With the economy constantly changing, more and more people are looking into starting their own business either to use as a primary income or a side hustle. In many cases, people looking to start a business like this don’t have the capital to start it with and need to launch right away. Here are nine businesses you can start with little to no money.
House Cleaner
Being a house cleaner isn’t as easy as it is a very physical job. However, if you can handle the physical activity required, it is a job you can start doing almost immediately. You may need a little money to run ads on online classifieds such as Craigslist or other sites like it. House cleaning can pay pretty well, and you have control over how many jobs you take on, whether a regular gig or a one and done cleaning.
Pet Sitter
Many working people have difficulty having a pet due to the care they require. If this is the case, a person may want to hire a person to care for their pets while they are at work or out of town. A pet sitter will be responsible for feeding, walking, and giving them attention. They may also be responsible for taking them to the vet or administering medications as needed. Starting a pet sitting business will require running ads, which in some cases may cost a nominal fee.
Running Errands
Disabled and elderly people often need help with errands. A person who runs errands may go grocery shopping, get prescriptions, or pick up other items the client may need. In some cases, they will also be asked to take the person to appointments or on errands with you. This is another job that requires running ads to start, which can be done for little to no cost.
Become an Affiliate
Affiliates will help websites and products with promotion and make money when those promotions lead to sales. You can promote products on your blog or social media platforms. You can also add links to the videos you produce. There are several ways you can promote the products, services, or sites for little to no cost.
English or Language Teacher
If you speak another language, you can tutor or teach online courses. You can also teach English as a second language to those from other countries wanting to learn English. You can use websites to promote the business for little to no cost or set up your own site to offer services that can be done for free.
Business Page and Social Media Management
Some many businesses or individuals don’t have time to run their social media or business pages. You can offer your services to post for them, write blogs, create interesting content throughout the day, and keep all platforms and pages current. While customers or potential clients would like to interact with the owner of the account directly, you are acting on their behalf. You can run ads or post on business sites offering your services for little to no cost.
Consultant
There are different types of consultants. Most people have an area they know a lot about and can consult others to help them improve. Business consultants can help a business become more successful. A beauty consultant can help someone with makeup or clothing. The possibilities are endless, depending on what you find passion in and believe you can help people improve.
Tour Guide
If you live in an area that receives many tourists, you can become a tour guide. You can advertise on tour and travel sites. You can offer tours that are planned and set in schedule or offer a concierge tour that will be tailored to your clients’ desires. You can also do specialty tours such as ghost tours or other interesting hidden gems. The possibilities are as far as your imagination can take you.
Tutor
If you have an area of academics in which you are strong, you can offer to tutor. Tutoring can be done in person or online. With today’s technology, this will open up your client base. If you are strong in multiple areas, you can offer different options for students in need of help. You can also create an online course that people can take at their own pace.
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