Success Advice
11 Things to Avoid When Starting a Side Hustle

It’s all about the hustle!
No, that’s not the opening line from the – let’s face it – truly awful 50 Cent movie “Get Rich or Die Trying.” No offense, Fifty, but it’s the truth.
Instead, it’s a sound bit of business advice that could help you generate a nice second income or turn your passion into a full-time career. And wouldn’t that be more fun than grinding out another year or two of the 9-5?
Definitely!
The kind of hustle we’re referring to is the side hustle, another income stream to supplement your monthly salary or satisfy your creative aspirations.
Almost half of US workers are side-hustling now, earning (on average) an extra $1,000 a month. Nice.
Side hustles come in all shapes and sizes, but here’s a quick rundown of the most common part-time gigs:
- Food delivery
- Ridesharing
- Freelance design work
- Copywriting
- Drop shipping
- Pet or house sitting
- Selling homemade clothes or jewelry
All you need to start a side hustle is a skill, a strong work ethic, or a little bit of free time.
Interested?
Then check out this following guide from small business lending provider OnDeck. It outlines everything you need to know about becoming a successful side hustler, including the 11 most common mistakes to avoid.
The guide includes help and advice on calculating your initial investment costs and pricing tips to ensure you’re always covering your margins.
There’s useful information on managing a side hustle alongside a full-time job, including any special clauses or conflicts of interest caveats written into your employment contract.
OnDeck also outlines the best way to deal with all that complicated and boring business stuff, like bookkeeping and tax returns. They put that in there just for you creative types!
And, most importantly, there’s a section on maintaining a healthy work/life/side hustle balance.
Change Your Mindset
Why Ideas Are More Valuable Than Resources for Entrepreneurial Success
Discover why ideas, not resources, are the true driving force behind entrepreneurial success, innovation, and lasting growth.

History shows us that the greatest minds, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Walt Disney, Stephen King, and countless others, faced failure early on. Yet, instead of seeing failure as the end, they treated it as a comma in their story, not a full stop. (more…)
Personal Development
Discipline Creates Freedom: Why Systems Make Success Sustainable
Discipline over motivation is the key to consistent progress.

Most people believe success comes down to motivation. They wait for inspiration, wait until they feel ready, and then wonder why progress stalls. (more…)
Finances
From Debt to Financial Independence: A Practical Roadmap Anyone Can Follow
It’s about having control over your money and not letting money control you.

The 21st century has brought incredible opportunities but also new challenges. Rapid technological change, global uncertainty, and shifting lifestyles have made many people think more deeply about financial freedom. (more…)
Personal Development
7 Mistakes Young Men Should Avoid To Become More Confident In The Digital Age
True confidence comes from evidence.
-
Entrepreneurs4 weeks ago
The Hidden Legal Protections Most Entrepreneurs Don’t Know They Have
-
Change Your Mindset3 weeks ago
5 Mental Shifts to Transform Your Life and Unlock Your True Potential
-
Scale Your Business3 weeks ago
The Secret to Customer Loyalty No One Talks About
-
Coaching4 weeks ago
Why Successful Leaders Are Great Coaches
-
Success Advice2 weeks ago
The Most Overlooked Soft Skill In Business
-
Success Advice2 weeks ago
The World Needs More Tough Leaders: Here’s How to Become One
-
Personal Development2 weeks ago
7 Mistakes Young Men Should Avoid To Become More Confident In The Digital Age
-
Finances1 week ago
From Debt to Financial Independence: A Practical Roadmap Anyone Can Follow