Time/week spent: 5h - 15h

Low-end: 5 hours/week High-end: 10 hours/week. Setting up this consulting side hustle initially required more time, ranging from 10 to 15 hours per week, which included creating marketing materials, setting up client management systems, and establishing a digital presence. As the business became more established, the time commitment decreased to 5 to 10 hours per week, mainly spent on client consultations, project work, and marketing efforts. Online communities suggest a similar time investment for consulting businesses, with most individuals spending around 5 to 10 hours per week on their side hustle.