Tech Toys
11. GripTight GorillaPod Stand
Between Periscope, Meerkat and YouTube, there’s always something for the side hustler to film or shoot while on the go to keep their business up to social media snuff. We love Joby’s GripTight GorillaPod Stand — this lightweight, bendable, flexible tripod will accommodate most any smartphone and grip onto the most unusual surfaces (think railings and rounded surfaces) for the perfect selfie. (Joby, $30)
12. Jackery Giant+
Few things can cause the kind of panic-inducing anxiety that one gets when they see that their phone is down to 10 percent battery life. Never mind the double-induced fear of a phone battery and a tablet battery going low. Enter the Jackery Giant+. Quick and easy to throw in a purse, this little lifesaver — no, seriously — will charge two devices at the same time, eliminating the need to find the nearest coffee shop to boot up. (Jackery, $30)
13. Blue Microphones Yeti USB microphone
The side hustler knows that audiences will tolerate less-than-perfect video, but nobody has the patience for poor quality audio. Podcasters, webinar hosts, musicians and anyone who hosts audio-based content online will fall in heart with Blue’s Yeti family of microphones. Not only do they capture pristine sound, but they also just require a simple USB plug in. (Amazon, $149)
14. Square card reader
Wherever the side hustler is, she needs to be able to make a sale. The Square reader is the must-have item for mobile entrepreneurs. Plug it into a smartphone that’s connected to the Internet, et voilà: safe and secure digital payment processing center. (SquareUp, free with 2.65 percent pay-per-swipe)
15. Microsoft Surface Book (128 gigabytes)
The hustle is real: We’re willing to bet that most side hustlers don’t go far without their laptop — their trusted sidekick that’s perfect to get tasks done during downtime. Save their shoulders! The Microsoft Surface Book offers the performance of a laptop with the light versatility of a tablet, the best of both worlds. (Best Buy, $1,500)
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