Hobbies are usually defined as activities we love doing and which we do during our spare time. They give us simple joys and make us productive. But if you think about it seriously, these hobbies can bring in the extra cash or could even be your full-time source of income!
So start with getting an inventory of your hobbies. On this list, you could probably find some of your income-generating hobbies.
1. Cooking and baking. During the lockdown, a lot of people earned by having their products delivered as physical movement was very limited. But some of these enterprising people have discovered that selling their cooked food and baked products can provide a consistent income stream even before the pandemic has long been gone.
2. Gardening. Another hobby that prospered during the pandemic brought out the “plantitos” in many urban residents. Some people have now regularly sold mature indoor plants, herbs, and even vegetables in the neighborhood.
3. Painting. For those with a strong artistic side, selling your paintings can be very lucrative.
4. Photography and videography. Events like birthdays and weddings are made more special by capturing these memorable moments on record. With a high-quality still or video camera, you can make money on the side. Moreover, nowadays you can also use those pictures to a social media account that can be monetized.
5. Crafting. Fired by creativity, working with your hands can yield beautiful stuff such as candles, soap, fashion jewelry, pots, hair pins, necklaces and bracelets, artificial flowers, etc. Personalizing these items can even make them special and more appealing to potential buyers.
6. Utility service. A skilled person who can fix things has always been a great way to earn extra. Why not consider offering those skills in plumbing, electricity, carpentry, painting, furniture repair, dress-making, and gardening, among many others?
7. Tutoring. Talent in singing, playing musical instruments, English and math proficiency, etc. can be shared and this can earn you extra cash.
8. Garage sale. Are you a “fashionista” whose hobby is getting your wardrobe updated with the latest trend? Then you most probably have clothes, shoes, toys, etc. which you no longer use and just occupy closet space? Why not sell them to your neighbors? As they say, a man's trash could be another man's treasure.
9. And when you are ready to offer these hobbies to generate income, you need a reliable business partner to help out on the financial side. M Lhuillier has two services that can help make your life easier.
Since apps are common nowadays, why not explore using ML Wallet. With this facility, you not only send and receive money to your clients but you can also cash in and cash-out. And as a bonus, just like an M Lhuillier, you can also pay bills, and even buy e-load. Isn’t that convenience at our fingertips?
M Lhuillier also offers their very popular remittance service, be that for domestic or international transactions. It has an expanded branch network when it partnered with other big networks for its local service. Meanwhile, its international remittance service enables its customers to receive money in any part of the world through its network of partners worldwide. With convenience, speed, and security on our side, all you have to do is focus on your little business and finding clients.
The possibilities to earn extra money are endless, isn’t it? Harness that fun hobby of yours and add a couple of imagination and diskarte to get that extra cash coming in!
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By JOEL C. MANGAHIS