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There are many reasons to start a business. Perhaps you want to supplement your income from your job. Or maybe youre simply looking for a way out of working a nine-to-five job. Regardless of the motivation to start your business, there are numerous paths you can take. Nowadays, starting your own business is viable given the various opportunities to make money through online channels.

Due to the growth of technology, e-commerce, and the Internet of Things (IoT), making money online at little to no cost is possible. Most online businesses require minimal capital investment to start. That said, below are some of the business ideas you can start with little or no money;

1. Freelance Graphic Designer

In this age where theres a lot of content creation, graphic designing is a handy skill one can possess. Graphic designing is also necessary for website designing, video editing, and search engine optimization. Therefore, many companies are seeking experienced graphic designers at present.

As a freelancer, you have the flexibility to set your own work schedule and choose the projects you want. However, when starting, youll have to look for clients who need graphic design work actively. And once youve built a solid portfolio, itll become easier to link with new clients.

2. Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing programs have become increasingly common nowadays. It is especially true with content creators and influencers. These individuals frequently collaborate with businesses to advertise their products for a commission. The affiliate will get a commission every time they bring a new customer to the company.

So, the affiliate marketing business could be suitable for those with a decent social media following on any of the social media platforms. It will be easier to increase traffic on social media, blogs, or other platforms if you have an excellent social media presence.

Nonetheless, this will be a perfect business for some because its not time-consuming as opposed to other jobs. Instead, its something that could become more profitable over time. Only make sure that you look for good affiliate programs. Different affiliate programs have varying commission structures. Therefore, you must visit the various prospective company websites to learn more about their programs.

3. Consulting

One of the more common businesses to launch nowadays is a consulting firm. It is because you can establish a consultancy firm depending on your area of expertise. For example, you could start your own IT consultancy company online if you work in the IT industry. You can use your experience to create a brand.

But, even if you arent relying on experience, you could still take a course and learn how to be a consultant. For example, you could take a social media course and use that knowledge to start your social media consulting business.

However, finding an audience or clients could be tricky with consulting businesses. But with time, you should be able to get a decent clientele once you build a solid resume.

4. Tutoring and Training

You could make money through online tutoring or virtual training programs if youre passionate about something or know something inside out like yoga, cooking, or mathematics.

Tutoring can be fulfilling since youll get satisfaction from the fact that youre doing something you enjoy while helping other people. Its not just about making money but also helping your clients build a skill for their goals in life.

5. Digital Marketing

If you have experience in marketing, you could consider establishing your own digital marketing agency. Its a great business to start because its low cost, plus youll be able to leverage your experience when building that business. However, if you dont have a background in marketing, you could still take courses to learn about digital marketing. You only have to learn how to use the various digital marketing tools; These are the tools youll use to deliver value to your clients.

6. Resume Writer

This business idea may seem odd to some. But, writing a resume or cover letter isnt as easy as you think. Thats why people hire experts to write professional resumes for them. So you could make some decent money from this business idea. The great thing about this business is that its very economical. You may need to take a few courses to polish up your skills. Also, remember that templates are your best friend.

7. Translation Service

You can find some translation jobs if youre fluent in a second or third language. Remember, not everyone has English as their first language. So, when they visit different destinations, theyll need translators.

Translation service is a very low-cost business to start. However, youll have to market yourself to increase visibility, preferably through online channels. You can advertise yourself to firms, hospitals, and conference centers.

Conclusion

There are several businesses that you can start with little or no money. Technological advancement makes it possible to establish online businesses with low costs. Gone are the days when you needed significant capital to launch a business. Nowadays, people have options. The ones mentioned above are just a few of them.

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Marketing maestro Michael Knowles says he is on a mission to steer North East companies through todays daunting digital landscape.

Until early this year he spent five years working as a Speaker and Digital Skills Trainer for the Google Digital Garage Project, which provides free digital skills training for individuals and small businesses throughout the UK. During lockdown, as part of the project, Michael regularly addressed audiences of more than 20,000 through Googles YouTube channel. He also helped train many of his fellow trainers as well.

For two years he was a senior lecturer in Digital Marketing at Newcastle University and he has just been nominated as Marketeer of the Year in The Prolific North Marketing Awards.

Now, through his Tyneside-based business ROAR Digital Marketing, 38-year-old Michael is determined to help the thousands of SME and micro-businesses in the region compete with their better resourced and more tech-savvy competitors.

For many people digital marketing is a mystery which they dont have the time or staff to master. As a result theyre left behind when customers search online for the very product or service they provide, he said.

Using his expert knowledge of digital marketing, as well as his understanding of the way Google works, Michael has developed an affordable product called the SEO Bomb to help those companies rankings rise. The SEO Bomb provides the kit of parts strategy, clusters of topics, key words and statistical research which content must be written around to hit the appropriate digital buttons.

We do all the time-consuming work which would take up a lot of a marketing departments time, even if the business has one, explained Michael, who grew up and lives in Whitley Bay.

The SEO Bomb helps users and Google understand that you are the authoritative voice in your sector because you are answering all the questions and challenges that people are searching for online, explained Michael. Its transformative because it will make your company visible in a very short time. It will sky-rocket your rankings.

More than 100 companies have already bought the SEO Bomb. They include small businesses, corporate in-house teams, as well as PR, social media and web agencies who use it on behalf of clients to write more informed content.

Ive worked with other SEO agencies in the past, and they tended to provide a list of topics and keywords. ROAR, however, provides a detailed plan of action and a breakdown of their methodology, said Sarah Donnelly, the marketing manager of Tritility, one of ROARS clients.

She added: Their SEO bomb suggests topics, sub-topics and guidelines on writing style and structure. This is far more than anything Ive received working with other agencies. We have begun to see a significant uplift in organic conversions, and their reporting is also fantastic.

In addition to the SEO Bomb, ROAR which stands for Real Opportunities Actual Results offers a subscription DIY SEO product and provides a full digital marketing service for around 40 major businesses. Its customers have included Northumbrian Water, Royal Mail PFS, North Tyneside Council, and Inflo a multi-national software company.

By Mark Adair Correspondent, Bdaily

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Upskilling is a buzzword thats been drilled into the back of our minds in the past couple of years. After all, it never hurts to learn something new in a competitive job market. But with work and adulting taking up most of our days, finding the time to do it tends to take a backseat.

Of course, when theres a will, theres a way. For those whove got a day or two to spare, these practical short courses will be your saving grace. Not only that, these Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses will help you stay relevant in your field.

P.S. All these courses are also eligible for SkillsFuture Credit.

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Problem-solving is an essential skill in every workplace. If youre looking to create that next big thing, your first step without a doubt would be to understand the issues consumers face in their day-to-day lives.

If youre looking to take a page out of Grabs book to kickstart your own super app, Design Thinking for an Innovative Workplace will impart skills and frameworks to help you think from a customers POV. This way, youll learn to develop solutions thatll help solve your customers problems.

Design Thinking for an Innovative WorkplaceDuration: 1 day, 9am-5pmDates: 26th Sep 2022

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Content creation is kind of like the underdog of big companies. It may not be a companys main business, but digital content has the potential to make or break how customers engage with a brand, product, or service.

Take a break from your deskbound role in marketing or business development and get behind the camera with Crafting Your Digital Stories. Its a hands-on course thatll give you the lowdown on storytelling skills and the usage of visuals and audio to aid in your business development goals. Not to mention, you could pick up a new videography hobby in the process.

Crafting Your Digital StoriesDuration: 1 day, 9am-5pmDates: 21th Sep, 30th Nov, 7th Dec 202

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For those managing a team, Training Needs and Skills Gap Analysis will develop the talents and skills of your subordinates. From identifying the skills and competencies needed for different job roles to prioritising training efforts, youll be able to align the learning and development of your team with your companys objectives.

To achieve this, youll need to be familiarised with Training Needs Analysis and Skills Gap Analysis to fairly and accurately suss out the strengths and weaknesses of your employees and identify the training needs of the team. To follow up, youll learn to develop training recommendations and craft learning plans that are sure to impress both superiors and subordinates.

Training Needs and Skills Gap AnalysisDuration: 2 days, 9am-5pmDates: 19th-20th Sep, 10th-11th Oct, 17th-18th Nov, 14th-15th Dec 2022

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Be it food recommendations or things to do in the area, everything is just a search away these days. But if lets say you own a small clothing business or even a multi-chain business, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) experts will ensure your website shows up at pole position when customers start to search for new trendy outfits.

To get started, the 1 Day SEO Fundamentals course will give you the know-how on keyword research and website optimisation to get maximum eyeballs on your content.

1 Day SEO FundamentalsDuration: 1 day, 9am-5pmDates: 24th November 2022

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Creating an Instagram profile and posting content for your new home baking business seems easy enough. But if youre not getting the clicks you want, attending the Engage Customers Through Social Media course might help.

From exploring the different types of social media platforms to understanding social media analytics and its benefits, the course is beginner-friendly whether youre always up-to-date on the latest viral dance moves or have ever been called a boomer.

Engage Customers Through Social MediaDuration: 1 day, 9am-6pmDates: 14th Sep, 18th Nov 2022

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From assigning the best route on your Grab ride to recommending favourite new jams on Spotify, data analytics helps our favourite apps and services unlock a ton of convenience and satisfaction in our lives.

With Data Analytics for Workplace, youll become the go-to guru to decode the stacks of Excel spreadsheets to spot trends and patterns. Whether youre managing stocks and supply chains or figuring out the prime time to publish posts on Facebook and Instagram, this course will help you make sense of endless rows and columns of stats to make strategic decisions.

Data Analytics for WorkplaceDuration: 1 day, 9am-5pmDates: 19th Dec 2022

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Having a little digital know-how is essential in todays tech-fuelled world. So, no doubt that being versed in coding will be of use to those looking to gain an edge in their careers. And its never too late to learn. No programming background is needed if you want to be able to tackle basic coding projects with Coding For Beginners (Online).

Youll be armed with easy-to-use programming learning tools, and rest assured youll be able to get hands-on with the world of coding.

Coding For Beginners (Online)Duration: 1 day, 9am-5pmDates: 11th Nov 2022

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Whether youre eyeing that promotion or want to gain extra skills and knowledge to better contribute to your team, theres a wide range of Continuous Education and Training (CET) courses at Nanyang Polytechnic to upgrade yourself with.

Ranging from coding and data analytics to digital marketing and social media, these modules can be completed in as quickly as 1 day for a quick addition to your CV.

These courses also come with certificate of completion from NYP or its CET Institutes such as the Asian Culinary Institute (ACI), National Centre of Excellence for Workplace Learning (NACE) and Singapore Institute of Retail Studies (SIRS). You can check out NYPs course calendar to find one that suits your schedule.

These short CET courses will help you better understand various industries without investing weeks or even months of valuable time. Apart from providing a solid foundation to advance your career, these courses will also give you the chance to expand your professional network and even get extra insight to kickstart a career switch.

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Students Choice Awards

Oswaal Books recently launched Students Choice Awards, a nationwide contest to reward Indias gteachers who have made a difference in the life of students. This contest will be taken through the independent student voting, and the top 50, most voted teachers, will be rewarded with prizes worth 2.5 lakhs and more. The deadline for nominations is August 31. For details, visit, https://bit.ly/3PKPnxV

Scholarships

The University of Birmingham Dubai announced scholarships for Indian students domiciled and living in India.

Eligibility: Students who have submitted their applications and received an offer of admission from the university.

Value: Up to 40% of tuition fees (2022 entry)

Deadline: Late August

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Schaeffler India Limited launched the fourth edition of its H.O.P.E Engineering scholarship programme. This initiative will provide up to 75,000 in financial aid to Engineering students from economically-weaker sections so they can complete their education. The programme is implemented by Buddy4Study.

Application: Online

Deadline: September 15

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M.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) division of BITS Pilani has launched a four-semester M.Tech. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) programme.

Deadline: September 12

For eligibility and other details, visit, https://bit.ly/3whVx1I

Women in Tech programme

NXP India recently launched the Women In Tech (WIT) programme, which offers a year-long specialised training to 50 women students who are entering the third semester of a B.E./B.Tech. Electronics/ Computer Science programme from an Indian college.

Deadline: September 15

To register, visit, https://wit.nxp.com/

News from the IITs and IIMs

Jaro Education recently collaborated with Electronics and Information, Communication Technology Academy, IIT Guwahati, an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, GOI, to help professionals grow in the tech industry with the offering of technical courses and programmes.

Imarticus Learning recently launched an Advanced Certification in Digital Marketing and MarTech (Marketing Technology) in association with IIT Roorkee. A a minimum of 50% marks is required in graduation/postgraduation. Applicants have to go through an exam and personal interview.

Researchers from IIT Jodhpur, Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati and IIT Kharagpur recently developed architectures and algorithms to enhance the efficiencies of data collection and transmission associated with IoT devices and applications. The research paper has been published in the journal, Future Generation Computer Systems, Elsevier, and is co-authored by Suchetana Chakraborty, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Jodhpur, Sandip Chakraborty, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Kharagpur and Anirban Das, Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIIT Guwahati.

Prof. Braj Bhushan and Prof. Shatarupa Thakurta Roy from the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kanpur, and Alok Bajpai, a practising psychiatrist from Kanpur recently developed an application, Assistive Application for Children with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia (AACDD).

Five students of the 2021-23 batch of IIM Bangalores two-year full-time MBA programmes Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGP-BA) recently received prestigious scholarships for their dual degree and term exchange programmes in France.

MoUs and partnerships

HireMee and Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge recently entered into an arrangement to provide access to college students from the State to assess their quantitative and qualitative aptitude using the Bengaluru-based firms AI-based proctored assessment.

Cialfo, in collaboration with Lalaji Memorial Omega International School, Chennai. recently conducted a Careers fair where over 6,000 students participated.

The University of Queensland (UQ) recently signed an agreement with the Asha Society India to support the Asha International Education Programme through India Equity Scholarships for marginalised students from New Delhi. As part of the agreement, UQ will provide three scholarships for postgraduate masters coursework study.

The Institute of Analytics, the U.K., in association with the International Skill Development Corporation, recently launched the IoA Analyst Competency framework at a roundtable organised in Hyderabad. This is part of the Indian regional launch of the IoA Analyst Competency Framework. Osmania University, Amity University, NMIMS Hyderabad, and GITAM University were among those that attended the event.

Cliniminds recently signed an MoU with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Cancer Hospital, Kolkata to offer a wide range of clinical research, pharmacovigilance, clinical data management, business analytics, healthcare data science, regulatory affairs and several other job-oriented skilling and professional certification programmes.

CMR University, Bengaluru and Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, recently signed an MoU to boost sports education in India including sports coaching, community sport development and well-being through sports in India in association with KSINDIA (LLB Pvt. Ltd).

Pearl Academy, Bengaluru, is now an approved affiliated institute of Bengaluru City University. With this, students can enrol for three-and-four-year degree programmes in Business Management, Fashion Design, Communication Design, Animation Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Interior Design and Textile Design.

National Skill Development Corporation recently signed an MoU with Indian Institute of Teacher Education (IITE) and Childrens University for multiple initiatives contributing towards making India the Skill Capital of the World.

Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai, in collaboration with Funskool India Ltd., recently conducted Stemathon 2022. Over 70 college students and working professionals from Tamil Nadu and Bengaluru underwent mentoring sessions and were guided in aspects of design thinking, creating their pitch and marketing the ideas.

Atal Incubation Centre-JK Lakshmipat University, DBS Bank and Rajasthan AIM-AIC Network, recently jointly organised the Startup Ecosystem Stakeholder Regional Meet: Rajasthan to create a network among start-up ecosystem enablers and improve the states entrepreneurial eco-system.

IMS Ghaziabad recently signed an MoU for global collaboration with Humanistic Management Centre, Geneva, Switzerland and Humanistic Management Network, Geneva. It also recently organised Vishleshan 2022, its Inter Institute Summer Internship Project (SIP) Competition.

Smiling Tree recently signed an MoU with KR Mangalam University (KRMU), Haryana, to carry out plantations in villages adopted by KRMU and do periodic assessment of the trees planted.

Events and launches

The Design Village recently organised an orientation programme to welcome its ninth batch of UG and PG students.

As a part of T amil Nadu government's Drive Against Drugs initiative and to mark the awareness day against drug abuse, students of the Saveetha School of Management recently took a pledge against drug abuse.

Azent Overseas Education hosted a day-long education fair at Ahmedabad which had over 1000 participants. Students received access to over 90 counsellors and 100+ universities.

Heartfulness, in association with AICTE and UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development, recently hosted the International Rising with Kindness Youth Summit. Over 12,000 academicians and students from across the globe participated.

Information Technology Learning Hub recently launched ReactJS Intermediate, a course designed to provide in-depth knowledge of front-end development and an added skill set of SEO knowledge and application.

JK Business School recently conducted its 35-day orientation programme Adhwan for its new students of the PGDM 2022-24 batch.

The Meghnad Desai Academy of Economics (MDAE) recently welcomed PG Diploma students of the 2022-23 batch and hosted an orientation session for them.

GITAM (Deemed to be) University recently welcomed its new batch of students with a line-up of orientation and induction activities.

Innovate India Coding Championship 2022 organised by Coding Ninjas recently concluded with an event in Chandigarh. Shlok Goyal, IIT Roorkee, won the competition, while Tanveer Singh, BITS Pilani and Ruturaj Godse from BITS Pilani Goa campus secured second and third ranks respectively.

Great Learning recently launched the Great Learning Career Academy to offer courses in Data Analytics and Backend Software Development to assist recent graduates in starting their careers in new-age domains. These four-month full-time classroom courses will offer upto 10 placement opportunities per learner, upon course completion.

Hindustan Online - CODE recently launched its brand campaign titled #NoCompromise, which aims to build a potent space for Hindustan Online - CODE with focused programmes for learners.

Amity Centre of Excellence in Astrobiology, Amity University, Mumbai, recently conducted a two-day international workshop on I ntroduction to Astrobiology. The workshop had a panel discussion on Road ahead of astrobiology in India involving ISRO, IISER, BSIP, and MSA scientists.

University of Essex recently announced Data for All, a free data science and analytics training programme for all its students., where every student can gain the essential data skills, at no additional cost to their study.

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TVING has released new team posters for its upcoming variety show, Young Actors Retreat! The show is set to star some cast members from three dramas which received immense popularity. Directed by Kim Sung Yoon PD, the three dramas Itaewon Class, Love In The Moonlight, and The Sound Of Magic will see some cast members coming together and taking a fun trip.

On August 24, TVING dropped posters featuring the three teams as they pose for adorable selfies. Park Seo Joon, Ahn Bo Hyun, Kwon Nara, Ryu Kyung Soo, and Lee Joo Young make up the team of Itaewon Class. The team is said to have been very energetic, lead by their Danbam CEO, Park Seo Joon. The caption is bold as it reads, From now on, were going to chew this place up and swallow it whole.

Meanwhile, Love in the Moonlight stars Park Bo Gum, Kim Yoo Jung, B1A4s Jung Jinyoung, Chae Soo Bin, and Kwak Dong Yeon reference a line from the drama in their caption, declaring, Not being fun? I disallow it. This team reportedly showed off cute chemistry, like that of a group of friends.

Further, the team of The Sound of Magic makes a pun and references its Korean title Annarasumanara at the same time with its caption that reads Annara make-chemistry-happen. The shows cast members Hwang In Yeop, Choi Sung Eun, Ji Hye Won, and Kim Bo Yoon are said to have shown the warm image of little ducklings who follow around their senior and fellow cast member, Ji Chang Wook!

With its Korean title translation to Youth Membership Training, the upcoming variety show is set to premiere on September 9.

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