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Create A Business with Zero Dollars




If you are broke, don’t worry. There is light at the end of the tunnel! I’m going to give you some tips on starting your own business even when you don’t have money to invest in one.


The thought of starting a business can freak a person out just at the thought. Lots of people out there who want to start their own business but don’t think they can because they don’t have the startup capital to make their dreams come true. Businesses are starting everyday some with thousands of dollars to invest and others with less then fifty dollars in the bank. Prospective entrepreneurs often start by identifying a need in the market they are looking to step into. Coming up with an idea to fulfill the need they see profitable and helpful to others. The issues are some entrepreneurs have a really hard time securing funding; their idea dies before it even gets off the ground.


First things first!

1) Find a topic or idea that interests you

2). Research your competition, what they do well (and don't), who their clients/customers are

3). Develop an value prop for yourself

4 )Come up with 10 ways you can differentiate yourselves from others competitors.


All entrepreneurs look for a way to get their business started and it can be damn right difficult to obtain capital for your businesses. Instead of trying to raise the money you need to fund your business idea, utilize the resources and relationships you already have. Start small and make the most of the existing resources you have available. The following resources will help a new entrepreneur map out the steps they can take to get the financial backing needed to push the idea into and actual business.


Use Your Resources You Already Have


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Instead of focusing on what you don’t have, try to make the most of what you do have. Identify the existing resources that can help you develop a business idea that you can afford to get off the ground.


· What experience do you have? What are you great at? For example, if you’re great with food, consider starting a business based on your knowledge on healthy food to eat, recipes help other eat healthy to improve their health.


· How can you start a business with the supplies you already own?



· Can you diversify your personal network for information, and professional help? Network with Intention to build a better relationship with the people in your networking circle, they love what you do and would like to help you fund your business.


Choose a Business Idea with a Low Startup Cost


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If you’re still not sure about your business idea, here are some low-cost ideas to motivate and inspire!


  • Digital -In the digital age, it's not just about what you sell but also how. Start by selling services and products online through your website or social media channels like freelance writing, consulting or marketing in order to build up an audience of potential clients before launching any other type of business (e-commerce).


  • Blogging- Blogging with affiliate links that generate revenue when someone buys something else because they were referred by yours; drop shipping which requires no inventory at all - instead purchasing goods from suppliers who ship them directly onto retailers' shelves--and making money.


  • E-Commerce- You could launch your very own eCommerce site featuring great products from small vendors across the globe; just take into consideration where they ship product so that customers will have enough time before receiving delivery dates corresponding with each calendar month. Etsy has been around since 2005 when its founder started selling handmade items on this platform - nowadays people sell all sorts of things here including jewelry or clothes made by their own hands (and feet).


If you are thinking about how to make money online, there's no better way than starting a business. The internet is full of opportunities and if done right it can be an extremely successful venture!


Marketing Strategies on a Budget



When starting a business, it's important to keep your startup budget small and focus on less expensive marketing strategies. If you're feeling ambitious or want the flexibility of doing things yourself then go ahead with paid advertising but know that this will