More than one-third of Americans earn money outside of their day job with a side hustle, according to a 2024 Bankrate survey.

If you've ever considered starting your own but don't know where to begin, Smarter by CNBC Make It's new online course How to Start a Side Hustle can help.

It features three side hustle experts, who offer practical tips and strategies to create a new revenue stream while balancing your day job.

You'll get 90 minutes of instructional video lessons that you can watch at any time, and a companion workbook with additional exercises and resources.

This course can help you:

1. Identify the best type of side hustle for your skills and schedule 
2. Understand the three main paths to success 
3. Master time management tips
4. Learn how to find and keep customers 
5. Develop a plan to launch your side hustle 

What you get with our course:

• 90 minutes of instructional video content broken into digestible lessons
• A downloadable workbook with exercises you can complete
• Instant access to watch and read all the materials at your own pace

Our team of trusted instructors:

You'll learn from three top experts:

• Kathy Kristof, creator of SideHusl.com, a website that reviews and rates hundreds of side hustle platforms.
  
• Kevin Ha, gig economy expert and founder of FinancialPanther.com, who personally tests and researches side hustles.
  
• Nick Loper, founder of SideHustleNation.com and host of "The Side Hustle Show" podcast, where he's interviewed hundreds of creative entrepreneurs.

Whether you're looking to dip your toe into entrepreneurship, monetize a hobby or just earn some extra money, exploring a side hustle could help you meet your goals.

Sign up now for How to Start a Side Hustle and use the coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $97 (plus tax). Offer valid February 18, 2025, through April 1, 2025. Terms apply.

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