Summer is here, and it’s a great time to consider starting a side hustle. There are many guides and resources out there to help you get started, but there are a few things you need to ask yourself before you dive deep into the world of side hustles.

The following six considerations aren’t going to dramatically change your approach to side hustles or your ability to make a passive income. Still, they can save you time and potentially bypass many of the bottlenecks entrepreneurs experience in the ideation stage.