Table of Contents
BEST SIDE HUSTLES FOR WOMEN OVER 40.
What are the best side hustles for women over 40?
If you’re a woman 40 and over and looking for ways to make money on the side online or by working from home, this post lists jobs for women over 40, some of the jobs do not require qualifications or a degree.
Maybe your children are no longer living at home with you and have all left the nest. 40 is not old think of all the new adventures you can have. You could maybe start a new career or a blog( like I did), but do not think it’s over because you are 40 and older.
There are many reasons why women 40 and over may be looking for work online or ways to make money from home. For example, loss of income, looking for a new career or a career change, recently divorced, new to the work field or needing to earn extra money. Many women in their forties have started a new career. Some have even returned to university to further their studies or study something new.
Don’t be scared to try something new also don’t think that you cant do it.
When I started my blog, I had an idea of what to do, but I took a blogging course, watched YouTube videos, Googled things I did not understand and joined FB blogging groups. And yes, I do earn an income from my blog. But, But, But, I was determined, and giving up was not an option.
Having family responsibilities should not hold you back from finding ways to make money. For most women in their 40s, their children have or are preparing to leave the nest and start their adventures. As a result, you may have more free time to do new hobbies or ways to make money.
You can start a side hustle and use the money to spoil yourself, save towards retirement, or put money away towards travelling to new countries. Think of all the adventures you wanted to have and the things you wanted to do. Having side hustles can help you save money.
Side hustles for women over 40 include virtual assistant, interest assistant, blogging, freelancing and tutoring. These are only a few of the side hustles covered in this post. Find a side hustle that works for you and build it up to become a career and even a full-time job.
So if you are in your 40s, need a career change, or are looking to make extra money, this blog post will help you find ways to make money. Many women are starting new careers after 40.
FREELANCE WRITING JOBS.
Are you a skilled writer? If you are, many companies hire writers. In addition, many bloggers need content writers to work for them and help produce blog content. If you want to try to make money from writing, have a look at the following websites where you can offer your services as a writer.
Fiverr
Upwork
Flexjobs
Problogger.
Freelance writers charge $20 to $100 depending on the length of the content. Writers may charge per word or hour. Make sure to state what you are charging for your writing services. Also, make sure you have a contract in place.
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT JOBS.
Have you worked as a secretary before? Maybe you were a personal assistant? A virtual assistant is also referred to as a VA. Being a virtual assistant can be an excellent way for women 40 and over to make money online while working from home.
As a virtual assistant, you need to be self-motivated and driven. Tasks you may be performing include:
Sending and receiving emails
Writing blog posts
Setting appointments for clients
Making reservations.
If you have never worked as a virtual assistant, you can always learn new skills to help you become a virtual assistant. Many businesses worldwide are looking for a virtual assistant to help them handle small tasks. As a virtual assistant, you can offer numerous services like social media management, editing, proofreading, transcription, video editing, digital marketing and Pinterest marketing.
Being a virtual assistant is an excellent way for women 40 and over to make money. Many YouTube videos and free and paid online courses help you become a VA.
RIDESHARE DRIVER.
If you enjoy driving and want to make money doing so then you can become an Uber driver or a delivery driver. Always make sure you have the necessary requirements for the job. And car insurance in case of an accident.
SELL CLOTHES YOU NO LONGER WEAR.
How much clothing have you got? And how often do you wear some of the items in your wardrobe? I am sure you do not wear everything maybe you don’t even know how much clothing you own. Have a good look through your closet and sell the items you no longer wear. You will make space in your cupboard and put cash in your pocket.
RENT OUT YOUR SPARE ROOM.
Are you fortunate enough to have a spare room? Why not rent it out for extra cash? You can also rent out your garage. Make sure to find out all the legal requirements before renting your spare room.
RENT OUT YOUR BABY GEAR.
What have you done with all your baby equipment? Did you give it away, sell it or pack it in your garage and forget about it? Did you know you can make money by renting out baby gear you no longer use? BabyQuip is a website you can join and rent your unused baby equipment.
Rental prices vary depending on what you are renting out and how the item is being rented. Prices start at $10 to over $200 per day. You can rent out the following baby items on BabyQuip:
Cribs
Strollers
Car Seats
Feeding
Bathing
Carriers
Toys
BabyQuip does have a startup fee. The fee is $200, which according to the site, covers administrative expenses to get you set up on the platform, your website, your email and all the training materials.
HOW MUCH MONEY CAN YOU MAKE?
BabyQuip says that quality providers are earning over $1000 a month. You keep 78% of rentals and delivery and 100% of your tips. BabyQuip keeps the other 22%. Click here to read more FAQs.GET PAID TO SHOP.
GET PAID TO SHOP.
If you enjoy spending your time shopping then why not get paid to shop? You can become a mystery shopper and pose as a customer in various stores and give your honest feedback. The payment is normally small but you may also receive gift vouchers.
HOUSE SITTING.
When people go away for holidays or long weekends they may need someone to look after their house for them. You can make money by house-sitting for people. Find out what the going rate is in your city/town and research to see if there is a demand for house sitters. House sitting is one of the easier ways for women 40 and over to make money.
PET SITTING/ DOG WALKING.
Along with house sitting you can also pet sit and look after people’s animals when they are away from home. You will need to feed the animals, play with them and take them for a walk. You can offer dog walking services separately to people who do not have the time to take their dogs for walks.
If you have no experience with animal sitting or dog walking ask your family and friends if you can sit their animals to gain experience the same goes for getting experience as a dog walker. Find out what the rate is in your area according to your experience.
