4 Tips for Launching a Side Hustle at Any Age [Video]

When it comes to launching a side hustle after years of experience in the working world, Kathy Kristof, founder of the website SideHusl.com, says you have a choice: Either start your own business or join an existing side-hustle platform that matches people with opportunities.

The former can be riskier but gratifying, while the latter allows you to take advantage of the many existing websites that offer side hustlers options for short-term contract work, hourly gigs, focus group work and much more.

“Today, there are thousands of side gig companies and they span every type of work you can possibly imagine, so you can get a lucrative gig from anywhere in the world,” Kristof says. Her website reviews hundreds of side-hustle websites to help users find the best fit.

Workers with relevant experience can generally command higher rates. “If you are mid-career, you can generally do the high-end side hustles that pay you $50 …