When asked, most workers consider themselves underpaid but still retain their 9-5 jobs for job security and the reward of a monthly salary, pension and gratuity.
Do you know that even with your busy work schedule you can start a side business that can be run on weekends, evenings and during lunch breaks, as long as you are not breaking any office policies? Here are five side businesses you should consider.
1. Laundry Services: You can put that washing machine and dryer in your laundry room to good use for others and get paid in the process. Offering laundry services to neighbors and colleagues will bring extra cash into your pocket. The key is to establish yourself differently than the local dry cleaner in terms of the products you use on the fabrics, like high end detergents and fabric softeners.
2. Bed and Breakfast: Do you have a spare bedroom in your apartment that is filled with clutter? That space can be rented out to out of town visitors, foreigners and students. However, health and safety need to be put into consideration, therefore this service should be limited to known acquaintances.
3. Cake Making: Do you love to bake? Do you love oven fresh pastries? You can advertise your services and bake for schools, local birthday parties and your local stores. You can also advertise in church, your kid’s school and at work. How about supplying muffins to your office cafeteria?
4. Selling Ad Space on Your Blog: Do you own a blog? Do you have high traffic flowing to your blog? Then why don’t you monetize it by placing paid ads? This will only earn you good money if you are as popular as Linda Ikeji, Olorisupergal etc.
5. Cooking: Everyone is on the go therefore they have less time to cook. You can offer a cooking service, positioning yourself as an alternative to junk.
This list is more tailored for women than men, so look out for the series for men. If you have more side business ideas, you can send them to us.
