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ByRachel Reading Time: 3 minutes
Home » Make Money » Small Business » Can You Start A Business In Self-Isolation?

Can You Start A Business In Self-Isolation?

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This is a collaborative post by Ellie Jo with tips on starting a business during self-isolation.

The current pandemic situation is affecting households in dramatic ways. As a way to reduce spread risks, countless companies have been forced to shut down temporarily or to let go of some employees.

Additionally, even if your job can be performed remotely, you might have noticed a slow down in terms of projects and clients. In other words, you are stuck at home without any options to support your family during the crisis. 

Now is the best time to launch a business, as you could use it to make ends meet. This leads you to one essential question, namely; Can you start a business in self-isolation? As surprising as it might, you can not only get started, but you’ve got a lot of unique advantages too. 

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Tips on Starting a Business During Self-Isolation

An ideal money-saving business launch 

How much does it cost to start a business from scratch? The answer varies. But, typically, you will need to budget for all business essentials, including supplies, real estate, staff, etc.

When you are in self-isolation, you can cut down on most of those expenses. Finding an office? Check, you’ve got your home office. Supplies or materials? None!

You will need to run your business online, as it isn’t safe to send home-built products; therefore, you don’t need additional materials.

Staff? It’s a solo business; you don’t need a team for now. In other words, you don’t need to break the bank to go online.

However, there are some essential components you will need to budget, such as web design, which you can outsource, or do yourself on a web development platform such as Wix.com or Squarespace. You can also outsource your marketing activities to make sure you can get noticed from day one. 

Your work happens entirely online

You need to follow the current health advice, which means that your solo business needs to be fully functional online. Therefore, it is helpful to focus your attention on cybersecurity tools and solutions, such as device protection and identity theft protection.

Ideally, you want to find a product that combines both. If cost is an issue, you can find dedicated pricing packages for complete protection, such as Norton LifeLock promotion pricing, for instance. Why do you need such a level of protection? Because when everybody is forced to work from home, hackers can profit from inadequate security measures to steal confidential data, access devices, and even use your credit card if they find your personal information. 

How can you get noticed?

In normal times, it’s hard enough to get noticed. But when everybody is confined indoors or almost, getting noticed means that you have to compete for attention online. Starting a vlog can be an excellent solution. Many people are getting bored at home.

Therefore, a video blog is a unique way of breaking the monotony of self-isolation and promoting your business. Vlogging about your business and sharing your passion will instantly elevate your content. For your viewers, a passionate vlogger is engaging. Don’t be shy about experimenting with video editing. You can find plenty of online courses to help you through. 

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Self-isolation is a hard time for those who find themselves suddenly out of work. However, it doesn’t have to stay that way. You can launch your own business from home to reach out to your audience and sell your skills.

If you’ve always dreamed of getting started, the current circumstances make it easier for you to find your pace at home. 

 

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Rachel

Rachel is an Austin blogger, educator, mom, wife, young breast cancer survivor writing about health, saving money, and living a happy life in Austin, Texas.

Rachel has written for HuffPost and Hometalk and has been featured on KXAN, Studio 512, Fox 7 Austin, and CBS Austin.

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