{{business-type}}: General term or phrase for the type of side-hustle you operate
{{offering}}: concise explanation of the products and/or services you offer.
{{business-stage}}: concise explanation of the current state of your side-hustle
{{hours-per-week}}: Number of hours per week you can dedicate to your side-hustle
{{work-times}}: Typical work time (nights and weekends).
I'm a high school student running a {{business-type}} where I {{offering}}. I'm currently at {{business-stage}}. I have {{hours-per-week}} hours per week to work on this, mainly during {{work-times}}.
First, create a general weekly and monthly activity schedule that shows me what tasks I need to do, how often, and approximately how much time each will take. Organize these by business function [Learning, Planning, Managing, Working, Marketing] and indicate which are daily, weekly, or monthly tasks.
Second, identify critical KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) I should track and work to improve as I manage and grow my side-hustle. Explain why each is important to growth and profitability.
Last, ask reflective questions that help me personalize and refine this plan. Questions should:
- Identify which tasks feel daunting or unclear so these can be broken down into manageable steps.
- Reality-check whether the time estimates match their actual experience and to recognize any gaps or unexpected tasks that emerged during implementation.
- Prioritize which activities need immediate attention versus what can wait.
- General reflection on how to best use their time.