Top Backyard side hustle ideas in Uganda 2022
Have you ever wondered what you can do in your backyard to earn a living? If yes, this is the right place for you! The backyard is that space at the back of your home or house. This space varies from home to home, from small to a reasonable big size. Most times, side hustles fail due to high running costs such as rent. But for this case (backyard side hustle ideas), that’s off the list. Your side hustle shall have to stand with no rent.
This is better as you’ll be bagging home all that money. If yours is insufficient, you can rent out someone’s which is cheaper than renting a room. Backyards have some limitations, you can’t do all businesses you can think of there. But there are a few that can do well there.
Below is the list of backyard side hustle ideas
Bee keeping.
In a place where a lot of farming is done, this is an idea you can do in your backyard. This is because bees need plants to get nectar they use to make honey. This you can also do on rooftops in cities though the number of hives will be limited. If you are a beginner, you can consider starting with 2 to 3 hives and see how this works out.
Rabbit rearing.
This is one of the top ideas today. A lot of people are opting for rabbit meat because of its health benefits. The good news if you are thinking about starting rabbit rearing is, it can work out well in your backyard.
Gardens for parties.
Some people don’t have enough backyard space for parties or their backyard is not nice looking. In addition to the above, “money”. Some don’t have or are not willing to spend a lot on parties. A strategically placed nice looking backyard could be an option. Improving yours to meet party standards can earn you a fortune. This will require a reasonably big back yard least it’s for very small parties.
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Nursery for flowers and trees.
From the many calls by environmentalists and governments to plant trees to combat climate change, there is an increasing demand for trees. you can use your backyard to do a tree and flower nursery and earn some money.
Piggery.
Pork is highly consumed everywhere in the world. Raising pigs in your backyard as a side hustle is one of the ideas that can give reasonable returns. The main challenge with pigs in your backyard is noise, especially during feeding time. This can be solved by giving the pigs food very fast. In this approach, use sawdust pigsty and always treat the sawdust to control the bad smell in your backyard.
Gardening.
I knew gardening as an idea that requires a lot of space. I guess it’s the case with you. There are some gardening ideas that you can do on a small piece of land in your backyard. If you like gardening but only have your backyard as a gardening space, the good news is you can still do gardening with that small space.
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Car washing.
Of late, the number of cars in the world is increasing due to production efficiency. With good backyard space, you can start a washing bay. You’ll benefit from the increasing number of cars and other automobiles which is expected to increase with time.
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Photography.
Giving your backyard a nice beautiful natural look can bag you extra cash doing photography. This requires a backyard that is accessible and should possibly have enough parking space for customers who come with vehicles.
Rentals.
In residential areas, Rentals can be one of the best ideas though they are costly. If you don’t have issues with living with people, you can consider rentals. They are less stressful and are a one-time investment.
Local chicken.
Local chicken rearing is one of the lucrative businesses, especially in Uganda. People prefer local chicken to the cross and exotic breeds. They claim that they are tasty. All the local food restaurants demand local chicken or kuroilers for local food. This is good news for anyone thinking about local chicken as a backyard side hustle. You can start this side hustle on a small scale
Car parking.
In highly populated areas like cities, you can exploit the fact that there is little or no parking space for vehicles. Additionally, some rentals in such areas don’t provide parking space. You can start car parking as your backyard side hustle idea If you’re near a road or your backyard is accessible with a vehicle. Improving your backyard’s security and its surfacing is a step to start with.
Start a bakery.
Do you like baking? But don’t have enough spare space to do it, try it out in your backyard.
Baking can do well in your backyard especially if it’s on a small scale. You can do this as you look out for more space for your side hustle when it grows.
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Workshop (carpentry and metal).
The construction industry is booming now days especially in developing countries like Uganda. This has increased the demand for wooden and metallic construction equipment such as doors, gates, windows, and more. You can earn yourself good money by starting a workshop in your backyard.
Laundry service.
laundry services require space for hanging clothes and where washing is done. In addition to the office where clients pick up washed clothes. Your backyard can do this job pretty well if it’s spacious.
Conclusion
Side businesses are all around today! If you have a spacious backyard, start up some of these and enjoy the benefits that come with side hustles.
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