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Cost of living sees side hustles soar as Brits seek out extra cash
As inflation drives up the cost of everyday necessities , many Brits are searching for ways to supplement their incomes . Almost a third of workers ( 31 %) already have a side hustle , while a further 42 % are considering taking one up . A second job can take many different forms , but whether reselling clothes , working as a courier or tutoring online , a side hustle requires a person to use their own free time to start and run a business .
Money . co . uk business loans investigated how many Brits have turned to side hustles and the reasons why . By surveying over 2,000 Brits about side jobs , money . co . uk business loans found out how many workers wish to start a side hustle .
Almost a third ( 31 %) of workers already work two jobs , and over four in ten ( 42 %) British workers want to take up a side hustle , compared to just 28 % who are not considering the opportunity .
The potential to make more money was overwhelmingly given as respondents ' main motivator for taking on , or considering , a side job . Seven in ten ( 71 %) of those asked gave this as one of their top reasons for starting ( or wanting to start ) a side hustle .
The top side hustle was reselling clothes ( 18 %) followed by crafting , food / baking , dog walking / grooming / sitting and food / parcel delivery ( all 8 %). Tutoring came next at 7 %, writing , drop shipping and art / design ( all at 6 %). Five percent of respondents said their side hustle was Only Fans and another 5 % said influencing . Four percent said a podcast .
Companies join forces to revolutionise roaming services in the Middle East and Africa
Zain Omantel International ( ZOI ), a Middle East premier international wholesale powerhouse , has recently formed a strategic wholesale international agreement with du , from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company ( EITC ). The partnership guarantees exceptional voice , messaging and data roaming services powered by advanced 5G technology connectivity .
The collaboration will significantly improve the customer experience for ZOI and du end-users across two continents . The partnership aims to expand and enhance international roaming services across nine countries , including the UAE , Kuwait , Oman , Saudi Arabia , Bahrain , Jordan , Iraq , Sudan and South Sudan .
Sohail Qadir , ZOI CEO , said : " This agreement between two innovative entities further demonstrates our commitment to transforming the business and creating synergies while extending our reach and capabilities to provide the highest quality services to our customers . By leveraging our combined expertise and resources , we are confident that we can deliver enhanced connectivity and convenience for customers in the UAE and across ZOI ' s operational countries ."
Fahad Al Hassawi , du CEO , said : " The partnership between ZOI and du signifies a pivotal move in our joint pursuit of providing exceptional
telecommunication services to our valued customers . With the substantial roaming traffic exchange in the UAE , our collaboration enables us to harness each other ' s unique strengths , positioning us at the forefront of shaping the future of roaming . This partnership is dedicated to delivering a seamless and effortless experience for travellers throughout the region , surpassing their expectations and setting new industry standards ." x
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