Armed with smartphones, tech-savvy entrepreneurs are finding ways to make money online.<\/p>\n
One of the more popular avenues is social commerce, which uses social networks like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to sell.<\/p>\n
Here are some ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n
Facebook Marketplace is perfect if you’re looking for a way to make money from home with zero investment. Here, you can list second-hand products across several categories and sell them to local buyers.<\/p>\n
The platform also offers merchant services, enabling small businesses to list and sell their products by linking an ecommerce store to Facebook Marketplace.<\/p>\n
Facebook doesn\u2019t facilitate the payment, but there are other options. Payment providers like iKhokha<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> offer convenient solutions like payment links<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>, which enable the exchange of funds without cash or a card machine.<\/p>\n Insta is a platform where entrepreneurs get creative. Instagram Shopping is a great place to start if you’re looking to sell products easily.<\/p>\n You will need an Instagram or Facebook Business page, but converting your personal account is easy if you want to make the switch.<\/p>\n Instagram does charge a nominal selling fee as insurance, but you won’t have to deal with refunds or returns, making it easier to get started.<\/p>\n The increased popularity of remote work has led to a rise in virtual services. Creators, educators and personal trainers are all making the most of this new way of working.<\/p>\n By casting their nets further afield, these professionals have opened new revenue channels at minimal cost by using free video conferencing tools such as Zoom and remote payment links<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> as a convenient alternative to EFT payments.<\/p>\n In 2021, South African Airbnb hosts collectively earned over R2 billion. So, it\u2019s no surprise that renting out additional rooms in your home for short stays can be a lucrative business.<\/p>\n Small guesthouses, B&Bs and even homeowners have decided to cut out the middleman by marketing directly to local travellers to forego Airbnb\u2019s 3% host fee and 14% guest fee.<\/p>\n Once again, payment links make the process easier. Hosts can accept deposits and guests can make upfront payments remotely to secure their booking before their stay.<\/p>\nInstagram Shopping <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Virtual Services <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Rent out a Room <\/strong><\/h3>\n