The dos and don’ts of managing your side hustle

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Whether you’re trying to bring in a little extra money or simply love your hobbies and want to share them with the world, we’re showing you how to (and how not to) manage your side projects.

Don’t feel like you need to start from scratch

If you’re taking your side gig to the next level, a little help can go a long way. Maybe you've never created a budget, sent an invoice, or created a business card—don't worry, we have templates for that.

Do use Microsoft templates

From business cards to PowerPoint templates for presentations and proposals to invoice templates, Microsoft has plenty of options to give your files a clean and professional look. They’re easy to update and provide consistency across your business’ needs, plus they can help decrease costs and can save valuable time.

Don’t stress out trying to find important documents

Did you know that there’s a simple way to replace those scribbled napkins with organized business thoughts? OneNote offers easy navigation, search, and color coding. You can organize tabs for things like product ideas, meeting notes, and inventory lists. Additionally, you can highlight can’t-miss notes with Important and To-Do tags.

Do collaborate in real-time

You have partners and vendors for a reason, so make sure you’re collaborating and communicating with them. You can easily share OneNote files with others. OneNote is multi-user friendly and available both online and offline, so you have access to your information when you need it.