Start a Help Hustle (A Purpose-Driven Side Hustle) - Episode 7

Mar 09, 2023

How to Start a Help Hustle and Make a Social Impact: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this newsletter, we'll explain how to start a help hustle that not only provides extra income but also benefits a charity or makes a social impact.

Unfortunately, many people don't pursue a help hustle because they don't believe they have the necessary skills or they don't have the time. Other reasons include fear of failure, lack of resources, and not knowing where to start.

Reason #1: Lack of belief in their own skills

Reason #2: Not enough time

Reason #3: Fear of failure

Reason #4: Lack of resources

Reason #5: Not knowing where to start

But don't worry, we're here to help! Here's a step-by-step guide to starting your own help hustle and making a social impact:

Step 1: Identify your skills and passions

Think about the skills you have that could benefit others and a charity, such as writing, graphic design, or event planning. Also consider your passions and hobbies, such as gardening or baking. Write down a list of potential services you could offer as part of your help hustle that can benefit both your clients and a charity or social cause you care about.

For example, if you enjoy baking, you could offer to make custom cakes for birthdays or special events and donate a portion of your profits to a local food bank. Or if you're skilled in graphic design, you could offer to create logos or marketing materials for small businesses and donate a percentage of your earnings to a non-profit organization that supports small businesses.

Step 2: Define your target audience and social cause

Who do you want to help with your services, and what social impact do you want to make? Is it small business owners, busy parents, or a specific charity or social cause? Think about who would benefit most from your skills and services and what social impact you want to make.

For example, if you're offering custom cakes and want to benefit a local food bank, your target audience could be parents looking for unique birthday cakes for their children, or couples planning their wedding who want to support a good cause.

Step 3: Create a business plan and social impact strategy

Outline your business goals and social impact strategy, including how much time and resources you can dedicate to your help hustle and charity or social cause. Determine your pricing and how you will market your services to your target audience and the social cause you want to support.

Step 4: Set up your help hustle and social impact campaign

Create a website or social media accounts to showcase your services and social impact campaign. Start small and build your client base through word-of-mouth referrals and social media marketing. Partner with the charity or social cause you want to support and share your campaign with your network.

Step 5: Balance your help hustle with your full-time job

Make sure to balance your help hustle with your full-time job by managing your time wisely and setting realistic goals. Don't overcommit or burn yourself out. Remember that you're making a difference not only for your clients but also for the charity or social cause you're supporting.

Starting a help hustle can be a rewarding way to use your skills to help others and make a social impact. By following these steps, you can start your own help hustle and make a difference in your community.

 

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