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Side Income Report for April 2018: How I Earned $6,960.37 (on the Side)

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April’s been a very busy month, so this update is going to be short & sweet! I generated $6,960.37 in revenue, and once again (as in March and February) spent more than usual with things like yearly tax services and on travel back and forth between my hometown of Hanford, California dealing with family affairs after the

Side Income Report for February 2018: How I Earned $6,164.07 (on the Side) and Still Lost $37.77

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For the first time in a couple of years, my side businesses actually lost money during the month of February. I generated $6,164.07 in revenue, but spent a lot more than usual. And while it wasn’t a significant loss ($37.77) it was still a bit of a surprise since I’ve been profitable for so long. Digging

My First Side Income Report for January 2018: How I Earned $9,322.89 on the Side of My Day Job (Oh Yeah, I Have One of Those Now)

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In January, I earned a total of $9,322.89 in side income. This is my first installment of what I plan on being monthly side income reports, now that I’m back to working a full-time job for the first time in almost 2 years (!!!).

What’s your side hustle story?

What's Your Side Hustle Story

Do you have a side project you’re working on? If so, I want to hear about it. And I’ll be featuring several of you on my upcoming podcast, The Side Hustle Project. Want to be interviewed? .. Comment below, telling me 2 things: 1. A little bit about your side hustle and any milestones you’ve

What time do you work on your side project?

How to Make Time to Work on Side Hustle

Trust me, I get it. Making time for your side project can be extremely difficult. We all have so many important activities competing for our limited amount of time outside of work each week. Full-time job, family, socializing, commute, exercise, meal prep, hobbies, relaxation, having fun, the list goes on. Here’s where I need your help… I’m one of those

Opportunity Management 101: The New Time Management for Entrepreneurs

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Opportunity management and determining exactly what my time management system should be, has been particularly relevant to me since quitting my full-time job this month. It’s almost comical actually. I thought that quitting my day job to focus on growing my blog and freelance business would instantly unlock a ton of time for me to pursue

How to Avoid Getting Fired (and Sued) When Starting a Side Business

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A few years ago, during my second job out of college at a clothing startup in Orange County, I was given the ultimatum of letting my side business go, if I wanted to keep my job (and sole source of reliable income). I vividly remember the conversation I had with my boss, as if it were yesterday. I