The Power of Side Hustles: Turning Passion into Profit

Side hustles have become more than just a way to make extra money—they’re a path to achieving financial freedom, discovering passions, and even building a new career. Whether you’re balancing a full-time job, managing a household, or pursuing a professional degree, starting a side hustle can give you the flexibility to work on something you love while boosting your income.

Starting a side hustle can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re already balancing a lot in your life. But it’s about taking small, consistent steps toward your goal. The world is full of opportunities, and there is a side hustle that aligns with your skills, interests, and passions.

The most important thing is to take that first step. Whether it’s writing your first blog post, listing your first product on Etsy, or signing up for a freelance platform, just begin. Who knows? One day, you might find yourself with a full-fledged business that brings you joy and financial freedom.

Lifestyle & Travel, Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithSeptember 24, 2024twelve, side hustle, professional developmentComment

5 Tips for Scaling Your Side Hustle into a Successful Enterprise

With the gig economy booming and traditional employment models evolving, side hustles have become a lifeline for many individuals seeking financial security and professional fulfillment. From freelance writing and e-commerce ventures to consulting gigs and creative pursuits, there's no shortage of opportunities to turn your skills and passions into profitable ventures on the side.

But while starting a side hustle is relatively easy, scaling it into a thriving business requires a whole new level of dedication, strategy, and vision. As your side hustle gains traction and momentum, you'll inevitably face the question: "How can I take this to the next level? How do I turn my side gig into a full-blown thriving business?"

11 Extra Income Streams For Young Professionals: Fresh Perspectives on Financial Freedom

As the financial landscape continues to evolve, the pursuit of extra income streams, or as it's popularly known, the "side hustle," has become more crucial than ever for young professionals navigating the challenges of student loan debt and escalating living costs. This is especially vital for gaining financial freedom, as additional income provides the means to invest, reduce debt, increase savings, and ultimately achieve financial independence.

While the term itself has gained notoriety over recent years, the concept of supplementing a 9 to 5 job with additional income has been a longstanding practice. As a young professional, I myself leverage my “free time,” nights and weekends to carve out supplementary incomes through real estate investing, blogging, my candle company, digital products and monetizing my influence on social media.

Lifestyle & Travel, Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithDecember 20, 2023side hustle, Side Hustle Ideas, twelveComment

The Evolution of Work in the Post-Pandemic Era

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the landscape of work in ways we could not have imagined just a few years ago. As the world grappled with the challenges and uncertainties brought about by the virus, individuals and businesses adapted and evolved in response to the crisis. This period of adaptation has reshaped the world of work, redefining our understanding of where, how, and why we work.

Professional Financial, Lifestyle & TravelDr. Patrice SmithOctober 2, 2023professional development, side hustle, Work, twelveComment

Breaking Up with the Side Hustle: My Love-Hate Relationship in the New Era of Entrepreneurship

In this era brimming with opportunities and flexible work structures, "side hustle" has become a familiar phrase in our lexicon. I, too, have liberally used it throughout this blog, often boasting a few "side hustles" of my own. For many, it embodies ambition, the prospect of extra income, and the pursuit of dreams. But now, at the crossroads of entrepreneurship, I stand pondering why I'm considering parting ways with the term "side hustle."

Lifestyle & Travel, Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithSeptember 7, 2023side hustle, twelveComment

Tax-Savvy Strategies: Maximizing Deductions for Dental Professionals and Side Hustlers

Whether you're managing your own dental practice or pursuing your passion through a side hustle, understanding the tax write-offs available can significantly impact your financial outlook. Let's delve into some valuable deductions tailored to both dental professionals and individuals with side businesses, empowering you to make impactful financial decisions.

Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithAugust 16, 2023taxes, dental office, dental start up, side hustle, twelveComment

Prioritizing Self-Care: A Must-Have for Entrepreneurs

Being an entrepreneur can be both rewarding and challenging. In the pursuit of success, it's easy to forget about self-care. However, taking care of yourself is essential to your well-being and overall success. In this article, we'll explore some tips to help entrepreneurs prioritize self-care.

Crafting Your Personal Brand: A Pathway to Success

In today's digitally connected world, personal branding has emerged as a powerful tool to distinguish oneself and create a lasting impression. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creative professional, or someone seeking to enhance your career prospects, cultivating a strong personal brand is essential. In this blog post, we'll explore the key steps to create a personal brand that authentically represents you and sets you apart from the crowd.

Why You Need An Accountant Fo Your Side Hustle Business

By now, almost everyone has a side hustle. If you didn’t have one before the pandemic, you certainly have one now or are working on it. They’re an outstanding way to make extra money, to spread your occupational wings, and to build the foundation of a full-time business. But it’s also easy to get sloppy. Read through for 7 side hustle accounting mistakes to avoid

How I Made Over $11K Blogging Income in April 2023

In today's ever-changing economy, it's more crucial than ever to create multiple streams of income and avoid relying solely on a job or a single source of earnings. The ongoing pandemic has taught us the importance of adaptability and resilience, as well as the need to have a solid financial footing. By diversifying our income streams, we empower ourselves with greater financial security and freedom. Instead of being vulnerable to economic uncertainties, we become architects of our own financial destiny.

Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithMay 22, 2023eleven, side hustle, blog income, blog income reportComment

How to Leverage Social Media To Make Extra Income

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives and has opened up many opportunities to make extra money. Brands have found a low cost way of promoting their goods and services through influencers and microinfluencers (if you have a small following). Guys, the influencer market has rapidly grown and reached $16.4B in 2022, it is lucrative. This growth is attributed to the increasing popularity of short video formats on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, the effect of the global pandemic on consumers, which catalyzed social media consumption, and the optimization of data collection, which marketers used for social media ads.

Lifestyle & TravelDr. Patrice SmithMay 3, 2023side hustle, Social mediaComment

How I Made Over $12K In March 2023 With My Blog

At the top of the year I wrote an article in which I outlined my blogging income and mentioned that one of my goals for 2023 was to seriously monetize and increase the income from my blog. If you’ve been with me for a while you know what happens when your girl has a goal.

Lifestyle & Travel, Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithApril 12, 2023eleven, bloggi, side hustle, financial developmentComment

9 Ways To Make Extra Income Online

More and more, people are finding different ways to either increase or supplement their income especially with current financial uncertainties. With a lot of people securing jobs that are either remote or location independent, there is now a level of flexibility that has made it easier to leverage your wifi connection to make some extra money. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or start a new career, there are a variety of ways to make money online.

Professional Financial, Lifestyle & TravelDr. Patrice SmithMarch 29, 2023side hustle, financial development, elevenComment

Side Hustle: 5 Ways to Increase Your Skillset with Skillshare

you are looking to increase your skillset and make some extra money on the side then I am going to recommend to you Skillshare. Skillshare is a great platform for both learning new skills and teaching them to others. With a membership, you can access thousands of courses, tutorials, and workshops to enhance your existing knowledge, while also having the opportunity to become an instructor and start earning money.

Step by Step Guide on How To Set Up an LLC

So you’ve decided to take that next big step and start a business or side hustle. You have your idea, business plan and everything else in place but now need to make your business legitimate. Many small business owners decide to set up an LLC for the liability protection it provides. An LLC, or limited liability company, exists separately from its owners , and the owners are, therefore not personally responsible for business debts.

Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithFebruary 1, 2023business, dental start up, side hustle, elevenComment

How I Make Close to $25,000 from Blogging

In 2022 I made roughly $25,000 from my blog. Blogging has been a long time hobby of mine. I have been blogging since around 2008 and each of my blogs have always served as sort of a diary of my experiences, lessons learned and things picked up along the way. One great thing that has always come from it, is the help that it offers to people who read it. The next best thing is that it is lucrative

Lifestyle & Travel, Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithJanuary 31, 2023side hustle, Side Hustle Ideas, blogging, elevenComment

Step-by-Step Guide on How To Start a Blog in 2023

If you’ve thought about how to start a blog but not quite sure how, you’ve come to the right place. As a blogger myself, I can tell you it’s a rewarding way to hone your writing skills, explore new ideas, build an online presence and a community that revolves around your passions and expertise. You’ll get the chance to inspire, educate, and entertain your readers - and as your blog grows, you can even start making money and turn it into a full-time job, if that’s what you desire. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll find all the guidance and tools you’ll need to start a blog.

Starting a Successful Blog: My Feature in LinkedIn News

Recently I was chosen and interviewed as an expert by LinkedIn News for an article they were working on for tips on starting a successful blog. This was such an honor because while I think of myself as an expert in the field of Orthodontics, I hadn’t quite given myself that title when it came to blogging, until now.

Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithSeptember 12, 2022side hustle, Side Hustle Ideas, blogging, interview, tenComment

Start Making Money Online Full-Time or Part-Time in 4 Actionable Steps

The search for new and flexible ways to make a living begins differently for everyone. Perhaps you are out of work, looking to make some money on the side, or simply feel the need for a career change. The modern work climate empowers people from any background to work remotely online in almost any field of choice.

Lifestyle & Travel, Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithAugust 31, 2022side hustle, Side Hustle Ideas, tenComment

Combating The Great Resignation: 6 Crucial Roles of HR in Employee Retention

A company's human resource department plays a crucial role in retaining employees. During today's Great Resignation crisis, companies need to understand why people leave their jobs. They should also know how to combat these issues. In this article, we'll discuss the Great Resignation crisis and how HR departments can help prevent it.