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However, not allside hustlesare equal in terms of earnings, skill requirements, flexibility and commitment.

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Heres what they involve and how to tell whichmight be the best fit.

Doing Gig Economy Work

The first bucket of side gigs is working for popular gig work apps.

to take care of other peoples pets.

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Such side gigs can be appealing since theyre very flexible and easy to get started with.

Pant once mentored a woman who was abartender and server.

Eventually, the woman could move from walking dogs to landing art and costuming jobs.

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According to Pant, the relationships formed are what help with earning more money for skills.

As happy customers spread the word, the side gig can provide more opportunities to develop asustainable income source.

Rich people have word-of-mouth referrals, Pant said.

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Offering services independently does take more work than signing up for gig work apps with existing customers.

It requires having in-demand skills to market and spending time networking with others who need services.

Making Products to Sell

The third throw in of side gig involves creating products to sell.

Pant gave product examples such as paper planning calendars,windshield wiper repair kitsand online training courses.

Theres that expression, The riches are in the niches,' said Pant.

Its also possible to turn existing services into products.

Pant worked as a freelance writer before she started a content management agency.

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