If you’re thinking about starting a business, but don’t have the money to pay for courses or membership sites that will charge you monthly fees (and aren’t sure what to do with your spare time anyway), here are 14 ideas for getting started on the cheap.
Maybe you want to start a business, but don’t have a lot of money. Or maybe you need a side hustle to make some extra cash, but don’t want to pay for a course or membership site that will charge you monthly fees.
Maybe you want to start a business, but don’t have a lot of money. Or maybe you need a side hustle to make some extra cash, but don’t want to pay for a course or membership site that will charge you monthly fees.
You can get started with just $0 and no experience at all! You can learn everything from scratch by following this simple guide.
This book will teach:
- How to start an online business that makes money instantly (even if you’re brand new)
- How much it costs in total (including software) once everything has been set up properly
Here are 14 ideas for starting a business that cost less than $0.
- Create a blog.
- Write an ebook.
- Create an online course.
- Start a podcast or vlog (video blog).
- Become an affiliate marketer for someone else’s product or service, and earn commissions if people buy through your link or referral code/link (like Amazon Associates).
1. Have a garage sale and sell things you no longer use.
To start your business, you’ll want to sell things that you no longer use. This will be the easiest way for people in your neighborhood to find out about your new business and buy something from it, since they already know who you are and trust that what they’re buying is quality merchandise.
- Make a list of all the items in your house that could be sold at a garage sale. It’s okay if some of these things aren’t exactly “garage sale worthy,” but just make sure there are enough good ones on there so as not to disappoint potential customers!
- Set a date and time for when this garage sale will take place (ideally on Saturday morning). Once again: choose wisely! If there isn’t enough traffic during those hours then consider changing them slightly so more people can come by during less busy times throughout each week instead (such as Wednesday evenings).
2. Sell items on eBay or Amazon FBA.
Selling items on eBay or Amazon FBA is a great way to make money. You can sell anything you want, but you need to be careful about the rules and regulations. For example, selling certain kinds of products may require a license from the government (e.g., firearms). You also need to be able to ship items to buyers if they’re not local and don’t want them shipped through an online marketplace like eBay or Amazon FBA.
3. Rent out your space on Airbnb or Couchsurfing.
You can rent out your space on Airbnb or Couchsurfing. You’ll need to make sure that it’s clean and welcoming for guests, but if you’ve got an extra room in your house and want to make some extra cash, this is a great way to do so.
You’ll also want to communicate with guests about arrival times (especially if they’re arriving late at night) so that they don’t get locked out of their room! And when they leave, let them know how much time they have left before checkout time so there aren’t any surprises when it’s time for them to go home. Being a good host is important because it will encourage repeat business–and repeat customers mean more money coming in over time! If any issues arise during their stay such as missing items or dirty towels being left behind after cleaning service visits then address those immediately so everyone stays happy throughout their stay together.”
4. Become an online freelancer by selling your services as a writer, designer, editor, etc., through platforms like Upwork (formerly oDesk), Freelancer and Guru etc.(both owned by Freelancer Limited)
- You can make money from home.
- You can work when you want to.
- You don’t have to pay for office space or equipment, like computers and printers.
- Starting an online freelancing business with very little money is possible, but it will take time before you start earning significant income through this channel alone.
5. Work as an Uber driver or Lyft driver in your spare time to offset the cost of owning and maintaining your personal vehicle (or if you don’t have one).
If you live in an area where Uber and Lyft are available, working as a driver can be another great way to offset the cost of owning and maintaining your personal vehicle. The biggest benefit is that it can be done on your own time, so if you’re looking for extra cash during the week or weekend, this could be a perfect fit!
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a way to make some extra money, starting a business can be one of the best options. The great thing about these ideas is that they don’t require much capital upfront and will allow you to test out whether or not this type of venture is right for you before committing too much time or money into it.
