Time/week spent: 10h - 20h

Engaging in the side hustle of selling homemade sauces typically required a time commitment ranging from 10 to 20 hours per week. Initially, more hours were spent setting up the business, such as recipe development, sourcing ingredients, and designing labels. As the business progressed, the time spent on production, packaging, marketing through social media or online platforms, and fulfilling orders became more consistent. This side hustle could be part-time or occasional, depending on the scale of the operation, and individuals might invest more time upfront during the establishment phase, reducing it later as processes streamlined. Online communities suggest that the time investment for this hustle is moderate, with some entrepreneurs dedicating fewer hours once the business is running smoothly.