With many of us on the go, we take our technology devices with us wherever we go. We have turned to tablets and smartphones to help us make money while working remotely to focus on a side hustle or small business. Depending on our devices to make money can be frustrating without the proper tools. Here are some tried and true smartphone accessories that will support your side hustle or small business (all prices in USD):
1. Protective phone case and screen protector
Taking selfies at the edge of a cliff or practicing parkour to upload to YouTube is not for the faint of heart. Protect your technology with a protective phone case and screen protector to guard against drops, spills, and debris that could foil your plans to become an internet star. Prices for a quality set range from $20-$150, depending on your phone model and the particular features you are looking for. Suit that phone up and start making content, knowing that your smartphone is snug and secure.
2. Wireless charger or wireless charger mousepad
With many of us trying to make money while staying mobile, it can be difficult and time-consuming to find a charging station that will power your device. Purchasing a wireless charger or wireless charger mousepad will be the perfect accompaniment to your day filled with money making opportunities. Wireless chargers and mouse pads start at around $22, increasing in price with strength and charging speed. Take it with you as you start your day, secure in the knowledge that you have power when you need it most.
3. Stylus
Smudged, dirty screens do little for productivity, and they can actually damage your device over time. With proper use of a $2-$5 stylus to navigate on your device, you can increase accuracy with activities like drawing, texting, and navigating various apps and websites without covering your screen with fingerprints, smudges, and germs.
4. Phone holder/mount
For those distance shots, a quality phone holder/mount is ideal for dashboard work or in combination with a selfie stick. You’ll ensure video stability and higher quality content that will drive you higher in search engine rankings. A good car mount starts at about $20, and ranges in price depending on your phone model and what you wish to use it for.
5. Bluetooth speakers
Let’s say you need some background music on the go—to teach a yoga class or accompany a branded reel promo, or you need to hear audio files from your phone for something like audio transcription. The application of Bluetooth speakers is a game changer for times when quality audio is needed. With several models priced at $20 or less, you won’t need to break the bank to get some good work done.
6. Magnetic smartphone holder
A $10 magnetic smartphone holder provides hands-free ease of use while you attend to other things such as driving, writing, and even filming various activities. With magnetic technology built into the back of most smartphones, you’ll enjoy secure placement of your phone until you decide to move to a different location.
7.Wireless earbuds
Riding the subway or doing some work in a bustling library is much easier when you keep your business to yourself. The addition of some high-quality wireless earbuds to your work day will keep bothersome conversations to a minimum while providing you with a focused environment in which to work. Models range in price from $15-$300, depending on the sound quality you’re going for.
8. Selfie stick
No one likes extreme closeups, and with this little $5 gem, you can create content or distance yourself from your nose hairs while experimenting with different camera angles. Use it to create videos, upload dissertations, or simply wax poetic in hopes that someone, somewhere notices your talent.
Best of luck to you as you carve out a lucrative side hustle or small business! Hopefully with the addition of these innovative smartphone accessories, your work will be made easier and more enjoyable.
