Father had to go away suddenly on business, and mother had gone away to stay with Granny, who was not very well.

NPR: Excerpt: 'Five Children and It'

Another option is to go full out on the side business right away but for a set period (say six months) and then review at that point whether to continue as is, dial down, ramp up or quit one or the other.

FORBES: Balancing A Job and Side Business, Part 1: Time and Energy