Josh G | Social Media & Content Lead
Yep, we’re all at it. From selling band tees on Vinted to creating a podcast, a recent Adobe Express study found that a whopping 2 in 5 Brits* are using a side hustle to make extra cash or explore their creativity.
Popular choices? Selling stuff, content creation, tech services, health coaching and tutoring.
Whatever you’re up to, one thing’s for sure – your internet connection can make or break your success. And that’s where full fibre broadband comes in.
Good question. A side hustle is basically an extra gig that brings in cash. Sometimes, it’s a hobby that got out of control (hello, candle-making obsession). Other times, it’s taking advantage of the gig economy – delivering food, pet-sitting or filling out surveys while watching Netflix.
Not every hustle turns into a six-figure business, but according to a study by money.co.uk almost half of British side hustlers earn an average of £800 a month . Not too shabby, right?
Not all broadband is created equal, and when your hustle depends on staying connected, fast full fibre is the only way to go. Here’s how it can help you supercharge your side hustle:
Do what you need to – faster
Selling on Vinted? Running a YouTube channel? Designing logos for cash? You’re gonna need to upload stuff… a lot of stuff. Full fibre delivers way faster upload (and download!) speeds than regular broadband, meaning no more endless waiting or accidental crashes.
Stay connected all the time
If your side hustle involves livestreaming, client calls, or online tutoring, an unreliable connection is your worst nightmare. Imagine your Twitch stream buffering just as you hit a gaming milestone. Tragic. Full fibre keeps you connected without the drama.
Keep hustling – without disturbing the peace
Side hustles usually start at home. But while you’re hustling, the rest of the house isn’t exactly on pause. Someone’s watching Netflix. Someone’s gaming. Someone’s FaceTiming their mum. Full fibre can handle it all without breaking a sweat.
If you’re serious about maximising your income and turning your passion into profit, upgrading to ridiculously full-fibre broadband from Cuckoo might just be the best investment you make this year 🚀
* If your hustle has become a small business empire with office space and everything, you may need to speak to your provider about business broadband.
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