Side Hustle Could Earn You: Everyone knows about driving for Uber and Lyft, but starting your own local moving labor company could be the best way to make money on the side.
Even though the housing boom is starting to slow down a bit because interest rates are going up and inflation is going through the roof, there is still a lot of demand for moving services, and the industry is growing quickly. Technavio said in March that the U.S. market for moving services is expected to grow by $1.95 billion between 2019 and 2024, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2%.
If you’re looking for a side job, you might want to think about starting your own local moving labor company.
It’s not too hard to do. Not much is needed to get started. All you need is a business license and some money up front. Those who want this job should also be in good shape and strong, since they’ll be doing all the heavy lifting.
By helping people move, you could make up to $100 an hour. Most states don’t even require you to have a special license to do it.
Since most people need movers on the weekends, this is a good side job for people who work 9-to-5 jobs. It’s also great for students because of this.
Finding clients isn’t too hard. All you need is a basic understanding of the internet and a small budget to build a customer base. Local moving companies should advertise their services on the following websites and apps:
- Craigslist
- Angi
- Yelp
- HireAHelper
- Thumbtack
Those who want to do this as a side job must have an entrepreneurial spirit and, if possible, start their own business website.
Where you live affects how much money you can make, because some states pay movers more than others. According to data from HireAHelper, moving companies in Seattle make $137 an hour. In Philadelphia, on the other hand, they are making $114 an hour. It’s a big difference, but it’s still over $100 an hour, which is a lot more than the average $15 an hour you can make as an UberEats driver.
