How 16 entrepreneurs turned their side hustles into lucrative businesses

Pink Lily founders Chris Gerbig and Tori Gerbig.Courtesy of Pink Lily

• Americans launched a record number of businesses in the last year.
• Many people started their businesses out of necessity, others to avoid burnout and become their own bosses.
• Here are 14 guides on how to start your dream business from a side hustle.

Having your dream career often begins with a side hustle before it turns into a full-time company.

In the last year, a record number of Americans started new businesses. Some launched out of necessity after losing their jobs, others left jobs that were causing burnout to become their own bosses. More than 448,000 businesses were created in June of this year alone, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

For those who want to chase their entrepreneurial dreams, here are 14 guides on how to start a business from a side hustle, from an at-home glamping service, to an online clothing store.