Wilmington, Delaware Dec 10, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Printify today announced the release of its 2026 guide to ideal remote side hustles, spotlighting practical ways people can earn extra income from anywhere with a laptop and an internet connection. The guide is built for modern earners who want flexibility first — students covering expenses, parents fitting work into unpredictable schedules, professionals building savings, and creatives searching for scalable income streams. At the center of the report is Print on Demand, positioned as the most accessible and globally portable side hustle for beginners and experienced entrepreneurs alike.
“Remote side hustles are no longer a niche trend — they’re a mainstream financial strategy,” said Davis Sārmiņš, Director of Growth Marketing at Printify. “People want income that fits real life: flexible hours, low startup cost, and the ability to work from anywhere. Print on Demand delivers that combination, and Printify makes it simple to start and scale without inventory risk.”
Remote Side Income Is Now Mainstream in the U.S.
The shift toward remote-first side income is happening against a clear economic and cultural backdrop. A July 2025 Bankrate survey found that 27% of U.S. adults currently have a side hustle, underscoring how routine secondary income has become, even as participation levels fluctuate year to year.
At the same time, the U.S. gig workforce continues to deepen: ADP research cited in recent reporting shows independent contractors rising roughly 50% between 2019 and 2024, reflecting sustained demand for flexible, self-directed work.
The infrastructure supporting remote gigs is scaling quickly too, with the U.S. freelance platforms market estimated at $1.17 billion in 2023 and projected to grow at about 13.1% CAGR through 2030.
“People are choosing remote side hustles for the same reasons companies are embracing flexible talent: efficiency, autonomy, and global reach,” Sārmiņš said. “The opportunity is real, and the tools to start have never been more accessible.”
Why Print on Demand Leads the Work-From-Anywhere Wave
Printify’s guide identifies eight ideal remote side hustles that can be done from anywhere, emphasizing business models that are low-overhead and digitally distributable. Print on Demand leads the list because it combines creative freedom with automated fulfillment. Through Printify, sellers can upload designs to products like t-shirts, mugs, totes, hoodies, and stickers, publish them to online stores or marketplaces, and earn profit on every sale while Printify handles printing and shipping.
The model requires no upfront inventory and can scale internationally from day one, especially as the global print-on-demand market accelerates. Industry research estimates POD was worth about $8.9–$10.2 billion in 2024 and is growing above 20% annually through the next decade, powered by demand for personalized products and ecommerce expansion.
“POD is the remote side hustle that doesn’t punish you for starting small,” said Sārmiņš. “You can test niches, refine designs, and grow your catalog from anywhere. Printify takes care of the heavy lifting — production, shipping, and global routing — so sellers can focus on creativity and marketing.”
Other Remote Side Hustles That Scale From Anywhere
Beyond Print on Demand, the guide highlights several other strong remote paths.
Freelancing remains one of the most flexible options for anyone with digital skills like writing, design, development, video editing, or marketing, supported by booming demand on major platforms and an expanding client base worldwide.
Selling digital products, such as templates, online courses, planners, or eBooks, offers one of the most scalable income models since each product can be sold repeatedly without additional fulfillment.
Affiliate marketing is presented as an ideal choice for content creators who want to monetize recommendations through blogs, YouTube, or social platforms without building products themselves.
Virtual assistance, online tutoring or coaching, stock photography and videography, and social media management round out the list, each offering location independence and the ability to build repeatable income with minimal physical constraints.
“The best remote side hustles share a trait: you can start with what you already have,” Sārmiņš said. “But the most durable ones are also scalable. That’s why Printify POD stands out — it turns personal creativity into a global, fulfillment-ready business.”
U.S. Creator Snapshots Showing Remote Hustles in Action
The guide also includes U.S.-based case examples of remote earners using these models in real life.
Maya, a Texas creator, launched a POD store selling niche-themed apparel and stickers while keeping a full-time job, using Printify to automate production and shipping. Her growth came from consistent design releases and community-driven marketing across Etsy and social platforms, without the cost or complexity of holding inventory.
Jordan, based in Florida, started as a freelance brand designer and used Printify to turn his highest-performing client-style designs into a standalone merchandising line, creating two reinforcing streams of remote income.
Eli, a California entrepreneur selling digital planners, added matching Printify sticker bundles as a physical companion product, increasing average order value and turning a purely digital offer into a fuller brand ecosystem.
“These stories show how people build remote income today,” Sārmiņš said. “They start small, validate demand, and then stack scalable models like Print on Demand on top. Printify is designed to support that exact journey.”
How to Choose the Right Remote Hustle for Your Life
Printify’s report concludes with a simple framework for choosing the right remote side hustle: start with skills and interests you naturally use, prioritize models with low startup cost and fast feedback loops, and aim for income streams that can scale beyond trading time for money. In that path, Print on Demand is positioned as the most versatile foundation — easy to try, cheap to test, and built for global expansion through automated fulfillment.
“Remote side hustles matter because they give people options,” Sārmiņš said. “Whether you want a few hundred extra dollars a month or a business you can grow long-term, Printify helps you build it from anywhere.”
About Printify
Printify is a leading print-on-demand platform that helps entrepreneurs create and sell custom products globally without holding inventory. With a worldwide network of Print Providers and seamless ecommerce integrations, Printify automates printing and fulfillment so merchants can launch and scale remote-friendly businesses from anywhere.
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