"The term 'side hustle' has gone from niche to mainstream. All signs are that we're a nation that are now actively seeking ways to earn a few extra quid. And for some, the taste of success in this area means they're quitting the nine to five to pursue their dreams of turning hobbies and passions into full time careers. Nearly two in five people (39%) in the UK have admitted to starting a side hustle in 2025."
"Technological advances and the ease with which you can use supporting tools, and the power of social media to very quickly create an engaged audience and fan base, even for niche products and services, means the opportunity to build a side hustle has never been easier. However it's those very same tools that are now helping the kitchen-table entrepreneurs make their hobbies and passions fully-paid careers."
Nearly two in five people (39%) in the UK started a side hustle in 2025, and searches for the term have increased more than three-fold since the end of Covid. Enforced isolation, market shifts and the cost-of-living crisis prompted many to seek additional income. Technological advances, social media and easy-to-use apps enable rapid audience building for niche products and services. Marketplaces like eBay and Vinted have expanded opportunities, while design tools such as Canva lowered professionalisation costs. These combined forces are enabling hobbyists and kitchen-table entrepreneurs to grow side hustles into fully paid careers.
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