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A FESTIVE side hustle could bring in hundreds of dollars in just minutes with the right steps.
The easy-to-start gig is perfect as the holiday season approaches, with plenty of opportunities to make some extra money.
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During the Christmas season, plenty of homes, businesses, apartment complexes, and streets set out decorations to celebrate.
A Christmas tree is arguably one of the most symbolic images of the holiday, and many of those same places will find trees in the area to decorate with lights.
That’s where you come in, per a recent video from small business owner Christmas Light Contractors (@christmaslightcontractor).
Whether through online advertisements or going door-to-door to even in your neighborhood, offer services to put up lights around the trees on the property.
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It would offer businesses and homeowners a chance to illuminate their space for the Christmas season, whether to draw in more customers or just to exude holiday spirit.
At the most basic setup, you’d probably need to start with some minor equipment, including but not limited to some extension cords, a ladder, and, obviously, heavy-duty Christmas string lights.
The minor investment could be paid back quickly, however, according to Christmas Light Contractors.
Given that it takes around “10 minutes” to set up lights on a tree, depending on its size, you could make $150 in that amount if time if you set it as a rate per tree.
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For an hour’s work, that’s nearly $900.
Do that a few days a week as a side hustle, and you’re bringing in a few thousand dollars.
Of course, the rates will likely all depend on the client, tree size, and other factors.
After you pay off expenses, it might more realistically bring in around $1,000 per week, depending on your operation.
Christmas Light Contractors work putting up lights on various jobs as well, including on roofs and around buildings and homes.
Adding lights to a quality tree is an easy “upsell” for the business at the $150 rate.
Side hustles and tax implications
Extra income you make from side hustles may need to be reported to the IRS.
If you receive more than $600 in gross payouts from a selling platform like eBay, the site will issue you a Form 1099-K to use in your tax return.
Individuals should calculate their adjusted gross income, taxable earnings, and deductions for the year.
Once they have that, they can use the 1040-ES form to calculate estimated taxes.
Several other simple side hustles could bring in some additional money for the holiday season.
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Those with writing expertise could make as much as $700 per day with a flexible transcribing side hustle that pays per word.
It’s even possible to get “$60 richer” in just 20 minutes by providing your opinion on certain products.
For those who are looking for even easier gigs that require no prior expertise, there are still opportunities.
A woman makes an extra $1,000 per month by doing others’ laundry.
Dog lovers could also make around $600 per day through a walking and babysitting operation.
Another pet side hustle can also make you $115 per night without having to leave your living space.
