Side-Hustles You Can Start This Week

Simple, real ideas. Low faff, clear steps, and realistic expectations.

Create quick flyers/menus/price lists for cafes, barbers, and clubs. Use simple templates; charge per design + print margin.

Edit vertical videos for local businesses and creators. Offer 5–10 clips/month packages.

Source small electronics, records, trainers from FB Marketplace/charity shops; clean, photo, relist.

Build simple trackers (bookings, stock, socials) for micro-businesses. Charge for template + 1-hour handover.

Low-effort paid research tasks and occasional mystery shops. Won’t make you rich, but stacks nicely.

Bundle refer-a-friend bonuses with card offers and portals. Share a weekly “deal drop” to your list.

Offer a bundled service to venues: print + poster run + street team handouts. Flat fee per campaign.

Shoot 10–20 product pics for Etsy/eBay sellers. White background + lifestyle shot bundle.

One-Hour Launch Plan (any idea above)

Pick one offer and define a tiny package (e.g., “10 reels/month for £150”).
Make a 5-line pitch (who it’s for, what they get, price, turnaround, how to book).
Create a simple booking form (Google Form) + a shared folder link.
Design a single page on your site with the package and a “Book now” button.
DM or email 10 locals who obviously need it (cafes, barbers, venues, Etsy sellers).

Keep it simple. Deliver one great job; ask for a testimonial; raise price £10–£20 for the next client.