Easy Things To Make and Sell Online

This article is contributed by By John Brown

You can start making and selling things online as a side hustle and eventually turn it into a business you can live on. But first things first. Let's start with deciding what exactly you will offer to your customers. We have collected a lot of ideas you can find interesting. One special thing about all of them is that you do not need any particular skills or super expensive equipment to start your business.

Pet Toys

You might enjoy creating cute and funny toys for cats, dogs, rabbits, and other pets if you like animals. It can be simple, such as a box with many different-sized holes where you can put snacks inside and see how your doggy is trying to get them. But it also can be something more significant such as a cat tunnel with an exciting quest inside. Your small business might need some investments in the initial stage.

If you need cash for your startup, consider online platforms like MoneyASAP that can connect you with vetted lenders who offer payday loans from $100 to $5000. There, you can get a short-term loan as soon as the next business day, regardless of your credit score.

Postcards and Greeting Cards

Whatever you want to sell online, you need to be creative to stand out from the crowd and show that your products are worthwhile purchases. This is especially true with postcards and greeting cards, as "top quality" cannot be their main advantage. People are normally paying much more attention to unusual designs.

You don't need to have a designer degree to start making cool postcards. Just think of funny phrases or cute images that your customers might love. There are plenty of online tools to help you professionally implement any of your ideas.

Sweets

Selling cupcakes sounds nice, but it's pretty complicated if you don't have a physical store to offer them to your customers. Therefore, we have come up with a better idea - homemade chocolate bars. All you need to start is a set of forms, good chocolate, and some nice topping.

For example, it can be mini marshmallows, nuts, dried strawberries, other fruits, coconut chips, etc. Some go even further and add sea salt, flower petals, and other ingredients people usually do not expect to see on their chocolate bar.

Bath Bombs

Natural bath bombs will always be in demand. To make this business idea work, you need to create at least 5-10 unusual smells for such products. You should sell something people cannot buy in a supermarket or cosmetics store. For instance, it can be bath bombs with papaya and dragon fruit, strawberry, vanilla, bergamot, etc. It's essential that you should be able to get these smells using natural ingredients only.

After you are done with product selection, it's time to create nice names for each type of bath bomb. Call your products something like "Warm August Evening" or "Sunset by the Sea" and you will undoubtedly attract a lot of customers.

Tote Bags

Such bags are insanely popular today. Not surprisingly, they go with almost any outfit and are easy to fold up when not in use. Creatively designed tote bags are in demand, which means this is one of your online business opportunities. The design can contain an interesting quote, a famous phrase, or a beautiful artwork.

For example, you could make a bag that says "But first coffee" and add a pretty drawing of a coffee cup. Try to define your target audience before creating a new design. Maybe, it's book lovers. Or perhaps, your bags are for cat owners who are crazy about their cute pets. Such an approach will help you get the right idea for the design.

Candles

Two main things that can make your candles unique are their shape and smell. You can create lovely small candles that look like cactuses. They can also have the shape of different fruits. Some even make elegant candles that look like a woman's body. Whatever your idea is, you need to find a form that will allow you to implement it.

The second aspect is the aroma. Using various essential oils (e.g., grapefruit, patchouli, cinnamon, peppermint) is the best way to make your products appealing to your customers because they are natural.

Tips for Selling Handmade Products Online

Offering various things for sale on the internet is a pretty good idea that requires minimal money investments. You can start selling your products on Instagram or build your own website. Here are some tips that can be helpful for you:

• don't skimp on marketing your products
• invest in quality product photography
• follow a competitive pricing strategy
• provide your customers with common payment method options

Last but not least - enjoy the process. Start creating products that you like and would buy yourself.

Author’s bio:

John is a financial analyst but also a man of different interests. He enjoys writing about money and giving financial tips, but he can also dive into relationships, sports, gaming, and other topics. Lives in New York with his wife and a cat.