Top 5 Low-Maintenance Online Businesses
Affiliate Marketing
Promote products and earn commissions on sales without creating or shipping anything yourself.
Dropshipping
Sell products without inventory - suppliers ship directly to your customers.
Digital Products
Create once, sell repeatedly - ebooks, templates, printables with high profit margins.
Print-on-Demand
Design products that print only when ordered - no inventory or upfront costs.
Online Courses
Share your knowledge through video courses and earn passive income.
Quick Start Guide
Choose ONE Business Model
Focus on a single model from the options above to avoid overwhelm.
Set Up a Simple Website
Use WordPress or Shopify to create your online presence.
Create/Select Products
Choose products to promote or create digital products to sell.
Set Up Payment Processing
Connect PayPal or Stripe to receive payments.
Drive Traffic
Use social media or simple ads to attract visitors.
Top 3 Recommended Businesses for Beginners
1. Affiliate Marketing
Why
No product creation, no inventory, start with just a blog or social media
How
Join Amazon Associates or Clickbank, promote products you like
First Step
Create a simple WordPress blog about a topic you enjoy
2. Print-on-Demand
Why
No design skills needed (use tools like Canva), no inventory
How
Use Printify or Printful with Etsy or Shopify
First Step
Create an Etsy account and connect with Printful
3. Digital Products
Why
Create once, sell forever, high profit margins
How
Sell templates, planners, or guides on Etsy or your own site
First Step
Create a simple digital product using Canva
Assistance Limitations
What I CAN Do:
- Research business ideas and opportunities
- Provide step-by-step guides
- Help create content and marketing materials
- Assist with website setup
- Answer questions about business operations
- Help analyze market trends
What I CANNOT Do:
- Run the business autonomously for you
- Make business decisions on your behalf
- Handle financial transactions or payments
- Interact with customers directly
- Manage day-to-day operations without your input
- Create accounts on platforms for you