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Thinking of Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Small Business? Here’s How It’s Done

The rise of the "side hustle" represents a new iteration of entrepreneurs who are taking their first steps toward owning a business while still being employed full time.

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Jared Novack, founder of Upstatement

How Long Does it Take to Turn a Side Hustle into a Small Business?

The 2019 Hiscox Side Hustle to Small Business™ Study found that, on average, entrepreneurs work their side hustle for 19 months before they are ready to make the leap and turn it into their full-time job. During that time, the average entrepreneur worked 20 hours a week in addition to their full-time job. In most cases, they worked on the weekends and at night, juggling their responsibilities for work, family and their side hustle business.

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TiWanna Kenney, Owner, Consultant and Principal Auctioneer at Astounding Auctions & Fundraising Strategies

True Story: From Banker to Auctioneer Entrepreneur

If you have a side hustle, or you’re thinking of starting one, you may feel the need to do what you know – to draw on the knowledge and experience you’ve gained in years, or maybe even decades, of working for someone else. But there’s no rule that says you can’t do something completely different.

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How to Create a Small Business Facebook Ad Without a Super-Sized Budget

How you can take your business to the next level and capitalize on the marketing momentum? Facebook targeting is a cost-effective to get your brand in front of potential customers. 

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Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs: Continuous improvement

Taking the time to invest in the appropriate insurance policies now to protect against potential lawsuits later can save you.

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Social Media for Small Business – How to Deal with Online Customer Reviews

Small business owners should have a strategy for generating positive customer reviews and dealing with negative ones. Here's how to get started.

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Female, African-American Entrepreneur

Five African-American entrepreneurs to watch in 2019

There are over 2 million businesses in the US owned by African Americans. Here are five African-American entrepreneurs to watch in 2019.

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