You want to be your own boss. You’ve always dreamed of being able to decide what you do, when you do it, and who gets to benefit from it. But how? Starting a side hustle is the perfect way to try out entrepreneurship without the commitment or risk. It can also give you skills that will help build your resume or lead to another job opportunity down the line. If you’re curious about starting a side hustle, look no further! 

Here are 7.5 steps for starting your own side hustle today!

1. Be clear about your goals

First, you need to be clear on what your goals are. What are you looking to get out of this side hustle? Are you trying to make a little extra money on the side? Or are you looking to create a new career path for yourself? What are you hoping to achieve with your side hustle?

What’s your goal for this side hustle? Is it to make money on the side? Or are you looking to create a new career path? You’ll need to decide what your goal is before moving forward.

If you’re looking for a way to make some extra money, then this is an ideal way to do it. Find a skill that you’re good at, start small, and see how it goes! If you want to create a new career path, then you’ll want to take more time planning your side hustle. You want to be sure that you have enough time and dedication so it’s successful.

2. Determine how much time you have

The first step in starting a side hustle is figuring out how much time you have. Do you have a full-time job? Are you a stay-at-home parent? Do you only have a couple hours a day to spare? Knowing how much time you can devote to your side hustle will help you figure out what type of side hustle is best for you.

If you only have a few hours a day to spend on your side hustle, it may be best to try something that is easier to manage like driving for Uber or Lyft. If you’re looking for something that requires more time and skill, like designing and building furniture, then it may take more time before you can see the results of your hard work.

Starting a side hustle should be about finding something that works for you, not finding the perfect side hustle. Take the time to explore all of your options.

3. Create a side hustle plan

First, create a side hustle plan. What are you good at? What do you enjoy? And what can you do reasonably well? If you’re interested in creating a blog, for example, do some research on what topics to cover and how to get started. You should also consider your time commitments and whether or not a side hustle would be a good fit.

Once you’ve made your plan, it’s time to make your side hustle official. You’ll need to name your business and set up a patreon account or find other ways to make money.

4. Gather the necessary tools

First, you need to make sure you have the necessary tools to run your side hustle.

You’ll need your work computer or laptop, a printer, and a scanner. You may also need a webcam for webinars and screen sharing. Additionally, you’ll want to research any software you might need to use in your side hustle.

If you’re blogging, you’ll need a blog and website hosting. If you’re freelancing, you’ll want a website and an account on sites like Upwork or Freelancer. You’ll also want to have a phone for calls and texts so people can reach you.

You’ll also need some type of record-keeping software if your side hustle is more complicated than, say, writing articles. If you’re planning on running your own freelance business, then accounting software is a must-have. This will allow you to track your income and expenses more easily. If you’re going to be selling products on a platform like Etsy or Amazon, then an accounting program will be essential for hit inventory and taxes.

There are a lot of great tools out there for starting a side hustle, but make sure you have the basics before beginning anything!

5. Find your niche and what you’re good at

The more specific you are, the better. You’ll be able to get better at what you’re doing, get better results, and be more successful. If you’re not sure what ideas you have yet, here are some questions to ask yourself:

What are you good at?

What do you want to learn more about?

Are there any skills of yours that would be helpful to other people?

What topics are you passionate about?

What are you interested in learning more about?

What do you love to do in your spare time?

The answers will help you figure out the best side hustle for you. For example, if you love cooking, why not offer cooking lessons or food delivery to people in your area?

Or, if you’re talented at graphic design, why not offer freelance graphic design services to businesses in your area?

6. Start immediately

Starting a side hustle is a great way to start building your own income on the side. Not only will this enable you to try out entrepreneurship, but it can also give you skills that will help build your resume or lead to another job opportunity down the line.

When you are ready to start, here are 7 steps for starting your own side hustle today!

1. Figure out what type of side hustle you want.

2. Make a plan for what you want your side hustle to look like.

3. Create a project outline.

4. Create an online presence.

5. Market your side hustle.

6. Manage your time wisely.

7. Stay productive and committed to your side hustle!

7. Keep it up!

Once you have a side hustle, you should keep working at it. The more time you spend working on your side hustle, the more likely you are to have success with it, and the greater your success may be. Remember to give your side hustle attention, otherwise it will never grow!

1. Create a business plan — This is essential to success! You need to know what you plan on doing, how you’re going to do it, and what you’ll need to do it.

2. Market your business — Start by building your social media following. You can create a Facebook page or Twitter account for your side hustle, or work on creating a website.

3. Create a value proposition — This is what separates your side hustle from other similar businesses. What are you providing that others are not?

4. Learn the business — Before diving in, learn everything you can about the business of running a side hustle.

5. Experiment! — Try different methods of marketing and see what works best for you.

6. Monitor your progress — Review your progress regularly and make changes as needed for future success!

7. Keep it up!

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