7 Side Hustles You Can Start Without Experience In 2025

A recent study by Intuit (Quickbooks) on the state of side hustles in the United States reveals that two-thirds of 18-35-year-olds plan to continue their side hustles in 2025, with almost half aiming to be their own boss, while 42% pursue side hustles mainly to follow their passion. The findings of the survey, which were shared via email, also demonstrate that most Gen Z and Millennial professionals agree that it takes between three to six months before their side hustle actually becomes profitable.

If you’re eager to join the “gig economy” as it is often called, so you can follow your passion and interests, or become successful enough to be your own boss full-time, you’ll be happy to know that there are few barriers to entry. Almost anyone with a decent skill set can get started. You don’t even need any experience.

7 Side Hustles You Can Start With No Experience

This is because when you launch, you can build credibility by taking on small projects or offering services locally and to acquaintances at a discounted or pro bono rate. Additionally, unlike some side hustles such as consulting or UX design work, you don’t need to have strong expertise in your field to begin with. The below side hustles are easy to start and are perfect for beginners.

1. Online Tutoring

Help students improve their skills and confidence when prepping for exams and tests, by tutoring in subjects you’re already extremely familiar or comfortable with. Platforms such as Preply make it easy to connect with learners looking for your support.

2. Lawncare And Additional Gardening Services

If you already have the equipment and are a pro at keeping your lawns lush and trimmed, why not offer to manicure your neighbors’ lawns? You can advertize this service on community Facebook groups, and even on sites such as Nextdoor, where you can promote your service to people in your community.

You might even decide to add extra services such as weeding, planting, and other garden care essentials as you gain more experience. The National Association of Landscape Professionals offers a variety of landscaping courses and training on their website which would be helpful for you to upskill and gain specialist expertise.

3. Become A Notary

A notary is a public official who works on behalf of the government to verify signatures, contracts, and other important documents to prove authenticity. To be a notary public, requirements vary depending on what country you reside in, but in the United States, you can follow steps such as completing a training course, passing an exam, and making an application, which can take up to 10 weeks to be approved. The hours are flexible and this makes for an excellent side hustle. Additionally, becoming a notary can boost your value to employers.

4. Start Cleaning Business

Some people find cleaning to be therapeutic. If this is you, you could start offering cleaning services to commercial and/or residential properties. This requires minimal start-up costs or investment as you’ll likely have most of the items you need anyway.

5. Freelance Writing

Freelance writing is one of the most popular side hustles, and for good reason. Almost anyone with good writing skills can become a freelance writer, and there is plenty of scope for freelance writing jobs, depending on your industry background, skills, or interests. If you have zero experience, you can begin through writing blogs and other types of long-form content such as newsletters, and eventually you can start providing this service to business clients using your portfolio.

6. Design Printables On Canva

If you have a knack for design, you could create print-on-demand products such as tees, sweatshirts, mugs, tote bags, and other items on Canva—then sell them. In fact, you could even take this a step further and offer print-on-demand services to small businesses looking for branded print products.

7. Sell Digital Planners

Out of all the digital products that are sold on Etsy, digital planners are by far one of the most popular. This means you will face fierce competition from established sellers. However, it does offer you the chance to jump into a highly-performing market and find ways to make your offer unique, instead of completely rewriting the rulebook.

Starting a side hustle doesn’t necessitate years of experience or specialized expertise…at least not right away. You just need a good dose of self-motivation, the willingness to take the first step and learn more so you can grow, and consistency. Pick one idea from this list of side hustles that excites you, and research how to begin, and set a simple goal to launch within the next month. Big results come from small, quality actions. Within a few months, you’ll be on your way to a profitable side hustle that leverages your free time outside of your main job to make money that you can invest, use to pay off debt, or have a comfortable rainy day fund.