A side business isn't always just about money. Sometimes they are fun
More and more Australians are turning to creative ways of earning a side income, many combining a second gig with pursuing their hobby. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that 867,000 Australians have odd jobs, ranging from odd jobs to running their own businesses. Ben Svenson’s day job is in the steel manufacturing business while his partner Evie Black is a dental nurse. Their passion for fishing is shared on several social media accounts as Northern Addicts, from which they earn their income through sponsorship and clothing sales. “It’s easier to collect content when it’s something you’re passionate about,” says Ben. “Ultimately you have to enjoy what you’re doing. So fishing is what we enjoy.” His favorite aspects of the Northern Addicts account are the people he meets and the relationships he builds with those who follow the pair. “I’m a Sydney Swans supporter and I’m constantly talking to some of the boys from the Sydney Swans,” he said. “They are quite interested