Guides / Choosing a side gig
Freelancing with a skill you already have
Writing, design, bookkeeping, tutoring, repairs and more.
If you have a skill people pay for, freelancing often pays better per hour than app-based work, and you set the price.
Common freelance skills
- Writing, editing and translation
- Graphic design and web help
- Bookkeeping and admin
- Tutoring and music lessons
- Photography
- Handy jobs, cleaning, pet sitting and childcare (check local licensing and insurance rules)
Getting started
- Pick one service and describe it in a sentence
- Set a starting rate (see our rate guide)
- Tell people you know, and ask your first clients for reviews
- Put agreements in writing, even short ones
General educational information, not tax or legal advice. Earnings vary. Penny Boosters isn't paid by any gig app or platform.