Events and Entertainment

Confident public speakers and warm writers who are comfortable being the calm voice at the center of a couple's ceremony

Startup cost

$100 – $1,500

Monthly earnings

$300 – $4,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Creative, outgoing people who enjoy working with children and crowds and want flexible weekend work

Startup cost

$200 – $1,500

Monthly earnings

$400 – $4,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Fast, confident artists who enjoy performing for a crowd and want flexible weekend and seasonal income

Startup cost

$300 – $2,500

Monthly earnings

$0 – $4,500 / mo

First income

1 to 2 months

Outgoing people who enjoy public speaking on weeknights and want a low-cost side business they can build around a job

Startup cost

$300 – $4,000

Monthly earnings

$400 – $5,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Creative, detail-oriented people who like hands-on craft work and can handle weekend installs and physical setup

Startup cost

$400 – $4,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $6,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Organized, calm-under-pressure people who love logistics, are good with clients and vendors, and can sell a high-trust service

Startup cost

$500 – $5,000

Monthly earnings

$1,000 – $9,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Organized, calm-under-pressure people who love logistics, vendors, and managing other people's biggest day

Startup cost

$500 – $6,000

Monthly earnings

$1,000 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 4 months

Outgoing, performance-comfortable people who love working with children and want flexible, weekend-heavy creative work with low startup cost

Startup cost

$800 – $8,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $6,500 / mo

First income

2 to 4 weeks

Detail-oriented people who like creative setups, can work early mornings, and want a flexible side business with low ongoing costs

Startup cost

$800 – $4,000

Monthly earnings

$300 – $3,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Performers who will put in the years of rehearsal a polished act demands and treat magic as a booking-and-marketing business, not just a hobby

Startup cost

$1,000 – $12,000

Monthly earnings

$600 – $7,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Detail-obsessed, calm-under-pressure planners with strong vendor relationships and an eye for romantic, photogenic moments

Startup cost

$1,000 – $10,000

Monthly earnings

$700 – $8,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Confident facilitators who can sell to companies and run a room full of skeptical employees

Startup cost

$1,500 – $30,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $14,000 / mo

First income

1 to 4 months

Outgoing people who love music, can read a crowd, and are comfortable being the host of a room

Startup cost

$1,500 – $8,000

Monthly earnings

$600 – $6,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Sociable, organized people who enjoy events, weekend work, and serving alcohol responsibly for weddings and parties

Startup cost

$1,500 – $15,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $9,000 / mo

First income

3 to 8 weeks

Outgoing people who can host a room, work nights and weekends, and enjoy live entertainment

Startup cost

$1,500 – $9,000

Monthly earnings

$600 – $5,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Theatrical, organized hosts who can write or license a tight script and confidently run a room of guests for two to three hours

Startup cost

$1,500 – $15,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $9,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Organized, people-driven operators who can recruit reliable staff and juggle weekend logistics

Startup cost

$2,000 – $15,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $14,000 / mo

First income

3 to 8 weeks

Sociable, organized people who want a weekend, part-time-friendly event business and enjoy working a crowd at celebrations

Startup cost

$2,500 – $15,000

Monthly earnings

$1,000 – $7,000 / mo

First income

3 to 8 weeks

Physically capable, weekend-available people who want a rental business with real assets and are willing to handle delivery, setup, and strict safety practices

Startup cost

$3,000 – $30,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $12,000 / mo

First income

3 to 6 weeks

Hands-on operators who like running events and don't mind heavy weekend hauling and setup

Startup cost

$3,000 – $30,000

Monthly earnings

$500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

3 to 8 weeks

Skilled musicians who can lead a tight band and run it like a service business, not a hobby

Startup cost

$3,000 – $25,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $12,000 / mo

First income

2 to 4 months

Outgoing hosts who can entertain a room and sell seats, not just paint well

Startup cost

$3,000 – $60,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $12,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Hands-on people with vehicle and storage space who want a weekend-heavy local business and can handle physical setup and logistics

Startup cost

$3,000 – $50,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $12,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Sociable, organized people who can work weekends and want a relatively low-cost, equipment-based events business

Startup cost

$3,000 – $20,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $7,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months