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Six Totally Legit Dad-Approved Side Hustles
WRITTEN BY: PAUL HANKEL
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As the holidays approach many families find themselves tight on funds. While this situation is stressful, it has never been quicker or easier to pick up a side gig or side hustle to help supplement your main income streams.
Below are six seasonal options that could add some quick holiday cash to your coffers.
Snag a local seasonal or temporary position.
There are lots of great temporary or seasonal gigs available during the holidays. Many large retailers and businesses are looking to supplement their staffing in order to deal with the increase in business during the holiday months.
• Retailers such as Target, Scheel's, and Hobby Lobby are extremely busy during the holidays and are always looking to hire for retail, stocking, and overnight positions. • The recently opened Amazon distribution center is another great option for those looking for temporary work. They offer training, and flexible scheduling.
• UPS/FedEx These two shipping giants, along with Amazon, reported shipping close to 3 billion parcels during the 2021 holiday season. To accomplish this feat, they hire thousands of seasonal workers to help sort, process, and ship those parcels. While physically demanding, these temporary positions pay well and have a lot of different hours and shifts available.
Consider starting an e-commerce site and selling products online. It has never been quicker or easier to start an online business. Will you become an overnight millionaire? Probably not. However, there are millions of online entrepreneurs who make or supplement their living by operating an online business.
Of all of the suggested side hustles in this list, an e-commerce store will undoubtedly be the most timeintensive. However, if done properly, it could become a permanent revenue stream for you and your family.
While I want to tell you the process is as simple as finding a product or service you like and then selling it online, the real process does take some research and time to bring to fruition. That being said, online
sales spike 45% during the holidays, meaning billions of people are online and spending money. Why not be one of the online retailers selling them a product?
To find out more about this very viable potential side hustle, I would recommend beginning by going to YouTube and watching some general informational videos on how to best get your e-commerce store going. I'm not going to lie to you – there are a lot of scammy YouTube videos that are trying to get you to sign up for their e-commerce training packages that they promise will lead to millions in sales for your business. Meh, highly unlikely.
Instead, look for general informational videos that offer a free overview of dropshipping, e-commerce, and selling online.
• Uber Eats If being a standard Uber driver and driving people to their holiday parties sounds a little too..."COVID-y" for you, consider delivering Uber Eats as your safer less people-y option. Drivers report earning up to $12 on average after gas expenses. While that hourly rate isn't particularly high, the flexibility of being able to work however much or little you want and being able to pick when you work makes food delivery seem like a great option for those looking to make some quick holiday cash.
• Concert and Event Staff The holidays are prime concert and event season and those events need staff! Local promoters and event venues such as Jade Presents and the Fargodome are always looking to hire motivated staff to help work their various holiday conc erts and events. You can check with any local events company or venue to apply.
• Snow Removal Are you a night owl with a valid driver's license? If so then an overnight snow removal job may be right up your alley!
Snow removal jobs are seasonal and typically highpaying and duties are performed in the early mornings or late at night. This is especially ideal for those who work a regular day job.
A quick web search will list all the seasonal snow removal jobs in your local area.
The holidays are filled with lots of potentially stressful situations. Travel, getting time off, planning or hosting for family or work parties…it's a lot. The last thing you want on your mind is not having the funds to make ends meet. While everyone's situation is different, the advancement of the internet and the gig economy has made it so that anyone with a pulse, a little bit of motivation, and even just a few free hours per week can make some serious supplemental income. Look into it! •
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VOLUME 9 | ISSUE 3
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2021
Dad Life 02
Six Totally Legit Dad-Approved Side Hustles Strapped for cash this holiday season? It’s never been quicker or easier to snag a seasonal or temporary position to support your holiday spending.
A Heart for the Highlands 06
Professional bagpiper and instructor, Dan Aird, shares about his love for piping and his unconventional path in life.
Fargo-Moorhead Adult Hockey 10
A Club for Everyone No matter your skill level or gender, the Fargo-Moorhead Adult Hockey Club is the perfect fit for you.
Helping Hands Save Lives 14
Fargo Rescue Works with Nature's Gentlest Giants Pride and Joy Rescue, a Fargo nonprofit, is working to create a better life for some of nature's gentlest giants.
On the Cover 18
Coaching Justice: From the Rink to the Courtroom Assistant United States Attorney Chris Myers shares his personal story and the lessons he’s learned in life as a hockey coach and prosecutor.
Having a Beer with Alex and Kevin 24
Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn of “The Need to Know Morning Show” sit down for a beer with Meghan Feir to discuss important topics, such as whether dolls or clowns are creepier.
Salute to Blue 28
D-S Beverages held a "Salute to Blue" event to say "thank you" to our local law enforcement. Area businesses were happy to sponsor the event and show their appreciation and respect.
Local Hero 30
Tom Krabbenhoft From Minnesota to Alaska to the Middle East and back again, Local Hero Tom Krabbenhoft attracts adventure and strives to serve meaningfully.
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