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 readSide 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 readStartup4 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 readInvesting3 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 readFreelancing7 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 readFreelancing7 min read
Dec 18, 2022I’m not a Habit-Builder, and that’s okWhat habit-builders can learn from goal-setters (and vice versa). With the new year coming up, lots of people will be setting new goals or trying to form new habits as part of their new years’ resolutions. New year, new me, am I right? But before you draft your resolutions, I’d…Personal Development5 min readPersonal Development5 min read
Published in Side Hustle Survival Guide·Apr 26, 2022Micro Startups: Get Ahead by Launching One Every YearWhat micro startups are, how they can build a foundation of wealth in a single generation and 3 challenges to overcome before you start one. One afternoon, my brother and I compared our lives and the directions we were both heading in. See, we’re both (in some shape or form)…Startup9 min readStartup9 min read
Published in Side Hustle Survival Guide·Apr 25, 2022Stand Out on Google with a Kick-Ass Business NameEvery business needs a unique name customers can find and remember. Here’s how to pick a good name and make sure it shows up on Google. Psst. Read the original article on Side Hustle Survival Guide here. Imagine telling a potential customer about your new business. …Marketing6 min readMarketing6 min read
Published in Side Hustle Survival Guide·Mar 14, 2022Slip Out of Golden Handcuffs without chopping your arms offWhat does the term “golden handcuffs” mean? How do you know if you’re trapped? Here’s how to get them off with zero pain. Psst. Read the original article on Side Hustle Survival Guide here. Is your job too good to quit? Do you feel trapped before you’re 30? …Work Life Balance7 min readWork Life Balance7 min read
Published in Side Hustle Survival Guide·Mar 7, 2022How to invest $100 a month in stocks and cryptoHow to invest $100 every month in both stocks and cryptocurrencies, how it affects your portfolio and which ones I invest in. Psst. Read the original article on Side Hustle Survival Guide here. According to a study I conducted on how my millennial friends invest, $100 was the median number…Stock Market6 min readStock Market6 min read
