TheBeyondWoman Magazine Issue #9 | Page 14

If you have ever been on the fence about starting a business , now is the time to jump off and make the decision .
BUSINESS

5 Businesses to start for under $ 500

The world has changed , and the rules that governed how we operated have also changed . These changes have resulted in persons losing their jobs , and they must now find ways to replace the lost income . If we delayed accepting the virtual space , we are now forced to . This time presents a huge opportunity to start a business and in a cost-effective way too that cannot leave you sitting on the fence . Well , it shouldn ' t if you are smart .
And so , now more than ever , we cannot ignore our skills and talents but instead must find ways to nurture those skills and talents and make them work in our favor . We may be surprised how those skills and talents can become multifaceted .
FOR EXAMPLE , IF YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT WRITING , CONSIDER THESE EIGHT DIFFERENT WAYS TO MAKE MONEY .

If you have ever been on the fence about starting a business , now is the time to jump off and make the decision .

1 . Sell Social Media Content 2 . Write your book 3 . Contribute articles and get paid . 4 . Teach a course on writing 5 . Copywriting for others 6 . Start a blog and monetize it 7 . Ghostwriting 8 . Create brand stories for individuals , and or organisations .
Are you a visionary ? If you are , then 75 % of the challenges are handled .
You do not have to be a rocket scientist or the brightest of the bright ; I believe ambition and a desire supported by a plan can get you started .
Jack Ma , who started Alibaba , one of the biggest e-commerce market places that now exist , did not have the necessary expertise to begin . What he had was the vision and the smarts to invest in intellectual capabilities & skills . In other words , he surrounded himself with individuals who had the knowledge and know-how . According to Jack Ma — " It ' s easier to win if you have people seeing things from different perspectives ." He is a leader and a visionary and having a similar skillset will take you through to success .

HERE ARE THE 5 FOR UNDER $ 500

KEEP IN MIND YOUR TALENTS & YOUR SKILLS .

Drop-shipping

Not new on the scene , but more relevant and lucrative now that the world is a global marketplace . If you have the skills to buy , then this may be your way out . Think about what you would like to sell , do the research online and find suppliers who offer drop shipping , and you will be on your way . You will need a website , consider BigCommerce | Shopify | Wix , and others that are compatible with drop shipping . Setting up a website with drop shipping capabilities will incur startup costs . If you are unfamiliar with setting up a website which , believe it or not , is pretty simple ; then , you may have to get a developer . No worries , think Fiverr or Up work to provide this service . There are also platforms such as TurnKeyMaster that offer a ready-made drop shipping website for you along with products to choose from . All that is required is for you to pay , and you are on your way . Please do your research because not everything online is legitimate .

Do you have a story that will benefit others ?

Then write it . Get an experienced editor who will make your story come alive . Do not skip this step . There are many poorly written books on sale , do not add to the list . Next , connect with a book publisher who will get your book published to different platforms . Amazon must be considered in the process as Amazon offers authors additional ways to increase earnings outside of book sales . Remember , when book publishing along with your effort is done right , you can have a best seller on your hand .