5 Online Startup Businesses You Can Do With Under KSH1000

The coronavirus epidemic has taught many of us a valuable lesson; always have an additional source of income.

Most traditional businesses have gone underground when the epidemic started. Many people have lost their jobs or are struggling financially. Businesses that seem to have survived the coronavirus are those done online. 

You are looking for something you can do to get a few extra coins. Well, here are five online startup businesses you can start with just Ksh. 1000.

1. Blogging

Blogging takes the first spot one because of the free services available to help you and that’s what I do. Nowadays you can build a website for free. WordPress and Wix offer free services to set up then you can upgrade your website as time goes on. You can find hosting services at very low prices.

The good thing about blogging is that you don’t need to have a wide knowledge of tough topics. All you need is to talk about something you are passionate about.

You can talk about football, food, travel adventures, or business. For an example of your blog is about travels, you can share about the top 10 must-go places in Kenya. Blogging can more than just writing. Sharing photos and reposting news can be a good direction to take.

To get a successful blog, you need to post content that is meaningful and directed to your audience. Consistency is important as you build a base of regular readers.

2. Freelance Writing

Writing is a popular freelance service that is very profitable.

As a freelance writer, you offer writing services to multiple clients.

You can provide services such as content writing, SEO services, Ghostwriting services, and Content strategies.

It is important to specialize in a good niche which you can get high paying clients.

You may be asking yourself, “Where can I get the writing jobs?”

You can try content mills and job boards. Upwork and Fiverr are popular sites where there are tons of writing jobs. You can try the ProBlogger job board. There are writing jobs posted every day. Head over there and see what you can find.

It is important to market your services extensively. Use your social media to network and put your work out there. You can get high paying clients from Facebook, Twitter, and linked in if you market yourself well.

3. Social Media Influencer

Do you know you can use your social media following to make money?

How can you do that? It’s simple, by being a social media influencer.

As a social media influencer, you work with brands to promote their products or services.

You need to form a connection with your followers. You influence your followers’ preferences to choose the brand you represent. You should have people skills to engage your followers. Remember, your social media site shouldn’t be an advertisement platform. Build relationships with your followers. That way you can build a loyal base.

With a solid base of followers, you can reach out to brands and companies to promote their products.

The only requirement is people skills and a good social media account. I would recommend Instagram and Twitter. Those are just my recommendation; there are many social media platforms. Find the time to research and get started.

4. Social Media Consultant

Do you have the skills to navigate the social media world? You can share those skills with organizations and earn some good money.

Many organizations are adopting social media as it is an effective marketing strategy. However, for small businesses without the budget to hire an entire team for their business is a challenge.

This is where you can use your skills to help businesses increase there social media presence. You will communicate and engage the business customer to build their social media platform.

The number one skill to be a good social media consultant is: to be able to network. Building a network will help you get your skills out there. Every successful business owner needs a valuable network.

5. Making YouTube Content

YouTube is blogging for non-writers. You can take advantage of YouTube and earn passive income.

Most of my friends have started a YouTube channel in the previous months. There is a lot of time in our hands and it’s a good time to get creative.

The major way to earn through YouTube is through ads. YouTube presents you with multiple ways to generate income.

In addition to the ads, you can get income via YouTube by:

• Partnering with YouTube
• Selling your services or products on YouTube
• Creating sponsored videos

Those are just a few of the ways you can earn. The good thing is that you can do all of them. For maximum benefit, exhaust all money-generating avenues.

Before you can monetize your YouTube channel, you need to nurture it. You have to have enough subscribers and consistent views. With 1000 subscribers, you can qualify for the YouTube Partner Program.

You need to look for content that it’s interesting to capture the attention of your viewers. Also, upload new content consistently.

Don’t have the skills to edit your videos to like highly professional? Don’t sweat it. Some apps can assist you in doing the basic stuff like adding the title and so on.

There you go 5 online startup businesses you can start with under Ksh 1000. Don’t just sit around; get that extra mullah in your pockets.