Budget: More than €0France · Belgium
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Earn money in Belgium
In Belgium, many side-income ideas are available without leaving your area: flexi-jobs, student jobs, one-off gigs, local services or online activities. This page lists SmartExtraLab ideas that apply in Belgium, with the country filter already set so you can browse faster. You can narrow by time available, season, budget, skills or means such as a bike, a car or a computer.
Each sheet summarises the idea, practical steps, points to watch and an indicative earnings range. Before you start, check the rules that apply to you in our rules guide, especially status, caps and declarations. The information is general and does not replace personal advice. Browse the list, open the sheets that fit your situation, compare two or three options, then try one idea on a small scale before you commit more time.
78 ideas
Frequently asked questions
Do these ideas work everywhere in Belgium?
Sheets mark Belgium when the idea applies there. Use the region filter (Wallonia, Flanders, Brussels) if you want to stay local. Exact rules (flexi-job, status, caps) depend on your situation: see the rules guide.
Do I need a special status?
Not always. Some gigs go through an employer or platform; others stay occasional. The rules guide summarises the general framework in Belgium and France. Also read the chosen sheet before you commit.
How should I read the earnings figures?
Each sheet gives an indicative range based on time and context. It is not a guarantee. Compare a few ideas and test one on a small scale first.
Budget: €0France · Belgium
Audio transcription
Typing up short audio clips, paid per audio hour, on platforms such as TranscribeMe.
Estimate From $ US15 to $ US22 per audio hour (payment)
You need: Languages, Writing, Computer
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Budget: More than €0France · Belgium
Bike delivery
Deliver meals or parcels by bike in cities, on hours you choose.
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You need: Good physical condition, Bike, Smartphone
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Budget: €0France · Belgium
Book layout
Preparing a print-ready book interior for self-published authors: margins, headings, fonts, page numbers.
Estimate From $ US475 to $ US1275 per assignment (price paid by the client)
You need: Computing, Creative, Computer
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Budget: €0France · Belgium
Building showcase websites
Setting up simple websites for craftspeople, charities or freelancers with WordPress, Wix or a similar tool.
Estimate On average €369 per day (rate charged)
You need: Computing, Creative, Computer
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Budget: More than €0France · Belgium
Calligraphy to order
Hand-writing envelope addresses, menus and place cards in fine lettering for weddings and events.
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You need: Creative, Craft supplies
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Budget: More than €0France · Belgium
Car delivery driving
Drive a car from one place to another for a rental company, a garage or someone who has just bought it.
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You need: Customer contact, Driving licence, Smartphone
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Budget: €0France · Belgium
Childminding and babysitting
School pick-ups, Wednesdays, evenings: many parents are looking for someone they can trust.
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You need: Teaching, Customer contact
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Budget: €0France · Belgium
Cleaning and ironing in people's homes
A few hours a week in private homes, often with flexible hours.
Estimate From €15.26 to €16.16 gross per hour
You need: Nothing in particular
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Budget: €0France · Belgium
Clinical trial volunteer
Research centres look for healthy volunteers to test medicines, with an allowance for time and constraints.
Estimate Up to €5000 per assignment (payment)
You need: Nothing in particular
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Budget: €0France · Belgium
Companionship and help for older people
Keep someone company, do the shopping, go with them to an appointment or for a walk: real support for older people and their families.
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You need: Customer contact
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Budget: More than €0France · Belgium
Creating a video course
Recording a video course on a subject you know well and selling it on Udemy or your own page.
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You need: Teaching, Computing, Computer, Good microphone
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