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While I love the hot summer, I can’t wait for pumpkin spice lattes, the smell of apple pie, and the crunchy leaves all over the sidewalk… And I can tell a lot of you can’t wait for autumn as well, especially because of the temperatures dropping and Halloween just along the way!
Don’t believe me? The numbers don’t lie, with a whopping 45% of Americans naming autumn as their favorite season.
No wonder anything pumpkin spice or fall-related is always sold out, especially scented candles! That’s why it’s high time you start taking advantage of this huge demand for fall products and services by taking up side hustles.
You read that right, there’s such a thing as fall-related side hustles! The best part is there’s a huge audience that’s willing to pay a lot for your items or services, may it be doing yardwork, crafting, or using side hustle apps like delivering food to save Thanksgiving dinner!
The only issue you’ll be facing is trying to choose among the many different fall side hustles to do. Keep on reading for awesome ideas on what you can do to earn extra cash during the fall!
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1. Offer Yardwork Services
I mentioned feeling excited to hear the crunch of the leaves whenever I head out for a walk during autumn. But I also know how stressful it is dealing with all the falling leaves.
If you don’t clean them up right away, you’ll wake up one day and find your entire yard filled with leaves! It might look pretty at first, but it definitely gets irritating to clean up, and not a lot of us have time for that.
That’s why yardwork can be a great way to earn money during your free time. You already have potential customers, since I’m sure your neighbors are scrambling to find someone to rake up leaves or take care of their plants while they’re away!
Also, if you’re looking for cash jobs that pay immediately, this is a fantastic side hustle. You may not make millions out of it, but hey, you get exercise while being paid enough to pay some of the bills, so it’s a win-win situation.
2. Online Tutoring
Online tutoring is an easy side hustle from home since you can control your own schedule and work from anywhere.
Plus, it’s fairly easy to find tutoring gigs out there, with parents eager to look for someone to help their kids with their studies. After all, most schools begin in the fall and they want their children to have a head start for a successful semester ahead!
While online tutoring is one of the popular online jobs throughout the year, I feel it’s more popular during autumn, since people won’t be too focused on studying while they’re enjoying summer break!
You can scout for tutoring gigs by checking with your local community or using platforms like Preply, TutorMe, Tutor.com, or Chegg.
There will always be parents looking for tutors for different subjects, may it be grade school English to college algebra. If this becomes a successful side hustle for you, you can even start working full-time and turn tutoring into your career!
3. Help People Move
Many people tend to move during spring or summer when the weather’s perfect. However, there is still a huge demand for moving during the fall season, especially with university students who need help with moving to dorms for the upcoming semester. Some people are also looking for someone to help them move house or transfer items from one property to another.
If you’ve got the strength, moving skills, and a van or truck, then you can offer your services to your local community at a more affordable rate compared to companies. Besides tapping into your local community, you can also check out online platforms like Fiverr, PeoplePerHour, or Freelancer, since there may be people in your area looking for moving services.
Just like tutoring, this is a great business idea you can do all year round, with many people needing a mover for various reasons. As you continue to expand, you can make this into your full-time job and earn major profits in the long run!
4. Make and Sell Crafts Online
This is one of the best online business ideas in my opinion, and I’m probably just saying this because I’m extra guilty of buying a ton of fall crafts for my home.
Come on, it’s almost impossible not to be tempted by scented candles, Halloween decor, Thanksgiving centerpieces, wooden signs, and everything else fall-related! In fact, I already have a shopping list of what to buy when autumn arrives!
That’s why you’ll want to tap into the big audience of fall enthusiasts like me and start thinking of fall crafts to make and sell.
If you’re scared that no one will be buying your gorgeous creations, think again. Not only can you sell your products in local art markets and fairs, but you can also post them on platforms like Etsy, where you’ll find millions of people looking for handmade items for their own homes or work desks.
5. Photography
Is photography a hobby or a passion of yours? If you’re confident in your photography skills, you shouldn’t be hiding it from the world!
Start promoting your services for events and private photography sessions for fall. You’ll find at least hundreds of people looking for someone to cover their autumn wedding or to take their yearly family portraits with the beautiful fall foliage as their background.
I recommend you build your portfolio and business website first, then you can start sharing your services and rates with people within your city. It’s also worth looking into online platforms like UpWork or Scoopshot, where you can find many freelance photography jobs. Make sure you ask clients for reviews as well, so you can post them on your website to gain a solid reputation!
This kind of inspires me to also have our family portraits done in the fall. So, if you’re in the area, I just might be your first customer!
6. Cleaning Homes
Cleaning homes is one of the side hustles that pays daily, so you can have a steady stream of income, depending on how much you work. It’s also a job that’s high in demand, with many homes looking for someone reliable to deep clean their spaces before Thanksgiving dinners and reunions!
If you’ve got the equipment and know-how when it comes to cleaning houses, this will be the perfect side hustle you can do in your free time. You can even get some exercise out of it, too!
You aren’t limited to cleaning homes either! If you’re open to cleaning small offices or business spaces, you have the option to expand your services as well for extra income. There will probably be many homeowners and small business owners who will be more than happy to hire you for your services.
If you’re wondering where to start, ask your family, friends, and neighbors if they need some help cleaning their spaces. From there, you can receive new clients through word-of-mouth advertising and grow!
7. Renting Spare Rooms
Do you have a spare room no one uses? If you’re comfortable with the idea, you might want to rent it out to a trusted tenant for extra income!
You’ll find a lot of platforms that allow you to rent out your house’s spare rooms, like Airbnb and Agoda. With lots of college students either looking for a place to stay near their university or working adults wanting an affordable place to stay for an easier commute to their offices, you’ll surely find great tenants.
Just make sure you do a thorough background check on your potential tenants and have a written agreement, including the security deposit, the agreed rent to pay, and other important conditions for a smooth experience.
8. Baking & Catering Services
Pumpkin pie, cinnamon rolls, apple oatmeal cookies, stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes, casserole… Oh my gosh, I just caught myself drooling!
If you’ve got a knack for baking or cooking, then you’ll find a huge target market for baked goods and catering services. It’s one of the most fun side hustles for fall since you get to use your passion as a money maker, so it won’t feel like work at all!
You can start selling your baked goods in local bake sales or other local community events. Post your yummy goodies on social media as well. Your Facebook friends and other people around the city will likely want to try some of your sweets!
The same goes for your catering services. Take advantage of Thanksgiving and Halloween parties and create menus that go with the holiday themes. People are going to want to hire you for their upcoming parties and family dinners, especially for Thanksgiving, when some people might be too lazy to cook. And I might be one of those people!
9. Pet Sitting
Many people travel in the fall for Thanksgiving to see their families. As much as pet owners want to take their pets along with them, it’s costly and a logistical nightmare. It’s far less stressful for pet owners to have pet sitters stop by and check in on their pets.
If you have pets of your own, you can easily offer pet sitting services to people in your neighborhood while they’re away for the week. You can tailor your services to the needs of each client. Some clients will want you to go to their place to feed their cats, walk the dog, or administer pet meds, while others might want to leave their dogs at your home.
Rover is probably the easiest dog walking platform to start with since most people already recognize the name. That said, Facebook groups in your area can work just as well once people get to know you and how well you handle pets.
You have the flexibility to set your own rates. You could charge $25 for a quick walk or anywhere from $50 to $80 per night if you’re pet sitting. If you notice that your schedule is getting full, don’t be afraid to charge an extra $5–$10.
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