How to start your side hustle
Updated | By East Coast Radio Podcasts
You
might have a fantastic side hustle concept but feel lost on turning it into a
reality. Or perhaps you're juggling a side hustle and unsure when to take the
leap to make it your main gig. We can help!
If you're going to start a business successfully, the first thing you need to do is be debt-free.- Justin Harrison
Starting a side hustle with big dreams of it becoming your main hustle can be overwhelming. Knowing where to start and where to invest your time and money are the two biggest challenges faced by most people starting out.
In the latest episode of The Hustle with Justin Harrison, Justin tackles starting a side hustle with a logical approach to managing finances and growth.
“The best opportunity you can give yourself to succeed is to make sure that you don't overburden yourself with overheads before the business even gets started,” advises Justin.
If you have a big dream to start a side hustle, or even if you have already started a side hustle, then this episode is for you.
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Meanwhile, knowing when to take on staff and expand your business can be overwhelming. The additional responsibility can cause serious anxiety for the average entrepreneur. Last time, Justin broke down the thought process of when to hire staff as well as provided an alternative view on growing and expanding a business as a solo entrepreneur.
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Previously on The Hustle, Justin looked at how to determine if your marriage is the right fit for a business partnership and how to successfully work and network together as a couple. Listen now below, or download it for later.
The Hustle with Justin Harrison won 'Best Finance Podcast' in the 2023 APVA Awards and was a finalist in the 2023 DSTv Content Creator Awards for 'Podcast of the Year.'
If you would like to be part of the podcast and have your questions answered and featured in the podcast, send a voice note via WhatsApp to 081 750 2349 or send an email to [email protected].
More about Justin Harrison:
Justin Harrison is the author of eight personal finance books; he’s a serial entrepreneur, investor, wealth creator, popular TikToker and one of South Africa's thought leaders in the financial technology space. During his career, Justin’s been involved in launching over 100 businesses. He is a passionate South African who loves living in KwaZulu-Natal. Justin is a father of three and an avid sportsman who believes deeply that South Africa is one of the best countries in the world.
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