{"id":12222,"date":"2019-01-28T06:45:06","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T05:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=12222"},"modified":"2025-09-24T08:44:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T06:44:33","slug":"99-new-income-streams-generate-extra-revenue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/99-new-income-streams-generate-extra-revenue\/","title":{"rendered":"99+ Income Stream Ideas To Generate Extra Revenue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to survive as a business, you want to be earning more than you\u2019re spending.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this may sound obvious, this is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the case for most SMBs and startups. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>9 out of 10 startups <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/small-business-likely-fail-fault\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fail<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 And one of the most common reasons for failure is mismanaging your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/5-financial-numbers-every-small-business-know-track\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finances<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t keep careful track of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/accounting-terms\/cash-flow-statement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cash flows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you then risk getting into debt which can snowball out of control. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While online accounting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/7-uses-of-accounting-software-to-boost-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you manage your money better, there are still many other challenges you\u2019ll face as an SMB. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you want to be more secure in your finances, then you should <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strongly<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consider building multiple <strong>income streams<\/strong>. With multiple streams, you\u2019re avoiding putting all your eggs in one basket. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the basic principle of <strong>diversification<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re no longer relying solely on your main <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/accounting-terms\/net-income\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">net income<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And instead, you\u2019re banking on several streams to cover your expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a nutshell, having multiple income streams mean more ways to make money. The most basic streams are having a product and\/or selling services online. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this is just the tip of the iceberg. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll be looking at the different ways you can add income streams to your business based on three different categories: ones\u00a0<\/span><b>related to your business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>passive income<\/b>\u00a0that you earn while you sleep\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>investments <\/b>that pay off.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interested in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-scale-your-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leveling up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your business and taking things to the next level, consider implementing the many income stream sources below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Business ventures<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12227\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12227\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-12227 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Business-Ventures.jpg?resize=690%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Income-Streams-Business-Ventures\" width=\"690\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Business-Ventures.jpg?resize=1024%2C739&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Business-Ventures.jpg?resize=600%2C433&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Business-Ventures.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Business-Ventures.jpg?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12227\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">First, we&#8217;ll be looking at income streams that are closely tied with your business of expertise.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a business, you already should have a primary income source (i.e. something you specialize in). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But just because you specialize in one thing doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t branch out and experiment with other fields. No matter your expertise, you can always pursue a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/reasons-why-its-good-to-have-a-side-hustle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side hustle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to bring in an additional revenue stream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though your mileage might vary depending on what you do and your niche, you can still incorporate ideas to venture outside your circle.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip_box choice\" style=\"color:#555;background-color:#fff8f8;border-left:5px solid #e22524;padding:30px 30px 25px 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/skills-for-the-small-business-owner\/?ref=99-new-income-streams-generate-extra-revenue\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog_hp_img\" style=\"height:120px;background-image:url('https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Essential-Skills-Small-Business-Owner.png?fit=600%2C252&ssl=1');\" title=\"Essential Skills for the Small Business Owner\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\" style=\"text-align: left;font-style: normal;margin-top:-8px;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/skills-for-the-small-business-owner\/?ref=99-new-income-streams-generate-extra-revenue\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#e22524;font-size:16px;display:block;\">Essential Skills for the Small Business Owner<\/span><\/a>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px;color:#000;line-height:1.8;display:inherit;\">What are the essential skills for the small business owner? Let's answer this question and see why these skills are crucial for the entrepreneur.<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/skills-for-the-small-business-owner\/?ref=99-new-income-streams-generate-extra-revenue\" style=\"color:#e22524;font-size: 14px;line-height: 2;display: inherit;\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2><b>Offer additional services<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are, if you have built your business around a specific knowledge or skill, you have the opportunity to train others trying to do the same. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This opens up a world of possibilities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re seeking to add an income stream or two to your business, consider working closely with what you\u2019re already familiar with.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Coaching<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at your business. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you offering services? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so, is it under an all-in-one umbrella approach?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that&#8217;s the case, what you can do is split up your services and start segmenting them based on specific targeting. \u00a0Regardless of your niche, there are people out there just starting to get into the field. If you\u2019re already an established influencer, there\u2019s a whole untapped market out there. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that\u2019s the case and you have certain specific skills, you have the opportunity to coach those just getting in your niche.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Write a book<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, you can take your business knowledge and expertise and write a book. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing a book gives you a lot of wiggle room as you can zoom in on specific fields and give a unique twist on them (since your experience is unique to you alone).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if that sounds too intimidating, you can opt-in for an e-book as well. This also gives you an added advantage of having another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/albacross.com\/newsroom\/lead-generation-vs-demand-generation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lead generation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, this is just the beginning for your business venture related income streams. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some other ways you can implement an additional revenue stream or save money that\u2019s related to your business: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sell additional services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/start-grow-consulting-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One on one specialized services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and sell your own products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a SaaS (software as a service).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Act as a business accelerator. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach a class about your business field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sell\/advertise other people\u2019s products (or services).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a class, workshop, seminar or some other event.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a paid speaker about your expertise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">License one of your program or services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/7-uses-of-accounting-software-to-boost-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accounting software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/online-invoicing-saves-time-improves-income\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online invoicing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save money.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/21-ways-small-business-owners-save-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your niche are doing to save money.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a membership site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and monetize a blog.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/make-side-hustle-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side hustle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your downtime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/essential-online-tools-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freelancing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/master-local-seo-6-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">listed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> locally on Google<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get started as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-get-started-as-a-virtual-assistant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual assistant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become a digital publisher.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/start-marketing-agency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/tasks-any-small-business-owner-should-automate-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automatization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services to other businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/avoiding-email-marketing-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to sell more. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outsource some parts of your business activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start writing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-content-strategy-for-your-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">content<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for other people based on your knowledge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider offering offline services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help startups in writing their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/write-great-business-plan-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach your expertise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become a personal trainer in your field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-get-started-as-a-virtual-assistant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual assistant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your niche.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become an influencer in your social media posts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Passive income<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12229\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12229\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12229\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Passive-Income.jpg?resize=690%2C460&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Income-Streams-Passive-Income\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Passive-Income.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Passive-Income.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Passive-Income.jpg?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Passive-Income.jpg?w=2070&amp;ssl=1 2070w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Passive income is like a piggy bank that grows without you doing anything.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the type of revenue stream that most businesses pursue and dream of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passive income is the money you earn while sleeping. It\u2019s something that you can leave on its own and it\u2019ll generate you money without your involvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If done well, it can greatly benefit your business and give you more freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip_box choice\" style=\"color:#555;background-color:#fff8f8;border-left:5px solid #e22524;padding:30px 30px 25px 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/100-great-business-ideas-you-can-start-on-today\/?ref=99-new-income-streams-generate-extra-revenue\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog_hp_img\" style=\"height:120px;background-image:url('https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/feature-100-business-ideas-today.jpg?fit=600%2C252&ssl=1');\" title=\"100 Great Business Ideas You Can Start On Today [UPDATED 2026]\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\" style=\"text-align: left;font-style: normal;margin-top:-8px;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/100-great-business-ideas-you-can-start-on-today\/?ref=99-new-income-streams-generate-extra-revenue\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#e22524;font-size:16px;display:block;\">100 Great Business Ideas You Can Start On Today [UPDATED 2026]<\/span><\/a>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px;color:#000;line-height:1.8;display:inherit;\">Want to start a business in 2017 but you have no idea where to start? Check out our list of the 100 best business ideas you can start on today!<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/100-great-business-ideas-you-can-start-on-today\/?ref=99-new-income-streams-generate-extra-revenue\" style=\"color:#e22524;font-size: 14px;line-height: 2;display: inherit;\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Affiliate marketing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliate marketing is a great way to make passive income and is especially easy to set up if you already have a website (even better if you already have an audience too).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By setting up an affiliate link, you earn commision from promoting other people\u2019s products (or services). You find a product you like and trust, promote it to others (your audience) and earn a cut on each sale you make. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to affiliate marketing, there are three distinct parties involved: <\/span><b>the advertiser<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>the publisher, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>the consumer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Create and sell online courses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another popular way to generate a passive income. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To successfully create an online course, focus on what you know first and foremost. Once you create a value-packed course that helps solve a specific problem or a need &#8211; you then need to focus on marketing it and making sure it gets in front of people\u2019s eyes. Also use an <a href=\"https:\/\/certifier.io\/free-ai-certificate-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI certificate generator<\/a> to create a completion award.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you get the ball rolling, you then start generating money each time someone signs up for your blog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some other ways to start generating a passive income include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start an online eCommerce store<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start selling goods online (eBay, Amazon, Etsy, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and monetize YouTube videos through AdSense.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a blog.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a side business and give it to someone else to run.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build an online store and outsource the work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a book review website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy expensive equipment and rent it out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy an existing online business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy bulk products from overseas and sell them at a high margin locally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in a startup or a real world business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design products and sell them online.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start giving away helpful content for free and <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donation-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">set up a donation link<\/a> (Patreon, Paypal, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flipping thrift shop hauls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent out your room\/house when you\u2019re away on sites like Airbnb.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start driving with Uber or other car sharing apps to make money while running errands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use sites like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swagbucks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swagbucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inboxdollars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">InboxDollars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make money in the background while using your computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy a blog that\u2019s already making money and hire someone to manage it for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write a Kindle book (easier than ever to get published on Amazon).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/the-network-marketing-business-model-is-it-right-for-you-3515493\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/adsense\/answer\/23921?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Adsense<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to show ads on your platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk\/en\/articles\/price-comparison-sites-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comparison site<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install an ATM locally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a lead collection website and sell leads to businesses around the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy and flip website domain names for profit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sell stock photos online.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy a vending machine and install it locally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transform your car into a walking advertisement (through sites like <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wrapify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrapify<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy an existing laundromat and have someone manage it for you while you get a cut of the profit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start mining cryptocurrency on a graphics card you don\u2019t use anymore.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Investing<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12231\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12231\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-12231 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Investing-Stream.jpg?resize=690%2C416&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Income-Streams-Investing-Stream\" width=\"690\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Investing-Stream.jpg?resize=1024%2C618&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Investing-Stream.jpg?resize=600%2C362&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Investing-Stream.jpg?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Income-Streams-Investing-Stream.jpg?w=2070&amp;ssl=1 2070w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Possibly the hardest type of revenue stream you can add to your business but the one with the biggest payoff.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the last category of income streams we\u2019ll cover today is about investing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is possibly the riskiest type of revenue stream we\u2019ll be looking at but also has the biggest payoff if done right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, we\u2019ll be looking at income streams that require a little bit of capital for you to put in to get the ball rolling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your experience in investing and what you invest in &#8211; it may either pay off or backfire. So, as a rule of thumb, <strong>never invest more than you\u2019re willing to lose.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Real Estate<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate is a great way to earn money while sleeping. But since buying a home costs so much, there are cheaper platforms that focus on crowdfunding real estate that you can invest in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a relatively easy and low-cost way to invest in crowdfunded real estate, look into platforms like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fundrise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundrise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which require just up to $500 to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtymogul.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Realty Mogul<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires a minimum of $1,000 investment but has lower annual fees (0.30-0.50%). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, one of the most accessible ways to invest in real estate is through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richuncles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich Uncles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can start investing in student housing REIT with as little as $5<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cryptocurrency<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrency is another intimidating investing area due to its volatility, but on the bright side, you can start investing with as much as you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s worth noting that most of the cryptocurrency market is <\/span><b>extremely volatile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and day trading is still <\/span><b>risky<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>However<\/em>, you can use the volatility to your advantage and hold onto your savings until your portfolio rises again. And what makes crypto so accessible is that everyone everywhere can get started with little to no effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a revenue stream definitely worth looking into and one of the best ways to learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/blockchain-technology-evolving-conventional-accounting-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blockchain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is by directly interacting with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you have to spend money to make money, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then here\u2019s a list of other revenue streams you can try investing in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dividend income from investing in stocks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peer-to-peer lending.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open a high-yield account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest with the help of a portfolio manager, financial advisor or robot advisors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in a rental property.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in a business that&#8217;s just starting out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in a royalty income (music royalties).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in private equity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in an initial public offering (IPO).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in an initial coin offering (ICO).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowdsource in real estate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daytrade penny stocks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daytrade cryptocurrency altcoins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a rental property.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificates of deposit (CDs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed income\/bonds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use cash back credit cards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in mortgage notes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become an angel investor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become a private lender.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become an affiliate partner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsor influencers on social media to promote your products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/tasks-any-small-business-owner-should-automate-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> parts of your business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outsource <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/15-tasks-virtual-personal-assistant-can-perform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tasks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a virtual assistant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advertise your business on other people\u2019s websites.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsor emails (similar to influencer marketing).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in startups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/loganix.com\/white-label-partnership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white-label product<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start a separate online business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 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