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Side-Hustle Tools I Use After My 9-to-5
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items I work a full-time 9-to-5, so the hours I have for my side hustles need to count. These are the AI tools, content-creation apps, productivity gadgets, website-building platforms, and learning resources I actually use or recommend to save time and get...
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AI Tools I Use
Content-Creation Tools
Productivity Tools and Gadgets
Website and Online-Business Tools
Learning and Community Resources
AI Tools I Use
These are the AI tools that help me get more done during my limited side-hustle hours, from working through ideas to creating content and building projects.
I use ChatGPT constantly when I am working on side-hustle ideas after work. It helps me brainstorm, organize ideas, write content, research topics, and work through things much faster than I could starting from a blank page.
ChatGPT
Content-Creation Tools
These tools help me turn an idea into content without spending my whole evening doing it. I use them for Pinterest, graphics, photos, video, and other side-hustle content.
I use Pinterest to find content ideas, spot seasonal trends, and plan posts that people are already searching for.
Pinterest
Canva is one of my favorite tools for creating Pinterest pins, social posts, and graphics for my side hustles. The templates save me time, and I can customize everything without being a professional designer.
Canva
This is a nice starter option if you want to create content without spending a lot on equipment. I especially like that it can hold your phone vertically or horizontally.
LED RGB Ring Light with Adjustable Tripod Stand
I use a webcam for online communities, tutorials, calls, and any side-hustle work where I need to show up on camera. It is a simple upgrade if your laptop camera is not giving you the clear, professional-looking video you want.
Full HD Webcam
Productivity Tools and Gadgets
These are the practical tools I use to make my after-work setup function better, whether I am working from the couch, at a desk, or walking while I get things done.
After sitting and commuting all day, my walking pad lets me move while answering messages, researching ideas, or handling lighter side-hustle tasks.
Walking Pad Treadmill for Home - Under Desk
When I only have a few hours after work, a timer helps me choose one task and actually finish it. It is a simple way to avoid scrolling or jumping between projects.
Pomodoro Timer Cube
I literally use this EVERY day! I sit on the couch in the evening and work on my computer, so this is a MUST have for me!
Laptop Lap Desk with Phone Holder
A wireless mouse sounds basic, but it makes a big difference when I am working on my laptop for several hours in the evening. It gives me a more comfortable setup and makes it easier to move between all the tabs and tools I use.
USB Wireless Mouse for Laptop
These are useful when I need quiet but do not have a separate home office. They help make an apartment or shared space feel more work-friendly.
Noise Cancelling Headphones
If you work from a laptop, you quickly realize there are never enough ports. A USB-C hub makes it easier to connect a monitor, accessories, memory cards, and other tools without constantly unplugging something.
onn 7-in-1 USB C Hub
This is an affordable way to make a basic laptop setup feel more like an actual workspace. The wireless design also keeps the desk from getting overloaded with cords.
Silent Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
This is especially useful if your side-hustle workspace is small. It gives the laptop a dedicated spot and can be adjusted depending on where and how you are working.
Adjustable Metal Laptop Stand
This is more of a side-hustle splurge, but extra screen space can be incredibly useful. You can keep your research or AI tool open on one screen while actually doing the work on the other.
Portable Monitor
When your side hustle involves a laptop, phone, earbuds, smartwatch, and other gadgets, charging everything can become its own mess. A desktop charging station puts several charging options together in one spot.
Monster 10-in-1 Desktop Charging Station
Website and Online-Business Tools
These tools have helped me take ideas out of my head and actually build something with them, including websites, apps, and other online projects.
I have built some amazing time-saving apps and helpful websites with this tool!
Lovable - Build apps and websites
I love tools that let me take an idea and start building without having to learn traditional coding first. Base44 makes it much easier to experiment with app ideas and turn something I have in my head into an actual working project.
Base44
Learning and Community Resources
I am constantly learning new things for my side hustles, especially around AI, content creation, websites, and affiliate income. These are the platforms I turn to when I need tutorials, training, ideas, or a community to learn from.
I use Skool because there are communities and courses where I can learn directly from people who are already doing the things I am trying to learn. I especially like being able to find training, discussions, and other members in one place instead of ...
Skool
I use YouTube whenever I need a step-by-step tutorial for something I am learning. It has helped me understand AI tools, content creation, Pinterest, and website building at my own pace.
YouTube