Technological advancements have surely affected the way we live our lives. Think about it. From horse-drawn carriages in the middle ages to the production of the first automobile to the invention of the internet to smartphones that can pretty much do anything with a few taps and swipes, technology has made life a lot easier for all of us.
And now, starting and running a business with the use of a phone is already possible. As great business opportunities that traditional businesses like a phone repair shop and online mobile phone sales site are, technology and innovation have enabled regular Joes like us to own a business in the comfort of our own homes using only our mobile phones.
There is no shortage of opportunities to make money as long as you know how to look for them. If you own a smartphone, then you’re already looking at a great business opportunity right there with all of its fancy features and a wide array of useful apps.
Check out some side hustles that anyone can do with a smartphone.
1. Create shirts and sell them online
A lot of useful design apps can be downloaded on your phone such as Snaptee. You can use these apps to create stunning shirt designs and have your designs printed on shirts to sell online. You can use your social media accounts for selling or other online sales platforms.
2. Launch a niche brand on Instagram
A great way to make money online nowadays is by utilizing Instagram accounts to create a specific niche brand and attract the attention of potential sponsors that have the same target audience you have. Companies are always on the lookout to expand their reach and tap into the network of talented and influential people.
3. Review books and sell them online with affiliate links from Amazon
If you’re a book lover and live for reading books in both traditional and digital formats, you might find this right up your alley. All you need to do is read certain titles and provide an honest review and feedback on them. Of course, for you to earn, you will need to sell them and attach affiliate Amazon links to help monetize your efforts.
4. Start an instructional YouTube channel
YouTube videos are also a great way to earn on the side, provided you have a significant number of subscribers and views. And you can only get that if you have meaningful and relevant content. In this case, YouTube instructional videos should be at the top of your list. Whatever your area of expertise is, create those videos using your phone and upload them to your channel. Patiently grow your audience and then once you’re eligible for monetization, turn on YouTube’s different monetization methods.
5. Become a social media manager
If you’re quite familiar and adept with the different social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, you might want to offer your services to companies and establishments that are in need of managers for their social media accounts to help monitor traffic and keep the quality of content high.
6. App testing for developers
Since a lot of people are now dependent on their smartphones, app developers want to ensure that their products are top-notch and highly efficient. These developers are willing to pay top dollar to people who can help them test the efficacy of their apps and provide honest feedback. UserTesting typically pays testers $10 per 20-minute test completed. If you can finish 3 tests in an hour, that’s already an additional $30 to your name.
7. Offer the use of your home or vehicle online
Maybe you have a spare room in your house or an extra vehicle that you can rent out. Or perhaps, you have plenty of time on your hands to drive people around, you can easily offer the use of your home or car online via home-sharing apps like Airbnb or ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft to earn an easy buck on the side. All you need is your phone to set up an account and manage the business and you can rake in at least a few hundred to a few thousand dollars monthly like other hosts and drivers.
Do you have any other creative money-making ideas in mind that you can do with only your phone or tablet? How effective are these side hustles for you? Chime in on the comments section below and let’s discuss your thoughts on the matter. We would love to hear and learn from you, too.
