15 Side Hustles You Can Start Today

Get one of these small businesses going in little time.

Share Your Skills - This form of volunteering is about you using your skills to help others. Are you artistic? Teach an art class at your local community center. A pro at editing resumes? Offer to help a teen write their own. Great with words? Offer to help write a local nonprofit's newsletter. The possibilities are endless. (Photo: Ariel Skelley/Corbis)

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Share Your Skills - This form of volunteering is about you using your skills to help others. Are you artistic? Teach an art class at your local community center. A pro at editing resumes? Offer to help a teen write their own. Great with words? Offer to help write a local nonprofit's newsletter. The possibilities are endless. (Photo: Ariel Skelley/Corbis)

Extra Cash - You work hard at your 9 to 5, but there is nothing like having extra cash coming in every month to buy yourself something nice—without hurting your pocket. Read on for tips for a starting a side hustle and possible jobs to try. By Natelege Whaley and Kellee Terrell (Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez, Inc./Blend Images/Corbis)

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Extra Cash

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Got Hobbies?

Ikea Furniture Expert - Are you good with your hands and tools? Think about being an Ikea furniture expert. People will pay good money for this type of service given that all of their items must be assembled at home. Tip: You might want to find a handy partner who can help you. (Photo: Frank Augstein/AP Photo, File)

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Ikea Furniture Expert

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Ebay.com

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Elance.com - Are you good at programming, mobile development, design, writing or other computer-based skills? Create a free account on Elance.com. In your downtime, you can make a few extra dollars working for companies looking for your skills. Note: Elance charges a 8.75 percent service fee for every invoice you submit. (Photo: Elance)

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Elance.com

Teach a Course Through Skillshare.com - Have you been practicing your craft for several years? Apply for Skillshare and share your unique knowledge and experiences. Students who are interested in your course will pay to learn what you have to offer.(Photo: Skillshare)

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Teach a Course Through Skillshare.com

oDesk - oDesk is another option for online freelancers in the creative fields. This company collects a 10 percent service charge out of your check when you get paid.  (Photo: ODesk)

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oDesk

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Airbnb.com

Get in the Kitchen - Does your sister adore your grilled tilapia? Will your boyfriend do anything for red velvet cupcakes? Get to cooking!  (Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

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Baking

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Find a Life Outside of Him - Remember, healthy relationships are not co-dependent ones. Don’t let your entire life be about one guy. No man can meet all your needs and it's not fair to expect him to. (Photo: Peathegee Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Mystery Shopper

4. Tune In - It'll be a long trip, so you might as well crank up the tunes and just sit back and relax. Pump your favorite jams and party with your boo!(Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images)

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Rent Out Your Car

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Cleaning Business

Cook a Special Meal - A bit cliche but if you're not used to cooking a meal it can really impress your mate. Of course, you have to jazz it up with fine wine, slow jams and candles. (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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Personal Chef/Catering

Start Appreciating the Things Around You - Filling your life with what makes you feel content is really important if you want to stop hating on other people. Whether it’s your family, your favorite band, your pet or a good meal or movie, try surrounding yourself with happiness. That can create positive thinking. (Photo: LWA/Getty Images)

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House Sitting