How to Make Money Going for a Walk

It’s pretty common these days for people to have a side hustle to boost their budgets. Actually, I had a side hustle myself up until very recently when I quit my full-time job. Now I work my freelancing side hustle full-time instead.

To other people, though, a side-hustle could be any number of different occupations. Some of them include cleaning houses, babysitting, catering, and painting the interiors of homes, to name but a few.

In addition to these, there is another way to side hustle that isn’t as commonly heard about by most people. The really cool thing about this particular method of side hustling is that it isn’t even all that hard of a job. For the most part it allows you to make money going for a walk.

Have a Good Attitude

The first thing you need to be successful at any side hustle is a good attitude. What I mean by that is, even though the job itself may not be difficult, you still have to work hard at it.

Furthermore, staying positive and working hard make all the difference when it’s a non-glamorous job. For instance, you can discover America’s simplest business, picking up litter for a living, if you have a good attitude and willingness to work.

Get the Right Equipment

Getting the right equipment for this job is not a difficult thing to do. You don’t need powerful equipment or big expensive machinery for these easy to complete tasks.

What you do need is a set of hand tools, the will to apply yourself, and a good pair of walking shoes, of course.

Understand Why It is a Good Business

Cleaning up trash and litter isn’t something every business owner wants to do for themselves. After all, although easy, it can be a stinky, sweaty job. However, you can cash in on their unwillingness if you choose to.

Another reason businesses don’t want to clear their own properties is because having you do it can save them time and money. At the same time it keeps their parking lots, sidewalks, and general surroundings clear of unsightly trash that could turn potential customers away.

Certainly there are other jobs you could do if you need money fast. But this is a business you can build and make your own if you apply yourself.

Moreover, the need for this service is growing. Malls, shopping centers, and just about all retail businesses have the need for litter to be picked up from time to time.

An additional reason it’s a good source of income is because it is a service that will be recurring. After cleaning up a property once it will probably need to be cleared again in a few days.

Market Your Services

In order to make money going for a walk you must get the word out. Advertise that you are free to be hired.

To promote yourself, try posting your availability on social media. You can use Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and any others that permit you to promote your services.

Print flyers with your business name, contact information, and how you can help your customers. Post them in business that will allow you to, such as grocery stores or job boards in malls.

Increase your exposure by going door to door if you must. Present yourself professionally, as though you are going for an interview. Smile, and let the business owner know how you can help them save time, money, and more.

Ask for referrals from customers you already have. If you are just getting started, offer to clean up a couple of businesses for free if they will give you several referrals.

Having a side hustle can really help your budget when money is tight. But it’s even better when you can do something simple, like make money going for a walk. If you need extra money, consider making your community a cleaner place and getting paid for it at the same time.

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Would you ever consider making extra money by going for a walk this way?