how to live a thriftier life in London, and beyond!
You’re reaching your personal finance goals due to some good old hustling on the side of your 9-5 job- congratulations! The extra cash you are making feels amazing- but is there a niggling voice in the back of your mind reminding you that the taxman needs to take a percentage? The process of declaring additional income to HMRC can seem daunting, and often leaves you with a lot of questions.
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Freelance writing is my favourite side hustle, and it also happens to be my most profitable. I didn’t have any freelance writing experience before I got my first writing job- and the good news is, you don’t need any either. All you need to have is a love for writing, and a strong determination, and everything will fall into place. Everyone has to start somewhere- even those that have made hugely successful careers out of being a freelance copywriter, started with no experience at one point.
If you’re looking to make freelance writing your next side hustle, read on to find out what I did to land my first freelance writing job, and how you can use these tips to land yours.
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If you’re looking for a new way to make some extra money, selling your wares on Etsy could be your next side business. Etsy is an online marketplace with a focus on independent sellers and handmade, unique items. Customers usually head to Etsy to find things that no one else has, and popular purchases include personalised gifts, wedding favours and vintage clothing.
I have personally found Etsy to be a fantastic place to sell my hand embroidered t-shirts, and it has given me a way of making money from a hobby that I love. If you have a creative talent whether it’s sewing, graphic design or calligraphy it’s worth setting up shop to start selling on Etsy and see whether you could add a string to your bow and some cash to your pocket.
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