Equity market volatility remains low (VIX near 14), creating favorable conditions for growth stocks tied to freelancing platforms and side hustle jobs online services; options data points to moderate bullish sentiment through August. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Social media management is another growing niche. AI scheduling and design tools help side hustlers create engaging posts at scale. A TikTok script that once took two hours to brainstorm can be drafted in minutes. When paired with strong editing and strategy, this skill becomes highly marketable. Latest PMI data indicates strong expansion in service sectors, bolstering companies tied to side hustle jobs online, with expected Q3 margin improvements from reduced digital advertising costs.