Now more than ever, working remotely and starting your own business is a popular and common option for business-minded individuals. But running your business isn’t easy, especially at the beginning. And if you are trying to juggle your 9-5 and a side hustle, you’ll need to plan your time accordingly.

Launch your side business

You’re not alone if you dream of making extra money and doing it on your own schedule. Many people wish they could quit their 9-5 job and work for themselves, and many people are even making it happen.

But, you don’t need to quit your main job to start a business. Spend time launching a side business in your free time. That way, you can keep the safety and stability of your day job while working to grow your side job. This also gives you time to learn the market, competition, take courses, understand pricing, and figure out what goes into making a profit.

Take time to plan

Balancing a side hustle and a full-time job can be challenging, but with planning and taking the right steps, it’s definitely possible. Even if you don’t have a full-time job, planning out your new venture is important if you want to ensure success. Take time to decide what your strengths are and how they will serve you in this new business.

Some of the best business ideas come from your strengths and passions. Also, spend some time thinking about your situation —  a side hustle means you might only have a limited number of hours to commit to it. If your business idea requires too much work right away, you may feel defeated or overwhelmed.

Set goals

Plan out weekly, monthly, and even daily goals to hold yourself to. Use the SMART criteria to set those goals —specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. Then, map out the steps you need to take in order to achieve them. Don’t be afraid to set deadlines — without a plan, you might find it’s easy to put off accomplishing each step.

Get your business online

Now that you’ve created a plan for the groundwork of your business, putting it in motion can mean doing a variety of tasks. If you freelance in any capacity, you’ll need to begin pitching and setting up meetings. You’ll need to start marketing your services.

Make sure your website is set up and filled with all the information needed to show your experience. Start posting on social media, too.  Everything you share should have value, and since you’re working to build a brand, plan out your content just as you would all other parts of the business