Times are tough with the current state of the economy, so it's practical to find a side hustle that would earn you some extra cash. There are many things you can do, especially if you have the right equipment and skills. If you have a printer at home, here are some small business ideas you might be interested in.
1. Stickers
Stickers are still a thing, especially when it comes to fandom-related themes. Of all the movies, shows, games, and other industries you can get into, there are plenty of ideas ready to be printed. Use sticker paper instead of the usual paper, and you can cut out the sticker prints manually. It would be easier to use a cutter plotter if you're willing to invest.
2. Bookmarks
There are already a lot of decent bookmarks in online shops, but that doesn't mean you can't come up with your own designs that can outshine the others. There are millions if not billions of readers out there. Not everyone can finish a book in one sitting and will need a bookmark to continue the book for later.
3. Greeting Cards
If you have the appropriate skills in designing greeting or holiday cards, you might as well print them out for the extra buck. Most printers can handle thin cardstocks, which is what one usually uses for cards. Just make sure that the cardstock is not too thick or it might jam your printer. There are plenty of holidays and occasions you can profit from.
4. Study Materials
Between flashcards and booklets that students use to study the topics they need for exams, you can earn by printing them out and making it easier for everyone to ace the test. You'd probably have to create the review materials yourself, but you'll only have to do it once and you can print it as many times as you want.
5. Photos
Even though everything is digital now, you'd be surprised how many people still prefer physical copies to serve as mementos. Since most only keep smaller pictures, you can use a standard-sized printer for it. Just make sure to use the right kind of paper for the best texture such as photo paper. Some kinds work well with inkjet printers.
6. Invitations
If you're already looking into greeting cards, then you probably have the skills to create designs with editing or drawing tools. With that, you might as well offer prints for invitations too. On certain occasions like birthdays, you might get around 20 prints per event, and so much more when you manage to print invitations for weddings.
7. Productivity Materials
With how busy people are nowadays, they sometimes need reminders about what they have to do for the day, week, month, and even year. That's why planners are still selling, even simple to-do lists. You can print out planner pages and bind them yourself, as well as checklists with your very own format to make them easier to use.
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