diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 69ebba57..6c413ddf 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -65,9 +65,12 @@ gulp build
 
 The server needs to be rebuilt to embed new client builds.
 
-For development with hot reloading enabled run:
+For development with hot reloading start the frontend:
 ```bash
 gulp
+```
+and the backend in a separate terminal:
+```bash
 dispatch --dev
 ```