How You Can Make Money as a Parent With A Disability With Side Gigs

Mar-22-2022

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Today’s blog guest blog post comes courtesy of Patrick Young of Able USA

 

Side gigs are part-time jobs that help a parent earn extra money. Whether you have a disability, stay at home with children, or just want to earn some extra income, side gigs can help you achieve your dreams.

How to Find Work

One of the best ways to find work is to go online and look for “side gigs.” There are many dedicated organizations like Imagine! that focus on supporting people with disabilities. But you can also find employment opportunities through platforms like Craigslist and Upwork.

You can also check with other businesses in your area or industry and see if they have any need for side workers with disabilities.

If you have skills that are in-demand, such as electricians or carpenters, you can create a business plan detailing how you’ll sell your services.

You’ll want to include detail on how your business will be structured (e.g., sole proprietorship) and what funding you may need in order to fully bring your business idea to life.

Marketing Your Side Gig

You need to be able to market your side gig. If you don’t have the time or energy to do it, or if you can’t afford a marketing team, then you need to find some low-cost ways of marketing.

Market your side gig yourself through social media:

• Post on Facebook groups relevant to your skillset, post on LinkedIn groups where people are looking for work like yours, post on Reddit with a catchy headline
• Tweet about your service and include hashtags that might be relevant
• Find a relevant forum and make sure you’re joining conversations. Be helpful and offer advice
• Create an account on Instagram so that people can follow you and see what you’re doing
• Sign up for Google ads for pay-per-click advertising. This isn’t going to be as much of an investment as Facebook Ads, but it’s an easy way to get your ad seen by potential clients

Legal Considerations

Side gigs can be a great way to make extra money, but there are certain legal considerations to be aware of before finding work. As with any business, potential entrepreneurs need to consider the legal implications of starting a small business or side gig.

One consideration is whether it should be run as a sole proprietorship or under another type of business structure like an LLC (Limited Liability Company).

Taxes

It’s important to keep in mind that the IRS considers many side gigs as a business. This means you’ll need to file taxes for the income you’ve earned from your side gig.

Business Structure

This business will be under the sole proprietorship of the person with a disability. This means that all liability and profits will be recorded in the name of the individual who is running the business.

Is a Side Gig Right for You?

There are plenty of benefits to working a side gig that goes beyond the money. It can help you feel more fulfilled in your daily life and provide some much-needed downtime.

Working on something outside of your day-to-day routine or industry gives you insight into other career paths and industries as well as helps you develop skills in other areas.

It provides an outlet to express your creativity or explore new hobbies without the expectation of being an expert (or any expectation at all!).

Side work can be done from home, so it offers flexibility for parents with disabilities, caregivers, or seniors who need assistance with everyday tasks.

 

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