HarperCollins Publishers has pre-empted UK & Commonwealth rights for SIDE HUSTLE IN PROGRESS: A Practical Guide to Kickstarting Your Business from For Working Ladies founder, Elizabeth Ogabi. Assistant Editor Omara Elling-Hwang struck the deal for Harper NonFiction with Juliet Pickering. SIDE HUSTLE IN PROGRESS will publish in summer 2021.

It’s currently estimated that 40% of UK workers have a side hustle and with this number set to grow each year, Elizabeth Ogabi has delivered a practical and easily accessible guide for anybody who has a business idea but doesn’t know where to begin. Research shows that it is currently more popular amongst men than women (30% men versus 21% women) despite more women desiring to start their own, and Elizabeth is on a mission to support women bringing their ideas to life.

SIDE HUSTLE IN PROGRESS aims to break down the seemingly overwhelming process. Packed full of definitive advice, inspiration and case studies, readers will learn how to start their own side hustle, whilst also finding fresh ideas to help them feel empowered and excited about their future.

Having co-founded businesses and worked as a digital and communications consultant for the last 12 years, Elizabeth is perfectly placed to share her experience and expertise on everything from defining your vision to business models, PR & marketing and much more. She is also the founder of digital media platform, For Working Ladies, focused on equipping women with the information and tools they need to have a successful career, whether that’s starting a side hustle, breaking through the corporate glass ceiling or pursuing full time entrepreneurship — the ultimate goal is to help women live the life they desire. This is all done via workshops, panel discussions, podcasts, coaching and digital resources.

Elizabeth Ogabi says: I am extremely excited to have my first book published with HarperCollins and couldn’t think of a better publisher to partner with. This is a guide I wish I had when I started out with businesses ideas and I’m truly looking forward to seeing more women bring their ideas to life with the support and advice Side Hustle in Progress provides from myself and other female entrepreneurs.

Juliet Pickering says: ‘Elizabeth’s mentorship and support for other women starting out in business are a real inspiration, and I’m delighted that she’s to publish SIDE HUSTLE IN PROGRESS with HarperCollins, so many more can read and be guided by her recommendations and experience. It will be the perfect book for anyone who’s ever dreamed of pursuing their own business but doesn’t know where to start.’

Omara Elling-Hwang says: ‘Elizabeth’s personal enthusiasm for inspiring and empowering entrepreneurial women shines through and I am so excited to be working with her on this book. The pandemic has meant that people have started re-evaluating their lives and their work but starting a business is often very overwhelming! Elizabeth is a knowledgeable, passionate guide and SIDE HUSTLE IN PROGRESS is a really practical handbook to help motivate people to make it happen.’

About Elizabeth Ogabi:

Elizabeth is a digital brand and communications consultant who has worked across various industries and two continents over the last 12 years. She is also a business coach, speaker and enjoys delivering workshops that will advance women forward in their personal and professional lives.

She actively focuses on supporting women in business which has led her to found the platform, For Working Ladies, a feminist digital media company, providing resources, digital content and coaching for entrepreneurial thinking women. She has been recognised for her work by Forbes, The Dots and other notable publications.

She is the host of How I Made It Happen, a podcast focused on giving you the advice from women in business.

In 2019, she was named by The Dots UK as one of 100 women redefining the creative industry on International Women’s Day and named UK Ambassador of Women's Entrepreneurship Day established by the UN.

She is British-Nigerian and currently resides in London with her husband.