If you’re looking to start your own business but you’re in need of some extra funds first, why not consider making deliveries as a side hustle? Many college students work in part-time delivery, whether it’s by car, bike, or on foot, and it’s an easy way to earn a bit of cash. If you have entrepreneurial talent, you can choose to start your own delivery business otherwise, you could get a job with an app or a private company. Here are five ways students can earn money making deliveries.
Start your own delivery business
If you don’t want to work for someone else and enjoy coming up with outdoor business ideas, then you could start your own delivery business. Even if you only advertise within the college and campus you could end up finding work running people’s errands and picking things up for them. If you have your own car, you could also help people move. There are several options if you think outside the box.
Work for the apps
You could also consider working for one of the popular take out apps such as Uber Eats. You are pretty much free to choose your working hours and how often you want to work. This is paid by the hour, and the app is easy to use. You’ll also get some exercise by cycling. Another easy app to work for is Postmates. They offer different types of deliveries besides food and have the option to deliver by car, bike, or walking.
Get paid to run errands
There are also several tasking apps that many people use to hire people to run errands. These often include shopping for people and delivering the goods to homes and offices. If you don’t want to arrange your own errand running service then you could use an app instead.
Grocery shopping
Instacart is an app designed specifically for grocery shopping. With this one, however, you will need a vehicle and will be expected to carry larger loads. The hours are flexible and you are paid weekly. You will receive instructions on your smartphone for the groceries you need to get. It’s a great way to help out people who can’t pick up their own groceries and an easy way to make some money on the side, as long as you have a car that is.
Work for a private company
You could ask around in your local neighborhood and get a delivery job with a private company. This could be any type of business, from catering to retail, or any other company that needs delivery services or a driver. Just make sure they take proper care of you and the vehicle you operate is equipped with tools such as dash cam with gps and other safety devices. If you prefer to keep it simple and help out in your local community, then this could be a better option for you. You can even make the necessary connections to network your own business in the future.
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