So, now you’ve got some side hustle ideas in mind. But how do you get started? Like, what do you actually do?

Narrow down your options to about three ideas and start your research!

Get in touch with the companies involved (if needed) and talk to others who’ve done these jobs before to find out the pros and cons.

Create a checklist of what you need to get started.

Do you need to buy supplies? Get certified? Sign up online? Brush up on your skills? Find clients? Don’t let yourself get bogged down with fancy business cards or social media strategies – focus on what you have to do to actually start making money.

Put any up-front costs you’ll need in your budget.

This is super important. Remember, you aren’t going to go into debt to make extra money. That’s like digging a hole when your goal is to fill in a hole. If you realize you can’t afford the up-front costs of this side hustle, find a different option! There are plenty you can do that don’t cost a dime.

Go through that checklist one action item at a time!

Once you’ve got everything in place, it’s time to jump in and start making those extra bucks. Don’t overthink it – just start.

And don’t forget: When the money starts rolling in, put that extra income in your budget with your specific goal in mind (saving, paying off debt, investing). Otherwise, you’ll end up mindlessly spending it. Which means you’d be doing a lot of extra work without gaining any extra ground.

It’s time to go after your money goals one side hustle – and one budget – at a time. You’ve got this!