It’s finally Spring! Flowers are blooming, the sun’s shining and there’s money to be made. There are lots of ways to make money this season that don’t require you to spend too much of it. Here are a few ways you can earn yourself some extra money during Spring.

Dog walking

If you’re a dog lover who’s looking to make yourself some extra cash, this hustle is perfect for you. Now that it’s level 1 of the lockdown and life is getting back to normal (somewhat), many people will be going back to work and won’t have as much free time as they did before. Dog owners will definitely need their dogs walked and taken care of, which is something you can charge a fee to do. Start by putting up posters in your area and letting people know on social media through local group chats.

Thrifting

If you have a bunch of Spring clothes that you no longer wear, it might not be such a bad idea to sell them. Thrifting is the perfect way to get rid of old clothes while making money. There’s really no need to hold onto clothes you no longer wear, but there’s all the need to make as much money as you can. Remember that these clothes have been used before, so don’t overcharge people for them or you might struggle to make sales. The items don’t have to be limited to clothing, either. You stand a bigger chance of making more money if you mix it up a bit with other items such as accessories, bags and shoes.

Gardening

This doesn’t have to be limited to lawn mowing- you can do a little bit extra by making people’s gardens look pretty this Spring. If you’re passionate about gardening and you need the extra money, this is the perfect weather to be out there doing exactly that. Or even better, you can start your own vegetable garden in your own yard and sell vegetables to people in and around your community. If you’re not all the way clued up about gardening, here are a few tips to inspire you.

Car wash

It’s sunny outside, people are travelling again and who wants to be travelling in a dirty car? A car wash is a great way to make money during Spring, and it doesn’t have to be something huge with all sorts of extras that’ll cost too much. It can simply be washing cars around your area with a couple of your friends.

Swimming instructor

There are a lot of people who who’d like to learn to swim but don’t know how to go about it. If you’re a pro at swimming, then you could definitely teach people to swim to make some extra cash. It might be a good idea to get certified in CPR before you start this business. You can also check out the Swimming South Africa website to find out about the courses available to aspiring swimming coaches.

There are so many different ways to make money in Spring and if you need a little bit more inspiration, you can take a look at this article that gives you ideas about all the summertime business ideas worth looking into. Remember that no matter how small your business may be, you need to give it your all and give people reasons to buy into it. You can also get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and share some of your Spring time business ideas. Good luck!