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Please share with us as many ideas as you can that cost no more than US$ to start.
There are so many things you can start with $100 or less. I started a bakery business with only $25. It's all about what discounts you can find and who you can get to support you or trade goods with you. I also started an event management company back in 2008 with $50 and some social networking that I did for free. It's all about how motivated you are to get started, who do you know that can help you, and how driven are you to find the help you need to get the exposure you need to succeed.
Business that require $0 capital are:
>> Consulting
>> Life Coaching
>> Motivational Speaker
>> Career Coach
>> Discounted product sales (companies like Zappos started without any capital and simply bartered and asked other companies to donate what was out of season)
Those are just businesses that I could think of right now, off the top of my head. I'm sure that if you researched it in depth that you could find a plethora of options.
small trade in food
make online website for sales and Adv.
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I actually had no idea yet since I haven't tried doing my own business. But I do support Ms. Shaikha Ali Al-Sowaidi's answer which is truly inspiring and amazing.
$100 is only enough to start a services based business in the beginning until you build capital. There is no way around it but the need to put in a lot of hours. Below is simply 1 example of many that I can think of…
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Follow these simple guidelines to start a business when you have little to no money. Learn how to make money today.
1. Make something.Yes, making something does take an initial cost in supplies, but oftentimes, these products can be sold for many times over their actual cost. What you decide to make is up to you, but there are several places you can sell your handmade options online:
Many business owners sell their products on multiple platforms to get the most exposure possible. It is important, however, to make sure your inventory stays updated on all sites you have a storefront on. If you want to learn about more resources for selling homemade items, check out this Lifehacker post.
2. Resell something.If you don’t want to make anything (or you don’t consider yourself a creative person), many business owners have grown large businesses just be reselling products that have already been made. This can be done through a variety of ways or channels:
One way to start a business with little to no startup capital is to sell your services, instead of a physical product. There’s a huge variety of services you can offer, depending on your background and interests.
Related: Starting a Business? When to Scrimp vs. Splurge.
Some will require advanced degrees, such as accounting, while others require little more than a working knowledge of how it’s done (such as babysitting, lawn mowing or personal assistance).
Because you are selling your services, you will need a branding plan to make sure your name and company gets in front of the people who may need the service. Some places that are free for promoting your services include Fiverr, Craigslist, Elance, Taskrabbit and Skillshare.
It’s also useful to have a website to show examples of your work, list your experience, and blog about your industry to draw visitors. If you want to learn more about branding and online marketing, check out Buffer’s social-media blog, Hubspot’s blog, Content Marketing Institute and CopyPress.
4. Barter to get what you need.Unfortunately, it’s extremely hard to start a business without any type of funds at all. Even creating a freelance-writing business utilizing Elance and a free Wordpress or Wix website will still require a computer to work on as well as Internet. However, there are ways to get supplies you need for starting your business without money.
For instance, if you find yourself in need of a used laptop, try to barter for it. Build a new website for a used electronics supplier, or offer babysitting services to your neighbor for their old Macbook.
5. Utilize low-cost services.As mentioned previously, you can use sites such as Fiverr or Elance to advertise your products and services on, but you can also use these platforms to build up your own company. For instance, many designers offer $5 to $25 logo designs (that come with free revisions). Sort by reviews and look at past examples to find a designer or service provider that matches your style.
This is a great way to get branding materials, printed items (Vistaprint and Zazzle are great places to buy personalized items), or other needed items without much cost. And for additional savings, be sure to look for coupon codes on sites such as RetailMeNot before checking out at any online retailer!
Starting a business requires ingenuity and a passion for what you are doing. Once you find yourself doing something you enjoy, you will be more likely to find ways to make it all come together.
Thanks for the invite I agree with the experts answers
Thank you for the invitation, I agree with Mr Mohamad answers.