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Side Hustles: Turn Your Skills, Passions and Ideas into Extra Income

Side Hustles: Turn your skills, passions and ideas into extra income

Looking to top up your income or try something new? From handmade crafts and home-grown produce to online shops, social media ventures, freelance skills and digital services – the possibilities are bigger than ever, and you can do many of them from the comfort of your own home.

What’s on:

Meet a local side-hustle entrepreneur and hear their story
Explore opportunities that fit rural life – from selling at markets to selling online
Learn how people are earning extra through online platforms
Find out about the free business support available across County Durham
Connect with others who are exploring their own side hustle journey
This evening workshop is fun, practical and inspiring – perfect for anyone curious about making a little extra on the side.

Event Type:

  • Enterprise Roadshows

Event Format:

  • In-Person

Business Stage:

  • 1. Idea Stage
  • 2. Exploration Stage
  • 3. Prepare & Plan Stage

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