10 Best Side Hustles To Boost Your Income in 2025, According to an Investment Banker
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Looking to make some extra cash in 2025? You’re not alone! Investment banker Nischa Shah recently shared her top side hustle picks in a detailed YouTube video, and GOBankingRates is breaking down her expert insights.
As someone with both investment banking and accounting expertise, Shah knows a thing or two about making money work harder.
AI Content Creation
If you’re tech-savvy, this might be your golden ticket.
“There’s so many businesses that need content but simply just don’t have the time or the expertise to create it themselves,” Shah explained.
She pointed out that with tools like Jasper AI and ChatGPT, “it’s now easier than ever for people to create high-quality content for other businesses without having years of experience.”
Virtual Assistant Services
Think all virtual assistants (VAs) work for online businesses? Think again!
“I was recently speaking to my dentists and they told me that they have a virtual assistant handling all of their customer follow-ups completely remotely,” Shah shared.
She noted that tasks can include “scheduling appointments, managing emails, handling customer service or even running social media accounts.”
Digital Products
Love the idea of making money while you sleep?
“Creating and selling a digital product is such a good way to earn passive income with very little upfront investment,” Shah said.
She shared a real success story: “Tim who experimented with selling digital products on Etsy and in a span of his first 90 days he earned a total of around $800.”
Coaching or Tutoring Services
Got expertise to share?
“People are always looking to learn and improve their skills,” Shah noted.
She mentioned how one business coach “now charges £6,000 for one of her six-month one-to-one coaching programs where she helps people turn their passion into a profit.”
Event Planning
Want to turn party planning into profit?
“People are willing to pay a lot to outsource that stress, especially when it comes to weddings or huge events,” Shah explained. Her tip?
“Start small, offer to plan events for families or friends to build your portfolio,” she added.
Video Editing
With content creation booming, editors are in high demand.
“The more people I speak to, the more people I’m hearing want to get into content creation and are looking for a good editor,” Shah shared from her own experience.
Web Design
Every business needs a website!
“Web design is a lucrative side hustle with potential for recurring income through also having maintenance services attached to it,” Shah pointed out.
Graphic Design
Got an eye for design? Shah noted that “businesses all need logos, they need social media graphics, they need promotional materials,” making this a reliable income stream.
Online Course Creation
Share what you know!
“Online courses are a really powerful side hustle because they leverage your existing knowledge and let you turn it into passive income,” Shah explained.
Writing Services
Despite AI, good writers are still in demand. Shah advised that if you can “prove how your previous writing has increased conversion or increased open rate for emails, that’s what’s going to really make you stand out.”
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