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The Side Hustle Database
150+ ideas • Notion-ready • $7
Freelancing Digital Products Content Services E-commerce Automation
Stop googling side hustles.
Here are 150+ vetted ones.

A Notion-ready database with everything you need to actually start: startup cost, income range, time to first dollar, skills, platforms, how-to, and a quick-win tip for each.

What's in each entry

  • Startup cost (Free / Low / Medium / High)
  • Monthly income potential (range)
  • Time to first dollar
  • Difficulty level
  • Skills needed + best platforms
  • 2–3 sentence "how to start" plan
  • A Quick Win tip

Who this is for

  • Tired of vague listicles that say "start a blog"
  • Want to filter by time, cost, and skill
  • Need ideas with next steps included
  • Ready to pick one and run a 7-day sprint

Sample entries from the database

These are real entries. The full database has 160.

Menu Digitization + QR Setup
Services (Local) Low cost
$200–$2,000/mo • First dollar: 3–10 days • Beginner
Convert menu photos into a clean digital menu (PDF + mobile page), generate QR codes, and help staff update it. Offer monthly support.
💡 Walk into 10 local restaurants with a sample QR menu on your phone—close on the spot.
AI Meeting Notes → Action Items Pipeline
Automation Low cost
$300–$4,000/mo • First dollar: 1–3 weeks • Intermediate
Set up meeting capture with Otter/Fireflies, auto-summarize, and create tasks in Notion/Asana. Teams pay for reliability and fewer missed actions.
💡 Build a standard meeting template so summaries always map to the same structure.
Obituary + Memorial Page Writing
Services (Online) Free
$200–$2,500/mo • First dollar: 1–2 weeks • Intermediate
Write respectful obituaries and short life stories for memorial sites. Provide multiple versions (short, medium, long).
💡 Partner with 2 funeral homes and offer a referral fee or bundle.
Backyard Microgreens Subscription
Services (Local) Medium cost
$300–$4,000/mo • First dollar: 1–3 months • Advanced
Grow microgreens and sell weekly to restaurants. Reliability and freshness beat variety early on.
💡 Start with one crop (sunflower or pea shoots) and lock one restaurant contract.
Photo Scanning + Digitization Service
Services (Local) Medium cost
$200–$3,000/mo • First dollar: 1–3 weeks • Beginner
Scan old photos/documents and deliver organized folders plus backups. Add optional retouching and slideshow creation.
💡 Offer a "first 100 photos for $79" starter package.
Local "Lost and Found" Recovery
Services (Local) Low cost
$200–$3,000/mo • First dollar: 1–3 months • Intermediate
Partner with venues to manage lost item logs, photos, and owner verification. Charge monthly + handling fees for shipping.
💡 Build a simple form and photo workflow so staff can log items in 30 seconds.

More ideas you probably haven't considered

  • Appointment setting for local services — book qualified calls for dentists, clinics, remodelers
  • Knife sharpening pop-up — farmers markets or door-to-door, repeat customers every few months
  • Digital wedding album design — couples never get around to this, high emotional value
  • Compost pickup service — weekly subscription in eco-conscious neighborhoods
  • Client onboarding cleanup — forms, contracts, automations for freelancers/agencies
  • Elder tech help (home visits) — patience pays; recurring monthly support
  • Etsy listing SEO + photo optimization — most sellers neglect this; quick wins
  • YouTube Shorts "repurposing factory" — turn one long video into 10 clips
  • Local Business Ops retainer — bundle GBP posting, reviews, and reporting

How to use it

1. Copy/paste into Notion

The database is delivered as a Notion-friendly markdown table. Paste it into a new page.

2. Convert to database

Click the table → "Turn into database." Set column types (Select, Multi-select) for filtering.

3. Filter for your situation

Beginner + Free? Fast cash? Digital products? Local services? B2B retainers?

4. Run a 7-day sprint

Pick one, set up your offer, do 10 outreaches/day, and land your first paid win.

FAQ

Is this a Notion template?

It's a Notion-ready markdown table you paste and convert into a database. Takes 2 minutes. Instructions included.

Are the income numbers guaranteed?

No—they're realistic ranges based on real examples. The goal is to help you pick something practical and start quickly.

What do I actually download?

A zip with side-hustle-database.md (the full 160-entry table), README.md (import instructions), and listing copy.

Can I use this commercially?

Yes, for your own work. Please don't redistribute or resell the database as-is.

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