Can I Make Money With No Money?
Article by Candice McInnes
We all ask this question – “how do I make money with no money” – at one time or another. It could be because we find that times are tight or we have been retrenched. With the world spiraling down into a depression we find we need to up our income to support our lifestyle, we don’t want to drop our living standards as this is what we are used to and we really enjoy this way of life.
Some of us will think it impossible to make extra money when we have no money, believe it or not it is actually possible. We all have special skills that we could sell.
The creative ones could start with web or logo designs, there are many future clients out there looking for assistance with their web pages or logos, it just a case of finding them.
Writers can write e books on anything they are passionate about and sell them on the internet, thousands of people look for e books on just about everything from “pet grooming” to “caring for a fish tank”. If you are a serious writer and have written a book, find a publisher and get that book published.
For the avid shopper why not try getting a little shopping service going in your neighborhood, there are sure to be some people out and around in the hood that don’t have the time or the energy to go and do their weekly shop. This is bound to be helpful and to put a little extra in your pocket.
You could even become their personal “dresser” by buying that new pair of shoes or dress they need for a special occasion. All it would take to do this is a little bit of research and some smooth talking. So put yourself out there, talk to your neighbors, see what special needs some of them have and assist them by doing this shopping service for a small fee.
Then there is the internet, it is one of the easiest ways to start a small business from home with little or no capital. By browsing around for a few hours you can find out how to be a “seller” on any of the big selling e shops e.g. eBay.
You could try becoming an affiliate on some sites and by marketing them you could make a bit of cash, or start learning about ad-sense, this is quite involved but can be helpful in improving your cash flow.
Remember all the above ideas need to be investigated properly and make sure you understand all the rules before you jump in.
What is a seller?Look around at home (to see what you don’t need or use anymore) or at garage sales (to buy unwanted items) and become a seller on one of the e shops, E bay is a good example and once you are set up as a seller you could watch your unwanted or purchased items bring cash into your pocket.
What is a affiliate?By promoting someone else’s site to your own traffic by referring your traffic to that site, as an affiliate this will give you a percentage of whatever your traffic purchases.
What is AdSense?A service provided by Google that allows you to place other peoples ads on your web-page. Google pays per click, so whenever a person clicks through the advert that you have put on your own web page you will get a little cash.
Then there is the traditional way, for those that are not to clued up on internet businesses. Look around either at a bookshop or on the net for some interesting books or e books about small businesses, the do’s and don’ts of starting a business with no money. Find one you think you like and get going, maybe its related to one of your hobbies or it could even be the dream you have had since childhood. No matter what, remember to stick to it, so choose carefully when looking for the perfect business.
There is also the option of becoming a middle man and selling products for other people eg make up. Browse through the internet or local newspaper to find this opportunity, not many people actually like “door to door” selling so this may not be for you.
Your choice of business, be it online or offline needs a business plan, make it simple with essential information and your strategies. You could browse through other business plans if you are not sure how to do this, find a business plan on Google by typing “business plan sample” in the search bar, enter and off you go.
These are just a few ideas on how to make money with no money, and although I haven’t explained all in great depth I am sure you have got the general idea.
About the Author
Candice is a part-time currency trader, full-time Internet marketer, and an ardent social bowler in her spare time. Visit her women bowling shoes website, where there is a lot of information on Dexter women bowling shoes, and also other top brand manufacturers.