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Create Your Own Side Hustle

Every future millionaire has to start somewhere!

Emily Beltran

Jul 08, 2019

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So, you're thinking of starting a side hustle, but before you do you should think about a few things. By definition, side hustles are any type of employment undertaken in addition to one's full-time job. That's right, a successful side hustle is dependent on you already have a main source of income. Before you start taking on a bunch of low paying side gigs, evaluate your full-time job. Is it supplying you with enough income to support you? If it's not considered looking for a better paying full-time job before you take on something else on the side.

Understand that adding a side hustle to your life will take away from something even more valuable than money… time. If you're willing to give up your time to pay the bills or have some extra guilt-free spending money than the side hustle life might be for you.

Now that you're sure about taking on a second job, it's time to decide what that job will be. If you're able to choose something that you enjoy doing anyway. Switching up things from what you do as a part-time job will make what you're doing feel less like work!

Here are 6 steps to have you hustling like a pro!

1. Be creative

Create a list of things you're good at that could also bring you some extra income. This could be anything from photography or videography to dog walking or babysitting to crafting and creating your own Etsy shop!

2. Focus on your skills

Narrow your list down and focus on one skill that you have that is in high demand.

3. Invest in your side hustle

Make sure you're good at whatever you're going to ask people to pay you for. If that's photography, make sure you have a professional camera and you're good at editing photos. If that's babysitting, are you CPR certified? Consider investing in your side hustle if you really want to be successful with it.

4. Advertise yourself

Look into websites that you can join that people trust already and frequently go to find someone to meet their needs. Some examples of these are Shuttr for photographers, Angie's List for babysitters and Wag! or Rover for pet sitters.

5. Be strategic with marketing

You could even start with a deal, like half off their first service and full price thereafter. This will also take the pressure off of you while you're still getting the hang of your new side job!

6. Use social media to your advantage

Spread the word of the service you're providing! Depending on what your job is you could even make your own Instagram for the service for marketing purposes.

A successful side hustle will help you make more money, meet new people and if it's something you enjoy it will leave you more fulfilled!

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Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

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Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

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Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

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