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3 Online Businesses You Can Start For Less Than $100
In this episode of 5 Minutes of Fire I discuss 3 online businesses you can start for less than $100. Starting online businesses is now the go-to solution for professionals and entrepreneurs who need to make income outside of their 9-to-5. With the rising cost of living, everyone is looking for a side hustle.
My Online Businesses
I found myself in the position back in 2001. I was in a management position with a large retailer and the salary I was bringing home was not making ends meet. Unfortunately, starting online businesses was not a viable option for me at that time. The barrier for entry was so high. You had to have a lot of money or expertise to get started. Fast-forward to 2013 I was in the same position again, but this time starting an online business was very simple and affordable. I started a web design business from the living room of my apartment. I invested less than $100 dollars to get started. This is when I realized I was on to something great!
The 3 Online Businesses
Enough about my story, lets get into the 3 businesses you can start for less than $100.
Web Design
If you have any kind of graphic skills and some knowledge of a platform that allows you to build websites, then you can start your own web design business. I chose to start with WordPress because I love the platform and I believe it is the best Content Management System available. If you want to start a web design business with WordPress, you will need hosting. I recommend Bluehost. You will need a website. When you purchase hosting with Bluehost it comes with a free domain name and you are able to install WordPress with one click. The set up is very easy. Design your website. Create a contract from a template online. Then start marketing your services to small businesses. You can start making money today if you have some clients in mind that may need new websites.
T-Shirt Business
This is another business that I have personally started to make extra money. It is so simple to get started. You will need a website to get stared. You will need to do some research to determine what type of designs you will sell. Once you have that all figured out, you will need to install an eCommerce shopping cart plugin on your WordPress site to create your online store. You will also need at payment processing gateway such as PayPal or square. The great thing is you can get started without any inventory. You can use a fulfillment company such as Printful, TeeSpring, or Print Aura.
Information Marketing
If you have some type of specialized knowledge that provides a solution to a problem, then you can package that knowledge and market it to people who need it. I truly believe everyone has their own zone of genius. You just have to figure out what it is and then you can package it and sell it.
Conlusion
If you believe online business is the way you want to make extra money, then these a just a few very good options. If neither of the options suit you, join the Unstoppable Entrepreneur Academy so we can help you bring out your big idea.
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How to Use Networking to Grow Your Online Business
In this episode of 5 Minutes of Fire I discuss how to use networking to grow your online business.
Most people are fascinated with all of the newest trends in marketing, but count networking out as way to grow your online business. Everyone knows that it is important to network, but how do you use it effectively to create growth in the online space? In this episode of the podcast I cover 3 keys to help you be a better networker.
1. Confidence – You have to be confident that you can bring value to every person you meet.
2 . Connections – If you walk into every space with the intention to learn more about everyone you meet so you can add value to them, you will make a lot of priceless connections. You will also become a great connector. Great connectors are valuable assets.
3. Call backs – This is a critical point that is missed by most people. Most likely because fear or some other limiting belief. Networking is useless if you don’t plan to utilize the connections you make.
If you learn how to master these 3 keys, you can turn the entrire world into your networking playground. These methods will work when networking online or offline.
It’s time to build, launch and grow your online business. Join the Unstoppable Entrepreneur Academy today to get the guidance and coaching you need.
How to Start Making Money Online
In this episode of 5 minutes of fire I discus how to start making money online. I give you three tips and 3 tools to get you started making money online today. Below is a brief outline of what I covered.
Tips:
1. Determine your core offer. Your core offer is the product or service that you will be offering your your audience. You need to decide what your core offer will be before you start creating you content if you are going to be successful making money online.
2. Identify your ideal customer. To be successful t making money online you have to determine you customer avatar. Your avatar is the perfect representation of your ideal customer. You need to learn all about them so you will know you can serve them.
3. Determine how to attact your ideal customer. You have to find a way to start attacting your ideal customer. The goal is to get them to know, like and trust you. I advise you to serve before you sell. Always focus on providing value before for asking for the sale.
3 Tools
To make money online you will need some tools. Below is a list of 3 to get you started.
1. Website – WordPress.org
a. Hosting – Bluehost
2. Email CRM – Mail Chimp, Mailerlite, or awebber
3. Payment Gateway – PayPal, Stripe, Square
The 3 tips and tools I provided during this episode will help you start making money online. For more guidance and assistance with getting started with your online business join the Unstoppable Entrepreneur Academy.
Branding & Bonding
In this episode of 5 Minutes of Fire I discuss a deeper level of branding that will make it possible to sell your products and services without perfect sales copy, perfect videos, or the perfect website! Check it out to see how you can go deeper with your branding!
5 Minutes of Fire: Introduction
In this episode of 5 Minutes of Fire I introduce the concept of the short form episodic podcast.
My mission is to serve the busy professional who is stuck at a day job he no longer enjoys, but it pays the bills. He is excited about building a business online that will allow him