Side work that holds
Test the fit with one client
One small paid job tells you more than weeks of planning. What to check after the first client.
A joint is dry-fitted before it is glued. Side work benefits from the same test.
Keep the first job small
Agree on a clear task, a price and a deadline in writing. Track every hour you spend, including messages.
Questions to ask afterwards
- How many hours did it really take?
- What was the real hourly figure after costs and tax set-aside?
- Did it fit your slot, or spill into evenings you meant to keep free?
- Would you take the same job again at the same price?
Adjust your price, your slot or the kind of job before taking on a second client.
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