Financial Fitness
By Sandra Gordon
Boost your
income with a
side business
A
fter putting in a full day at work, spending
time on a second job may not sound
especially appealing. But starting a side
gig—a flexible job you do on your own time—could
be just what you need to feel more personally,
professionally and financially fulfilled.
"A side business can take something you're truly
passionate about and turn it into extra vacation
money or cash for your kid's school. It can also lead
to another lucrative career," says Lorrie Thomas
Ross, a web marketing expert who started her
social media marketing agency for small businesses,
www.webmarketingtherapy.com, as a side gig.
"The beauty of it? It's yours, and you're in control.
You can mold it into whatever you want."
A side gig can also be a waste of time, energy and
money, however, if you're not careful. Here are some
tips for launching a micro business venture that
benefits your bottom line.
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