Are you among the many people today working a side job or thinking about picking up a side hustle? If you answered yes, you’re in good company. More and more people are searching for flexible jobs that can add to their income.

And, while side hustles are always good for making some extra cash, people are also using them to explore their passions and do something they love. Or, perhaps you try a side hustle if you’re looking to establish yourself in a new career.

No matter what your reason, before you take the leap into a second job, there are a few things you should consider.

• What Skills Do You Have?: This is a great place to start when you’re thinking about your side hustle – what skills do you have? Do you have skills that you are using in your full-time job that you’d like to use for your side hustle? Or, do you have unused skills that you’re not capitalizing on yet? Perhaps you’re a great writer. Maybe you love making crafts. Do your friends say you throw the best parties? Now’s the time to use them.
• What Are You Passionate About?: Side hustles are a great way to explore your passions. Do you love animals? Are you a fitness junkie? Do you love creating websites? Whatever you’re passionate about, you can probably find a way to share your passion with others and make some money doing it. 
• How Much Time Do You Have?: Lastly, how much time do you have to devote to your side hustle? Will you work your side hustle in the evenings? On the weekends? Decide how much time you can dedicate to your side hustle without compromising your full-time career.

Now it’s time to find your side hustle. If you’re still not sure what you want to do, here are some ideas that might fit your skills and passions.

• Childcare: With teenagers having increasingly busy schedules, more and more parents are finding it difficult to find babysitters and childcare for nights and weekends. You could be just the answer they’re looking for.
• Event Planner: If you throw the best parties and have a knack for keeping track of details, consider event planning. You could plan anything from birthday parties to weddings.
• Teaching: Whether it be teaching piano lessons, a foreign language, or tutoring kids in math, teaching is a great side gig. 
• Fitness Instructor: Are you always at the gym? Do you love taking classes and working up a sweat? Do you think you could motivate others? Then you could be a fitness instructor. 
• ECommerce: Do you make something that others would love to buy? A craft? Blankets? Clothes? Then eCommerce could be for you. 
• Pet Care: Do you love animals and have time to take them for walks or dog sit on the weekends for people? You might start your very own pet care business.
• Writer: If you are a strong writer, you could make money writing articles, blogs, white papers, press releases, and other things. 
• Webpage Designer: Lots of people who have side hustles need help designing web pages for their business – so if you’ve got the skills – helping them might be your side hustle.

No matter what you choose to do, a side hustle can provide you financial benefits and allow you to explore other passions. Think about what interests you and see if you can make it happen.