Side Hustles For Dummies

Get yourself paid and broaden your skillset with this everyday guide to side hustles

The gig economy is growing by leaps and bounds, partly because it’s easier to find a flexible work-life balance. Those of us who don’t want to leave our full-time jobs, however, can still grab a piece of excitement and extra income for ourselves by starting a side hustle. Or you can bundle your own personalized set of side hustles to replace your full-time job and take full control of your professional life.

Whether you’re thinking about driving for Uber, developing apps, or starting an online boutique, Side Hustles For Dummies walks you through every step of the way of starting your own side gig.

You’ll learn about how to structure your new business and keep records, create backup plans, and steer clear of scams. You’ll also:

• Find out whether you need investment capital and learn what your new time commitments will be
• Learn to create a business plan and patch any holes in it before you get started
• Discover how to incorporate a vibrant side hustle into your already busy life
• Learn how to adjust your side hustle to meet changes in your personal life and the overall business climate

Side hustles are for everyone, from high school and college students to full-time professionals to retirees. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to pursue your latest passion, hobby, or interest―or you’re just in the market for some extra income―Side Hustles For Dummies is the easy-to-read, no-nonsense guide to creating a rewarding and engaging new life.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Getting Started with Side Hustles

CHAPTER 1: Joining the Side-Hustle Game

CHAPTER 2: Surveying Your Options

CHAPTER 3: Determining Your Side-Hustle Personality

Part 2: Getting Your Side Hustle Up and Running

CHAPTER 4: Putting Your Plans Together

CHAPTER 5: Taking Your Side Hustle for a Test-Drive

CHAPTER 6: Putting Your Side Hustle in High Gear

CHAPTER 7: Running Your Side Hustle Like a Business

CHAPTER 8: Show Me the Money

CHAPTER 9: Keeping Track for You and Everyone Else

CHAPTER 10: Pay Up: Side Hustles and Taxes

Part 3: Mastering the Side-Hustle Game

CHAPTER 11: Avoiding Conflicts with Your Day Job

CHAPTER 12: Spinning Off Your Current Side Hustle into a New Side Hustle

CHAPTER 13: Other People and Your Side Hustle

CHAPTER 14: Deciding When to Change Directions or Pull the Plug

CHAPTER 15: Deciding What to Do If Your Side Hustle Gets Really Successful

Part 4: The Part of Tens

CHAPTER 16: Ten Tips on Earning Passive Income from Your Side Hustle

CHAPTER 17: Ten Leading Gig Economy Platforms

CHAPTER 18: Ten Signs That You Need to Adjust Your Side-Hustle Strategy

About the Author

Alan Simon began his first side hustle in 1982, doing consulting for small businesses and not-for-profits. He’s been juggling a variety of side gigs ever since. Alan has been writing novels for 20 years and is currently the managing principal of Thinking Helmet, Inc., a boutique consulting firm.