301 Do-It-Yourself Marketing Ideas

This book is a little out-dated but still has some really great ideas that could definitely be updated for current marketing campaigns. I think one of the quotes used in this book that really sums it up is, "One of the unique things we small companies have over the big guys is the ability to establish personal relationships. Big companies really can't do that. You read about effective organizations, lean and mean organizations, but small companies can be virtuous organizations. It's really hard to think of a huge company being called virtuous. We as small companies can have virtue because we as small companies are basically the embodiment of one or two people, and people can have virtue, while organizations really can't." -Jim Koch-


'301 Do-It-Yourself Marketing Ideas'* gives tips and ideas for how small and mid-sized businesses can really apply the personal touch, as well as ideas for low-cost/no-cost marketing methods and some very creative ways of getting your name known. While older I would still recommend this book.

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The Laptop Millionaire

'The Laptop Millionaire', while I don't completely agree with every idea he presents, is the book that changed my perspective on business and how to approach it. Mark Anastasi presents many solid business ideas and methods that, while you instinctively know that most of them entail a lot more work than is mentioned, they are still good ideas that can take you to the next level. I have heard of many legitimate business people, side hustlers and even some millionaires, who do exactly the things he talks about in this book. And I know from personal experience, that there is room for more.

"Go from ZERO to $10,000 a month in 28 days and discover financial freedom online!

Every day thousands of people are losing their jobs, their income, and their security—perhaps you are one of them. However, with the right strategies, you can easily achieve financial independence. The Laptop Millionaire provides easy to follow step-by-step strategies you can use to make real money online. Author Mark Anastasi reveals the exact strategies he used to make millions and includes the success stories of other millionaire Internet entrepreneurs. Whether you need an extra hundred dollars a day or want to start an Internet Empire, this book gives you the tools and advice you need.
His no-fluff, no-filler strategies provide a blueprint to online success allowing you to discover the laptop lifestyle for yourself.

• How anyone can make $700-3,000 a week thanks to Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other Social Media sites
• The simple steps to creating an online business—featuring the 3 steps that led Mark to his first $10,000 a month business!
• How the 21 Millionaire Secrets can transform your life

If you read and apply what Anastasi has laid out in his book, you will be well on your way to becoming a millionaire."

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Leap! 101 Ways to Grow Your Business

 

'Leap! 101 Ways to Grow Your Business' provides many diverse and creative ideas to help grow and promote your business. Written from the perspective of someone who's been there, done that and learned a whole lot in the process, there are many easy to digest, actionable tips and ideas contained within this book. I highly recommend it.

 "Business growth requires more than a business plan and a dream. You must utilize many tools and techniques to take your company to the next level. LEAP! 101 Ways to Grow Your Business is loaded with practical strategies that you can leverage based on your business-growth goals and the distinct needs of your company.

'LEAP!' is divided into four sections: Leverage, Execute, Accelerate, and Prosper; you will learn how to:
* Develop a business-growth action plan.
* Automate your business.
* Locate business capital.
* Identify powerful marketing strategies.
* Harness the power of the Internet.
* Attract the media and gain valuable exposure.
* Boost profits by innovating.
* Protect your time so you can enjoy your life.

Also included are inspiring interviews with successful business owners who have made the LEAP to real business growth, along with advice from dozens of industry experts. Whether you implement just a few strategies from this comprehensive guide or all of them, the results are sure to be extraordinary.

Are you ready to LEAP?"

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250+ Side Job Ideas

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 This site has a lot of really interesting ideas for making money, like packing parachutes at local skydiving fields, becoming an online tutor, being a temporary tattoo artist at parties, making and selling kids placemats, creating custom invitations, making tire sandles, creating and selling homemade jellies, jams, bread, muffins, rolls on the side of the road, or making lunches for your co-workers.

Side Hustle Money Making Ideas

60+ Ways to Make Extra Money

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There were a lot of really interesting ideas here, but some of the ones that peaked my interest were:

Photo Booth Operator. This could be fun, especially if you like working with cameras and software. However, it could also get quite crazy since you'd also be dealing with (possibly drunk) people at a lot of different events.

Women's Handkerchiefs Dealer. Perhaps not so much handkerchiefs exactly, as finding something simple and easy to sell that you could put on Amazon and have them fulfill the orders for you.

Making Money Planners. I think this would be a great idea in almost any area: meal planners, financial planners, school/homeschool planners, marketing planners, book planners, and just about anything that requires steps, plans and organization. :)

Group Cruise Planner. You don't make a LOT but it can pay fairly well and works great if you love to plan, do research, find deals, or travel.

Product Demonstrator or "Sample Passer-Outer". This is on my list for no particular reason, I just think it would be fun.


There are a lot more unique ideas like being a mascot, taste testing, estate sale host, frequent flyer mile specialist, running coach and so many more. If you're looking for some different or off the wall money making ideas, I encourage you to check them out. www.budgetsaresexy.com

Creative Ways to Make Money

29 Money Making Ideas

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Find great ideas here: 29 Creative Ways to Make Money Fast

Some of my favorites are:

Mobile car wash. Though, I would expand it out into cleaning the interior, as well. Possibly even adding mobile oil change to it.

Selling cold water at outdoor festivals and busy vacation destinations. I'd be tempted to find any event (indoor or outdoor) that I could sell at and add soft drinks and snack foods to the mix.

Design and build water features. This would likely be a lot of work but it could also be quite fun.

Selling arbitrage. Basically you are buying items or services at a low price and then reselling them for a profit. I liked this idea because it didn't particularly demand any huge amount of skill (depending on the products you pick to resell) and there is usually an already preexisting market for what would be resold. I actually wrote a book on service arbitrage called Service Arbitrage: How to Use Other People's Talent to Make Money From Home.

Be an odd job aficionado. Interesting mostly for the sake of always having something new to do and getting experience in a lot of different areas.

Rent out a room. While I'm not sure how I would feel having a complete stranger in my house, I think if you rented out your backyard to campers or an empty shed, it could work just as well.