If you couldn't get a job and had to start from 0

Really!!! of all people

I would do what I did a few years ago , just go to as many business and asked if they have a website or a social presence.

Then outsource and make a profit

Jason

Put my car up for sale as i need to eat to live. Or, sell my laptop and start going around car boot sales finding stuff you can buy that you can flog for more so i can later invest online.

But... you still need to eat.

Hmmm.

Looks like I overlooked Ebay.

There seems to be a group of people finding success selling e-books with resale rights there.

Sell a service. Either one you do or through arbitrage. One of two things is necessary to make money (an actual living, if even only $50,000/year) through all of the other methods - time or money. Yes, I'm sure you can find an example of someone who started with nothing and a few months later was doing well, but for MOST, and I mean most people who are successful, not most who try overall, had one of the two things - time or money.

If you want to go that route, you can set up a website/landing page and autoresponder and try to forum post/guest post/Facebook Like/etc. your way to success (a big maybe), but that usually takes time or paid traffic (if it works at all for you). Living in your car and unemployed, though, you have all kinds of time on your hands. If you need to, go to your local library and use it as your office. Libraries will let you sit in a corner all day, using their WiFi.

If you are living in your car (I'm pullin' for ya, and plenty of people have had periods of their life like that) instead of just fishing for blog post ideas with this thread, you need income coming in fast. You need to HONESTLY assess your skills and then use that as a basis for a marketing plan and rates to charge.

This ain't easy, either, as far as establishing a long term, full time income in the service provider world, but you can at least make some money quicker, to hold you over and get back on your feet. Again, making a service gig work and getting consistent orders is waaay harder than it sounds around here, but if you are living in your car, even $15,000 over several months can help.

Keep in mind that pretty much EVERYTHING has been commoditized, from writing to graphics to web development. This means you either need to join the fray of bidding on $5.00 gigs, or separate yourself from them and go after a different customer base.

You don't have to have one, but should consider a website non-optional for a service based business. Put your best stuff on display (your writing, graphics, etc.) on your site. Add resource articles, etc., to give people a sample of your wares. If you are going to go this route, leave and breathe it. If you want to sell writing, even if you outsource it, you need to become an editor and understand what good writing is and isn't - a relatively easy thing to do.

Take stock of every skill you have acquired up to this point in your life, and see how you can apply it to selling a service. I don't know what you are doing with the site in your sig (have you owned since 2001?), but if you wrote that 'essay', lol, you can write. Study up just a bit more on writing, and that is your entrance point. Forget looking at other freelancers sites (no offense, those with portfolio sites) for ideas. Head to digital agency/content marketing sites. Make your site have that type of flavor, including several 1,000+ word articles of a helpful nature. Figure out a target market to focus on, preferably something you have some knowledge in. You don't have to charge a lot (depends upon you, your skills, and your life experiences), but you should charge more along the lines of at least $20 for 800 words, or so, IMO. Just make sure your quality is up to snuff compared to the $5 crowd. Don't just think 'selling writing'. You are selling content, which includes graphics and video - stuff you can easily outsource to make a 'package' type deal.

If this is your current situation, keep your chin up and best of luck to you. You have enough of a basis for good writing and creativity to capitalize up that skill, and that is what you need to focus on every waking second. The tough part is going to be marketing yourself and getting leads. Don't be afraid to cold email people, but do it on a personal level, keep it brief, tell them you can help them with whatever it is you are doing. Align that 'help' with how it benefits THEM, not talking about yourself.

Don't fall for all of the pipe dreams around here, it will only distract you and hold you back. Most people on this forum have NO CLUE how to actually make a living on the Net and are not doing so, they just repeat what sounds good and common sense (a lot of this is common sense, and good advice can come from non-Im ballers). NONE of this stuff is as easy as people her make it sound, and for certain areas of IM (PPC on a good traffic source in a good, scalable market as an example), good luck without at least several thousand dollars to start.

For the TLDR crowd, my answer is to sell a service, and if you cannot provide one, arbitrage one. And no, that advice is not for everyone. Some people will need to start small and go after those $5 gigs, but some others have enough life experience and a good enough head on their shoulders to confidently and competently enter a service market that caters to the online world.

Uber! Haha! It's what I'm doing right now. I lost my job and decided to just take a chance to build my business and be self employed. I Uber to help keep my head above water. I'm building a business from pretty much nothing, but my dream is to become a life coach and speak around the world. If Nelson Mandela can go from being sentenced to life in prison, to becoming the president of the very country that imprisoned him, I believe I can come out of this and be extremely successful. Adversity often supports success if you allow it to help instead of hinder.

I love online marketing and believe anyone can build a successful business.

But . . .

For those desperate and needing a living income now . . .

Put all your focus and effort into finding a local job!

It's your best hope of real income within the next few weeks or months.

Online business will always be there for you. You can always start making money online in your spare time down the road.

Don't put undue pressure on your new Internet business to produce a living wage . . . it will lead you to making poor decisions about other people's claims of having the magic solution to all your money woes!

Focus on getting a local job to cover your essential and basic needs. It's your fastest and best solution to getting back on your feet.

Steve

Sorry, but there's really not enough info given to get quality answers.


Do you live in a big city or small town?


Why can't you get a job?


What gov benefits have you applied for? Are there any food banks in your area?


What's your cash flow situation? Do you have some cash so you can wait to get paid or do you need cash immediately?


Do you have a home/apartment or totally out on the streets?


Is your car OK for Uber?


What skills do you have? Can you offer them on Craigslist?


If you have pretty good writing/research skills, you can try www.textbroker.com.

If you can't even afford local internet for your business, then you should not even consider starting.

An internet connection is the basic of the basic.

If you can't get a job, sell stuff that you own and gather some money to get your own internet connection and then learn how to do paid ads.

If you do not have the temperament to get and keep a job then you probably do not have the temperament to be a business owner.

al

These comments remind of Jim Carrey's commencement speech that went viral a couple of years ago, reminding us that we can fail at things we don't want too.

I would drop all my ideas for a tiny weeny profit here and there, and focus all my energy on executing one idea that has mass appeal and provides real value.

+ I'd work on everything I have on my to-do list in 20-minute increments. A while ago I realized that I don't need to chunk tasks into small pieces, as long as I know what I want the outcome to look like and *INVEST* my time in the task. Gets all the pressure off of me and it takes me as long as it takes me.

Apply as a freelancer. May it be a writer, programmer, clerk, researcher, manager and the like.

Unemployable... is a real life issue, and I for one have come to recognize, accept, and appreciate that there is no future for me at any JOB!

I too, am in a similar predicament as many of you already know, and I am not by any means ashamed to admit it, or willing to believe the vast majority will ever come to this crossroad and take the high road to success... instead, they will follow the herd!

No offense, as I am no Dr. Phil.... although my philosophy escapes me more and more each passing day, and screams "freedom" louder than any paycheck I've yet to earn, for it will not come by way of renting real estate in someone else's backyard.

Hell, I lived in a parking lot for almost a month with my wife and 3 kids... I observed humanity and it was very disenchanting... they operate like robots, and ever so often you'll meet one who just has that "radiant glow" like they know something and it escapes every fiber of their being!

I believe; 98% of people need to sit in a parking lot for 30 days... and go without everything less the basic essentials, and I can guarantee one of two outcomes:

1.) They would self-destruct, melt-down and suffer permanent trauma

2.) They's grow some balls, recognize, accept, and appreciate that they already know the answer... they just need to absorb in the moment, and tune-in to that child-like mind they once had... for it's there the dream, passion, and answer remains...

Now, before I give away too much, as I am still trying to finish my writings and free report... there's definitely a reason when you hit zero... and in my opinion, it's a means to realign yourself with what matters most to you!

Right on... Hey Jesus was homeless, and he left in a beam a light... how bad can it be?

-Art

PS- My answer to the inferred question... write a book that blows people's f..king minds, and then, show them an escape route!

I don't have "nothing" as I have done things in the past that I have experience with.

The question is do you have some past experience that can be somehow translated into money - and if so do you need or will the internet be helpful in attaining that money.

There hasn't been security for quite some time.

That was a lie you were brought up to believe.

Now, about the job thing and you not being able to keep them - perhaps you need a different job. I know there are a crap load of jobs in the city. Perhaps the issue is you thinking you are above them?

Also, there is plenty of transportation around and out of the city. You could always look at upstate NY, CT, or Jersey depending on what it is you are doing.

Zodiax, it sounds like you need a bit of an attitude adjustment.

You can't hold a job, but it's the employer's fault because their expectations don't sink to your performance?

What's wrong with this picture?

I'd have to start off like this:

- Sleep in my car
- Donate plasma for money
- Donate sperm (if available near you) for money
- Find free wifi places around where you live
- Buy some decent but super cheap job interview clothes
- Apply for jobs
- Secure interview
- Land job
- Work and get that paycheck
- Continue to live in car
- Use some of the first paycheck to fund advertising
- Then continue to use part of each paycheck to fund advertising
- Save up when possible, then eventually get your own place to live

I lived like this for 11 months before i landed a great IT job. Luckily the lifestyle didn't buy me.

Plus... it was exciting cruising the city and streets everyday and night for ALL KINDS of different reasons.

But if i didn't have anything, this is how i would start.

offer work as a freelancer and build reputation from there

I would be a stripper.

Yes, I know that isn't internet marketing but it works.

Trust me.

Regards,
Daniel

no money, no internet, no problem if you have ideas to make money offline

I have always said Attitude will give you Altitude

Jason

If you couldn't get a job then thats the first problem. Having a laptop will take you no where. You have to be the correct person!

Is it you could not get a job or you don't want a job? Big difference!

Go to the library and start educating yourself...

Do you have a library card? They are free you know

I would take my laptop to the library down the road where they have free internet access.

Then I'd run an ad in Warriors for Hire to write articles. I'd post to the ad in my signature. I might offer a discount for the first five warriors.

I'd also put in some bids on freelance sites.

When I wasn't writing for clients I'd start publishing on Kindle. (Not a short term way to make money but it starts to build after awhile).

But that's just me....

Rose

I'm not saying "discipline" is all it takes. What I'm saying is that "discipline" is a fundamental piece of the whole thing.

Launching and running a business requires discipline to do things that aren't glamorous and that aren't fun.

Know what else requires discipline to do things that aren't glamorous nor fun? Holding down a job.

That's the point I was making.

Does an entrepreneur possess other qualities? Sure. But without discipline, the other stuff often doesn't matter.

The main problem I see is the backup plan is "my parents". While that's great when you are starting out it also means you don't have to try as hard.
You won't be hungry or homeless so if you lose a job it's an inconvenience.

If you can't keep a job time after time - if you complain about "expectations" and "office politics"...you need real job training.

The only place you should "stand out" in a new job is in the quality or quantity (or both) of work you produce. Other than that - keep your head down and your mouth shut. Stay out of office politics and personal problems of other workers....don't gossip or snipe or offer suggestions for "how this company can run better".

If a steady job is what you want - why not move to an area where jobs are more plentiful and cost of living is not as high? If online work is what you want to do - what's stopping you?

An inability to keep a job does not make you a "visionary". If it did, it would mean there are a LOT of "visionaries" living in Momma's basement in their 30's and 40's....

Freelancing is your best bet to start off. There has to be something your good at that is marketable and sellable. Start there

There are two types of people (okay there's more than two, but let's use two for this example).

One says:

I prefer to work for myself because -

I want to set my own hours.

I want to choose work that I enjoy and I feel I'm accomplishing something.

I would rather work 60 hours a week for myself than 40 for someone else.

I don't want to limit my income potential.

The other person says:

I don't really want to start a business but due to lousy employers I can't keep a job.

One has a good chance of succeeding as an entrepreneur. The other, not so much.

Just my thoughts.

Rose

The first thing I did as I had little technical know how when I was couch surfing after a few unwise investments and ex-gf clearing out the bank account was flip 1940/50s pottery. Sounds crazy I know, but I was turning $5 car boot sale thrift into hundreds of dollars on specialized FB groups. I checked out physical auctions and watched items worth hundreds going for dollars. Hell I sold 70s clothing from charity shops to Fancy Dress shops to hard cash, easy simple and good money if you willing to drag yourself out of bed to fight for it. That's how I got back on my feet. The money is out there if you want it enough. Good luck, whatever you do.

Or you could just rob a bank like what says in OP Sig and the 6 easy steps to do it

sell short report or ebooks in fb groups

Digital information products to start with (clickbank, jvzoo). Create
a landing page to redirect to the products url

I've done it before.

I am creative and multi-talented, so it's not an issue.

How would you eat? $0 is too little to do anything with except to become a criminal or a beggar, maybe there is a list of the best beggar signs on the internet that I could plagiarize and maybe make enough money to get some food ?

At 0$ you cant even set up your own hosting account.

Maybe if I could steal a camera somewhere, I would set up a YouTube account of me trying to live in my car, and maybe the odd bank robbery.

Is Bum Fights still around ? Guess I would be able to Google it.

I will do your homework for you on fiverr for $5 for a bonus $10 I will get you a passing mark on it.

Really the point where you drop below $500 dollars and have no credit, is the end of all hope for a better future.

I am actually in this exact position, And am trying to figure it out, I will let you know when I do, and no this is not a joke. I have no electric or heat no internet, I lost my kids and soon the water will be off, oh and no car. But I will figure out a way.

I want a job but i can not get because everyone wants experience but how can i get experience if i can not start.

Mailing list is very important (your subscribers)

Brokerage is a powerful way to make money without a budget ($$$$), it works without advertising

When you find yourself in a scenario where your focus is you and your personal dilemma that is exactly the time to place all your focus on how YOU can help OTHERS get what THEY want.

It works every time. Meditate on the people around you and how you can help make their lives easier and a plan will take shape.. You will be rewarded for the focus you placed on helping others.

For example,

Help another marketer make sales.

That marketer will certainly take time to help you do that..

Just keep control on brakes bcz its the perfect time you hit some riches.... why keep a lap and car seat just sell them too.

Library for free web access, foodbank, if you are desparate with no food (that's your belly and web connection sorted) Then buy a cheap cell / mobile phone - join survey sites - Do phone survey's - you can earn $45 bucks for telling somebody why you like one brand of coffee (or other product) over another - once you have that sorted - sell stuff on auction sites (people like collections of things - even junk - free to collector = no capital outlay if you walk there to get it, then resale it) and in online classifieds. If you really can't cope with a full time job, try part time, away from public, school / cinema cleaners don't usually have a creep watching over them for long- or in high turnover jobs like cleaners, you can become the creep when yours quits within 6 months :-)

Craiglist.

Garage Sales.

Thrift Stores.

Flip the items using eBay.

Drop shipping if I have too.

Or begin selling services to different business.

Mobile optimize websites, social media services, reputation management and things of that nature.

Isaiah

usemailchimp and other free method to drive traiffic n build list

The stark contrast between the OP's question and his signature
struck me, I just had to check out that signature link and Oh Boy!

i will start building my email list

I would sign up on platforms such as freelancer and fiverr and provide services i am good at...

Sell the car and focus on finding things you can buy offline and sell online for a profit

resell other people products is pretty easy, they want you (affiliate products or not)

Hey, that's how I started back in December 2016. Created an easily duplicated item. Paid $12 for a domain name and 1-year of web hosting. Used a Google Adwords coupon. My YTD can be seen @ Here. It's not going to make me rich, but when I was sleeping in the back of my SUV in northeastern Ohio in the dead of winter it was all I could come up with. The hardest thing was sticking with the plan, and believing it would work.

I started by writing comments to the films.At the same time attending courses in web design

you can create a Brand on FB (other social media too) without money

you can have massive traffic for zero $$$$ today, so you leverage your brand

Hmm.. Zero. No food money. Nothing?

I have been close but I have never been at zero.

Maybe throw myself off a tall building?

Just because you build your brand, does not mean the traffic will come, especially MASSIVE Traffic. You have to advertise for that, or show some skin!

Yes it's the following link:

LostMyMarbles.com

Is cheap at just two wampum.

Good Question;

I'd probably try to get a loan or something from a friend for seed money to take an online course through Udemy or virtually anywhere else to get an understanding,

I'm the guy that likes to have a pretty good grasp on what I'm doing and start out of fun instead of desperation

If you dont have job, maybe you have TIME to learn new skills and
to sell these skills in:

fiverr, upwork, peopleperhour etc...

BUT the best way is FIND a REAL job in order to have enough money to
invest in online business and ESCALATE the earnings.

I had a friend that did this.

He went to the library every day with his laptop and went to EVERY website he could find that had free programming tutorials.

Once he learned all that he could, he went down to the temp agency and listed all the programming/web stuff that he learned.

He ended up with some small gig at 10 bucks an hour that was temporary, but now he is working in IT full time.

Just a suggestion.

Although I have came across many ways online, the best one in my opinion is buying a good website on Flippa, with nice URL and established traffic. Then, start working on providing valuable content through it. I have done so quite recently, and started seeing instant results.

Dig up 1.00 in change out from under your seat or something, go to a Mcdonalds and order a coffee, get onto their wifi. Get on Facebook and start letting all of your friends know that you are in dire straits, and secure a place to stay for a couple of weeks. Settle in, get calm , and make a solid plan when you aren't in such a desperate mindset.


Surely someone loves you enough to not let you live in a car, and would try to help you get up.