Currently 800+ extra income ideas and still growing! This list of extra income ideas is split into categories so that you can easily and quickly select to view (for free!) what suits you the most.
List of over 800 extra income ideas
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Ultimate Extra Income Ideas List CATEGORIES
Artisan and Craft Production (60 ideas) – see all
Custom wooden phone stands with embedded SA hardwood inlays
Modular pet feeding stations carved from reclaimed pallet wood
Clay and Ceramics (43 ideas) – see all
Hand-thrown espresso cups with unglazed exterior textures
Custom house tile sets featuring family surname in Nguni script
Community Infrastructure and Local Services (68 ideas) – see all
Neighbourhood Tool Library with QR-reserved bookings
Local “Fix-It” Pop-Up Days
Creative and Cultural Products (56 ideas) – see all
“African Lore Audio Collectibles” USB drives
Heritage Spice Blend Kits with Origin Story Cards
Digital and AI Services (50 ideas) – see all
AI-Powered WhatsApp Auto-Responder for Spaza Shops
Custom Voice Assistant for Elderly Users
Food and Beverage Micro-Models (56 ideas) – see all
Heritage Fermented Beverage Kits (e.g., umqombothi, mageu)
“Braai Spice Rub Subscription” – monthly regional blend
Freelancer and Solo Founder Enablement (51 ideas) – see all
“One-Page Contract” Templates for Voice Actors
Micro-Audit Service for Sole Proprietors
Garden and Home and Outdoor Maintenance (75 ideas) – see all
“Green Waste to Compost” Pickup & Return Service
Pool Chemical Balancing for Seniors
Health and Wellbeing (Non-Clinical) (76 ideas) – see all
Digital Detox Weekend Kits
Postpartum Walking Circles
Hybrid Physical-Digital Retail (49 ideas) – see all
QR-Code Scavenger Hunts with Local Biz Rewards
NFC-Tagged Artisan Product Storytelling
Local Experience Economy (50 ideas) – see all
“Neighbourhood Time Travel” Walks
“Meet Your Maker” Studio Tours
Niche Education and Coaching (56 ideas) – see all
Digital Decluttering for Seniors
WhatsApp Business Setup for Informal Traders
Pet and Animal Ventures (50 ideas) – see all
Pet Grief Support Boxes
Custom Pet Memorial Carving (Wood/Clay)
Sustainable Micro-Manufacturing (78 ideas) – see all
Recycled Glass Countertops from Bottle Waste
Reclaimed Wood Wall Panels with Embedded Stories