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Six ideas for earning extra money
Drive for a ridesharing or delivery service Turn your hobby into a side businessStart freelancingRent out your carGet paid for filling out surveysMake money on social media

How do you start a side hustle?

As inflation skyrocketed and prices for everyday goods like groceries reached record-breaking highs this past year, many cash-strapped Canadians began looking for ways to earn more money. A startling two in five Canadians planned to take on a side hustle or increase our work hours, according to a November 2022 survey. 

Why? In January 2023, 45% of Canadians reported they were $200 away or less from not being able to meet all of their regular financial responsibilities, and 30% said they already didn’t make enough money to pay their bills. A recent Statistics Canada survey found that a quarter of Canadians (26%) didn’t feel prepared enough to cover an unexpected $500 expense. 

How easy is it to start a side hustle? I spoke with three Canadians who have done it…

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