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6 Low Startup Cost Business Ideas from Side Hustle Nation

August 5, 2020August 6, 2020

Starting a business doesn’t have to be expensive — in fact, low startup cost business ideas are everywhere.

Just last week, Nate and Alysha Jackson explained how they started their Amazon retail arbitrage business with just $100 — and had since grown to over $1 million in total sales.

Inspired by their story, along with a couple of threads in the Side Hustle Nation Facebook group that asked for some real-life low startup cost business ideas, I put together this episode.

From $100 to 7-Figures: Amazon FBA Retail Arbitrage Case Study

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

“It was costing me money to go to my job,” Nate told me.

That was a year after Nate and Alysha Jackson started their Amazon FBA retail arbitrage business — with just a $100 investment.

Since then, the former public school teachers have sold over $1 million worth of products on Amazon!

21 Recession-Proof Businesses That Thrive in Hard Times

July 29, 2020July 28, 2020

rental real estate recession proof business

Recession-proof businesses are those positioned to survive and thrive during an economic slowdown, like the one we’re experiencing now.

It might seem like a recession is a kiss-of-death for business owners, but that’s not always the case.

Should I Build a Website or Buy One That’s Already Working?

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020

If you want to start an online business, you’re probably going to need to build a website.

But could you shortcut the process by just buying one that’s already working?

In this episode, which is the fourth and final episode of our Showdown series this month, we’re comparing two ways you operate a revenue-generating website; building your own site vs buying an established website.

Should I Start a Freelance Business or Build an Agency? Side Hustle Showdown

July 8, 2020July 16, 2020

A service business is one of the fastest side hustles to get off the ground, and you can scale it by hiring other people to deliver the work.

But is there an advantage to staying as a solo operator?

To find out, it’s time for another Side Hustle Showdown. This time looking at: freelancing vs building an agency.

Side Hustle Showdown: Private Labeling on Amazon vs. Product Licensing

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020

In the e-commerce space, selling private label products on Amazon has been a popular side hustle for the last several years.

But is it still the best way to go?

Or is there a lower risk, higher reward way to turn your ideas into profits?

71 Passive Income Ideas To Stop Trading Time for Money

July 24, 2020July 6, 2020

I set out to write the best damn passive income ideas post on the Internet.

Because here’s the thing. Most “passive income” list posts just repeat the same boilerplate ideas–open a high interest savings account, for example.

And yes, that will earn you a small amount of passive income (and I’ll certainly mention it as an option below), but my guess is you’re looking for something a little more substantial.

Should I Start a Podcast or a YouTube Channel to Build an Online Business?

June 28, 2020July 2, 2020

Creating content online can be a super-effective way to build an audience and ultimately to make money.

If you’re just starting out or trying to grow your business, you might be wondering what type of content makes the most sense to create.

In this episode, we’re going to compare and contrast two of the most popular content channels going today: podcasting and YouTube.

Quarterly Progress Report – Q2 2020

July 3, 2020July 1, 2020

Oh 2020 … I’m somewhere between “when will this year be over??” and “how is it July already??”

We’re still in a semi-strict social distancing protocol here in California. We haven’t seen family or most of our close friends in months.

Playgrounds are closed, as is the zoo and the library. Lots of conversations with our 4-year-old start or end with “when the germs go away.”

Pandemic Pivots: How Entrepreneurs are Adapting to “Obliteration”

July 28, 2020June 25, 2020

I think we have an understanding when we start our businesses that they’re going to evolve over time, but I don’t think anyone could have prepared for the pace of change this year.

To gauge how some of you have been handling everything the pandemic has thrown at you, I reached out to Side Hustle Nation and asked what pivots and changes you’ve been making in your business over the last few months.

What I got back were some interesting and innovative ways some business owners and side hustlers have found to actually grow their businesses during the pandemic.

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