Six Side Hustles that Actually Work

After our last episode about teaching kids entrepreneurship, many parents realized they wanted to start something themselves. But most side hustle advice is terrible - scams, pyramid schemes, or ideas requiring massive followings.

This episode cuts through the noise with six proven side hustles you can start this week with under $200 and 5-10 hours per week.

**The Six Side Hustles:**

**Virtual Assistant Services** ($600-1,800/month) - Handle administrative tasks for small businesses remotely. Minimal startup, flexible hours.

**Online Tutoring** ($480-1,600/month) - Teach what you know, whether academic subjects or professional skills. Parents are desperate for quality tutoring.

**Pet Sitting & Dog Walking** ($400-1,200/month) - Canadians spent $10 billion on pets in 2023. Trusted local pet care is always in demand.

**Freelance Content Writing** ($500-2,000/month) - Every business needs blogs, social media content, and newsletters but most owners hate writing.

**Home Services** ($600-2,000/month) - Handyman work, cleaning, organizing. Simple services with constant demand.

**Digital Products** ($100-500/month) - Create templates, guides, or courses once and sell them forever.

Each side hustle includes: exactly what it is, why it works, startup costs, how to get your first client, time commitment, and realistic income expectations.

No hype. No "quit your job in 90 days." Just practical ways real Canadians can create extra income while keeping their day jobs.