2023 has been a rough year — from raging inflation to the war in Ukraine, which has left many people with a dent in their wallets.

If you’re looking for extra cash to supplement your income in 2024, starting a side hustle is one of the best ways to do so. What’s good about side hustles is that they help add extra financial cushion during the times when you need it the most.

When it comes to side hustles, you may be wondering where to look and where to start. The good news is the possibilities for side hustles are plenty.

Here are 3 side hustle ideas for creative entrepreneurs.

Create and sell your handmade products

Are you someone with a creative flair? Do you like to design hand-made goods?

Why not sell your own products and make some cash? Monetizing your hobby is not only fulfilling but also a great way to make extra money on the side!

From hand-made decorations to designer handbags, there is room for every product to be sold on the market. You can sell your creations on such platforms as Etsy, Amazon Handmade, or eBay.

Sell digital products

With technology constantly evolving, digital products will always be in high demand.

You can read more in this article.

Once you create a digital product, you can promote it in many ways — through a website or a blog, a YouTube channel, or social media channels.

Alternatively, you can create niche pages on sites like Gumroad and Beehive and sell your products there too. I’ve just created my first productivity e-book and put it up for sale on Gumroad.

A digital product could be an e-book or a guide, educational resources, templates, or even a full-blown course. Or if you’re an artist and create graphics you can also sell your art online on places like Etsy and Creative Fabrica.

With every digital product you create, always remember to deliver value.

Start a Youtube channel

YouTube has been steadily growing in popularity. And the recent addition of YouTube Shorts is only going to make it more popular.

On YouTube, you can create both face and faceless channels.

If you love creating content, consider starting a YouTube channel. Although building an audience and the road to monetization is long, just as with any side hustle, you need to start somewhere. If creating videos is your passion, go for it! But before you start profiting from YouTube paid ads, you can get busy promoting your own products or services for extra income.

One thing a lot of people don’t realize about side hustles is that it takes time to build one. People who’re in a rush to quickly make money online expect money to start rolling as soon as they start.

That’s a huge mistake and something you should keep in mind while building your side hustle. Every side hustle requires a lot of legwork in the beginning to see the results later.

Another thing to bear in mind when choosing a side hustle is that it brings you joy. You’ve got a burning desire for it and you’re not just doing it for the love of money.

You need to be so passionate about it that you wouldn’t mind doing it for free on the occasion. That way, you’ll stay motivated to continue and not give up before you start.