Side Hustles: How to Start Earning Extra Cash
Join our weekly #CreditChat on Twitter every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week we talked about ways to make extra money with side jobs. The panel included: Sandy Smith: Founder of YesIAmCheap.com and Side Hustle Queen; Rod Griffin: Director of Public Education at Experian and Mike Delgado: Director of Social Media at Experian.
We’re also featuring financial tips all week on Snapchat.
Questions We Discussed:
- Q1: What’s a side hustle?
- Q2: How can someone decide what type of side hustle they should start?
- Q3: What are the pros/cons of having a side hustle?
- Q4: How do you manage your time with a side hustle?
- Q5: Is there anything someone should be wary of before starting a side hustle?
- Q6: How can someone figure out how to price their services?
- Q7: What are some frugal ways to advertise a side hustle and build clientelle?
- Q8: How will you know when it’s time to take your side hustle full time?
- Q9: What should someone with a side hustle know about taxes?
- Q10: Any final tips for someone looking to start a side hustle?

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Resources:
How to Make $400+ a Week as a Pet Sitter via Wisebread
#HustleCrew 30 for 30 Challenge via Sandy Smith of YesIAmCheap
99 Side Hustle Business Ideas You Can Start Today via Side Hustle Nation