Mini Guide to Side Hustles

As a college student, I have always been interested in side hustles. Here is a collection of resources I came across online for side hustles. It is a starter / mini guide as I am still exploring my own side hustle. I found some books, web sites, and recent articles. If you need further assistance, I suggest to do your own research based on your interests and skills. Also, feel free to visit your academic or public library – the resources available are amazing and free.

Seneca Helix

A business incubator program that also lets students build business skills to help you with your side hustle. For more information, visit their site and join their info session. I am probably going to join the next cohort in 2025.

e-Books found in Seneca’s catalogue

Articles (recently published)

Here are some quick read articles I found through our databases. First one is from my news feed today, local student making their hustle work.

“WATERLOO STUDENT TURNS SIDE HUSTLE INTO THRIVING BUSINESS.” Waterloo Region Record, 27 Jan 2025. Waterloo student turns side hustle into thriving business

“FROM SIDE HUSTLE TO SHOPIFY SUPERSTAR.” FHM Canada, Jan. 2024, p. 28. Gale OneFile: CPI.Q, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A780527714/CPI?u=king56371&sid=bookmark-CPI&xid=aa8c1cdd. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

“SIDE HUSTLE SHOWDOWN.” FHM Canada, Feb. 2024, p. 28. Gale OneFile: CPI.Q, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A788289527/CPI?u=king56371&sid=bookmark-CPI&xid=f99ed00c. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

Online Resources for Ideas & Tips

Survey Results

Here are some takeaways from my informal survey of students. Thanks Mentimeter.

1. Students are already hustling!

2. Students want more workshops/events/markets/fairs!

Thanks everyone for their support. I still need to edit the videos I took at Sandbox. When done, I will either share here or as an IG story.

Thanks for stopping by!