# Side Hustle Launch Blueprint

## 1️⃣ Dashboard – Quick‑Start Hub  
A single page that gives you an at‑a‑glance view of every moving part.

| View | What it Shows | How to Use |
|------|---------------|------------|
| **Launch Timeline** | Gantt‑style view of milestones (Idea → MVP → First Sale) | Drag bars to re‑schedule tasks |
| **Revenue Tracker** | Weekly revenue vs. target | Spot trends, adjust marketing spend |
| **Priority Funnel** | Tasks grouped by Impact × Effort matrix | Focus on “High Impact, Low Effort” items first |

> 💡 Tip: Pin this Dashboard to your Notion sidebar for instant access every day.

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## 2️⃣ Idea Bank – Capture & Validate Concepts  
Store every side‑hustle spark, then run a quick validation checklist.

| Idea | Category | Target Market | Validation Score (1‑5) | Status |
|------|----------|---------------|--------------------------|--------|
| Custom pet‑tag subscription | E‑commerce | Urban dog owners | 4 | ✅ Validated |
| AI‑generated résumé service | SaaS | Job seekers | 2 | ❌ On hold |
| Mobile car‑wash booking app | Marketplace | Busy commuters | 3 | 🔄 Testing |

> 💡 Tip: Use the **Validation Score** formula: `Avg(Problem Fit, Willingness to Pay, Competition)` to keep scoring objective.

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## 3️⃣ MVP Planner – Build Only What Matters  
Break down the Minimum Viable Product into features, assign owners, and track progress.

| Feature | Description | Priority (1‑5) | Owner | Status | Due Date |
|---------|-------------|----------------|-------|--------|----------|
| Subscription checkout flow | Recurring payment integration | 5 | Alex | 🚧 In Progress | 2024‑07‑15 |
| Admin dashboard | View orders & churn | 4 | Maya | ⏳ Planned | 2024‑07‑30 |
| Mobile‑responsive UI | Optimise for phones | 3 | Sam | ✅ Done | 2024‑07‑01 |

> 💡 Tip: Set the **Priority** column to a formula `5 - Impact + Effort` to auto‑rank features.

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## 4️⃣ Launch Timeline – Milestones & Gantt  
A timeline database that visualises every major step from concept to first sale.

| Milestone | Phase | Start | End | Owner | Completed? |
|-----------|-------|-------|-----|-------|------------|
| Market research | Validation | 2024‑06‑01 | 2024‑06‑10 | Maya | ✅ |
| MVP prototype | Development | 2024‑06‑11 | 2024‑07‑10 | Alex | ⏳ |
| Beta test with 20 users | Testing | 2024‑07‑11 | 2024‑07‑20 | Sam | ❌ |
| Launch marketing campaign | Growth | 2024‑07‑21 | 2024‑08‑05 | All | ❌ |
| First sale | Revenue | 2024‑08‑06 | 2024‑08‑06 | All | ❌ |

> 💡 Tip: Switch the view to **Timeline** in Notion to drag dates and instantly see schedule slack.

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## 5️⃣ Financial Dashboard – Track Money Flow  
All revenue, expenses, and cash‑flow metrics in one place.

| Date | Category | Description | Amount (USD) | Type |
|------|----------|-------------|--------------|------|
| 2024‑07‑06 | Revenue | First subscription | 199.00 | Income |
| 2024‑07‑07 | Expense | Stripe fees (2.9%) | 5.77 | Cost |
| 2024‑07‑08 | Expense | Facebook ads | 50.00 | Cost |
| 2024‑07‑09 | Revenue | Referral bonus | 30.00 | Income |
| 2024‑07‑10 | Expense | Domain renewal | 12.00 | Cost |

> 💡 Tip: Add a rollup to calculate **Net Profit** = Σ(Income) – Σ(Cost) and display it on the Dashboard.

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## 6️⃣ Content & Marketing Calendar – Stay Visible  
Plan blog posts, social media, ads, and email sequences.

| Publish Date | Channel | Content Type | Title / Asset | Owner | Status |
|--------------|---------|--------------|---------------|-------|--------|
| 2024‑07‑15 | Blog | How‑to guide | “Start a Pet‑Tag Subscription in 5 Steps” | Maya | 🟢 Scheduled |
| 2024‑07‑18 | Instagram | Reel | Unboxing new tag designs | Sam | 🔵 Draft |
| 2024‑07‑20 | Email | Newsletter | Launch announcement + early‑bird discount | Alex | 🟡 Review |
| 2024‑07‑22 | Facebook Ads | Carousel | “Give Your Dog a Unique Identity” | Alex | 🟠 In Production |

> 💡 Tip: Use Notion’s **Reminder** on the Publish Date to get a push notification 1 day before posting.

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## 7️⃣ SOP Library – Standard Operating Procedures  
Document repeatable processes so you can scale or hand off.

| SOP Title | Area | Owner | Link to Page |
|----------|------|-------|--------------|
| Order Fulfilment | Operations | Maya | [[Order Fulfilment SOP]] |
| Customer Support Script | Support | Sam | [[Support Script]] |
| Paid Ads Setup | Marketing | Alex | [[Ads Setup SOP]] |
| Weekly Financial Review | Finance | Maya | [[Finance Review SOP]] |

> 💡 Tip: Turn each SOP into a **template button** inside its page for one‑click task creation.

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## How to import into Notion
1. **Create a new page** in your Notion workspace where you want the template.  
2. Click the three‑dot menu → **“Import”** → select **“Markdown & CSV”**.  
3. Upload this `.md` file. Notion will create headings, text, and **plain tables**.  
4. For each table you want as a database:  
   a. Hover the table → click **“Turn into” → “Database – Table”**.  
   b. Adjust property types (e.g., set **Date**, **Select**, **Number**, **Formula**).  
   c. Add the recommended views (Board, Timeline, Calendar) using the **“+ Add a view”** button.  
5. Link related databases: open a property → **“Relation”** → select the target database (e.g., link **Tasks** to **Milestones**).  
6. Duplicate the **Dashboard** page into your sidebar for quick access.  
7. (Optional) Use **Template Buttons** to pre‑populate recurring tasks such as “Weekly Review” or “New Idea Capture”.  

Your Side Hustle Launch Blueprint is now ready—start populating, launch, and watch the revenue roll in!