In today’s post, I’m covering six ways you can start a business with no money!
1. Digital Side Gigs
If the web were around when I was younger, I would have spent so much time testing out different digital side gigs.
With digital side gigs, you can complete various tasks like taking surveys, testing websites, offering advice, answering questions, completing administrative tasks — the possibilities are endless!
While you’re not going to get rich completing micro-tasks, it’s an excellent way for you to start making some money on your own terms. It also gives you experience, and it doesn’t take any money to get started!
Here are some of my favorite digital side gigs to check out:
More detail click here
We're currently hiring people to work as assistants for thousands of very discerning users of this site. If you have fast internet connection and the ability to use common websites and software, this could be a lot of fun. We're looking for smart people who want to help build a great company and get paid. Keep reading if you're interested. Are you good on the phone and great at internet research? This could be the perfect position for you.
2. Start a Blog for Free
Obviously, I’m a huge advocate for starting your own monetized blog. However, it does become a bit tricky when you’re trying to do it for free. First, you have two options for getting started – you can either use the free WordPress option, or Blogger, which is a commercial-free platform. Both have similar features regarding functionality and design, and both can be monetized, but only through their respective ad networks.
What this means is that you’re able to monetize your blog, but only by using WordAds or Blogger’s Adsense ads. WordPress does allow affiliate marketing on their free platform — as long as you comply with their terms. Using a free platform may limit your earning potential, but it gives you the initial foundation for building an audience. Once you have a little bit of money rolling in, you can easily transfer your blog over to the paid version of WordPress, where you will be able to monetize your blog any way you want.
3. Provide Child Care Services
You, too, can make good money by offering your services as a nanny, babysitter, or elderly caretaker. Gather up some positive referrals from friends and family members, and then spread the word that you’re open for business. Places like Facebook, Craigslist, and local bulletin boards are great places to promote your business and, they’re free!
You can also check out on-demand platforms that connect caretakers with caregivers. If you choose to use these platforms, they’ll take a small percentage of the total transaction fee.
Of course, you can use this same business model to start almost any service-based business for free.
4. Provide Freelance Writing Services
You don’t need to be an English major to be a freelance writer; in fact, this is an excellent way to make a living if you enjoy writing – and the more you write, the better you get.
While I’m not an advocate of selling yourself short or devaluing your worth, there is a time and a place for freelance job sites. These sites are job boards for freelancers and businesses; it is a place to connect, shop around, and, most importantly, get some money into your pocket. While many of these sites may offer smaller payouts, they are a great place to gain experience and build up your portfolio.
Freelance Job Boards:
- BloggingPro
- Constant Content
- Copyify
- Craigslist
- Guru
- MediaBistro
- Problogger
- People Per Hour
- Profinder by LinkedIn
- The Work at Home Woman
- Toptal
- Upwork
- Workhoppers
After you’ve been freelancing for a few months, you should have some good samples, testimonials, and experience that will give you the leverage to start going after better-paying clients. Remember to set up your digital footprint from the beginning; social media sites are free to join and are great for building your customer base.
Not a writer? No problem! Most of these freelance sites have gigs for proofreaders, bookkeepers, graphic designers, virtual assistants, editors, transcribers, and so much more! If you have a professional skill that you can offer to the public, use this free business model to start your own freelance business.
5. FREE Internet Business Opportunities
While most direct sales and internet business opportunities have a small startup fee, there are a few that do not. Each company allows you to set up shop online for FREE. Then for each item that is sold through your shop, you’ll earn a specified commission.
- Country Scents – Candles, Melts, and Home Decor
- fibi & clo – Sandals and Accessories
- J. Elizabeth – T-shirts and Tanks
- Kaeser & Blair – Promotional Products
- Mayvenn – Haircare Products
- She Anna Bella – Jewelry, Handbags, and Scarves (Canadian)
- Spreadshirt – Graphic tees, Hoodies, Mugs, and More
- StyleChest – Clothing
- Stylevate – Clothing
- Teespring – Graphic Tee Shirts, Bags, Pillows, and Mugs
- Wink Kitten – Sells fake lashes.
Looking for something different? Many direct sales companies offer a FREE starter kit if you meet certain milestones during your first 30-60 days. You can check out this master list for direct sales opportunities.
6. Sell Stuff For Money
You can pretty much sell anything online nowadays, from old clothing and books to CDs, DVDs, games, toys, printables, art, crafts, cars, and so much more. To get started, look around your house to see what you’re no longer using, use the platforms below to sell your unwanted belongings, and cash in!
Sell Stuff Online:
- Amazon – Anything
- eBay – Anything
- Gazelle – Electronics
- SellBackBooks.com – Text Books
- thredUP – Clothing
Meet In-Person to Sell Stuff:
Design and Sell Things Online:
- Absolute Arts – Art
- Creative Market – Stock Photos, Printables, Templates, and Fonts
- Saatchi Art – Art
- Society 6 – Everything
- SpreadShop – Tee Shirts and Merchandise
- Teespring – Apparel, Home Decor, and Accessories
While selling items might not seem like a business, some individuals turn it into one by reselling. Often called retail arbitrage, this is where individuals buy something for cheap and then sell at a higher price for a profit.
I’ve interviewed two ladies who do this full-time:
Tracy Smith earns $1,200 a month by reselling items on Amazon — you can check out her story here.
Melissa Stephenson and her husband earn six figures a year flipping flea market finds on eBay — you can read their story here.
Thanks for Reading my Blog
No comments:
Post a Comment