Category: Side Hustles

March 31, 2025 Off

Unlock Your Blogging Income: A Freelancer’s Guide

By The Admiral Staff

This article outlines how to pursue freelance blogging as a source of income, whether as a side hustle or a full-time career. It advises researching blogs beforehand, crafting concise pitches that demonstrate familiarity and a compelling idea, and avoiding simultaneous submissions. Several resources are recommended for finding blogging gigs, including Problogger, BloggingPro, Be A Freelance Blogger (with a list of 64 paying blogs), and Make a Living Writing.

March 11, 2025 Off

Navigating Unemployment: Your Guide to Benefits and Beyond

By The Admiral Staff

Losing a job can be overwhelming, but filing for unemployment benefits is a crucial first step. To qualify, job loss typically must be due to no fault of your own (not a firing “for cause”), and you must be available for work, actively seeking a new job, and meet state-specific wage or hour requirements. While benefits generally replace 30-50% of your previous salary, it’s advisable to supplement income with side hustles. Resigning may disqualify you unless

February 26, 2025 Off

Spark Joy & Profit: Your Guide to Starting a Face Painting Business

By The Admiral Staff

Starting a face painting business can be a lucrative venture, earning over $100 an hour. It requires minimal artistic skill โ€“ simple, fast designs are key โ€“ and a love for interacting with people. Getting started involves acquiring basic art supplies (around $50), transportation, insurance (approximately $100 annually), and business cards. To find gigs, consider children’s entertainment agencies or directly approaching parents for birthday parties and family-friendly events. Practice is essential, focusing on classic designs

January 19, 2025 Off

Beyond Uber: Your Guide to Lucrative Delivery Side Gigs

By The Admiral Staff

Several delivery services offer side gig opportunities beyond traditional food or person transport, allowing individuals to earn money by delivering pets, furniture, or other items. Options include CitizenShipper (potentially earning $6,000-$10,000/month transporting pets or large items), Roadie (same-day deliveries averaging $13/hour), and Dolly (physical labor moving assistance, up to $1,000/week). Other options include Stickr (earning cash

January 9, 2025 Off

Unlock Your Work-From-Home Potential: 9 High-Paying Virtual Assistant Niches

By The Admiral Staff

Becoming a virtual assistant can be a lucrative way to work from home, offering administrative, technical, or creative support to businesses. Earning potential ranges from $17 to $60+ per hour, depending on specialization. Popular niches include administrative support, transcription, graphic design, digital marketing, technical assistance, customer care, travel planning, language translation, and bookkeeping. Key skills needed include organization, time management, and proficiency in relevant tools. Getting started involves research, acquiring necessary tools, and finding