Testing side ventures! So you don’t have to.

Exploring side income, small ventures, and experiments for anyone seeking a second income or semi-retired life.

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Planned projects over the weeks, months and years

🖊️ Creative / Publishing Ventures

  • Amazon KDP (journals, low-content books, niche guides)

  • Lulu / Blurb self-publishing

  • Etsy printables (planners, trackers, art prints)

  • Notion templates & digital planners

  • Medium Partner Program (paid writing)

  • Blogging (ads, affiliate links, digital products)

  • Substack / Ghost newsletters

💻 Online / Digital Services

  • Freelance writing / copyediting

  • Proofreading for students, small businesses

  • Graphic design on Canva / Fiverr

  • Website setup for non-techy people

  • Voiceover gigs (even AI-enhanced)

  • Transcription services

  • Online tutoring / coaching

  • Social media management for small businesses

📦 Product-Based / Small Commerce

  • eBay reselling (thrifted, niche collectibles)

  • Amazon FBA (fulfilled by Amazon reselling)

  • Dropshipping (low setup but competitive)

  • Print-on-demand (T-shirts, mugs, posters)

  • Handmade goods on Etsy

  • “Micro-importing” (AliExpress > UK resell)

📱 Apps / Platforms

  • Cashback & receipt apps (TopCashback, Quidco, Shoppix)

  • User testing (websites, apps, prototypes)

  • TaskRabbit / Airtasker gigs

  • Mystery shopping apps

  • Passive income apps (like Honeygain, caution: low yield)

  • Investing / fractional share apps (Trading 212, Freetrade)

🏠 Asset-Based / Offline Ventures

  • Renting out spare storage space (e.g., Stashbee)

  • Peer-to-peer lending platforms

  • Renting out camera gear, tools, or musical instruments

  • Airbnb (room or experiences)

  • House/pet sitting (TrustedHousesitters, Rover)

  • Local services: dog walking, gardening, odd jobs

🎓 Teaching / Knowledge Sharing

  • Online courses (Udemy, Skillshare, Teachable)

  • Coaching (career, business, life)

  • Local workshops (arts, crafts, film clubs)

  • Tutoring in niche subjects (languages, tech basics)

⚙️ Tech / Niche Angles

  • AI-assisted services (resume editing, art generation, voice cloning)

  • Stock photography / videography

  • Domain flipping

  • Niche website building (review sites, micro-niche blogs)

  • Podcasting with sponsorships

📈 Long Game / Semi-Passive

  • Dividend investing / ETF building

  • REITs (real estate investment trusts)

  • Writing niche eBooks / evergreen content

  • Building a small SaaS (software as a service) tool (no-code options exist)

  • Affiliate marketing (via blog or YouTube)

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