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How to Start a Successful Business with No Money in 2025

Diarmaid McMenamin
6 min readOct 17, 2024

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So, you’ve been thinking about starting your own business. Q4 of 2024 is already here and you know that next year is the year.

You like the idea of being your own boss, setting your own hours, and not being tied to the grind. You know this is the fastest route to time and financial freedom.

But here’s the rub — you don’t have a huge pile of cash waiting to be invested in a new startup. Sound familiar?

The good news is that you only need a little money to start. In fact, many successful entrepreneurs begin with little or no money upfront. You need creativity, a willingness to learn, and, of course, some time and effort.

If you’re like most professionals, time is in short supply. But that doesn’t mean you can’t dip your toes into the world of startups without breaking the bank.

Today, I’ll walk you through three business models that require little capital to get off the ground: Affiliate Marketing, Ghostwriting, and Rent-to-Rent Property. They may seem very far apart, but that’s the point. There are multiple opportunities out there if you can take action.

1. Affiliate Marketing: Start a Business Promoting Other People’s Products

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Diarmaid McMenamin
Diarmaid McMenamin

Written by Diarmaid McMenamin

Helping busy, time-poor professionals build a life of time and financial freedom by improving financial education and investing in property.

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