Side Hustle Selection Worksheet
My Skills Inventory 1. Things I'm naturally good at: ________________ 2. Skills from my day job: ________________ 3. Software I know: ________________ 4. Problems I've solved: ________________ 5. Topics I can teach: ________________
Market Demand Validation 1. Who desperately needs these skills? ________________ 2. What expensive problems do they have? ________________ 3. What are they currently paying for solutions? ________________ 4. Where do they hang out online? ________________ 5. What words do they use to describe their pain? ________________
Feasibility Check - [ ] I can dedicate 10+ hours/week - [ ] Startup costs are under $[amount] - [ ] I can reach $1000/month in 90 days - [ ] This excites me enough to push through hard times - [ ] I have or can quickly learn required skills
My Side Hustle Statement "I help [target customer] achieve [specific result] through [unique method] so they can [ultimate benefit]."
Pricing Calculator Worksheet
Cost Analysis - Time investment per project: ___ hours - Desired hourly rate: $_____ - Direct costs (tools, materials): $_____ - Overhead allocation (10-20%): $_____ - Total cost basis: $_____
Value Analysis - Client's problem cost: $_____ - Value of solution: $_____ - ROI for client: ____% - Industry standard pricing: $_____ - Value-based price: $_____
Pricing Decision - Introductory price (first 5 clients): $_____ - Standard price: $_____ - Premium price: $_____ - Package deal (if applicable): $_____
Weekly Planning Template
Week of: _______
Goals for This Week 1. Revenue goal: $_____ 2. Outreach goal: ___ prospects 3. Delivery goal: ________________
Monday - [ ] Task 1: ________________ - [ ] Task 2: ________________ - [ ] Task 3: ________________
Tuesday - [ ] Task 1: ________________ - [ ] Task 2: ________________ - [ ] Task 3: ________________
Wednesday - [ ] Task 1: ________________ - [ ] Task 2: ________________ - [ ] Task 3: ________________
Thursday - [ ] Task 1: ________________ - [ ] Task 2: ________________ - [ ] Task 3: ________________
Friday - [ ] Task 1: ________________ - [ ] Task 2: ________________ - [ ] Task 3: ________________
Weekend - [ ] Batch task: ________________ - [ ] Planning: ________________ - [ ] Learning: ________________
Week Review - Revenue achieved: $_____ - Outreach completed: ___ - Wins: ________________ - Improvements needed: ________________
Client Project Tracker
Client Name: ________________ Project: ________________ Start Date: _____ Deadline: _____ Total Fee: $_____ Paid: $_____
Project Phases - [ ] Phase 1: ________________ Due: _____ - [ ] Phase 2: ________________ Due: _____ - [ ] Phase 3: ________________ Due: _____
Communication Log - Date: _____ Notes: ________________ - Date: _____ Notes: ________________ - Date: _____ Notes: ________________
Time Tracking - Estimated hours: _____ - Actual hours: _____ - Effective hourly rate: $_____
Lessons Learned - What went well: ________________ - What to improve: ________________ - Would work with again? Yes/No Why: ________________
30-Day Launch Checklist
Week 1: Foundation - [ ] Choose side hustle based on assessment - [ ] Set up business email - [ ] Create payment method - [ ] Design basic invoice template - [ ] Write side hustle statement - [ ] Join 3 relevant online communities - [ ] Complete skills gap analysis
Week 2: Preparation - [ ] Create 3 portfolio pieces - [ ] Write service descriptions - [ ] Set initial pricing - [ ] Build lead list (50 names) - [ ] Create outreach templates - [ ] Set up basic website/profile - [ ] Develop onboarding process
Week 3: Launch - [ ] Send 50 outreach messages - [ ] Post in 5 Facebook groups - [ ] Update LinkedIn profile - [ ] Offer 3 free strategy sessions - [ ] Follow up with all leads - [ ] Book first client calls - [ ] Close first paying client
Week 4: Deliver - [ ] Onboard first client professionally - [ ] Over-deliver on first project - [ ] Request testimonial - [ ] Ask for referrals - [ ] Update portfolio - [ ] Refine processes - [ ] Plan month 2
Income & Expense Tracker
Month: ________________
Income | Date | Client | Service | Amount | Status | |------|--------|---------|---------|--------| | | | | $ | Paid/Pending | | | | | $ | Paid/Pending | | | | | $ | Paid/Pending | | Total Income | | | $ | |
Expenses | Date | Category | Description | Amount | |------|----------|-------------|--------| | | Tools | | $ | | | Marketing | | $ | | | Education | | $ | | | Travel | | $ | | | Other | | $ | | Total Expenses | | | $ |
Monthly Summary - Gross Income: $_____ - Total Expenses: $_____ - Net Profit: $_____ - Tax Savings (30%): $_____ - Take Home: $_____