Five Minute Business Opportunities!
Jul 23rd, 2008 by admin
When people think about what’s involved in starting or growing a business, they often have visions of elaborate marketing and business plans, hours upon hours of research and months of strategizing and hair pulling. If you’re one of those who just can’t wait for Christmas morning to open the gifts, you’ll be glad to know that there are some five minute business opportunities worth exploring. These ideas are easy to implement, take minimal time and effort to get off the ground and have a proven track record of success.
Without further ado, here are several ways to make some extra cash in a flash (and I thought I’d never have a chance to use that phrase):
Sell your SERVICES on eBay: Yes, you read that correctly. This great big auction destination is not just for selling vintage crepe makers or Aunt Ethel’s hand sewn socks. You can also auction off your services such as freelance writing, Web programming and so on. Here is a direct link to eBay’s Specialty Services area and a link to the Services Community Forum. Last year, I posted a Buy It Now auction for business planning services as a test. Within 48-hours, I landed a small project. Now that’s results.
Sign up as a freelance service provider on eLance or Guru.com: If you provide a service such as Web design or market research, consider signing up as a service provider on freelance marketplaces such as eLance or Guru.com. Here you can bid on projects that buyers post in every conceivable category. There are subscription fees involved; however, just one project often pays for the monthly or annual fee.
Set up a Webstore or become a merchant on Amazon: Amazon offers countless programs for making money online. One of the most convenient is their Pro Merchant program, which is designed for those who have a lot of ‘stuff’ to sell. This is a great way to reach more than 76 million potential buyers. I recently discovered that a local apple orchard and country store augments their bricks location through Amazon. So this is a great way to generate an online presence for an offline business.
Writing examples or how-to eBook: Okay, this one might take you more than five minutes, but it’s a hot business opportunity. If you have a track record of writing winning proposals or sales letters, consider compiling some of your best into an eBook that you can sell online via Amazon or your own Web site or blog. People love getting their hands on real-world examples and are always looking for sample documents online. This would also work for business plans, brochures, press releases and many other business related writing or create your own how-to eBooks on starting a business, marketing your services, etc.
Become a paid guest contributor to a popular blog: There are many existing blogs in the blogosphere looking for guest contributors – and quite a few are willing to pay for these services. If you offer a product or service that complements a blog, don’t be afraid to reach out to the administrator of the site. Corporate blogs are great targets.
Do you have other five minute business ideas? If so, please share them in the comments section below.
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Great info - keep up the great work.