A recent study by Bentley University shows that over two thirds of men dream of starting their own business. Yet with the economy in flux, quitting your day job to follow said dream can be daunting at best and impossible at worst.

That’s where side hustles come in – ways to make money outside of the nine-to-five that’ll allow you to add skills to your CV and prove your entrepreneurship without handing in your notice.

Here are some of the best ways to boost your bank balance without getting fired this year.

Share And Share Alike

Shares are no longer just on the stock market. “The sharing economy is growing exponentially, as consumers get more used to the idea of what we call ‘collaborative consumption’, and what you might call ‘sharing your stuff’,” says Nigel Wilson, managing director at online behavioural consultancy Hitwise.

Recent studies show that 19 per cent of all adults in the US and UK have engaged in a sharing economy transaction, and the opportunities are growing. If becoming an Uber driver or renting out your spare room on AirBnb still feels like a step too far, dip your toe into sharing by renting out your car on Turo, your camera on Cameralends, fitness equipment on Spinlister or even deliver home-cooked meals straight from your oven with Umi-Kitchen.

#SoSocial

Turning square-eyed thanks to your Snapchat addiction? Turn it into something productive. “Startups and small businesses are constantly in need of people who can help them build their brands online, especially with newer platforms that they may not have ventured onto yet,” says Wilson.

“Flexjobs and CareerBuilder are full of these opportunities but directly approaching a company that you think could do better online has also seen great success, providing you approach it in the right way. ‘Social media consultant’ also looks great on your CV.”