The
world’s unemployment rate is increasing yearly and most people are
going broke and filing for bankruptcy as a result. In Nigeria, massive
downsizing have been sweeping the banking industry and other industry
will follow suit.
But despite this sad statistics, I want you to
know that there are individuals that refused to be cowed by the
surrounding circumstances. Rather than lamenting over their loss of job,
they simply took the bull by the horn, started a business for
themselves based on their skills and are making money today; while
others do nothing but worry.
Are you unemployed and broke? Do
you have any marketable skill? Are you prepared to turn the table around
and start to make money for yourself? If yes, then this article is for you.
The
US recession of 2008 did not just affect the United States but also had
a huge effect on the global economy. Right after the economic downturn,
a lot of companies went bankrupt and the companies that did not go
broke had to resort to dismissing a lot of its employees just to cut
down cost; the result of which increased the rate of unemployment
worldwide.
At the moment, the global economy is slowly regaining
balance but finding permanent employment is still difficult to
accomplish. Even newly graduated students from highly competitive
schools are also struggling to be employed in the company of their
choice. So how can this problem of unemployment be solved? Simple, by
becoming self employed.
Before now, the term self-employed usually
refers to highly successful businessmen and people are really
intimidated to venture into self-employment because the common
perception is that starting a business usually requires a lot of money
in startup capital. Well, this is not the case anymore. Here are the top
10 best self employment startup business ideas and opportunities you
can start with little or no money.
Top 10 Best Self Employment Ideas and Opportunities to Start
- Tutorial services
Tutorial
services especially online are very popular right now and the most
common subject being taught is English language. ESL (English as a Second Language) based companies usually look for tutors who are well versed in teaching and speaking English, some even accepts undergraduate students. The most common customers usually are Japanese and Koreans.
- Freelance writing
For budding writers,
this is the perfect job. Usually all you need is the talent and drive
to write within a deadline and a stable internet connection. There are a
lot of companies that specializes in this kind of services and the best
thing about it is that you can earn from the comfort of your home.
- Online direct selling
This
is just like doing a garage sale but on the internet. Anybody can
practically sell anything online these days. You can sell the unused
trinkets lying around your house or even go to auctions to acquire items
for reselling. This is possible by registering in social media sites or
by creating a blog to sell your merchandise. Some companies like eBay
are also popular site you can visit for direct reselling.
- Online virtual assistant
There
are many people who are on Facebook but don’t actually have the time to
manage them, so what they usually do is they hire people to manage
their Facebook, twitter or email account. How simple can it get, imagine
earning money just by being on Facebook all day. The employers in this
field however are not just individual people; some companies also
outsource their assistants.
- Online sales and marketing
Back
then in the days, there used to be only telemarketing as a marketing
tactic. But today, there’s online marketing. Small businesses that don’t
have enough money to go for the big call center companies usually hire
individuals online to sell and market their products. Basically, the job
is similar to that of a call center agent, the difference is that the
companies usually hire a person direct and they can do the job at home
in front of a laptop.
- Event planning / party planner
Some
people don’t have the time or the skill to throw a decent party, so
they hire other people to do it for them. The job requires a great
organizational and social skills since you have to deal with a lot
people for this kind of job. Assignments can also vary from birthdays to
weddings and even funerals, so there are a lot of markets to choose
from.
- Research
Researchers,
especially genealogists, are surprisingly in demand right now. This may
be due to the fact that people are getting sentimental these days or
that some politicians are finding new class of voters from their
ancestry but there is a growing demand for people who enjoy researching
other people’s ancestry.
- Surveying products online
Mystery shoppers were already available
in the past but with the introduction of the internet, some survey
companies are also going online. Now earning money is as easy as
answering some surveys and polls online.
- Landscaping
This
work is for people who have a fondness for land and great creativity.
Targeted customers are not just homeowners but also commercial districts
such as malls or parks and even companies are hiring landscapers to make their workplace more green and beautiful.
- Food cart franchising
This
one requires a little bit of money for capital but it is less expensive
than franchising a restaurant. Food carts are popular right now because
they offer cheap and delicious foods. Most of the customers are usually
students and the working class.
In conclusion, these top 10 best self employment ideas and opportunities listed above can
help you earn money and get you out of financial crisis. These are the
best and the most fundamental business ideas nowadays but remember that
merely following these top 10 best self employment ideas and opportunities doesn’t really ensure success. What is more important is your hard work and dedication in the venture.
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