How to make money on the internet without spending it

How to make money on the internet (without spending it)


Who wouldn't want to be able to earn money from their computer, without ever having to spend it?

Nice in theory. The problem is that we often have the wrong idea of ​​what making money online means .

If you were planning on getting rich selling slimming wraps on Instagram or inviting "just 10 friends to join this brand new marketing scheme", I have bad news for you.

Because deep down, you can imagine: there is no miracle solution. Contrary to what this pop-up would have you believe that promises to "earn money without doing anything thanks to a simple secret system".

Basically, making money online is often not as easy as it looks – and will require minimal effort. But what is certain is that it does not have to be expensive .

The beauty of launching your business online is that it is possible to make it a solid source of income over the long term, with little or no initial investment.


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Is it (really) possible to make money online without spending it?

Yes and no.

Is it possible to earn a few tens of euros every month, in exchange for a little of your time (and not your money)? Yes.

This is for example the case of paid surveys. You don't have to spend anything to enjoy it: only to spend time there, for sums that are still quite small.

But will it allow you to earn significant sums every month and in a sustainable way? The answer is no.

Conversely, can you start an online business with the aim of generating real income or even passive income without investing any euros? It is more difficult, but possible.

But you can on the other hand without problem do it for only a few tens of euros . And you must also keep in mind that you will surely have to make investments in the long term to allow your business to grow.

You will generally need at least some software, subscriptions or equipment. But no need to spend several hundred euros per month, quite the contrary.

On the other hand, to reduce costs, you will therefore have to spend something other than money: time.


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Your time or your money

You usually have a choice between investing money or investing time .

In general, the less time you want to invest, the more money you will have to invest (simply because you will be paying to save time). And vice versa.

Building a long-term and sustainable online business without any investment will probably take more time. You have to do all the work yourself, do without paid software or tools that would make your job much easier, and learn how to do everything on the job.

Which doesn't mean it's a bad thing: you just have to be aware of it. After a few months or years, as you begin to generate income, you can reinvest part of it to make your job easier.

There is no magic, no mystery.

There are also a few ways to make money online without spending anything , which I will detail later in this article. Some are very easy to launch without investment, others a little less.

And if you need to earn money quickly , and start raising a few dollars now , that's where the quick methods come in, like the paid surveys I told you about above.

But while they pay quickly, they unfortunately pay very little and aren't really sustainable (unless you dream of spending hours every week taking surveys).

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8 ideas for making money without spending it


0 1. Offer micro-services

Microservices are a great way to make money online without having to spend it .

It's also an ultra-flexible solution to allow you to work at your own pace, whenever you want.

The concept of micro-services is, as their name suggests, to offer online assignments to customers who are looking for your skills, on very short-term projects.

It can for example be:

a). Write articles for companies, blogs, etc.

b). Do translation, transcription or subtitling

c). Offer your voice as a voice-over

d). Create designs, logos, etc.

It is of course not a question of proposing everything and anything. But depending on your area of ​​expertise, there is a good chance that you will be able to find services to offer.

For example, there are people who offer to organize trips for you, layout your PowerPoints... and more.

The best sites to use to offer your micro-services are:

5 euros . As the name suggests, you can offer missions there from€5, but also more expensive. It is the most popular micro-services platform to date in France.

Fiverr . Fiverr works just like 5euros, except that the platform is international. If it is possible to display the interface in English, many customers will want to communicate with you in English for your missions, even if they are looking for French writers or voices, for example. So you have to be at least comfortable with the language of Shakespeare – but if you speak English well, that's a big plus for you.


Here, very little (if any) initial investment is required provided that you already have the necessary computer equipment (at least a computer and an internet connection).

Everything will then depend on the missions you offer. For example, for voice-over services, you will probably need a good quality microphone.

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0 2 . Become a freelancer

Being a freelancer allows you to work from wherever you want, on your own schedule
Whether you're a graphic designer, accountant, secretary, developer, or whatever, freelancing is probably for you .

Being a freelancer is simply working as a freelancer in your profession. You therefore do not have a particular employer, nor a long-term contract (even if certain missions may last longer than others).

It's a concept quite similar to micro-services, except that as a freelancer, you often work on more complete missions, in relation to customers beyond a simple order, and which are more profitable. .. and therefore also require more time.

The big advantage is that you can work from anywhere and on your own schedule . You can also very well start a freelance activity in addition to your salary , or as your main activity.

On the other hand, you will have to manage the relationship with your customers and seek to find new ones, while managing your activity administratively.

The main platforms dedicated to freelancers are:

a). Fiverr and 5euros , on which you can also offer more complete services than the micro-services mentioned above

b). Malt

c). The best

d). Redacteur.com (specialized in writing)

e). Upwork


It is often the start that will take the most time, the time to find your first customers, to build your portfolio and to collect your first recommendations.

For the initial investment cost, this is similar to micro-services: zero if you already have computer equipment and an internet connection. Everything will then depend on the missions you offer.

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03. Sell ​​your creations online on Etsy

This idea is sort of a mix between online sales and offline creations .

If you are particularly manual and love craftsmanship and handmade, this solution is for you.

You can open an online store on Etsy to offer your designs for sale.

Whether you are painters, jewelry designers, vintage or scrapbooking enthusiasts, you can offer your products for sale there. On the other hand, these will require an initial investment in the materials to make your creations.

But you also have the option of creating printables , downloadable digital products that you create from your computer (calendars, planners, budget tracking, printable tables, etc.)

If you have a talent for design or organization, you can easily offer your services there.

However, Etsy is not 100% free : you will have to pay a little less than 20 cents to put an item on sale there.

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04. Publish eBooks on Amazon

If you love to write, publishing eBooks on Amazon can be a great way to make money.

As you know, Amazon is an extremely popular platform with several million buyers visiting it every day. Including in the books and e-books section.

Just like online courses, you therefore have the option of writing an e-book on any subject you know well.

Of course, you will need some time and patience before you start making money. Just writing your eBook will take time.

But no need to make it the length of a Tolstoy: eBooks can remain modest in page count, provided they are useful and provide value to readers.

And as a writer, the possibilities are wide open. You can write novels, non-fiction books, how-to books, or any other type of book. All while self-publishing your book directly on Amazon: no need for a publishing house .

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05. Sell ​​courses online

With over 130,000 courses available and 35 million students enrolled, Udemy is one of the largest online training and course platforms in the world.

If you have knowledge, are an expert, or work in a particular field and enjoy teaching at least, you probably have the potential to start your own online course on Udemy .

The platform is a huge showcase that allows you to highlight your course in front of hundreds or even thousands of students interested in a field (in exchange for a commission on your sales).

Here you can also offer courses in almost any field: dance, cooking, dressage, mathematics, web development…

And you don't need to create a course worthy of a specialized master's degree. Different people seek different levels of training. You can therefore create longer and more complete courses, and other smaller ones (by adapting the price of course).

Here, no upfront investment is required : you only pay Udemy via a percentage of the sale of your courses. If you don't sell anything, you won't have to pay anything.

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06. Become a virtual assistant

The number of freelancers and "solopreneurs" (a person who starts and runs a business alone) has increased significantly in recent years.

Their problem is often that as their business grows, it often becomes more and more difficult for these freelancers to manage everything themselves.

This is where virtual assistants come into play.

As a virtual assistant, your role is to manage, remotely, a wide variety of tasks , mostly administrative, for your client. You are a bit like an online secretary who accompanies the entrepreneur in her daily life so that she can concentrate on her most important tasks.

The tasks assigned to you will depend on the entrepreneur in question, but can revolve around these themes:


a). Organize their daily schedule

b). Schedule appointments and meetings

c). Remind important tasks

d). Organize and respond to emails

e). Manage invoicing or any other documentation

f). ... and more depending on the area!

The advantage is also that you can also learn a lot on your side with this kind of mission, especially if you too want to start as an entrepreneur one day.

You can find virtual assistant jobs on the freelance & service sites I featured earlier in the article.

You can also try to contact entrepreneurs and small businesses directly on LinkedIn to offer them your services.

Having your own website to introduce yourself and your services is often quite appreciated – even if it's just a small free site made on Wordpress .

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07. Become an influencer on Instagram, one of the best ways to make money

How to earn money on the internet easily? By being an influencer! Developing your personal brand can earn you money online. Did you know that Kylie Jenner gets $1 million for every sponsored post on her Instagram account? Which makes her the highest paid influencer in the world. While these numbers are just for reality stars, singers, and athletes, keep in mind that even lowly influencers are still making more money today than they were a year ago. .

Is becoming an influencer the way to make money quickly on the Internet? Let's face it: to become an influencer, you need to build a big community. And that takes time. The most effective platforms for this: YouTube and Instagram. Many of the biggest celebrity influencers have tasted their first success on these platforms. Find out how to get more Instagram followers to build your community.

To earn money as an influencer, you can for example charge for sponsored posts, make interventions, create your online store and sell products, add affiliate links in your bio, sell your photos, make placement products on your podcasts, become a brand ambassador, write a book, or even monetize your presence at events. In this perspective, there is no shortage of ways to generate additional income on the Internet.

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08. Give private lessons online

You can earn a lot of money online, and choose your own hours, by giving private lessons in video. Attention, to give private lessons, you must have solid knowledge in the subject you wish to teach. And also show patience and pedagogy!

Here are some sites to earn money on the Internet by giving lessons:

Edulis

My Mentor

Superprof

Qwerteach

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Thank for reading