Earning — the full guide

Side hustles for cash now and careers worth training for — every one passes two tests: a blind person can do the work, and can actually get paying customers. Plus the benefits rules that protect you while you earn.

Side hustles (135)

• Freelance writing Hustle 1 of 34 · Digital — Writing and organizing
• Virtual assistance Hustle 2 of 34 · Digital — Writing and organizing
• Bookkeeping for small businesses Hustle 3 of 34 · Digital — Numbers and testing
• Podcast and audio editing Hustle 4 of 34 · Digital — Behind the scenes
• Online tutoring Hustle 5 of 34 · Teaching and services
• Tech coaching for seniors and new blind users Hustle 6 of 34 · Teaching and services
• Phone appointment-setting for local businesses Hustle 7 of 34 · Digital — Phone work
• Pet sitting and boarding at home Hustle 8 of 34 · Services at home
• Selling the stuff you already own Hustle 9 of 34 · Selling goods
• Voiceover and narration Hustle 10 of 34 · Digital — Voice and ears
• Transcription and caption correction Hustle 11 of 34 · Digital — Voice and ears
• Accessibility testing Hustle 12 of 34 · Digital — Numbers and testing
• Data annotation for AI Hustle 13 of 34 · Digital — Behind the scenes
• Phone-based customer support Hustle 14 of 34 · Teaching and services
• Massage therapy Hustle 15 of 34 · Teaching and services
• Vending machines Hustle 16 of 34 · Selling goods and local routes
• ATM ownership Hustle 17 of 34 · Machines and money routes
• Bulk candy and gumball machines Hustle 18 of 34 · Machines and money routes
• Microgreens for local restaurants Hustle 19 of 34 · Growing and local food
• Knife sharpening service Hustle 20 of 34 · Hands-on local services
• Paid research studies, focus groups, and mock juries Hustle 21 of 34 · From-the-couch cash
• Renting out your space and your stuff Hustle 22 of 34 · From-the-couch cash
• Proofreading Hustle 23 of 34 · Digital — Writing and organizing
• Translation, if you are bilingual Hustle 24 of 34 · Digital — Writing and organizing
• Social media management for small businesses Hustle 25 of 34 · Digital — Behind the scenes
• Online community moderation Hustle 26 of 34 · Digital — Behind the scenes
• Phone fundraising for nonprofits Hustle 27 of 34 · Digital — Phone work
• Phone lead generation for local businesses Hustle 28 of 34 · Digital — Phone work
• Selling on Etsy Standalone guide · Not a numbered hustle · One shop, seven ways to sell
• Flipping free and cheap finds Hustle 29 of 34 · Selling goods
• 3D printing for sale Hustle 30 of 34 · Selling goods
• Flea market and yard-sale flipping Hustle 31 of 34 · Selling goods
• Creating audio-first online courses Hustle 32 of 34 · Teaching and services
• Affiliate marketing — recommending products you actually use Hustle 33 of 34 · From-the-couch cash
• Recording voice data for AI training Hustle 34 of 34 · Digital — Voice and ears
• Accessibility specialist — 5 out of 5 stars
• IT help desk technician — 4 out of 5 stars
• Software QA tester — 4 out of 5 stars
• Front-end web developer — 4 out of 5 stars
• Salesforce administrator — 4 out of 5 stars
• Cybersecurity analyst (entry level) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Network support technician — 3 out of 5 stars
• Cloud support associate — 3 out of 5 stars
• Data analyst (entry level, certificate route) — 3 out of 5 stars
• WordPress and no-code website builder (freelance) — 3 out of 5 stars
• 911 dispatcher (public safety telecommunicator) — 4 out of 5 stars
• Non-emergency dispatch and call coordination — 3 out of 5 stars
• Court reporter (stenographer) — 3 out of 5 stars
• CART captioner and broadcast captioner — 3 out of 5 stars
• Phone and video interpreter (bilingual) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Human services assistant and case aide — 3 out of 5 stars
• Alarm and security monitoring operator — 3 out of 5 stars
• Crisis line and helpline specialist — 3 out of 5 stars
• 311 and municipal call center agent — 3 out of 5 stars
• Virtual receptionist and answering-service agent — 3 out of 5 stars
• Collections agent — 2 out of 5 stars
• Phone survey and market research interviewer — 2 out of 5 stars
• Enrolled agent (IRS tax professional) — 5 out of 5 stars
• Staff bookkeeper and accounting clerk — 4 out of 5 stars
• Payroll specialist — 4 out of 5 stars
• Registered tax preparer — 4 out of 5 stars
• Medical billing and coding specialist (CPC) — 4 out of 5 stars
• Insurance claims adjuster (desk roles) — 4 out of 5 stars
• Mortgage loan processor — 3 out of 5 stars
• Bank operations and payments specialist — 3 out of 5 stars
• Accounts payable and receivable clerk — 3 out of 5 stars
• Administrative assistant — 3 out of 5 stars
• Paralegal (certificate route) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Medical transcriptionist and healthcare documentation specialist — 3 out of 5 stars
• Virtual medical scribe — 3 out of 5 stars
• Medical records and health information clerk — 3 out of 5 stars
• Licensed massage therapist (the career version) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Community health worker — 3 out of 5 stars
• Certified peer support specialist — 3 out of 5 stars
• Behavioral health technician — 3 out of 5 stars
• Substance use counselor (certified) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Birth doula — 3 out of 5 stars
• Health coach (board-certified) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Yoga instructor (RYT-200) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Patient access and scheduling specialist — 2 out of 5 stars
• WIC breastfeeding peer counselor — 2 out of 5 stars
• Piano tuner-technician — 4 out of 5 stars
• Certified professional dog trainer — 4 out of 5 stars
• Locksmith (shop and institutional work) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Small engine repair technician — 3 out of 5 stars
• Appliance repair technician (shop-based) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Musical instrument repair technician — 3 out of 5 stars
• Tailor and alterations specialist — 3 out of 5 stars
• Equine and small-animal massage therapist — 2 out of 5 stars
• Upholsterer — 2 out of 5 stars
• Cobbler and shoe repairer — 2 out of 5 stars
• Customer success specialist — 4 out of 5 stars
• Project coordinator (CAPM) — 4 out of 5 stars
• Business Enterprise Program vendor (blind entrepreneurs program) — 4 out of 5 stars
• Inside sales representative — 3 out of 5 stars
• Recruiting coordinator and talent sourcer — 3 out of 5 stars
• HR assistant and HR specialist (aPHR) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Real estate transaction coordinator — 3 out of 5 stars
• Licensed insurance agent — 3 out of 5 stars
• Digital marketing specialist — 3 out of 5 stars
• Mortgage loan originator (MLO) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Travel agent and travel advisor — 3 out of 5 stars
• Freight broker — 3 out of 5 stars
• Independent truck dispatcher — 3 out of 5 stars
• Mediator — 3 out of 5 stars
• Technical writer — 4 out of 5 stars
• Audio describer (media accessibility) — 4 out of 5 stars
• Professional editor and proofreader (staff roles) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Grant writer — 3 out of 5 stars
• Certified braille transcriber — 3 out of 5 stars
• Professional audiobook narrator — 3 out of 5 stars
• Podcast producer (full service) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Legal transcriptionist — 3 out of 5 stars
• Book indexer — 3 out of 5 stars
• Braille proofreader — 3 out of 5 stars
• Scopist (steno transcript editor) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Certified resume writer — 3 out of 5 stars
• Radio host and DJ — 2 out of 5 stars
• Hotel and airline reservations agent (remote) — 3 out of 5 stars
• Personal chef and meal-prep cook — 3 out of 5 stars
• Baker (commercial and artisan) — 2 out of 5 stars
• Sommelier (certified) — 2 out of 5 stars
• Coffee roaster — 2 out of 5 stars
• Chocolatier (artisan) — 2 out of 5 stars
• Document remediation and accessible-PDF specialist — 4 out of 5 stars
• Chat and email support agent — 3 out of 5 stars
• Data entry clerk — 2 out of 5 stars
• Order entry clerk (remote) — 2 out of 5 stars
• Search engine and ads quality rater — 2 out of 5 stars
• Wedding officiant — 3 out of 5 stars
• Private music teacher — 3 out of 5 stars
• Elder companion (non-medical) — 2 out of 5 stars
• Life coach — 2 out of 5 stars
• Library assistant and library technician — 2 out of 5 stars
• School paraprofessional and paraeducator — 2 out of 5 stars