We live in a digital age. The vast majority of people utilize technology on a daily basis for everything in their lives from working to shopping and even for education. Because of this digital age that we live in, it is becoming more and more common for people to start their own Ecommerce businesses, and these businesses are thriving! Creating an Ecommerce business can be tough, no doubt about it, but it is also a venture that has the potential to gift you with numerous rewards for your hard work. The biggest issue that tends to face most people is time. Working a day job, while still having that desire for the freedom of being your own boss… Working a day job does not have to stop you from pursuing your dream of owning your own business though. With some great time management, hard work, and dedication it can be done without leaving your old job behind right away.

Time Management

First and foremost, in order to balance a side job and a 9-5, you are going to need to step up those time management skills. Get yourself a planner, make a plan, and stick to it! Set aside a certain amount of time each day that will be dedicated to your Ecommerce business. It can be at night when the kids are asleep, on your computer while you commute, in the early morning hours before you go into that 9-5.  If you have the desire, you will find the time. The key is to not run yourself ragged. Yes, you want to dedicate your time, but you don’t want to get burned out…This is why having a plan and sticking to it is so important.

Respect Your Day Job

This may be a hard pill to swallow for some, but that 9-5 is paying the bills and it needs to be respected. You can’t allow your new side project to cause detriment to your day job. This day job, no matter what you feel about it, is paying your bills and allowing you to pursue your dream of owning an Ecommerce business with very little risk involved.

Only Do What Matters

When you are managing your time, you need to remember to cut out the things that don’t matter. Believe me, I have heard so many times how people “Don’t have the time”… yet they are saying this while watching Netflix on their couch at night. Taking a break once in a while is a good thing, but if you can cut out the mindless activities, then you will be surprised how much time you really do have.  So it is time to turn off the TV, stop procrastinating, and start doing!

Start Small, Dream Big

While your Ecommerce business is still in the beginning phases, you don’t want to bite off more than you can chew. Start small! This can mean starting by selling only one product or offering one type of service until you are able to dedicate more time to your company. Though we are starting small, we still need to dream big! Use these small starts as a gateway into bigger and better things for your business. Want to sell clothing? Start with one amazing shirt, get people talking and wanting more, then expand upon that. It is better to grow at a slow and steady pace while you are trying to maintain a 9-5 day job and remember that huge success doesn’t come overnight.

Outsource and Automate

One of the big perks for starting up your business while you are still working somewhere else, is that you potentially have a little extra capital to spend. You would be wise to invest some of your money into the business for things like automation and outsourcing certain tasks. You may be investing a little more, but you will be saving on time! Using our clothing examples, you can outsource shipping and fulfillment to save you quite a bit of headache.

There are also so many aspects of your Ecommerce business that you can automate. Email marketing and social media scheduling are two huge areas where you can automate and schedule to save yourself quite a bit of time. You can spend time once a week creating emails or social posts, but have them all scheduled and ready to go so you don’t have to worry. With your email marketing, you can set up an automation chain that will automatically send predetermined emails to clients based on certain actions that they preform, such as signing up on a form on your website.

Turn Your Side Hustle Into Greatness

There is no reason that you shouldn’t be able to turn your side hustle into greatness. Creating an Ecommerce business can be rough, especially while you are still working a day job, but the potential payoff is well worth the time and energy.

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