Tips for starting a successful side hustle in 2025 according to expert [Video]

Side hustlers put a considerable amount of extra cash into their wallets in 2024. They made $891 per month on average, according to a June 2024 Bankrate survey of 2,332 U.S. adults. Some brought in as much as $1,000 to $2,000 per month.

If you’re one of the many people looking to add another income stream in 2025, there are a few moves you can make first to set yourself up for success, says Angelique Rewers, CEO of small business consulting firm BoldHaus.

Here’s what she recommends.

First, “make sure that you are organized,” says Rewers.

“You should have a dedicated bank account,” she says. “You should have a dedicated credit card. You should make sure that your tax accountant knows what you’re doing.” You can build excel spreadsheets to keep records of your clients — whatever it takes to keep your external moneymaking activities in order.

If your gig …