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‘Tis the season to start a side hustle<\/a>. Many Americans are eager to earn some extra cash ahead of an anticipated holiday spend<\/a> of $1,778, an 8% increase over last year, according to Deloitte’s 2024 holiday retail survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n Although not quite seasonal, online freelance work<\/a> is the most popular side hustle to offset holiday-related expenses, SideHustles.com<\/a> revealed last month.<\/p>\n Related: More Than 75% of Americans Have Side Hustles During the Holidays \u2014 Here Are the Most Popular Gigs This Season<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n However, for those who want to take advantage of some winter-specific side gigs with lucrative potential, SideHustles.com compiled a list<\/a> of the best-paying opportunities.<\/p>\n Side hustlers<\/a> dwelling in snowy regions can cash in on the No. 1 gig: snow removal and shoveling<\/b>. The work might require purchasing a snow blower or heavy duty shovel, but with a relatively high earning potential of $25 to $75 per hour, it might be worth the investment.<\/p>\n The next three winter side hustles<\/a> with the best earning potential put a seasonal spin on year-round classics: winter event photography<\/b>, winter sports instruction<\/b> and winter-themed digital design<\/b>, all of which typically offer anywhere from $20 to $50 an hour.<\/p>\n Related: How to Start a Side Hustle With Facebook, From 4 People Who Did It and Are Earning More Than $1 Million a Year<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n A gift-wrapping side hustle<\/b> can also bring in some serious cash, with the potential to earn $20 to $40 per hour.<\/p>\n Last month, Entrepreneur <\/i>sat down with Nifty Package Co.<\/a> founder Michelle Hensley<\/a>, who successfully turned her gift-basket side hustle into a full-fledged business<\/a> with a strategic gift-wrap offer \u2014 one that made more than $300,000 in 2023.<\/p>\n “Take your time to wrap the gift,” Hensley suggests to anyone who might want to start their own gift-wrapping side hustle. “There are a lot of great gift-wrappers out there, but they do a lot of foo foo on everything. That isn’t always the most beautiful, elegant or trendy. Your quality of paper is going to make it the difference \u2014 [and your ribbon]. We use all fabric ribbons.”<\/p>\n Related: Easy and Lucrative Side Hustles to Try This Holiday Season for Extra Pay Amid Inflation and High Interest Rates<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Holiday decorating<\/b> ($25-$50 per hour), pet sitting<\/b> or dog walking<\/a> ($15-$30 per hour) and baking seasonal treats<\/b> ($15-$35 per order) round out the rest of the highest-earning side hustles from SideHustles.com.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n