Earn More Without Quitting Your Day Job — Checklist

A side-hustle starter checklist drawn from the book's tips, for earning extra income around a full-time job without quitting it.

Each item below is a tip title from the book, turned into a tick-box you can print and reuse. Tick them off on screen, or use the print button for a paper copy.

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• Set a Useful Income Goal — Start with a practical target, not a promise of quick success.
• Pick One Idea and Give It a Fair Test — Test one small, sensible idea without disrupting your day job.
• Turn a Skill Into a Clear Offer — Start with work you can deliver in short, predictable blocks.
• Set a Price and Find Your First Client — A clear sample, a fair starting price, and direct outreach can be enough to test demand.
• Check Demand Before You Build — Look for signs people already seek a solution before spending weekends building.
• Start With Items You Already Own — Sell a few things you no longer use to learn listing and shipping before buying stock.
• Price for Profit, Not Just a Sale — Account for fees, shipping, packing, and what you paid before listing.
• Build a Small Portfolio and Find a First Project — A few clear examples can show a small business what you can make.
• Run a Seven-Day Launch Plan — A few focused evening sessions and one weekend block can be enough to test an offer.
• Track Time, Sales, and Costs — A simple weekly record shows whether a hustle pays fairly for your available time.

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