HOW TO EARN EXTRA INCOME THROUGH HOME SALES?
Did you know that a side hustle (a term from American English) is a business that complements your main job, whether you’re an employee, student, freelancer, or micro-entrepreneur? Unlike a side project (which is about dedicating your free time to a personal project, not directly linked to money or a profession: open-mindedness, self-confidence, etc.), a side hustle is all about generating income to boost your budget and supplement your salary. Side hustles, similar to jobbing, let you earn money to top up your monthly income. This could mean offering personal services, tutoring, occasionally renting out your home on Airbnb, running a digital activity online like dropshipping, taking on a regular small job, writing a book or creating a blog, or even designing and selling artistic or handcrafted items.
So, what are the options in France today for earning money by finding a home-based job as an additional income—a real, friendly, and stimulating activity—without giving up your current job, salary stability, or career security? Maybe you seriously need extra pay to help cover your main home or a new car, or to get those few hundred euros you need for new glasses, dental care not covered by your insurance, or a holiday rental? Out of ideas and thinking of searching for that hidden gem online? Start by honestly listing your real skills—and above all, don’t underestimate the dark side of the web, meaning the often misleading and shady side of some sites and too-good-to-be-true job offers on various platforms! So, skip online jobbing, an apparently easy way to earn extra money, but which usually just means a small pot or cashback of a few dozen euros after hours spent on your computer clicking through all kinds of websites and platforms, or tedious writing jobs on apps or sites that only bring in a meager salary. As for dropshipping on platforms like Amazon, it’s not as easy as it seems to make money without solid training, given the risks tied to the desirability and pricing of the products and services you choose to sell to demanding and fickle consumers. In reality, dropshipping—even if you can sell without renting a shop—is a real job that requires not just ideas and a passion for the internet, but also a lot of commitment and talent in the field. You need to offer your clients a product line and quality of service that stand out, not to mention the marketing and writing skills required!
In this unpredictable context, home sales businesses are serious solutions for boosting your budget and topping up your income. They’re usually a big hit with people looking for a secondary job to supplement their salary. They also appeal to young graduates and students looking for gigs to earn money alongside their studies, ideally from home or near their university, especially to show regular income for a rental application. The appeal of this kind of work is not just about finding an extra income—which can mean hundreds or even thousands of euros depending on your availability and skills—but also the freedom this kind of activity brings.
The basic idea behind this jobbing is that many companies, to promote their services, products, and goods, use independent, dynamic, and creative sellers—ideally with a car if the job means meeting clients. In this respect, renting a small car for a day now and then, if you choose your offer well on dedicated platforms, can cost very little compared to the income from home sales.
An employee or someone retraining for a new career can find solutions to do their new job and earn the income they want alongside their main job or training. But how do you manage this business and bring in the money from these services without a long list of heavy admin tasks? In France, the auto-entrepreneur (micro-enterprise) status is very easy to set up online with just a few clicks on a secure government platform, and it’s perfect for this kind of activity. No need to write up statutes, declare your home as your business address, or worry about legal and tax skills... The core idea of a micro-enterprise is that you’re not under a hierarchy, so you can choose how many hours you want to dedicate to this job, depending of course on how much you want to earn each month. You set your own pace, propose it to the brand that’s hired you, and find tailor-made solutions to manage your schedule and your business, independently and in line with your personal and professional commitments. In short, it’s the results that count!
When it comes to extra income, the principle is usually to earn a percentage of the monthly sales you make (20% to 30% when working with Elora).
JOIN ELORA TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR SALARY
Tired of soulless sales platforms and impersonal online contacts? Do you love real client connections and enjoy putting your creativity to work for others? Are you passionate about eco-designed clothing, accessories, and fashion items, ideally made in France or Europe? Want to turn this passion into a way to top up your income and earn a meaningful extra salary? Then working as a personal stylist in ready-to-wear fashion is an idea worth exploring! If you apply to Elora (no need for endless CVs or cover letters... it’s your profile, your approach, and your personal ideas that will make the difference online and get you selected!) and join the team, you’ll offer fashionable, on-trend products to individuals living near you. No more long commutes or having to move house. This way, you can discover exciting assignments, supplement your salary if you have a main job, or earn money to boost a reduced income, especially during a career change or leave.
Specialized in home sales for decades, Elora is a brand created and based in France, launching four innovative collections of clothing, accessories, and fashion items each year at accessible prices, so clients can enjoy refinement worthy of haute couture. Each Fashion Consultant, as part of their mission, aims to create a friendly, shared shopping experience. No more impersonal dropshipping! From the comfort of their homes, the 950,000 individuals who trust Elora enjoy trying on casual-chic pieces to complete their wardrobe.
Elora is also a company committed to eco-responsibility, fully aware of all aspects of its mission, and taking many actions to protect the planet and support women’s well-being. Most of the production of a clothing line follows an eco-responsible process to limit the brand’s environmental impact. Logistics sites are preferably based in France or Europe. Elora also cares about the well-being of its team, aiming to ensure they earn enough, in line with their commitment. The idea is to give them the means to succeed and thrive while earning the thousands of euros a year they’re missing—in short, to supplement their income while enjoying a rewarding fashion sales activity. That’s why the brand offers several training cycles each year to help them develop skills on various topics (writing contact or invitation emails, reaching out to individuals, helping them find their style and choose the best products for their look and body shape, etc.). These sessions and courses take place during seminars or are available via a web platform.
Looking for solutions to earn extra income from home?
Boost your salary by joining the Elora network of fashion consultants! Visit the Career platform on our website or check out our blog to learn more about our profession.
