10 Essentials for Launching a Business While Juggling Your Day Job

The light-bulb just went off. And now you have a million dollar idea. Should you quit your day job? The situation varies from individual to individual, but before you put-in your two weeks notice, weigh the pros and cons of launching a business while holding down a full-time job. I had to do this before I quit my job.

The obvious pro of keeping the job is that you’ll have a consistent income. This will help take care of your bills and debts as you put your new business venture into motion. The main concern about keeping your full-time position is that you’re going to run out of time. Spending 40 hours or so per week at your day job doesn’t leave a whole lot of other time to build your business and have a personal life. The good news is that this is temporary. You may have to do this for no more than a year or so.

I had to weigh in these options when I quit my job years ago. I was scared, much like I'm sure you are. I ended up working for almost a year while I was building my side venture. Now, years later, I look back on the time I spent and wish I would have done it sooner. Here are 10 of best ways to launch your business while keeping your job.

5 Ways to Make Working From Home More Rewarding

I’ve worked from home throughout most of my entrepreneurial journey. The perks of having this option are tremendous, but there are downsides, too. In fact, whether you work from home or in an office, entrepreneurship -- while incredibly rewarding -- can lose its zing from time to time. Not every aspect of our chosen lifestyle is instantly gratifying. So, a few years ago, I came up with some ideas on how to keep my days fresh and interesting, even when what I’m working on is less than exciting. When the hustle becomes repetitive, prevent burnout by using my five favorite ways to make each workday more rewarding.