Side Hustle Crunch

3 Ways to break into the Catering Business

By sidehustlecrunch May 19, 2020Catering, Restaurant

I operated a restaurant equipment business for over ten years. One of things that always fascinated me was how people got started in the catering business. Almost always it started off as a hobby turned underground side hustle. I say underground because they built their client list prior to properly setting up their catering business up according local laws and requirements. Lets dive into what I call the catering underground. For every startup there is always a reason or in this case a hobby, interest, or natural born talent that started these three tasty side hustles.

Commercial Restaurant Exhaust Hood Cleaning

By sidehustlecrunch May 18, 2020Pressure Washing, Restaurant, Restaurant Hood Cleaning

Earn extra cash pressure washing restaurant hood systems. Restaurants and food facilities are required to periodically have their hood systems cleaned. A hood system is a fire suppression canopy, exhaust fan and duct work located above the cooking equipment. Over time the restaurant cooking grease builds up and the material must be removed. The national fire code requires periodic cleaning to reduce the fire hazard. This can be a side hustle because the restaurants usually have it done at night time when the restaurant is closed.

Knife Sharpening Service

By sidehustlecrunch May 15, 2020Knife Sharpening Service, Restaurant

This side hustle usually starts as a hobby and evolves into a money making venture. After being in the restaurant business for many years I can tell you sharp knives are a must! A sharp knife makes the job easier, and safer. A sharp knife also makes the end product look better because it does not have smashed, ragged cuts. So, how do so many restaurants keep their knives so sharp? The answer is that they use a knife sharpening service.

Window Tinting Side Hustle

By sidehustlecrunch May 13, 2020Auto, Window Tinting

You can add window tinting film to car windows or store front windows, even home windows. No matter where the film is added attention to detail is what will make the finish job look professional or not. To get started you will need equipment, customers and supplies.

How to start a moving company as a side hustle.

By sidehustlecrunch May 12, 2020Home & Garden, Moving Company

I recently hired a moving company to move a family member who was downsizing and had very little money. The cost of the move was $1500. At the end of the day some furniture was still left in the home. This prompted me to ask the workers moving the furniture if they do side work. The answer was yes and at a fraction of the cost.

How to Start a Junk Removal Side Hustle.

By sidehustlecrunch May 12, 2020Home & Garden, Junk Removal1 Comment

Junk is something that everyone accumulates. Eventually that junk has to be hauled off and junk removal can be a profitable side job. Here is how to get started. As always, you will need equipment and customers. For equipment you will need a truck, dollies and tools. For the truck a used pickup will work. Eventually you may want to add a trailer or upgrade to a flatbed. I suggest both a four wheel dolly and a two wheel dolly or hand truck. The tools required will include a sledge hammer, saws, pry bars, wrenches, cordless drill, screwdriver and box cutters. You will also want straps for securing the junk being hauled off.

How to get started earning money with a pressure washer.

By sidehustlecrunch May 9, 2020Home & Garden, Pressure Washing

Need extra cash. A pressure washing business might just be your next side hustle. In an earlier article we discussed using a pressure washer for mobile detailing automobiles. In this article we are going to give you another way to earn extra cash with a pressure washer.

Traveling Hair Stylist

By sidehustlecrunch May 7, 2020Beauty & Style, Home & Garden, Traveling Hair Stylist

Are you into glam with a style that others just cannot get enough? Do you always get comments on your hair? If so, this side hustle might just work for you. For this side hustle most states require you to be a certified cosmologists and prior experience is a must. This side hustle is designed for the stylist who loves to do hair, but cannot commit to a full time schedule at the local salon.

Mobile Detailing Side Hustle

By sidehustlecrunch May 6, 2020Auto, Mobile Auto Detailing, Pressure Washing

Do you like cars? Are you a fanatic about the appearance of your car? Do you pay attention to details? If so, then Mobile Detailing might just be your next side hustle. Mobile detailing can be a full time career all by itself, but for the purpose of this article we are going to look at a scaled down version that could be your next side hustle. Lets dive into the details.

Setup a Lawn Service

By sidehustlecrunch May 6, 2020Home & Garden, Lawn Service

To get started you will need to find clients and equipment. For clients, I ride through my neighborhood and look at the yards. Often times people want their yard maintained, but do not have the time or ability to do it themselves. So they are willing to pay someone else to cut the grass or rake leaves. Personally, I like to mow lawns. To be more efficient with my time, I restrict my self to within a few miles of my home.