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 HUSTLE HARD

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organizations are unintentional.

INTRO

If you’ve been on the internet for more than a few hours, you’ve likely seen at least one
advertisement teaching you how to make thousands of dollars a day, working in your
underwear, in the comfort of your own home. These ads are so ridiculously popular that
if you’re like most people, you start doubting whether it really IS possible to make
money online.

THE FUN HOUSE MIRRORS OF TALENT PERCEPTION

There are countless stories of people who have been misjudged, shunned, and shamed
because they didn’t fit the preconceived notions of a certain mold. In our experience, we
are equally inclined to overestimate our own talents in some areas while simultaneously
undervaluing our abilities in other areas. It’s like looking in a fun house mirror—you see
a version of yourself that resembles you, but it’s so distorted that you really can’t use it
as a guide. What’s worse is that we often let somebody else hold the fun house mirror,
and they add to the distortion by moving that mirror around in whatever way suits them
best. In order to start finding and seeing your true talents, you need to understand the
two distorted mirrors that are preventing you from seeing your true self: the “Lake
Wobegon effect” and the “kangaroo court of talent.”

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THE LAKE WOBEGON EFFECT

Humorist Garrison Keillor has made an entire career of poking fun at a particularly
interesting facet of the human psyche known as illusory superiority. For his long-
running variety-hour radio show A Prairie Home Companion, the avuncular Keillor
created a fictional town named Lake Wobegon, “where all the women are strong, all
the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” That cute,
counterintuitive hook should put a smile on your face, because our intuition tells us
what statistics confirm: It is impossible for all members of a set to be above average
across the same dimension. One real-life demonstration of the Lake Wobegon effect
plays out when people are asked to rate their driving ability relative to the rest of the
population. Time after time, the vast majority of those polled
rate themselves high in driving ability, usually well above average. They’re basically
saying, “Everyone else is a terrible driver, just not me. I’m amazing.” The Lake
Wobegon effect is your ego subconsciously protecting itself from thoughts it has
determined to be harmful—in this case, the uncomfortable truth that you are a worse
driver than you perceive yourself to be. A speck of selfdeception is actually useful.
Since we deceive ourselves to deceive others, a classic example of this is
overconfidence in business.
When others doubt your abilities to deliver, overconfidence can go a long way in
assuaging their fears. But too much self-deception is just plain dangerous. It is like
your immune system kicking in when you get infected with a bug. When you have a
foreign substance like a virus or bacteria in your body, you want some temporary
protection while your body’s natural defenses kick into gear—but if your immune
system is switched on at all times and is busy attacking healthy tissue, you’re suffering
from an autoimmune disorder. And when it comes to accurately judging your own
hidden talents, Lake
Wobegon’s overzealous, nonstop protective effect of hiding the truth—maybe an ugly
truth—from your ego becomes your worst enemy.

T
THE ONE HABIT THAT RULES THEM ALL: THE 10- MINUTE RULE

Developing your POP might strike you as an overwhelming prospect, like taming a wild
animal. We want you to know it’s not: There’s a simple way to work on it and in the
process develop a powerful habit for your hustle. The best part is it takes a mere 10
minutes per day. If life has taught the three of us anything, it is this: Getting started is the
single most difficult aspect of doing anything worthwhile. Not finding a good idea. Not
executing. Think about your life. From mundane tasks like washing dishes after dinner to
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going for a run to getting up without hitting snooze at 5 a.m. fourteen times to writing a
book about hustle, it is the thought that is vastly more painful than the actual task.
Always has been, and always will be. How many times have you groaned at the thought
of going to the gym only to find that once you are all of 7 minutes into your workout, you
not only feel absolutely fantabulous, you question why you even hesitated in the first
place? How absurd! And inescapable and human. As irrational creatures of habit, many
of us tend to put off small breaks in our routine to do the things that we need most. Like
getting to bed early when we know we need rest; opting for a healthy meal when we’ve
felt bloated for 14 days in a row; not prioritizing quiet time for reading; forgetting to
unplug from our Internet devices for even a day; putting off a work task or home chore
that’s nipping at our conscious— whatever it may be. To alleviate the inevitable feelings
of self-imposed friction, what we call the anti- hustle, we have a simple solution—maybe
even brilliant in its simplicity. The 10-Minute Rule states that instead of contemplating
and delaying, simply do something that moves you—sans judgment—for 10 minutes
and then evaluate. Do for 10 minutes, then evaluate. (Not evaluate for 10 minutes and
never do.) Say you want to exercise but also want to talk yourself out of exercising right
now. Stop talking, stop deliberating, and instead start walking briskly or, better, go to the
gym and pick any exercise machine.
Just do it. Ten minutes is all we’re asking for. Go, get started! Maybe you have a
presentation to craft for a meeting tomorrow afternoon but would rather play Ping-Pong
or a game on your phone or check Facebook or Twitter to search for hilarious animated
GIFs. Instead, plant yourself and focus on one thing: Jot down the key message of the
presentation, work out the points you’ll need to cover. Do it in 10 minutes or less. Set
the countdown clock on your phone or watch if need be. It’s a simple way of staying
productive, present, and focused in the moment, and in a place of near constant
momentum.
Putting the 10-Minute Rule into practice saves us time and headaches and allows us to
quickly make decisions about how to prioritize and allocate our resources and energy by
circumventing our propensity to overthink.

BENEFITS OF THE 10-MINUTE RULE

While we find numerous advantages to employing the 10-Minute Rule, there are three
main benefits. 1. Rapid Productivity: Have something critical and essential—or even
annoying—to do? Tackle it immediately, as in right now. Ten minutes is all you have to
get moving. Make a quick list of a few items, plot them on your calendar or to-do list,
and pick any one of them to start. Have a phone call to make? Smile and dial. An e-mail
to send? Craft it and get it out quickly, like Hugh Forrest. A proposal that needs to get
out the door and to your clients? Wrap it up. A pitch to practice to win new business?
Talk
through it in front of a mirror for 10 minutes. Or maybe it’s just scheduling a brief
meeting to close a deal. Cement it on your and your client’s calendars now. You have
something that must get done today—we all do—and now is better than later. So just
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 do it, get moving, get ’er done—and done now. Start the day with a burst of the 10-
Minute Rule. Track your progress for a week to see how this helps you. 2. Unfettered
Presence: Ever felt distracted or even powerless against the forces of overwhelm and
overload? Do you find yourself torn between tracking your American Express expenses,
taking a peek at TMZ, and responding to more text messages and social media invites
than you can count? Use the 10- Minute Rule to get undistracted and be present with
one task at a time. Own it. That means sitting or standing upright with good posture,
practicing steady nasal breathing, and staying present with the task at hand. If you’re
working on your smartphone, use only one app. If you’re on another device, the same
rule applies—do only one thing at a time. Breathe it in, focus on it, and finish it—and
only it. Then move on. Give yourself 10 minutes to exert real control over your destiny.
3. Friction-Free Persistence: It’s
been said that “God is action.” Think of your 10-minute session as a spiritual practice.
It’s the Zenlike daily practice of mindful doing. It’s a meditation, a short burst of
effective, non-judgmental output. You are a monk in your temple of doing, whether it’s a
monastery or a cubicle. You’re committed to pursuing opportunity and enjoying small
doses of gain every day. The short time required forces you into a focused and
disciplined bubble, after which you can decide if you want to pursue the question,
problem, or pursuit of opportunity for a longer period. We know someone who created a
sign for his office that
read, DO NOT DISTURB. I’M IN THE TEMPLE OF DOING. You might follow suit.

LET’S GET TO THE REAL DEAL: HOW TO MAKE MONEY ONLINE IN LEGAL WAY

Make money online through websites such as Upwork, Fiverr and Freelancer.com. These sites
offer opportunities to do a variety of freelance jobs, such as writing, programming, design,
marketing, data entry and being a virtual assistant. Fluent in a second language? Check sites
such as Gengo or Blend Express, or drum up business through a site of your own. No matter what
freelancing you do, keep track of the going rate for the kind of work you provide so you know if
you’re charging too much or too little

FIVERR

Fiverr is the world’s largest marketplace for digital services where individuals or companies can go
to find freelancers with a skill that suits their needs, and it is considered a "micro-task" site, where
you can do relatively quick, small one-off tasks which they call "gigs."

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The name originally came from the $5 cost per task, but not that is just the starting point and
now range up to $995 per job. The average transaction price for service on Fiverr is about $25.
However, how much you may pay will depend on several factors. For instance, the skill level of
the freelancer you hire will factor into how much you will pay. Additionally, the complexity of the
service will play a role in the ultimate price for the service.

There is a wide range of services you can sell on Fiverr, ranging from professionally skilled
services as well as weird tasks such as prank calling a buyer's ex-boyfriend, making a funny video
in a costume, and sing any song you request.

On Fiverr, someone with a skill becomes a "seller," and you have to apply after joining for free.

After joining, from there, you follow the instructions from the site about how to start selling your
services. These include:

1. Create a seller profile (including picture and some brief descriptions).

2. Create your gig, or the service you want to sell (and you'll want to use a good dose of
marketing to show off your talent and give potential buyers the information they need to
decide to do business with you).
3. Optional steps to help you get buyers include creating a video interview, offering package
deals/bundles, upselling additional services with your primary gig, and more.
4. Also optional but probably a really good basic move: Take the free courses they offer
to become adapt.
5. When you get a buyer, deliver great work!

Job Types

 Voiceover
 Translation
 Logo Design
 Articles/Blog Posts
 Proofreading
 Graphic Design
 Digital Marketing
 Writing & Translation
 Video & Animation
 Music & Audio
 Programming & Tech
 Business Lifestyle
 You can work on a (wide) variety of projects, which can be interesting and fun.

 Make some cash on the side without having to bid on projects, as you have to do on many
other freelance platforms.
 Website is pretty easy to navigate, and there's a forum for questions that's helpful.
 It's an equal playing field in that everyone starts a the same place on their first day, and if
you put time into marketing your offers it's not that difficult to land a few beginner jobs.
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  Minimal risks.

Fiverr Terms

 Gig: A service offered on Fiverr’s website. Gig example: “I will write you an
excellent press release for $5”
 Seller: A registered user (freelancer) who offers Gigs
 Buyer: A registered user who purchases Gigs (When a Gig is purchased, it’s
called an order)
 Post a Request: A buyers request for services (Gigs) if they have a specific need

How You Get Paid

Buyers pay Fiverr in advance. When an order is successfully delivered and completed,
sellers receive 80% of the total order value. Ex. if a service costs $10, the seller will
receive $8 for a completed order

According to Fiverr's site, "When you have a balance in your seller account, you can
withdraw your funds to either your PayPal account, credit your Fiverr Revenue Card, or
transfer money to your bank account (“Direct Deposit” in the U.S.)." They do note that
currency conversion fees apply.

FIVERR STRATEGIES

After registration in Fiverr I suggest you to follow the niche of Social Media Marketing.

It is the easiest job at the moment and every business needs a social media manager for
their social platforms. I will explain you every detail on how to get started. You have to
follow the steps correctly to get the best results.

1. Create a professional e-mail for yourself (your new job as a marketing

agent) and use it only for fiverr and your clients. You will look more
professional.

2. Create a logo representing your self.

3. Create a Canva.com account ( it’s a free software offering free templates

and a lot of free designs of posts/reels/videos of every social platform.
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4. Register in Fiverr and follow the procedures (very easy).

5. Select Digital Marketing and everything related to it ( you will be a social

media manager).

6. Start creating your gigs.

-They will be 3:

Basic,

Standard,

Premium.

You are going to offer for the BASIC: 30 days of marketing with one post per
day, for one social account only (example Facebook) with a price of 100$.

You are going to offer STANDARD: 30 days of marketing with 2 posts per
day, with a price of 150$.

You are going to offer PREMIUM: 30 days of marketing with 3 posts/day

with a price of 220$.

7. Your marketing will include: Market research of their business, hashtag

research, and they will provide you with different pictures from their
business so you can attach them to the post you will be creating in CANVA.
So you will post a picture of their ex. Coffe shop with a phrase like: The best
coffe is served here! #coffe #coffespot #coffeshop ect.
8. You need to market your self with some tricks I will teach you:
- Follow the Fiverr promotion program ( you have to invest a little to
reach to the top).
- Make some “fake reviews” tell your friends to buy from your profile
and make them write 5 stars reviews. You need at least 1000$ and
10+ reviews and sales to get top the first level of Fiverr as Top Seller
Level 1 (wich will make fiverr algorithm rank you higher)
- This is a must, to make the reviews and reach the first level.
- Remember (fiverr recognizes your IP so in case you try to open two
accounts in one device they will ban your account, so be careful.
9. Try services flipping for different projects: Example: you get a client who
wants 1 month management of his/her business profile and he is offering
150$.

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 -You can contact another seller with a smaller price and delegate the job to
him/her for the price of 75$. So you can get 75$ for doing just the
middleman. Imagine doing this with websites, image

DROPSHIPPING

What Is Drop-shipping?

Drop-shipping is where a seller sets up a website and sells products that the seller does
not keep in stock. When an order is placed, the seller sends it to a third party — the
manufacturer, another retailer, or a wholesaler — who ships the goods directly to the
buyer.

It’s a fast-growing trend of online middlemen who keep the difference between the
wholesale and retail price and cost you extra money. And while drop-shipping is not
illegal, there is a lot of room for problems and abuse for buyers and sellers.

Dropshipping is an order-fulfillment method that lets store owners sell directly to

consumers without stocking any inventory. When a customer purchases a product from a
dropshipping store, a third-party supplier ships it directly to them. The customer pays the
retail price you set, you pay the suppliers’ wholesale price, and the rest is profit. You
never have to handle products or invest in inventory.

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 In order to sell products, you just need to register an account with a supplier.

Three common ways to find a supplier for your dropshipping store are:

1. Through a supplier database, like Alibaba or AliExpress.

2. Using an integrated supplier directory in your store’s back end, like DSers.
3. Through a print-on-demand service, like Printify.
The easiest dropshipping process for Shopify store owners is through DSers. You can
source millions of products from the DSers marketplace through AliExpress and import
them directly to your store with the click of a button.

When a customer buys something in your store, DSers fulfills the order automatically. All
you have to do is double check that the order details are correct and click the Order
button. The product then ships from the AliExpress dropshipping supplier to the customer,
no matter where they are in the world.

In the dropshipping business model, you are responsible for building your website and
your own brand, as well as for choosing and marketing the products you want to sell. Your
business is also responsible for shipping costs and establishing prices that result in a
good profit margin.

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 How to start a dropshipping business: 9 steps to a profitable dropshipping
business plan

1. Commit to starting a dropshipping business

2. Choose a dropshipping business idea
3. Do competitive research
4. Choose a dropshipping supplier
5. Build your ecommerce store
6. Decide on a business structure
7. Get your finances in order
8. Market your dropshipping store
9. Analyze and improve your offering

1. Commit to starting a dropshipping business

As with any other business, dropshipping takes significant commitment and a long-term
perspective. If you’re hoping for a six-figure income from six weeks of part-time work,
you’re going to be sadly disappointed. By approaching your business with realistic
expectations about the investment required and your potential for profit, you’ll be much
less likely to get discouraged and quit.

When starting a dropshipping business as a beginner, you’ll need to invest heavily using
one of the following two currencies: time or money.

Investing time in your dropshipping business

Bootstrapping and investing sweat equity to build your business is our recommended
approach, especially for first-time dropshipping entrepreneurs. We favor this approach
over investing a large sum of money for numerous reasons:

 You’ll learn how the business operates inside and out, which will be crucial for managing
others as your business grows and scales.
 You’ll intimately know your customers and market, allowing you to make better decisions.
 You’ll be less likely to spend large sums on vanity projects that aren’t critical to success.
 You’ll develop several new skills that will make you a better entrepreneur.
Realistically, most people aren’t able to quit their job to spend six months ramping up their
new online store. It may be a bit more challenging, but it’s definitely possible to get started
with dropshipping, even if you’re still working a 9-to-5 position, assuming you set
appropriate expectations regarding customer service and fulfillment times for your
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 customers. When you start to grow, you can transition into working full time on your
business as much as cash flow and profitability allow.

All businesses and entrepreneurs are unique, but it’s possible to generate a $1,000 to
$2,000 monthly income stream within 12 months working approximately 10 to 15 hours
per week building your business.

If you have the option to work on your business full time, that’s the best choice
to improve your profit potential and chance of dropshipping success. Focusing
all your efforts on marketing is especially helpful in the early days, when
building momentum is crucial. Based on our experience, it will usually take at
least 12 months of full-time work with a strong emphasis on marketing for a
dropshipping business to replace an average full-time income of $50,000.

That may seem like a lot of effort for a relatively small payoff, but keep these
two things in mind:

 Once your dropshipping business is up and running, maintaining it will likely

take significantly less time than a 40-hour-per-week job. Much of your
investment pays off in terms of the efficiency and scalability offered by the
dropshipping model.
 When you start a business, you’re creating more than just an income stream—
you’re also building an asset you can sell in the future. Make sure you consider
the equity value you’re accruing as well as the cash flow generated when
looking at your true return.

Investing money in your dropshipping business

It’s possible to create and grow a dropshipping business by investing a bunch of

money, but we advise against it. We’ve tried both approaches to growing a
business (bootstrapping it ourselves versus outsourcing the process) and have
had the most success when we’ve been in the trenches doing most of the work.

In the early stages, it’s crucial to have someone who is deeply invested in the
success of the business building it from the ground up. Without understanding
how your business works at every level, you’ll be at the mercy of expensive
programmers, developers, and marketers who will quickly eat up any profits
you’re generating. You don’t need to do absolutely everything yourself, but we
strongly recommend being the primary driving force at the outset of your
venture.

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You will, however, need a small cash cushion in the $1,000 range to get your
business launched and operational. You’ll need this for minor operating
expenses (such as web hosting and dropshipping suppliers) and to pay any
incorporation fees, which we’ll discuss below.

2. Choose a dropshipping business idea

The second step in learning how to start a dropshipping business is performing
the necessary market research. Just as if you were opening up a retail store
and looking into the different locations, competitors, and trends, you want to
investigate a niche you’re interested in and make decisions based on how
profitable it can be. But the truth is, coming up with validated product ideas to
sell is tricky.

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 To help inspire your next dropshipping business idea, Shopify curates a list
of trending products based on the top-selling product categories on the
platform. By focusing on more niche and trending products, you can help get
the attention of shoppers and gain traction without competing with larger,
established businesses.

Niche products often have a more passionate customer base, which can make
selling to specific crowds easier by raising awareness for your products.
Fitness, fashion, beauty products, electronics, phone accessories, and yoga-
related items may be a good entry point to start dropshipping with no money.

Some examples of a niche dropshipping store could be:

 Dog bow ties for dog lovers

 iPhone cases for iPhone owners
 Camping gear for campers
 Exercise equipment for fitness folks
You can also use the following tools to test out your dropshipping business
ideas:

Google Trends. Google Trends can help you determine if a product is trending
upward or downward, as well as the seasons they tend to trend in. Note
that Google Trends doesn’t show search volume. So if you use it, be sure to
cross reference your data with a keyword tool like Keywords Everywhere to
determine the product’s popularity in search.

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Keywords Everywhere. This keyword research tool shows you the monthly
search volume for your product and how competitive it is. You can use this
information to gauge the popularity of your dropshipping business idea and
inspire new product ideas for the future.

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DSers order volume. In DSers, you can search for products based on order
volume to determine the potential of your business idea.
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 Although the growth in ecommerce is a great benefit for those looking to start a
dropshipping business, it also creates a lot of competition. That means you’ll
want to do competitor research when putting together your
dropshipping business plan to find success in selling your products.

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3. Do competitive research
Now that you know what you’re going to sell in your store, you want to look at
who your competitors are and understand the way they work. Your competitors
may hold great clues to success and can help you build a stronger marketing
plan for your dropshipping business.

If your market has a lot of competitors (which is a good thing in dropshipping),

limit your research to about five other dropshipping companies, including one or
two big players like Walmart, eBay, or Amazon. It’ll help you keep focused and
plan your next steps.

Some ways to go about your competitor research are:

 Run a Google search. Search engines are an obvious starting point. Use
Google to build a list of your top five competitors. Start with key search terms in
a simple search, like “ear plugs.” The top 10 results will show you who your top
competitors are and how they are promoting their products. If you want to focus
on a specific country, you can use a third-party tool like Ahrefs or SEMRush to
find keyword data in those areas.

 Use competitor spy tools like Similarweb and Alexa. Online tools like these
are great for finding (and keeping track of) your competitors’ online activity.
They give you a list of competitor website information, such as their social
media profiles, top traffic sources, number of visitors, and who their competitors
are.
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 Browse social media. Search for Facebook ads in your niche and check out
the top brands in the market. Look at how the business communicates with its
customers, how its feed is designed, how much engagement it gets—you can
even follow its feed to never miss a beat. Use this information to find ways for
your business to stand out and improve your social media marketing strategy.

 Subscribe to competitors’ email lists. Want competitors’ updates straight to

your inbox? Sign up for their email list and get a look inside their marketing
strategy. You can also learn more about the promotions and deals they use to
entice customers to buy.
Learn everything you can about your top competitors: their website, prices,
marketing methods, product descriptions, reputation, etc. Keep your research
organized in a spreadsheet so you can easily refer to it when making decisions
for your store. For example, if you want to use email marketing to promote your
business, you can look to your spreadsheet to see if competitors are already
doing it and the tactics they’re using, all in one place.

4. Choose a dropshipping supplier

Choosing a dropshipping supplier is a critical step toward creating a successful
dropshipping business. Without suppliers, a dropshipping business wouldn’t
have any products to ship to customers and, therefore, cease to exist.

At this point, you’ve vetted what dropshipping products you want to sell and
know they can be profitable—now you want to make sure you find a
dropshipping supplier that gives you the high-quality service you need to grow.
Ecommerce platforms like Shopify offer a plug-and-play style option for finding
potential suppliers by connecting DSers to your online store.

DSers is a marketplace that makes it easy to find products to sell online.

Whether it’s electronics, fashion, toys, or other trending items, you can find
products with good profit potential from dropshipping suppliers around the world
and add them to your store with one click. The app manages forwarding the
customer orders to your dropshipping supplier, so you never need to worry
about packaging, shipping, or managing inventory. It costs nothing to get
started.

The DSers app uses AliExpress to help you find and add products to your store.
If you want to read more about product quality or shipping times, or further vet a
supplier, you can do so from the DSers product page.

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When you click a supplier’s link, you end up on its AliExpress page, where you
can find reviews, top selling products, and more.

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One thing to keep in mind: Aim to sell quality products from DSers that
provide ePacket shipping if your supplier is from China. ePacket is an affordable
and fast option for shipping items from China to countries like the US, the UK,
and Canada. Rather than wait months for a package to arrive from China, your
customers will only have to wait up to two weeks, for a cost of only a few
dollars.

5. Build your ecommerce store

The next thing you need to start a dropshipping business is an ecommerce
platform like Shopify. This will be the home where you send traffic, sell
products, and process payments.

Shopify makes it easy to build and launch your ecommerce website, from
finding a domain name to adding marketing and sales plug-ins. It’s a complete
commerce platform that allows you to sell in multiple places (including online),
sell in multiple currencies, and easily manage products and accept payments.

You don’t need to be a designer or developer to use Shopify either. And you
can easily change the look and feel of your store with the store builder
and Shopify themes.

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6. Decide on a business structure
If you’re serious about your venture, you’ll want to set up a legitimate business
entity. We’re not lawyers and can’t offer legal advice, but we can give you a
rundown of three commonly used business structures:

Sole proprietorship

This is the simplest business structure to implement but also offers no personal
liability protection. So if your business is sued, your personal assets also may
be in jeopardy. Filing requirements are minimal and you simply report your
business’s earnings on your personal taxes. No other state or federal business
filings are required.

Limited liability company (LLC)

An LLC offers increased protection of your personal assets by establishing your

business as a separate legal entity. While the liability protection isn’t foolproof, it
does offer more protection than a sole proprietorship. You may need to comply
with additional filing requirements and will need to pay both incorporation and
ongoing fees.

C corporation

Most major corporations are set up as C corporations, which, when done

properly, offer the most liability protection. They are likely to be more expensive
to incorporate and are subject to double taxation, as income doesn’t pass
directly to the shareholders.

So which structure to choose? Again, we’re not lawyers and would advise you
to consult with one before making any incorporation decisions. Most small
entrepreneurs tend to go with either a sole proprietorship or an LLC. Personally,
we’ve used an LLC for all of our dropshipping businesses because we feel it
offers the best trade off regarding liability protection, autonomy from personal
finances, and costs.

Note: The business structure and EIN (employer identification number)

information discussed below is applicable for entrepreneurs in the United States
and won’t apply to other countries. For information on incorporating a US-based
business from outside the US, please see the notes at the end of this article.

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Request an EIN number for your business

The IRS requires all businesses to have an employer identification number,

which acts as a Social Security number for your business. You’ll need this
number to file your taxes, apply for wholesale dropshipping accounts, open a
bank account, and do pretty much anything related to your business.

Fortunately, getting an EIN number is easy and free. You can apply for an EIN
number online.

7. Get your finances in order

One common mistake entrepreneurs make when starting a business is blending
their personal and business finances. This causes confusion, makes accounting
more difficult, can lead to personal assumption of business liabilities, and is a
big red flag for the IRS if you’re ever audited.

You’ll want to keep your business and personal finances separate as much as
possible. The best way to do that is by opening up new accounts in your
business’s name. You’ll want to open the following:

Business checking account

You should run all of your business finances through one primary checking
account. All business revenue should be deposited into it and all expenses
should be withdrawn from it. This will make accounting much easier and
cleaner.

Credit card

You should have a business credit card that is used for business expenses and
dropshipping inventory purchases only. Because you’ll be buying a lot of
merchandise from suppliers, you can rack up some serious rewards with the
right rewards travel cards. We’ve found that Capital One has the best travel
rewards program and that Fidelity Visa/American Express offers the best cash-
back program.

Collect sales tax

You’ll need to collect sales tax only if both the following are true:

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 The state you operate from collects sales tax
 An order is placed by someone living in your state
For all orders placed by residents of other states, even if those states charge
their own sales tax, you won’t need to collect any tax. There’s a good chance
we’ll see changes to these laws in the coming years, but for now, the tax laws
for small online merchants are very advantageous.

If your state does charge sales tax, be prepared to collect it on the limited
number of orders from customers in your home state. You’ll want to contact
your state’s department of commerce to register as an online retailer and find
out how frequently you need to submit the tax you collect.

Local business licenses

Most cities and towns require businesses to get a business license that needs
to be renewed on a regular basis. However, this requirement may differ for
dropshipping businesses, many of which likely will be operated from home
offices. You’ll want to look into your local laws and regulations to see what, if
anything, is required.

Incorporating outside the United States

It can be complex, but it’s possible for international merchants to incorporate a

business in the United States, giving them access to US-based dropshippers
and customers. The merchant will need to come to the US to complete the
necessary paperwork, have a trusted business partner in the US who can act
on his behalf, or hire an agency to set everything up.

The following resources can help get you started with understanding this
process, but we strongly recommend consulting with a legal professional before
making any decisions:

8. Market your dropshipping store

Now that you know how to start a dropshipping business, it’s time to talk about
marketing your new store. To stand out in your market, you may want to put
extra effort into your marketing and advertising efforts when building your
dropshipping business plan.

With so many things about dropshipping being automated, you can spend time
focusing on marketing and promoting your business in the following ways:
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1. Paid ads (Facebook and Google). The average cost for a Facebook ad is
around 97¢ per click, which isn’t too bad if you’re newer to advertising on the
social media platform. Facebook ads are scalable, products can perform well on
them, and they tap into people’s desire to impulse buy. You can run Google
Shopping Ads and target long-tail keywords where shoppers are more likely to
buy. There’s typically more price competition with Google ads, but it may be
worth your time to test it out.

2. Influencer marketing. As a new dropshipper, you may have a limited budget

to market your business. Influencer marketing is an affordable way to reach
your target audience because people tend to trust influencers more than
traditional advertising. If you go this route, negotiate an affiliate fee with the
influencer versus a flat rate. It’s a win-win situation, because they’ll make
money off of each sale and the cost will be less for you.

3. Content marketing. If you want to build a long-term stream of traffic for your
store, add content marketing into your dropshipping business plan. Start a blog
around your dropshipping niche and create content that entertains and
educates your target audience. You could also start a YouTube channel, create
infographics, or start a podcast to help get the word out about your brand.

4. Communities. Get involved with groups of people who are passionate about
your niche. You can start conversations with potential customers on Reddit,
Facebook Groups, or online forums. Remember not to be too sales-y when
engaging with a community. Aim to help and build relationships with potential
customers so they trust your brand and want to buy from it.

5. Mobile marketing. Mobile marketing is a broad term that refers to a business

connecting with customers on their mobile phones. For example, you can start a
VIP text club and encourage website visitors to sign up for exclusive deals and
promotions. Or provide customer support in a live chat conversation with
shoppers through Messenger. With a mobile marketing platform like ManyChat,
you can create automated lead generation, customer retention, and cart
abandonment campaigns to drive sales and revenue for your dropshipping
business.

As with any successful online business, keep an eye on which channels are
working and which aren’t—especially if you’re investing money in them via paid
ads. As you continue to grow and improve your business, you can always adjust
your marketing strategy to lower costs and maximize revenue.

9. Analyze and improve your offering

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 After you’ve been marketing and managing your dropshipping business for
some time, you can start looking at the results of your hard work. Shopify
analytics can help you answer some important questions about your online
store, such as:

 Sales. What are my best performing channels? Where should I put more ad
dollars? What are my bestselling products? Who are my best customers?

 Shopper behavior. Are people buying more on desktop or mobile? What’s the
conversion rate for each device?

 Profit margins. What products and variant SKUs are the most profitable? What
are my sales and gross profits looking like month over month?
You can also use tools like Google Analytics and Search Console to measure
search traffic over time and improve your search engine optimization (SEO)
efforts. Plus, if you’re using a third-party app for your social media or
Messenger marketing, check the reports monthly to make sure your overall
strategy is working for your business.

When creating a dropshipping ecommerce store, you want to create a data-

informed analytics system. Remain consistent with what you analyze over time
and measure your store’s performance against clear KPIs. This will help you
make smarter decisions for your store and take your small business to the next
level over time.

Launch your dropshipping startup today

Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or a veteran business owner, a
dropshipping business is a great low-risk, low-cost way to start selling online.
With the rise in third-party apps and marketing automation tools, it’s no longer a
struggle to run your business online. Hopefully this dropshipping guide inspires
you to create a pathway to success and financial freedom, so you can live the
life you’ve always dreamed of, like so many other ecommerce entrepreneurs.

Disclaimer

This information is not created by the author. It is part of Shopify tutorial: https://www.shopify.com/blog/how-
to-start-dropshipping

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 Test websites and apps

Another way to make money from home is on sites like UserTesting.com. You get paid for your thoughts on
how well — or not so well — certain websites and apps worked. You’ll have to complete a short test to be
accepted, then
you’ll be paid depending on the test type. UserTesting.com does not disclose an exact amount.
Total time: Approval time can vary.

Setup: Less than an hour.

How easy to start: Easy, if you have the tech gear and complete a sample test.

Age threshold: 18+.

How fast you'll get paid: Seven days.

Need to know
 You typically need to complete a sample test as part of the application
process.
 You will start receiving testing opportunities after your application is
approved.
 The timeline for approval can vary.
 You get paid seven days after completing a website or app test.
 Payment is issued via PayPal.
Requirements
 You need to be at least 18.
 You need a computer, internet connection and microphone.
 Mobile app testers also need an Android or iOS mobile phone or tablet.
 Some sites might have language requirements (e.g., UserTesting.com requires
applicants to speak English or German).

Take surveys for money

You can make money from home by taking online surveys, but don’t expect to be rollingin the dough.
Survey sites don’t typically offer a big payoff, and many sites are more useful for earning gift cards than cash.
Some of the more
popular survey sites include Swagbucks and Survey Junkie. Read our analysis of survey sites to find out
which one is best suited for you.
Total time: It will take a while.

Setup: Just minutes.

How easy to start: Very. Just register and begin.

Age threshold: 13 to 18+.

How fast you'll get paid: Varies by site.

Need to know
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  Survey sites could be an option for how to make money online for beginners
because you can register with a site and start taking surveys in a matter of
minutes.
 The time it takes to get paid depends on the survey site and how much time
you dedicate to taking surveys.
 Some sites let you cash out only after you hit a minimum earnings
threshold.
 Other survey sites issue points, which can be redeemed for cash (via
PayPal) or gift cards.
Requirements
 Most survey sites have a minimum age requirement, which ranges from 13 to
18 (depending on the site) making these sites one idea for teens to make
money online.
 Individual surveys may have specific requirements. Don't be surprised if you
are disqualified from a survey without much explanation.

Get advertising revenue from your blog or YouTube channel

Turn your cat videos into cash videos. If your YouTube videos or blog posts draw a big audience, you
may be able to make money from advertising.
YouTube sets 1,000 subscribers as the benchmark creators must make before applying for the YouTube
Partners Program. YouTube Partners then get access to Google AdSense, a service businesses pay
through toadvertise around your content. The service is free, but there are requirements you must meet.
Read more about how to make money on YouTube and Google AdSense.
Total time: It can take several weeks to get up and running.
Setup: Not that hard.
How easy to start: Depends on how good you are at producing interesting videos.

Age threshold: 18+.

How fast you'll get paid: Could take a long while to earn the first payout; then monthly.
Need to know
 Signing up for Google AdSense is pretty easy, but it can take anywhere from
a day to several weeks for your account to be activated.
 Allow at least two months for ad revenue to start trickling in.
 You need to earn at least $100 before you're eligible for a payout.
 Once you hit the $100 threshold, earnings are issued between the 21st and
26th of the month. It can take four to 10 days to receive a payment via
electronic funds transfer and up to 15 days to receive payment as a wire
transfer.
Requirements
 Your own website that has been active for at least six months.
 For YouTube, you need more than 1,000 subscribers.
 You must be at least 18.

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1. Sell your photography

Turn your photographs into cash via sites like Fine Art America, which lets you upload your images to
sell as prints, T-shirts, phone cases and more. Other marketplaces for photographers include
SmugMug, 500px and PhotoShelter. Some sites require a subscription but may provide features
ranging from cloud storage to password-protected galleries and a customized website.
Total time: Buyers need to find you — and like your work.

Setup: Just a few hours.

How easy to start: If you have a library of photos, you're on the way.

Age threshold: Any.

How fast you'll get paid: Depends on your sales platform.

Need to know
 You can set up a profile with sites like SmugMug, PhotoShelter or Fine
Art America in a few hours, assuming you have a body of original work.
 Payment varies widely depending on the site.
 Fine Art America: Payment issued after 30-day return window expires.
Sent on the 15th of each month.
 PhotoShelter: Payment issued at time of sale to your chosen payment
method (PayPal, Stripe, etc.).
 SmugMug: You can request payment be issued the following month if
you have a balance of at least $5.
Requirements
 Requirements vary by site, but you need to have all necessary rights to
the images you sell.

List your spare bedroom on Airbnb

Renting out your home or spare bedroom on vacation rental sites is another way to make extra
money. Be prepared to spend some money to clean and keep up the property, replace home
goods and pay toward service fees. And scrutinize your rental agreement before you get
started.
Total time: Demand drives success, and that depends on your location.
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 Setup: A listing can be created and live in hours.
How easy to start: If you have a place to rent, it's a simple process.

Age threshold: 18+.

How fast you'll get paid: About one day.

Need to know
 You can create a listing and start accepting reservations in the same
day.
 Payment is typically disbursed about 24 hours after your guest’s
scheduled check-in time, but processing time for that payment depends
on the payout method. PayPal, Western Union, and Payoneer Prepaid

Sign up for TaskRabbit

If you actually enjoy putting together Ikea furniture or standing in long lines, you may be cut out for doing tasks
for others. Websites like TaskRabbit can connect you with people who need help with a variety of things,
such as moving, cleaning, delivery and handyman services. The site also offers several virtual and online tasks,
such as helping with a research project or data entry. Read about how to get started on TaskRabbit.
Total time: Local demand for your skills will determine the time you spend.
Setup: A couple of hours, then some time for approval.
How easy to start: Easy, though you'll need to do some research.

Age threshold: 18+.

How fast you'll get paid: A few days after a job.

Need to know
 You can set up your profile and register in a matter of hours, but can't start
accepting tasks until your profile is approved by TaskRabbit.
 The company processes registration on a rolling basis to avoid
oversaturation in a given market. How quickly your application is
approved will depend on demand in your area.
 Note that once approved, you need to pay a $25 fee, so you may first want to
research your market and the value of your skills to determine if that fee is worth
it to you.
You're paid after the task is completed through direct deposit. Payment typically takes a
few days to appear in your account.

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Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this report :) We tried to find different ways of making money for all
types of people, and I sincerely hope that some of these resonated with you. Remember
that you can mix and match
these methods if you want. Some of them don’t make as much money, but because
they’re fun, they’re a nice thing to add to your repertoire. Remember, if you see
something you like, research it further. The ideas I have provided you with should only
be used as a 'start' guide.
To your success,

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