THE digital revolution and social changes, including those brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, have opened the doors to from-home business operations. When starting a business from home, there are often few start-up costs. You can run a viable business from your living room, your office, or from the comfort of your car. If you’re interested in launching a business you can run from home, you’re reading the right article.
Print-on-Demand
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If you consider yourself an artist, why not sell your work by launching a print-on-demand business? There are countless ways to do this including:
Accessories – Stationery, notebooks, bottles, phone cases, bottles, etc.
Electronics – Speakers, headphones, etc.
Apparel – Hoodies, t-shirts, joggers, etc.
Homeware – Towels, mouse mats, bedsheets, etc.
Art – Stickers, tapestries, posters, etc.
Once you’ve decided which object(s) to print your design on, all you need to do is source blank products. For example, if you’re branching out into printed apparel, you can get your hands on bulk t-shirts and much more from Screen Textiles.
Teach Online Classes
If you consider yourself a master of a topic, put your knowledge to good use by teaching online classes. The most in-demand subjects for online tutoring are languages, science, business, and maths. However, there’s no real limit to what subject you can teach. The best way to connect with students and advertise your services is to use a marketplace like VIPKid, Tutor.com, or Yup.
Buy an eCommerce Business
If you want to launch a business from home but don’t have the time to spend planning and launching, you can buy an existing eCommerce business and continue with operations and focus on expansion. Before you search for a business to buy, you need to carry out research and make careful considerations. For example, you will need to assess previous takings as well as current projections, which will give you an idea of the starting point.
Monetise an Online Community
If you’re active on social media channels including YouTube and Twitch or you’ve got a healthy viewership for a blog, you can monetise your community to earn additional income. There are countless ways to monetise including brand sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and selling physical products.
Sell Handmade Products
Thanks to readily available eCommerce platforms including Shopify and Etsy, you can easily sell handmade products online. If you’ve got a passion for craft and can make quality jewellery – such as those sold by Abelini – art, candles, clothing, blankets, furniture, and anything else you can think of, you’ve got the base for a solid business. After deciding on a strong product, all you need to do is consider your delivery options and build up your following, which you can achieve through social media and a strong website.
Take Home
Starting a business doesn’t have to involve renting a business premises or hiring an enormous team. Instead, you can leverage the power of the digital age to operate a functional business from home, which will save on monthly outgoings and increase profits – there’s nothing to stop you from expanding outwards down the line.
