9. Business: Start a blog
Why start now
People spend more time online than ever before, and with so many websites beginning to gate their content, it’s the perfect time for bloggers with low overheads to deliver free, niche content to like-minded audiences. But where’s the money you ask? You can either sell advertising, or leverage affiliate marketing to monetise your blog. Affiliate marketing is when you link your content to other brand websites for a small fee.
What you need to get started
A keen interest in topics that you can not only write about but are really knowledgeable in is important. Read as much as you can, stay on top of trends and build a community who you can share your latest blog posts with online. Authenticity is important. You’ll need to be willing to share who you are and what you care about with your readers – great blogs always draw on real-life experiences and views.