Published in Side Hustle Survival Guide·PinnedScrew 9–5 Life, How to Side Hustle [2022]Why having a side hustle is crucial this year, pros and cons of popular options, and how to choose one that fits your lifestyle. Read the original post on Side Hustle Survival Guide here. Congratulations and thank you! You’re reading the very first post of Side Hustle Survival Guide! In…Side Hustle9 min read
Published in Side Hustle Survival Guide·PinnedNew Side Hustle Blog for my Medium FollowersI’m starting a new blog about side hustles. Here’s why you should read it. In this blogpost, I’ll explain what Side Hustle Survival Guide is, how it’s different from my Medium posts, and what you can expect from me as a writer moving forward. Specifically: My story so far Why…Startup4 min read
PinnedWhy I’m making an investment calculator for RobinhoodPayload Financial is a desktop application software to track investments on Robinhood built by a single creator (me). How I started My name is Ricky Tan, and I’m a freelance software engineer.Investing3 min read
Published in The Startup·PinnedFreelance Survival Guide: Days 1–180Thinking of freelancing? Here’s how I’ve survived as a first-time freelancer for the past 6 months, including a Google Sheet link to my personal finances. — Overview In this story, I’ll detail how I’ve survived as a freelancer for the past 6 months. I’ll also share a Google Sheets link to my personal finances to show how doable and realistic it is to put your skills to work on your own terms. Specifically, I’ll discuss:Freelancing7 min read
PinnedHow I beat a big business to win my first freelance contractThe tools & techniques I used to win against an entire sales department. Overview In this story, I’ll explain how I got started as a freelance software developer. Throughout, I’ll go over my first experience with freelance platforms, how I found my first client, and some of the accounting tools I…Freelancing7 min read
Published in Side Hustle Survival Guide·Jan 20How to Protect your Side Hustle with an LLCProtect your side hustle by filing an LLC for your business in your state, and the key considerations to legalizing your empire. If you read my last post on how to create a brand for your side hustle, you’re nearly ready to begin making some money! …Business6 min read
Published in Side Hustle Survival Guide·Jan 20Get Noticed. Build a Powerful Brand for your BusinessHow to build a brand: write a compelling about page, craft the perfect business name, and choose your side hustle’s colors and logo. In this blogpost, I’ll go over everything you need to know for building a great brand for your side hustle. Specifically, I’ll discuss: How to write a…Branding8 min read
Published in Side Hustle Survival Guide·Jan 17How to Plan a Successful, Money Making Side HustleHow to plan, adjust, and start building a successful, money-making side hustle in 1 page with the Lean Canvas. In this post, I’ll talk about using a Lean Canvas. It’s a nifty fill-in-the-blank tool I’ve been using for years since I was first introduced to the world of startups. …Side Hustle9 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Dec 7, 2021Social wizardry for effective peopleUnderstanding why staying in touch with friends can be difficult, and how to keep long-term relationships effortlessly. Overview The new year 2022 is coming up and many of us have new routines and new opportunities planned ahead. …Time Management6 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Oct 18, 2021How my millennial friends invest (part 1 of 4)Ever wonder how your peers invest and manage finances? I’m interviewing 100 of my Facebook friends on the topic. Here are the first 25 interviews. In this series, I’ll take you through data I’ve collected from interviewing my Facebook friends about investing and personal finance, starting with the first 25…Finance8 min read