4 Businesses You Can Start At Home Today
Are you tired of the 9 to 5 grind and don’t buy into the belief that you have to work 40 hours a week? Yearning for a lifestyle that offers more freedom and flexibility so that you can create your own schedule and work from home (or super cute cafes!)? Now is the perfect time to start a business from scratch. Here are 4 of the best at-home business ideas to consider:
Pinterest Manager
Pinterest as a form of business marketing is booming! The search platform keeps growing – almost 500 million people use Pinterest monthly to find products and search for inspiration – so, many businesses want a part of this.
What Is A Pinterest Manager?
A Pinterest Manager is a Pinterest marketing specialist who supports businesses in promoting their content, services, or products on the platform. Pinterest manager services include designing pins, writing keyword-rich descriptions, optimizing Pinterest business accounts and boards, and analyzing results to improve content plans.
Here are 7 things you need to know before starting a Pinterest business.
How Much Do Pinterest Managers Make?
There is no income cap for a Pinterest account manager! I earn more than $30k every single month thanks to my Pinterest marketing business. To learn more about how to do Pinterest marketing and to get my tried-and-true blueprint to skyrocketing your success as a beginner Pinterest Manager, sign up for my Pinterest Manager Course here!
Monetize Your Blog
Blogging has been around for decades, and it’s still a simple side hustle to start at home that focuses on what you’re passionate about. All you really need is a computer and time! Dive into YouTube channels so that you can learn blogging best practices and how to start blogging to make money.
Which Blogs Make Money?
Certain blogs are easier to monetize than others. According to HubSpot, fashion, food and recipes, sports, travel, lifestyle, parenting, and health blogs are some of the niches that are the most successful and make money online.
How Can You Monetize A Blog Effectively?
One of the most effective ways to monetize blog traffic is through Google AdSense. “...display advertisements, usually web banners and banner ads, throughout your site and collect revenue from each click…All you need to do is set up an account with an online ads platform and connect it to your website,” explains Wix. You need to promote your blog to do this, which is where Pinterest comes in as it’s an amazing way to increase website traffic.
You can also add affiliate marketing links to your blog to generate income. This entails promoting products on your site, and you get a commission for the clicks the affiliate link gets.
Digital Marketing
This digital marketing industry is huge, as brands need to have an online presence in order to grow and connect with potential clients. There are many types of digital marketing that could be your online business niche, including search engine optimization (SEO), email marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing. With the continued growth of social media, becoming a social media manager can be a particularly promising route to go.
What is A Social Media Manager?
A social media manager is a type of digital marketing manager that focuses their efforts on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Social manager duties can include creating a content calendar, writing and designing posts, posting content, and analyzing reports.
It’s important to have a deep knowledge of what makes social media posts successful, and how to increase reach, engagement, likes etc.
Virtual Assistant
If you have excellent organizational skills, the VA path may be for you! A virtual assistant is someone who helps business owners with a variety of tasks, such as booking appointments, organizing digital files and calendars, and making travel arrangements.
Some VAs specialize in various roles, such as marketing, graphic design, Pinterest, or social media.
Where To Find Virtual Assistant Jobs?
There are a variety of ways to get clients as a virtual assistant. Sites such as Fiverr and Upwork are places where you can post about your business and list your skills. You could also join VA Facebook groups and online forums for information on opportunities.
What Makes A Business Successful?
No matter which route you take, certain things will help make your business successful:
Consistent Education and Training
The online business world is constantly evolving, so ensure you stay up-to-date with best practices so that you can provide your clients with the best possible service.
Mindset Routine
Strategy is important, but so is your mindset. Before I launched Haskin Creatives or worked on my website, I addressed my mindset. I’d wake up and tell myself how awesome I was and what a kick-ass Pinterest Manager I was, even though I hadn’t even begun practicing as one yet. Take a deep dive into your beliefs and internal dialogue and shift them for success using mindset practices.
Consistency
For a successful business, you’ve got to have the dedication to show up every day and believe in yourself even before your business makes money. This consistency is vital to grow a new business – it does pay off!
Don’t settle for a job or lifestyle that you’re not excited about. You can create a life you love, and a great way to start is to start your own business from home. This can give you the income and freedom you’ve been dreaming about.
Hello, I'm Megan!
An introvert at heart, Pinterest is the perfect platform for me. Simply posting your content using the right marketing strategies gets you an abundance of website traffic? No engagement or ‘showing up’ needed?
Who wouldn’t want to use this powerhouse of a platform …
