Business Acumen Series: Side Hustle or Real Business? Know the Difference

Are you running a side hustle or building a real business? Many entrepreneurs start with passion and hustle but don’t always have clarity on what makes a business sustainable, scalable, and operationally sound. This interactive workshop will help you evaluate where you are on your entrepreneurial journey and provide a roadmap to move from informal to intentional growth.

Participants will learn:

• The key differences between a side hustle and a structured business
• Financial, and operational markers of a real business
• How to assess your goals and make strategic decisions
• When and how to formalize your business entity
• Resources and tools available to support your transition

Whether you're making extra income on the side or ready to build something long-term, this session will equip you with the insights and frameworks needed to take the next best step forward. Bring your questions, ideas, and aspirations and leave with clarity.

Facilitator: Vince Beachum, SBDC Director at the Polsky Exchange

Questions? Contact Barbara Agyapong at [email protected].

Host or Publisher Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation