19. Resume writing — job seekers pay for resumes that get interviews; startup $0, sell on freelance marketplaces.
20. Proofreading and editing — authors and students need clean copy; startup $0, start with samples.
21. Transcription — convert audio to text for creators and researchers; startup $0 with a free foot pedal app trial.
22. Website testing — get paid to test sites and apps and narrate your thoughts; startup $0, needs a mic.
23. Selling digital planners and templates — create once, sell forever; startup $0 with free design software.
24. Print-on-demand designs — upload art to shirts and mugs with zero inventory; startup $0 on free-tier design tools.
25. Newsletter writing — paid and sponsored newsletters are booming; startup ~$15/month for an email platform free tier to start.
26. Voiceover work — ads, explainers, and audiobooks need voices; startup ~$50 for a basic USB mic and a closet to record in.
27. Pinterest virtual assistant — manage pins and boards for bloggers; startup $0 with a free scheduling tool.
28. Caption and subtitle writing — creators need accessible videos; startup $0 with free captioning software.

## Creative (12)

29. Mini photography sessions — family and portrait shoots in parks; startup ~$0 with a phone, ~$80 for a used reflector and backdrop.
30. Video editing for creators — YouTubers outsource editing constantly; startup $0 with free editing software.
31. Podcast editing — hosts pay per episode for clean audio; startup $0 with free audio software.
32. Thumbnail design — click-worthy thumbnails decide views; startup $0 with free design tools.
33. Custom pet portraits — pet lovers pay for art of their animals; startup ~$30 for quality paper or a drawing tablet app.
34. Logo design on freelance marketplaces — small businesses need affordable logos; startup $0 with free vector tools.
35. Selling stock photos and video — upload once, earn per download; startup $0 with your phone camera.
36. Music lessons — teach guitar, piano, or singing locally or online; startup $0 if you own the instrument.
37. Sticker and decal designs — sell on marketplaces with print-on-demand; startup $0, designs only.
38. Event photography second-shooter — weddings need backup shooters; startup ~$60 for extra batteries, memory cards, and transport.
39. Mural and wall art for local businesses — cafes pay for Instagram-worthy walls; startup ~$70 for quality paint and brushes.
40. Calligraphy for weddings — invitations, place cards, and signage; startup ~$25 for nibs, ink, and practice paper.

## Local (10)

41. Farmers market baked goods — brownies, bread, and preserves sell fast; startup ~$50 for ingredients and packaging (check local permits).
42. Flea market reselling — buy underpriced, clean up, resell; startup ~$60 for your first batch of inventory and a table fee.
43. Bike repair from your garage — flat fixes and tune-ups for neighbors; startup ~$60 for a basic tool and pump kit.
44. Knife sharpening — home cooks and restaurants need sharp blades; startup ~$40 for whetstones and a honing rod.
45. Furniture flipping — buy one thrifted piece, repaint, resell at 3-5x; startup ~$50 for the piece plus paint.
46. Car wash pop-up — weekends in a busy parking lot with permission; startup ~$50 for soap, sponges, and signage.
47. Leaf removal and seasonal yard work — high demand every fall; startup ~$40 for rakes, tarps, and bags.
48. Personal shopping and gift wrapping — holidays are peak season; startup ~$25 for wrapping supplies and transport.
49. Garage and estate sale organizing — help downsizers sell it all; startup $0, you take a commission.
50. House painting touch-ups — scuffed walls and single rooms; startup ~$70 for rollers, brushes, tape, and drop cloths.