3 Best Online Businesses to Start as a Beginner


Making money online can feel overwhelming, especially with the amount of false information and scams circulating out there. However, in this guide, I’ll share three proven online business models that are beginner-friendly and highly profitable. These are strategies I’ve personally tested, and they’ve helped me generate over $3 million in profit.


Here’s a breakdown:

  • Business 1: The simplest, perfect if you have no skills.
  • Business 2: Slightly more challenging but still easy to start.
  • Business 3: The hardest, but with the highest earning potential.

For each business, I’ve created detailed, free step-by-step tutorials on my YouTube channel so you can get started immediately. Most guides just mention ideas and push paid courses, but my tutorials are free and actionable.

Let’s dive in!

1. Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

If you’re looking for the easiest way to start, Amazon KDP is your best bet. This platform allows you to create and sell books on Amazon without worrying about printing or shipping. And no—you don’t need to write novels or lengthy books.

Here are some ideas:

  • Daily Planners
  • Password Logbooks
  • Word Search Puzzle Books
  • Journals with Blank Pages

For example, a simple password logbook has the same layout on every page, making it easy to design. Word search books are also popular—you can theme them around hobbies, holidays, or interests.

How It Works:

  1. Create the cover and interior pages using simple design tools.
  2. Upload your files to Amazon.
  3. When someone buys your book, Amazon prints it and ships it to the customer.

You don’t handle inventory or customer service—it’s all automated.

Earnings Potential: With consistent uploads and good designs, you can build a steady stream of passive income. To learn how to design and upload your first KDP book, check out the free tutorial linked in the description.

2. Print-on-Demand (POD)

Similar to KDP, Print-on-Demand lets you create products like t-shirts, mugs, and tote bags, which are printed and shipped by the platform after a customer purchases them.

One of the biggest marketplaces for this is Amazon Merch on Demand, but there are others like Redbubble and Teespring.

How It Works:

  1. Create a simple design (like a funny quote or graphic).
  2. Upload it to a POD platform.
  3. Choose products (e.g., t-shirts or hoodies) where your design will appear.

When someone buys your product, the platform handles printing and shipping.

For example, if you search for "funny fishing shirt" on Amazon, you’ll find thousands of POD listings created by sellers like you. You can identify them by the "Merch on Demand" label.

Challenges: Unlike KDP, Amazon’s POD program requires approval, which can take up to 14 days. While you wait, you can start uploading designs to other platforms.

Design Tips:
No graphic design skills? No problem. Tools like Canva or Placeit provide templates where you can customize text and images with ease.

3. Affiliate Marketing

The third business model is affiliate marketing, which involves promoting products or services in exchange for a commission. While this strategy takes more effort, it offers unlimited earning potential.

How It Works:

  1. Join affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon Associates).
  2. Create content that recommends specific products.
  3. Share your unique referral links.

If someone clicks your link and makes a purchase, you earn a percentage of the sale.

Example: A small YouTube channel with just 700 subscribers created a video recommending beginner fishing poles. In the video description, they included affiliate links to those products on Amazon. Even with a small audience, they generated views and commissions.

Pro Tips:

  • Focus on products you already own or use.
  • You don’t need to appear on camera—simple product review videos work just as well.
  • Many companies (not just Amazon) offer affiliate programs, so explore options in niches you’re passionate about.

Why These Models Work

All three business models are:

  • Low risk: Minimal upfront investment.
  • Scalable: Grow your earnings by uploading more products or content.
  • Proven: These strategies have worked for me and countless others.

Whether you start with KDP, POD, or affiliate marketing, you’ll have a roadmap to success.

Ready to Start?

To help you get started, I’ve linked detailed tutorials for each model in the description below. These guides include everything from setting up accounts to creating your first product.

If you found this helpful, please give this post a thumbs up and let me know in the comments which business model you’re excited to try. I’d love to answer any questions you have!

Let’s turn your online business dreams into reality.

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