In France, more and more employees and students are turning to secondary activities to complete their income. According to a study by Malakoff Humanis, Almost 19 % of assets today combine a side hustle in addition to their main job. The attraction comes from flexibility, independence and the possibility of transforming a passion into additional income.
1. Selling your craft creations on Etsy or Shopify
Etsy and Shopify have become references for independent creators. Whether handmade jewelry, craft decoration or creative stationery, these platforms attract clientele in search of authenticity.
- Market trend : the online craft sector in France represents Over 1.5 billion euros in 2024.
- Starting investment : weak (raw materials + photos).
- Possible income : Between € 300 and € 1,500 per month For a motivated beginner seller.
👉 Advice: Building on personalization (engraving, choice of colors, custom options) increases the perceived value and loyalty.
2. become freelance editor and offer online services
With the digitalization of marketing, companies constantly publish articles, newsletters or social posts. They need competent editors.
- Market trend : the web writing market in France is growing from 10 % per year.
- Average prices : beginner between 15 € and 30 € per hourexperienced until 60 € or more.
- Possible income : of € 500 at € 2,000 per month in complementary activity.
👉 Advice: specializing (SEO, finance, real estate, health) makes it possible to obtain better paid missions.
3. Launch a shop of vintage or second hand products
The second hand attracts a large audience, especially thanks to platforms like Vinted, Leboncoin and Ebay.
- Market trend : in 2025, 30 % of French people buy regularly used (Kantar study).
- Starting investment : null (sale of his own clothes/objects), or weak (housing in flea market).
- Possible income : Between 200 € and € 800 per month For an active seller, more for specialized resellers.
👉 Advice: Target the requested niches (luxury brands, rare vinyls, retro video games).
Also read how to succeed in selling on Etsy as a beginner?
4. Give private lessons or online coaching
School support remains a highly sought -after activity, but coaching (sport, nutrition, personal development) is also experiencing high demand.
- Market trend : the school support sector in France weighs more than 2 billion euros per year.
- Average prices : Between 20 € and 50 € per hour depending on the material.
- Possible income : of 300 € to € 1,500 per month depending on the time invested.
👉 Advice: use platforms like SuperProf or Meetinlass to find its first customers quickly.
5. Create a print activity on demand
With the print on demand (printing on demand), it is possible to sell t-shirts, mugs or personalized posters without managing stock.
- Market trend : in Europe, the sector should reach 15 billion euros by 2027.
- Starting investment : zero (design + online store opening).
- Possible income : Between 200 € and € 1,000 per month For a well optimized side hustle.
👉 Advice: Target niches (eg pets, humor, French slogans) to get out of international competition.
6. Manage social networks for small businesses
Many craftsmen, traders and independent do not have time to manage Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok.
- Market trend : more than 70 % of small French companies say they run out of time to manage their social networks.
- Average prices : 200 € at 800 € per month per customer.
- Possible income : with 3 customers, we can reach € 600 to € 2,400 per month.
👉 Advice: offer simple packages (content creation + planning + messages to messages).
7. Invest in seasonal rental real estate
Even in Side Hustle, real estate remains a profitable option, in particular via Airbnb or roommate.
- Market trend : in France, seasonal rentals generate 25 % additional income Compared to conventional rentals.
- Starting investment : high (acquisition or legal sublet).
- Possible income : of € 500 at € 2,000 per monthdepending on the location.
👉 Advice: Target tourist or student cities to maximize the occupancy rate.
8. Launch a monetized youtube or podcast channel
The audio and video content attracts a loyal audience and opens up several sources of income (advertising, partnerships, sponsorship).
- Market trend : In France, 46 % of Internet users listen to podcasts regularly.
- Starting investment : microphone + entry -level camera (less than 300 €).
- Possible income : of € 100 at € 1,500 per month After reaching a significant hearing.
👉 Advice: target a niche (education, personal finance, lifestyle) makes it possible to monetize faster with targeted sponsors.
Read also do you need a status to sell on Etsy as an individual?
9. Show dropshipping products
Dropshipping remains a profitable model if you choose its products and its communication well.
- Market trend : in 2024, dropshipping represented Nearly $ 200 billion in global e-commerce.
- Starting investment : 100 to 300 € (advertising and site creation).
- Possible income : Between € 500 and € 3,000 per month For a persistent side by hustler.
👉 Advice: Avoid generic products and target niches (eco-responsible accessories, gadgets useful on a daily basis).
10. Offer translation or correction services
Globalization increases the demand for translation and rereading, notably English-French.
- Market trend : France is part of world top 10 of the countries requesting professional translation.
- Average prices : between € 0.06 and € 0.15 per word.
- Possible income : Between € 400 and € 1,200 per month a side hustle.
👉 Advice: offer its services on platforms like Malt, Fiverr or Upwork to find its first customers.