If you’re looking for self employed job ideas then here’s a list for you. I spent years ‘finding myself’ and looking for self employment job ideas which would be a good fit for me. Ultimately we are forever changing and so our careers paths are always changing too. With this in mind it’s worth looking for a self employed job ideas which you could do for a good, long time.
If you don’t have much work experience it worth trying many jobs to see where your strengths and weaknesses lie. If you have a passion or a hobby, don’t give it up. It could lead you to the job of your dreams. Also, it’s well worth identifying your core values. Core values give you stability and purpose. Without a purpose a job is just a means of making money. Over years this can become very soul destroying. The longer you stay in a job position the more you become entrentched in it too. Pick a job which resonates with who you are, not just how much money you can make!
Self Employed Job Ideas – Driving
Taxi Driver – If you like working for yourself consider taking a job as a taxi driver. Depending where you are you might need to pass a basic knowledge test but many taxi drivers now use sat nav to find where they’re going. Taxi drivers can work hours that suit day or night and it’s a good self employed idea for people who want to pick up and drop work as it suits.
HGV Driver – HGV drivers are self employed in many cases. You do of course need an HGV licence but once you have got it you can work anywhere. Working for an agency can give you the necessary work experience you need to secure more long term employment. The higher wages are paid to HGV drivers who go on to do articulated heavy goods vehicles and who drive hazardous goods.
Self Employed Job Ideas – Film Industry
Actor – Actors are basically self employed and get their work through agents. If you fancy doing acting work you will need to go to acting school and expect to work many other jobs while you build up your portfolio of work. Getting an agent is a main factor in becoming a professionally paid actor and many agents won’t even consider you unless you have a drama school background and some experience.
Stuntman – Stunt performers in the UK work through the British Stunt Register and are required to gain experience in 6 or more qualification to join. See my website for more details.
Extras/Background Artist – TV extras work is on a self employed basis. Anyone can join an extras agency and pick up work in local TV and or film productions. Working full time as an extra will require you to travel and extras don’t usually get travel expenses but are paid by the day. Most TV extras who I have met do it as a part time ‘extra income’, forgive the pun!
Unit Driver – Unit drivers work on a self employed basis and drive actors and crew members around. It’s long hours and there is plenty of sitting around. If you’re interested in TV work and like driving it might be for you!
Other Film Industry Self Employed Jobs
The film industry supports self employed jobs in all areas including jobs like:
Electrician, Hair and make up department, costume department, directors, editors, sound engineers, fire arms consultants, drivers, runners, A.D’s (assistants to the director), camera operators, lighting technicians, photographers and producers.
Self Employed Trade Jobs
If you have a trade there are plenty of trades which you can train in to become self employed. Here’s a few trade type self employed job ideas:
Plumber – Once you have gained a plumbing qualification you can work on a self employed basis as a qualified plumber.
Electrician – Electricians work on a self employed basis and find their own work once qualified.
Builders – The building trade has many self employed positions and depending on who you work for you could be self employed or employed. The building trade can encompass a broad range of skills: bricklaying, plastering, surveying, assessing, roofing and flooring contractors all fall into this category.
D.I.Y Handyman – If you have some DIY skills you can set yourself up as a handyman.
Self Employed Job Ideas – Internet Based
Many people are turning to the internet as a means to become self employed.
Affiliate marketing lets anyone earn from their laptop and become self employed. Learn how here. Affiliate marketing is basically selling other people’s products on the internet. You don’t need to own anything yourself personally in order to sell online. Just link to affiliate products from your content, website or adverts and earn commissions based on sales.
Ebay Selling – You can use the giant auction site ebay to buy and sell online. Take a look at my article which explains the tactic I used to buy and sell through ebay here: ebay bargain finder.
Blogging – You can build up an online presence with a blog and place adverts on your site which earn commissions. Join Google’s adsense program and it will give you some code to place on your website. The code will automatically place relevant adverts to your content. You can also sell affiliate products through your blog to earn commissions.
Create good quality content to rank your site on Google for free traffic. Learn more about how this is done with my ebook Niche Blogging For Profit.
Self Employed Job Ideas – Other Ideas
There are literally thousands of things you can do as a self employed person. If you have aparticular skill or talent why not use it to make money.
Mucicians – Musicians make money by busking and with paid gigs. You can also teach lessons in the evenings and on weekends if you are good enough.
Academia – If you have a qualification already in an academic field why not run classes for students in the evening?
Passions – If you have a passion for something have you considered making it your living?
Martial Arts Instructor – If you’re a martial artist why not consider taking your passion to the next level. I run a martial arts class part time and have even written a short guide to running your own martial arts school: Martial arts marketing.
Can you think of any other self employed job ideas? If you have found this article helpful please share it and comment below and share any other suggestions you might have.
Part Time Self Employment Ideas
If you’re looking for part time self employment ideas an internet business can be built up around an existing job and worked on whenever and wherever you are. Providing you have an internet connection and a laptop you can work from anywhere. Learn more and get a free video series here.
