“I realized something had to change…” starts this book of
discovering ways to start and maintain a side-gig. Ms. Palmer discusses how she
started her side-gig, “To make this happen, I needed two things: more power and
more money.” She interviews several side-giggers, “Almost all…..said their idea
started as a small hint in their minds…” If you have an idea that seems to nag
at you, put it on paper and work it through.
Ms. Palmer states, “This book will help you get your
side-gig ready to launch—“
True to her word, Ms. Palmer gives excellent examples from herself
and other side-giggers who launched their businesses. They give their start-up
story, any obstacles they overcame, and the results of their efforts.
The meat of the book is in the following: Epilogue: The
Future of Side-Gigs, “When I checked back in with side-giggers months after first
interviewing them, as I was completing this book….” Handbook: Exercises and
Worksheets include finding your gig and creating a game plan along with other
pertinent information. Appendix A: The Top Fifty Side-Gigs and Appendix B: Star
Side-Giggers gives a list of side-giggers interviewed in the books along with
their respective links. Appendix C: Five Common Pitfalls to Avoid refers to areas
you should consider fully before starting your side-gig. After the Index, there
is a free sample chapter from ‘The Accidental Entrepreneur’ by Susan
Urquhart-Brown.
Kimberly Palmer has written a book that is beneficial not
only to side-giggers, but to anyone considering starting a business. Your idea
may start as a side-gig and eventually turn into a full blown industry
business. I recommend this book full of generous information for all,
side-gigger or not.
I received this book
free from O’Reilly Media for this review
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