Business

How to ensure you are a satisfied customer

02/11/2026 by Roy Sutton

Today, I am exploring the idea of how to ensure you are a satisfied customer.

How to ensure you are a satisfied customer:

Pay beforehand was never well served. ~English Proverb

Have you ever been in a situation where someone is trying to sell you something, and seemingly they can’t do enough for you?

They promise so much, and they seem so keen to ensure that you enjoy a ‘great customer experience.’

Then you buy, you part with your money, and suddenly everything changes.

They’d love to help you, but that wasn’t included in the sale price, despite you having been given the impression that it was.

This is particularly true with a service, in my experience.

If you have a tradesman or woman doing work for you, for as long as they haven’t been paid, they’ll do just about anything and everything you ask.

Once they’ve been paid, “they’d love to help you, but they’re far too busy.”

The moral of the story is that paying for a service before you’ve actually received it is always a mistake.

You won’t be well-served if they’ve already got your money; undoubtedly, that’s a fact, I’m afraid.

So my message to you is clear, dear reader. You pay as little as possible upfront and retain as much as possible until the work has been finished to your complete satisfaction.

Do that, and you’ll always be sure to get a job well done. Part with your money first, and you’ll be a hostage to fortune.

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Creating a Life Plan: 17 ways the rich think differently

02/10/2026 by Roy Sutton

Today I am exploring the idea of creating a life plan.

Creating a Life Plan:

Have you ever thought about creating a life plan, dear reader? If you’re young and have your life ahead of you, certainly, it’s a good idea. You can always let life happen to you, of course, but it’s better if you go out and make life happen the way you’d prefer it to be. And to have a good life, having money certainly helps. So money is at the heart of life planning.

Now, why is it that some people are wealthy and others are not?

You might argue that the rich inherit money, and therefore, they’re just lucky. For a few people, that may be true. However, it’s not a universal truth.

Having wealthy parents helps, no doubt, but there are plenty of examples of self-made millionaires and billionaires. And there are plenty of examples of people who lost all their wealth and then just created another fortune.

There are also plenty of examples of poor people who enjoyed good fortune winning a lottery only to squander their millions within a few short years.

This would suggest that the rich and poor have different philosophies concerning creating a life plan and money as a resource.

17 ways the rich and poor think differently:

The video embedded here explores 17 ways in which rich people and poor people think differently. It’s an interesting video, and it makes some really useful points that will help you in your life planning. It’s informative and well worth a few minutes of your time, in my opinion.

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How serious money is made through self-employment

02/04/2026 by Roy Sutton

Today I thought it would be interesting to consider how serious money is made through self-employment rather than spending your life working as a wage slave.

There are many ways to make money, dear reader, and they all have their merits.

For instance, if you get a job with a big corporation, it’s possible to earn a decent income, and you may enjoy a few fringe benefits too.

And if you get a job in the public sector, the pay may not be as good, but the pension scheme is usually the best you’ll find anywhere. And of course, working for the government is usually a fairly secure form of employment too.

So, if you become a wage slave in any sector, you can make a living, and sometimes that can even be a decent living as well.

However, unless you work on Wall Street or for an investment bank in the City of London, you are unlikely to make a fortune. Unfortunately, dear reader, that’s one of life’s facts.

How serious money is made through self-employment

The road to serious money:

So, if you aim to make serious money, then you should consider self-employment.

And the good news is that we live in an age in which becoming self-employed has never been easier or cheaper. As a result of the Internet, there are so many business opportunities that were simply not available to previous generations.

And the best news is, you don’t even have to give up your day job, not initially anyway.

You can start your own business as a part-time side hustle, initially, and keep it that way until the income your business is generating for you is sufficient for you to live on.

You can even start one business to generate extra cash and as it makes money you can invest that cash into bigger and potentially more profitable opportunities. The possibilities are endless.

The downside of being an employee:

As an employee, you’re trading your time for money and that’s fine. There’s nothing wrong with that if that’s your preference.

However, if your firm does well, you’re unlikely to benefit significantly from any extra profit they make. You might get a bonus but regardless of personal contribution, it’s more likely to be an incidental sum rather than life-changing money.

With your own business, you can make money whilst you’re sleeping.

If you want to get seriously rich then you’ll have to find ways to start making money while you sleep.

Now dear reader I can hear you asking, but how do you make money while you sleep?

Let me give you some examples of online businesses where you could start with little or no money and start making money while you sleep.

Selling products online:

The Internet provides you with the ability to reach most of the people on the planet, wouldn’t you agree?

Think about that for a second.

If you create a website or an online store then billions of people around the world will have access to it. And those people can access it while you’re asleep.

So the potential is there for you to create something that can be generating money for you 24 hours a day 365 days every year.

Still not convinced? Let me give you some examples of businesses you could start to achieve this goal:-

Selling on Amazon:

If you’ve ever bought anything from Amazon you’ll probably have noticed that Amazon is not always the actual seller of the item you are seeking to purchase. Other suppliers sell their products through Amazon via what is known as Amazon Marketplace.

And when third-party suppliers sell products via Amazon they can also use a service known as Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA).

This means if you are the seller, you deliver your stock of products to Amazon and they’ll handle all the logistics associated with product delivery to the buyer.

Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA):

If you want to sell products but you don’t want to handle the packing, postage, and delivery then you can get Amazon to handle it all for you using FBA.

You can do it yourself of course but the point is that you don’t have to because there’s an easier way.

So you can focus on finding products that will offer solutions to the problems your target customers have and just let Amazon do the rest.

And remember this; those products don’t even have to be new. They can be ‘second-hand‘ or used items too.

Second-hand products:

As long as you can find a suitable niche in second-hand products, there is money to be made.

Let me offer you an example.

Each year graduating students have textbooks to sell. Maybe you’ve had that experience, dear reader?

Essentially such students want to get some cash back for books they’re unlikely to read ever again.

Shrewd entrepreneurs recognize that there’ll be a ready market for those textbooks at the start of the next academic year. New students will want to obtain course textbooks at a better price if they can.

So entrepreneurs offer ‘selling students‘ a quick way to turn their textbooks into a little cash.

And then ‘buying students‘ will be sold those same textbooks at a rate which will save them money on the price for the same book had it been bought new.

You make money and everyone’s a winner.

Set up a website:

The entrepreneurial you can set up a website to attract booksellers and then through Amazon Marketplace the books you’ve bought cheaply can be sold at a profit.

And in that way, you could create a profitable second-hand book business.

You could repeat the same trick with music such as vinyl records and CDs, as well as films on DVD.

Second-hand smartphones, tablet computers, and other technology items offer another entrepreneurial possibility.

And don’t forget there’s demand for second-hand clothes too.

Alternatively, you could source your products, e.g. skincare products, cosmetics, household products, and so on and then sell those via Amazon.

I know plenty of people who have created successful businesses with this approach and from them made good money.

Selling on eBay:

When people sell stuff at a boot sale or yard sale, they usually sell at low prices because they price items for a quick sale.

These are things they need to get rid of as quickly as possible for whatever reason and get whatever they can for them. So, there’s a potential opportunity for those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

You buy these items cheaply and then resell them on eBay for profit.

More importantly, people sometimes sell valuable stuff at boot sales and yard sales for ridiculously low prices because they don’t realize the real value of the item.

On the British television show Flog It, I saw a woman sell an antique vase at auction for £800 having originally bought it at a boot sale for just £1. Now that’s a healthy profit.

Yes, such examples would be the exception but shrewd people can and do make money this way and eBay is a great vehicle for doing so.

Affiliate Marketing:

Affiliate marketing is ‘commission only’ selling.

It works through an idea known as content marketing. The idea is that if you can direct traffic to a product seller’s website which results in a sale then you get paid a commission for that sale.

The amount of commission can be as low as 4% or less from the Amazon Affiliate Program to as much as 75% from some items offered through programs like Clickbank and CJ (Commission Junction, as it was known previously).

The idea is that you create a website in a niche of your choice, generate content on known problems for which people are searching for solutions, and then recommend a product as part of the solution you offer. Then you include an affiliate link to that product and you’ll get a commission every time a sale is made.

How do you achieve this in practice?

Well despite its relatively low commission rates, Amazon offers the easiest opportunity for the beginner. You sign up for the Amazon Affiliate Program and then identify a suitable niche that interests you.

Let’s say that niche is budget-priced sports shoes for women. Now the niche does need to be focused and quite narrow. The category ‘Shoes‘ would be far too wide. You need to think about categories for which people will be searching via Google and other search engines.

Once you decide on a niche, you create a website publishing offering reviews of sports shoes for women.

And remember; those reviews don’t have to be your own necessarily.

They could be a curation of reviews you’ve read elsewhere, summarised with an overall rating based on what others have been saying. In other words, you’ve done the hard work for readers by providing them with a comprehensive summary of all the reviews out there and then providing a convenient link to Amazon so that they can easily make their purchase

Creating a review summary by curating input from other sources is legitimate, as long as you acknowledge the different sources which form the basis of your article.

Why review sites are a good idea:

Review sites work with affiliate marketing because they capture buying intent and that’s important.

If someone searches for a review of an item on Google, there is a strong possibility that they will buy if the reviews are positive.

When producing your review articles the crucial action is to embed affiliate links within the text.

Getting readers to click on those links and taking them to Amazon is how you’ll make money. If they buy within 24 hours of clicking on a link you will get paid a commission.

Amazon commissions vary depending on the number and type of sales for which you are credited each month.

So in choosing a niche, you must think about product value too. Generate low-value sales and you won’t make much. However, sales for items with a bigger price tag can prove very lucrative.

That said generating some low-value sales can be a way of pushing subsequent bigger ticket sales into a higher commission rate. So don’t ignore them completely.

Content Marketing:

Essentially content marketing is publishing web content to promote products and services. Content marketing is closely linked with affiliate marketing but not exclusively so.

There are two types of content you can consider, as follows:-

(1) Written Content:

For instance, if you’re producing regular content and publishing it on your blog then there’s the potential to generate an income through advertising.

Now selling advertising space on your blog or website is only possible if you have substantial traffic.

However, If you’re just starting you will not reach those levels for quite some time.

Nevertheless, what is known as pay-per-click (CPC) advertising could generate money for you right from the start.

Perhaps the best-known CPC program is one offered by Google Adsense. You sign up for this program, then embed Google’s links in your blog and they will insert advertising on your blog that is relevant to your content.

EZOIC is another excellent advertising opportunity for new content marketers and bloggers.

Every time a reader clicks on an advertisement you will get paid and it’s not purchase-dependent. Readers only have to click for you to get paid.

The trick with Adsense and EZOIC is to have a narrow focus for your blog.

Here’s an example. Let’s say your blog is about how to keep chickens and deal with blights like red mite. You’ll attract search-engine-generated traffic from people desperate to deal with the problem of red mite. Google or EZOIC will insert ads from companies offering products that will help with this problem and desperate people are likely to click on those ads to see what’s on offer. They click, and you get paid.

As long as your subject matter is focused and narrow, and ideally based on a highly searched keyword or phrase, then this can be a way to generate decent money. However, the traffic levels to your blog will have an impact on how much money you can reasonably make.

(2) Video Content:

Another way to benefit from Google Adsense is to create your own YouTube channel, produce videos and again insert links from Google so that relevant pay-per-click advertising will appear on and around the video. Again if people click then you get paid.

Write eBooks:

Devices such as the iPad, the Kindle and other eReaders, provide you with the opportunity to self-publish eBooks and sell them through Amazon.

You may not be able to come up with the next Harry Potter work of fiction but there is good money to be made writing ‘How To’ books on just about any subject.

They don’t even need to be that long either.

As little as 50 pages or 8,000 – 10,000 words covering a topic of general interest can be enough to produce something that will sell for one dollar or one pound sterling. That might not seem like a lot but sell 1,000 of them and you’ve made a decent sum of money.

Write something on an evergreen topic and it could sell for years.

If you write several eBooks like this on evergreen topics, that could become a decent income stream.

And what do I mean by evergreen?

These are topics for which people have always looked for solutions. That might be something like tips for good time management, or how to lose weight, and so on.

And even if you’re not an expert you can research the necessary information and pull it together for people. Essentially you will be doing the work for your readers.

And don’t forget, nowadays you also have the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to help you in the form of Gemini and ChatGPT. These are powerful writing aids.

Develop Apps:

If you can learn to write code, and of course, you can learn to write code, then you can also learn how to develop apps. If you can develop a killer app and sell it through the App Store then you can make serious money.

And a great app might attract a corporation to buy it for big money. By way of an example, the app Wordle was sold to the New York Times for more than $1 million. That’s a decent payday, don’t you think?

OK, so you’d love to develop an app but you don’t know where to start, right?

Well, there are endless videos and tutorials on YouTube and from these, you can learn how to code and develop apps.

Yes, there’s some work to be done upfront of course.

However, a good app will generate money for years to come. Just think about apps like Candy Crush Saga.

Produce something that becomes a real fad and there’s serious money to be made.

11 things to bear in mind:

If becoming self-employed appeals to you and you fancy making money as an online entrepreneur then here are 11 things you should bear in mind:-

Know your target customers.
Know your target niche or niches
Know your strengths and interests?
Apply your strengths and interests to serve customers
Recognize that different markets need different strategies.
Make sure you’re capturing buying intent.
Create an image that will appeal to your target audience.
With a website, traffic matters.
Search engine optimization (SEO) will bring traffic.
Getting backlinks from other websites will help with SEO.
Be determined, work hard, and learn as you go.

6 things you must do when you’re self-employed:

(1) Register with the tax authorities: Make money by all means but pay your taxes too. Upsetting the tax authorities is not a good idea dear reader wherever you live. In some countries, tax regimes are more benign than in others but it’s always better to keep the tax authorities happy.

(2) Register for sales taxes and VAT: Again it’s all about paying your dues. If you do well financially then you have an obligation to share some of your wealth with the rest of society. Taxes are the price we pay to live in society and you can’t have a successful business without the society in which you live.

(3) Get a separate business bank account: Keep your business activities separate from your personal life. This is very important.

(4) Keep accurate and up-to-date records: You’ll need these in any dialogue with the tax authorities. You don’t want to end up paying more tax than was necessary. Paying your dues is one thing; overpaying your dues is careless.

(5) Insure your business: When you’re in business, you’re required by law to have certain insurance policies. Exactly which policies you need depends on the nature of your business activities. Make sure you know your obligations and act accordingly.

(6) Keep it simple: In the early days, you don’t want to be spending money you don’t have on things that are initially unnecessary. So keep everything as simple as possible for as long as possible.

Conclusion:

Self-employment can be an attractive proposition and for most people, it is the only way you will ever make a fortune. It’s not easy of course but it can be done and you don’t have to ditch your day job to get started.

With an online business, you can start small and build it up over time. And you can mix and match options. For instance, you can start a website to make money with both affiliate marketing and Google Adsense or EZOIC.

A good review website can become quite profitable and once it’s generating revenues on ‘autopilot’ it can become an asset that you can sell for serious money. There are plenty of examples where such sites have sold for 6 and even 7-figure sums.

Don’t underestimate the challenges of course but it can be done and people do. Why not you?

So, think carefully about how best to exploit the opportunities before you and then have a go.

Good luck and may you be the next Richard Branson.

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How to build wealth from nothing: 5 Top Tips

01/23/2026 by Roy Sutton

There’s nothing you can do about being born poor. If that was the case, then it was just unfortunate. However, you don’t have to go through life remaining poor.

It is possible to build wealth over time, and plenty of people do, frequently from absolutely nothing.

Many people born poor become wealthy through their efforts, and you can too, dear reader.

Here are five tips to help you build wealth from nothing.

How to build wealth from nothing:

1. Pay yourself first:

You can make money relatively easily, but holding on to it can be very hard.

We’re all constantly bombarded with reasons why we should spend our money in return for some fleeting sense of gratification. Would that be an experience you recognize, dear reader?

It doesn’t have to be that way, of course, and rich people know that only too well.

So what do rich people do that’s different from everyone else?

Simple! They always pay themselves first.

And what do I mean by paying yourself first?

I mean, the moment you’re paid, you take a slice off the top of your income immediately and put it away somewhere safe. And by a slice, I mean to say 10%, or more if you can afford it.

And what do I mean by somewhere safe?

Well, initially, that would be depositing your money in an interest-bearing account.

However, once your money starts building into a larger sum then you can start thinking about other forms of investment that’ll potentially give you greater returns. Stocks and bonds, for instance.

Building a capital sum is important because, as your money grows, it starts to generate a second income stream for you. That may not seem important to you now, but it will be as you get older.

So paying yourself first is a discipline to which you must adhere until it becomes a habit you do without thinking.

You must always put some money away, and you must make that money work hard for you. You must grow and protect your investment portfolio with careful diversification, and over time, you’ll find yourself building a sizeable fortune.

So here’s today’s mantra for you: Pay Yourself First. Never forget that, please, dear reader.

2. Be an investor, not a speculator:

You must understand that there’s a big difference between investing and speculation. They’re not the same thing at all.

I don’t wish to imply that there’s something wrong with speculation, though. There isn’t.

In the world of finance, speculation brings liquidity to the market, and therefore it does have its place.

However, speculation tends to operate on the ‘greater fool’ principle.

By that, I mean someone is prepared to buy an asset for a given price in the hope that it can then be sold quickly to someone else, the greater fool, for a greater price.

This is what professional speculators do, and they can make money this way because they know what they’re doing and they have sophisticated systems to support them.

However, for ordinary people, speculation is like gambling in a casino. And you should never invest your money as though you’re gambling in a casino.

You might get lucky occasionally, of course, but over time your losses will outstrip any gains you might make, and almost certainly by a significant margin.

So my recommendation to you, dear reader, is that you should never speculate. Instead, you should focus on becoming an investor.

By investing, I mean buying stocks and shares in solid, well-managed, cash-generative businesses that can pay good dividends on a sustained basis.

Buy stocks worth holding for the long term. This will provide you with a steady income stream from the dividends, regardless of any short-to-medium-term volatility in the market. And spread your risk by building a diversified portfolio.

If you reinvest your dividends, then over time you will find that this approach should give you a good return on your money.

If you want to make money and build capital, then my advice to you, dear reader, is to be an investor, not a speculator.

3. Focus on value, not price:

The legendary investor Warren Buffett once said, “Price is what you pay; value is what you get.”

With this observation, he’s making an important point. There’s a distinction between price and value.

A low price for an asset doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get good value.

And a high price doesn’t automatically mean you will not get value.

Price in itself is not a measure of value. You must consider other factors to judge value.

When you’re buying any financial asset, say stocks and shares, you should always focus on value, and you must establish metrics by which you can adequately judge the intrinsic value of that asset.

Judged in isolation, price is just a number, nothing more.

A lower price means absolutely nothing if you’re getting little or no value in return for your money.

Never, ever forget that it’s the intrinsic value that will determine whether something is worth buying or not.

Get genuine value at the right price, and then you can get a decent return over time from an investment.

4. Create a personal private income:

Much as we all aspire to do work we love, you must never forget, dear reader, that ultimately work is simply a means to an end.

Essentially, work is just doing stuff for other people in exchange for money. In turn, that money is then the fuel on which we run our lives.

Money provides us with the means to put bread on the table, a roof over our heads, clothes on our backs, and those of our loved ones, of course.

If you work hard enough, you can earn a lot of money.

Manage that money wisely, and you can build capital. Invest that capital intelligently, and you can create your private income streams.

When you have a decent private income in your own right then you can truly pick and choose the work you do.

Then you only have to do what you enjoy doing: that thing that gives you a genuine sense of purpose.

Creating a personal, private income is a worthy goal, and it’s well worth the effort.

That way, you’re in control of your own life, and no one else can dictate what you should and shouldn’t do.

You’ll be in control of the good ship ‘Me’ and only you will decide where it goes.

The message here is, to work hard now, so one day you don’t have to work hard.

5. Never forget what matters most:

It would be very easy to believe that a life filled with lots of money and materiality would make you blissfully happy. Well let me tell you, dear reader, that in isolation, it won’t.

I’m not suggesting that these things are not important but you must get your priorities right.

Yes, of course, go out there and make money. Manage it carefully. Buy nice things and enjoy some of that money too.

However, to be truly happy, you must never lose sight of the most important thing in your life and that is family and friends.

People are social animals; we’re not solitary animals like cats. We need other people and most of all, we need our loved ones. A life filled with loved ones and laughter will be a happy life.

So make time for your loved ones, especially your children. Enjoy their company and make the most of every minute with them.

Never focus on work to the exclusion of your family and friends. Without them, you have nothing. Money is important, of course but people are much more important.

Never lose sight of the people in your life.

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Why an investment in knowledge pays dividends

01/19/2026 by Roy Sutton

Today, I want to explain why an investment in gaining knowledge is important and should be considered seriously.

Investment in knowledge

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. ~Benjamin Franklin

You don’t get paid for the hour; you get paid for the value you put into the hour. Everyone must understand that important distinction, dear reader.

You get paid for the value you add.

The more value you can add, the more you’ll get paid over time.

It’s really that simple.

If you can solve problems for people with the skills you’ve got, then you can earn an excellent living.

The question is, what underpins your skills and your ability to add value? The answer to that question would be knowledge, of course.

Knowledge comes from learning, and learning is a lifelong process.

Learning is an investment

The quote at the top of this post from the venerable Benjamin Franklin reminds us of the importance of learning. Learning is an investment in ourselves.

We all have an enormous capacity to consume and retain knowledge in our heads, and that knowledge is then a currency with which we can trade. The more knowledge we have, the more value we can add.

When it comes to investing, nothing will pay you a better dividend than making sure you have a good education. And I stress that it’s a lifelong process. It doesn’t end when you leave school or college.

And it’s not about whether or not you went to college or university. Important as they may be, learning can be achieved in many ways.

Self-education is the best education

Knowledge can be gained through reading books, listening to audio and video tutorials, and challenging yourself to master anything that appeals to you.

Learning from hands-on experience, making mistakes, and learning the lessons you can take from any mistakes you’ve made.

In particular, if you want to master the game of money and all matters financial, then you need to become a seeker of financial knowledge and know-how.

You need to become a reader and a keen student of finance. To be successful in investing, of course, you need to know what you’re doing. You need financial education.

The price of ignorance

If you think that education is expensive, then think again. The price of ignorance is far greater.

Ignorance can prove to be very costly indeed. And that’s true in every aspect of your life.

Getting an education may seem expensive, but it’s nowhere near as expensive as ignorance.

So, if you’re not already, become a reader.

The investment in yourself is well worth the effort, and it’ll pay you a handsome dividend.

As the late, great Jim Rohn once said:

“Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.”

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What makes a great idea and why you should keep a journal

12/21/2025 by Roy Sutton

What makes a great idea? Now, that’s an interesting question, in my opinion.

How is it that one idea can be successful and another idea less so?

Why has the iPhone been so successful, yet once-popular smartphones like the Blackberry have disappeared?

How do you know when one of your ideas might make a big difference?

The importance of timing

A key ingredient for a great idea is timing. Ideas are a dime a dozen. The trick is to know when one of your inspired thoughts is right for its time and, therefore, how hard to push it.

If you’re too far ahead of other people’s thinking, the inspired thought you believed was a great idea will only be ignored because it won’t resonate with people.

If you’re too far behind, then it will be ignored because they’ve seen it all before, or something else is already doing it better.

However, if you can hit that sweet spot between the two extremes, then you can generate value from your idea because it will solve a problem or capture the imagination of the people who are ready for it.

An idea whose time has come is a truly great idea. Though coming up with one is not so easy, of course.

Good ideas are valuable

Great ideas are rare, so they become very valuable. And that value is why it’s worthwhile to constantly seek out great ideas.

Should you decide the world is not quite ready for your inspired thinking, don’t worry. The world not being ready now doesn’t mean the world will never be ready.

Keep a journal and make a note of all those flashes of inspiration. And add your journals to your library. Never throw your journals away. Go through them occasionally and see what ideas you’ve had for which the time might now be right.

Keep a journal

The real message today is:

KEEP A JOURNAL!

Your journals could be a source of pure gold in the future, so make sure you buy quality notebooks that you can add to your library as you fill them with your thoughts and inspiration.

By keeping journals, you’re creating value. Value starts with a good-quality notebook, so it’s worth investing in quality.

And never, ever dismiss your ideas. They may not work today, but one day they may make you a fortune.

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35 business quotes to inspire you today

11/07/2025 by Roy Sutton

If you’re looking for some business quotes to inspire you, I’ve curated 35 that you might find interesting.

These quotes from some of the great entrepreneurs, business thinkers, and political figures will certainly get you thinking.

So, take a few minutes to look and see what you think.

And please feel free to pass them on.

Business quotes to inspire (1-10):

Business is a combination of war and sport. ~Andre Maurois
All lasting business is built on friendship. ~Alfred A. Montapert
Industry is fortune’s right hand, and frugality its left. ~John Ray
A company is only as good as the people it keeps. ~Mary Kay Ash
A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. ~Henry Ford
It’s not what you pay a man, but what he costs you that counts. ~Will Rogers
It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference. ~Tom Brokaw
If you don’t drive your business, you will be driven out of business. ~B.C. Forbes
We don’t have a monopoly. We have market share. There’s a difference. ~Steve Ballmer
Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit. ~Napoleon Hill

Business quotes to inspire (11-20):

Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art. ~Andy Warhol
The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows. ~Aristotle Onassis
If you want to kill any idea in the world, get a committee working on it. ~Charles Kettering
Meetings are indispensable when you don’t want to do anything. ~John Kenneth Galbraith
In business or in life, don’t follow the wagon tracks too closely. ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Failure doesn’t mean you are a failure it just means you haven’t succeeded yet. ~Robert H. Schuller
Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless. ~Thomas A. Edison
An organization, no matter how well designed, is only as good as the people who live and work in it. ~Dee Hock
Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn’t always have to be their top priority. ~William Arthur Ward
The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity. ~Peter Drucker

Business quotes to inspire (21-30):

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. ~Colin Powell
A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn a reputation by trying to do hard things well. ~Jeff Bezos
If you owe the bank $100 that’s your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that’s the bank’s problem. ~J. Paul Getty
Every day I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I’m not there, I go to work. ~Robert Orben
An organization’s ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage. ~Jack Welch
Almost all quality improvement comes via simplification of design, manufacturing, layout, processes, and procedures. ~Tom Peters
Spend a lot of time talking to customers face to face. You’d be amazed how many companies don’t listen to their customers. ~Ross Perot
Don’t worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you’ll have to ram them down people’s throats. ~Howard Aiken
It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard for their own interest. ~Adam Smith
In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later. ~Harold S. Geneen

Business quotes to inspire (31-35):

Profit in business comes from repeat customers, customers that boast about your project or service, and that bring friends with them. ~W. Edwards Deming
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all. ~Dale Carnegie
There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else. ~Sam Walton
And while the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department. ~Andrew Carnegie
Do more than is required. What is the distance between someone who achieves their goals consistently and those who spend their lives and careers merely following? The extra mile. ~Gary Ryan Blair

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How to Make Money With ChatGPT for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide

09/21/2025 by Roy Sutton

How to Make Money With ChatGPT for Beginners:

If you’re wondering how to make money with ChatGPT for beginners, this article has been written for you, dear reader.

Lots of people want to earn money online, but honestly, figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming.

ChatGPT is a powerful productivity tool that makes things easier by assisting with writing, brainstorming, and creating digital content, thereby helping you create stuff that actually pays.

Beginners can make money with ChatGPT by offering simple services, building helpful tools, or creating content people want to buy.

You don’t need advanced skills to get going. The art of harnessing the power of ChatGPT is simply in the prompt. The better the prompt, the better the output.

So, yes, there is a learning curve. However, it’s not steep, and when you get used to it, anyone can utilise AI to write blog posts, draft social media posts, or even provide quick solutions for small businesses.

People already use ChatGPT for freelancing, affiliate marketing, and digital products—it’s a proven way to build income streams.

The flexibility is a huge plus. You can use it for a side income, or you can turn it into a full-time gig. Indeed, other people have, and so can you.

Key Takeaways:

Learn how to use AI tools to create simple income streams
Explore different ways to grow skills into profitable services
Build a strategy that can scale into long-term earnings

Disclaimer: In this article, the reader is being presented with ideas that have worked for others. As with every business idea, it is for readers to do a thorough due diligence before committing time and money.

Understanding ChatGPT and AI Essentials

ChatGPT is a tool that processes language, generates text and images, and assists users in accomplishing tasks. It uses artificial intelligence and GPT models to understand your input and respond in a way that sounds natural.

What Is ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is an AI-powered program that gets prompts and produces human-like text. It can give short answers or longer explanations, depending on what you need.

It’s built on a machine learning model called GPT—Generative Pre-trained Transformer. This model learned from tons of text, so it recognizes patterns in language pretty well.

People use ChatGPT for writing, brainstorming, customer support, and learning. It doesn’t think like a person; it just predicts what words should come next based on its training.

Since it can make clear, structured text quickly, a lot of beginners find it handy for creating content or supporting online work. The value really comes from its speed and flexibility.

How Artificial Intelligence Powers ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence powers ChatGPT by mixing machine learning, natural language processing, and pattern recognition. It studies examples of text and learns how words connect in context.

When you type a prompt, the AI breaks it into smaller parts called tokens. Then it predicts the next token over and over until it forms a full response. This all happens in seconds.

AI doesn’t “understand” meaning like humans do. It relies on probability and its training data to spit out text that looks meaningful. That’s why it works for things like answering questions or drafting ideas.

The strength of ChatGPT’s AI is that it can adapt to tons of subjects without needing a rulebook for each one. Its responses depend on both your input and the patterns it’s learned.

Overview of GPT Technology

GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer. It’s the tech behind ChatGPT and one of the most popular AI language models out there.

“Pre-trained” means the model already saw loads of text before you use it. That way, it doesn’t start from scratch every time.

The “transformer” part lets it handle long pieces of text by looking at relationships between words across sentences. That’s what makes GPT models better than older AI systems.

Newer versions, like GPT-3 and GPT-4, keep getting bigger and better. Each one can handle more data, make more accurate text, and work for more applications.

Getting Started: Setting Up for Success

Having a plan helps beginners avoid wasting time and focus on real opportunities. Picking the right income path, narrowing down to profitable areas, and using the right platforms and tools really matter.

Choosing Your Monetization Method

Beginners can make money with ChatGPT in a few ways. The main ones are freelancing services, digital products, and content creation.

Freelancing is great for folks who want quick income. Platforms like Upwork and Fiverr let you offer writing, editing, or customer support powered by ChatGPT. Buyers want fast turnaround, so this works if you’re reliable.

Digital products are for people who like to create something once and sell it over and over. Think e-books, templates, or online guides. Once you’ve made it, you can keep selling without much extra work.

Content creation—like blogs, newsletters, or social posts—can bring in money too. It takes longer to grow but can lead to ad revenue, sponsorships, or affiliate deals. Pick what fits your skills, time, and goals.

Identifying Profitable Niches

Not every niche pays well. Beginners should look for areas with high demand and manageable competition. Popular ones are personal finance, health and wellness, productivity, and online education.

To test a niche, check what sells on Amazon Kindle or Etsy for digital downloads. Trending freelance jobs on Fiverr also show what people want.

It helps to balance what interests you with what the market wants. If you like fitness, use ChatGPT to make workout guides or meal plans. If you know business, create productivity tools or tutorials.

Choose a niche where ChatGPT actually saves time or creates unique value. That’s what attracts paying customers.

Essential Tools and Platforms

To earn steadily, you need the right setup. At a minimum: ChatGPT access, a reliable computer, and stable internet.

Freelancers usually use Upwork or Fiverr to find clients. These sites make it easier to manage projects and payments. For digital products, Gumroad, Etsy, or Shopify handle sales and delivery.

Content creators often use WordPress or Medium for blogging. Tools like Buffer or Canva help with social media and design.

Here’s a quick table to make things clearer:

Goal	Platform/Tool Example
Freelancing	Upwork, Fiverr
Digital Products	Gumroad, Etsy, Shopify
Content Creation	WordPress, Medium, Canva

Picking the right mix of tools just makes everything smoother.

Content Creation for Profit

People use ChatGPT to make written content that attracts readers, builds trust, and brings in money. Focusing on formats like blogs, ebooks, and product reviews, beginners can turn AI writing into digital products or monetized sites.

Blogging With ChatGPT

Blogging is still one of the most practical ways to earn from content creation. ChatGPT lets you draft posts faster, brainstorm ideas, and keep up with publishing—no need to stare at a blank page for hours.

You can make money with display ads, affiliate links, and sponsored posts. Some folks run blogs with AI-generated articles and get paid through AdSense or Amazon affiliate programs, like people mention on Reddit.

If you want to make blogging work, try this:

Pick a niche with steady demand (maybe personal finance, travel, or tech).
Use ChatGPT for outlines and first drafts.
Edit for accuracy, tone, and SEO before publishing.

Updating regularly and doing solid keyword research helps a blog grow into a real asset.

Writing Ebooks and Guides

Ebooks and guides are popular because you can sell them again and again without more work. ChatGPT can help you structure chapters, draft content, and polish explanations. Platforms like Gumroad make selling digital files easy.

Stick to topics that solve real problems. A short guide on budgeting tips or a step-by-step tutorial on using free tools can attract buyers.

Here’s a simple workflow:

Outline the ebook with ChatGPT.
Write each section in clear, everyday language.
Add visuals or tables if it helps.
Export as PDF and upload to Gumroad.

This way, even first-time authors can publish and sell in just a few weeks.

Creating Product Reviews

Product reviews are a classic way to earn through affiliate marketing. ChatGPT can help you draft reviews with features, pros, and cons. Readers like comparisons, so tables or bullet lists are great for scanning.

For example, here’s a quick laptop comparison:

Product	Price Range	Key Feature	Rating (out of 5)
Laptop A	$500–$600	Long battery life	4.3
Laptop B	$600–$700	Lightweight design	4.1
Laptop C	$700–$800	High storage	4.5

You can post reviews on blogs, niche sites, or even social media. If you link to affiliate programs like Amazon Associates, you get a small commission when someone buys.

Consistency matters. Posting new reviews regularly builds trust and boosts your chances of earning steady income.

YouTube Automation and Video Content

More creators now use ChatGPT to save time on research, scriptwriting, and planning for YouTube videos. They focus on search optimization and monetization to turn regular publishing into real income.

Generating Video Ideas and Scripts

Coming up with video ideas is tough, but ChatGPT can help brainstorm by checking trends, keywords, and what audiences care about. It might suggest titles for tutorials, product reviews, or niche explainers.

Once you pick a topic, ChatGPT can draft a script outline. This saves planning time and keeps your videos structured.

Introduction to grab attention
Main points broken into short bits
Call-to-action for likes, comments, or subscriptions

After that, you can tweak the draft to fit your voice and add your own thoughts. Using AI for first drafts means you spend less time researching and more time making your videos shine.

Optimizing Video SEO

If you just publish a video without any SEO, good luck getting found. Beginners should zero in on three things: titles, descriptions, and tags.

ChatGPT can help you come up with keyword-rich titles and meta descriptions that boost your ranking on YouTube search.

A strong description should include:

Primary keyword in the first 150 characters
Brief summary of what the video’s actually about
Links to playlists or your website, if you’ve got them

Creators can also ask ChatGPT for relevant tags. Pair these with a custom thumbnail and you’ll probably see your click-through rates jump.

Check out this YouTube automation guide—it’s clear that sticking with optimization pays off over time.

Monetizing Your YouTube Channel

Once you’ve built up a handful of videos, you can start thinking about monetization. The main route is YouTube AdSense, but you’ll need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours first.

After you qualify, ads start bringing in revenue based on how many people watch and interact with your videos.

Other options include:

Affiliate marketing—just drop product links in your descriptions
Sponsorships if you’ve got a loyal audience
Digital products or services promoted right in your videos

Some creators use AI-driven workflows to ramp up production and earnings. One Reddit user even shared how they built a fully automated YouTube channel with ChatGPT.

Freelancing With ChatGPT

Freelancers can use ChatGPT to write content, boost business visibility, and craft marketing copy that actually persuades people. Clients on Upwork and Fiverr are always looking for these services, so they’re solid starting points for beginners.

Offering Writing Services

Writers can use ChatGPT to draft blog posts, articles, product descriptions, or newsletters. The tool speeds things up by generating outlines, brainstorming ideas, or fixing grammar.

This lets freelancers deliver work faster without dropping the quality. Platforms like Upwork and Fiverr always need content writers.

Clients usually want clear, well-structured articles that engage or inform. If you’re just starting, offer simple services like rewriting or short blog posts before you take on bigger projects.

Freelancers should still edit and fact-check everything. Adding your own spin—adapting tone or tossing in examples—makes your work stand out.

Providing SEO Optimization

Businesses want content that actually ranks. ChatGPT can help you come up with keyword lists, draft meta descriptions, and suggest headings that fit modern SEO.

Freelancers can offer services like:

Keyword research with free or paid tools
Optimized blog posts—think headings, keyword placement, the whole deal
Meta descriptions and titles that help with clicks

On Fiverr, SEO writing is always in demand. Beginners might start with short posts or product listings. More experienced folks can move into website audits or long-form content.

Clients appreciate freelancers who get both writing and technical SEO. Combining ChatGPT’s speed with your human touch creates a strong offering.

Copywriting for Clients

Copywriting is all about getting readers to act—subscribe, buy, whatever. ChatGPT can draft ads, landing pages, or emails, but you’ll want to tweak things to fit the client’s voice.

Good copywriting needs the right tone, clear calls-to-action, and short, punchy sentences. AI can suggest headline ideas or taglines, but picking the best one is up to you.

Clients on Upwork often want ad copy, sales emails, or product descriptions. Offering these services lets freelancers work with all kinds of businesses.

Affiliate Marketing and Passive Income

Affiliate marketing pays you for promoting products, and passive income means you earn money even when you’re not glued to your screen. ChatGPT can make both easier by helping you create content, automate tasks, and stay consistent.

Finding Affiliate Programs

First, you need to pick the right affiliate programs. Most beginners start with Amazon Associates, ClickBank, or ShareASale since they’re easy to join and have tons of products.

Each program comes with its own commission rates, cookie durations, and payout rules. It’s smart to pick products that actually fit your audience.

For example, if you’re writing about fitness, promote workout gear or training guides. Recommending stuff that fits your content builds trust.

Here’s a quick comparison:

Program	Commission Rate	Cookie Duration	Payout Threshold
Amazon Associates	1–10%	24 hours	$100
ClickBank	1–75% (varies)	60 days	$10
ShareASale	Varies by vendor	30 days	$50

Choosing programs with clear terms and reliable payouts gives you a solid starting point.

Using ChatGPT for Affiliate Content

ChatGPT can help you crank out product reviews, comparison posts, and newsletters. These formats answer real questions and help readers make decisions.

A review that covers pros, cons, and use cases builds credibility. You can also use ChatGPT for SEO-friendly blog posts targeting specific keywords.

That’ll help you show up in search results and get organic traffic. Keyword planners can give you the terms, and ChatGPT turns them into actual content.

Affiliate marketers often reuse content—turning a blog post into social media snippets, or a newsletter into a quick promo. ChatGPT helps you keep a consistent voice across the board.

Building Passive Income Streams

Affiliate marketing turns into passive income when your content keeps earning months after you publish it. A good review that ranks in search can keep selling for ages.

ChatGPT helps by creating evergreen content—like “best product” lists or tutorials. These stay relevant way longer than news updates.

Bloggers and site owners can even automate newsletters with product recommendations. No need to send each one by hand.

Some marketers add affiliate links to automated blogs or niche sites. According to SmartAISpot, you can also use digital templates, online courses, or newsletters for recurring income.

Creative Writing and Digital Products

Writers can use ChatGPT to draft stories, poems, or scripts, then sell them as digital products. Gumroad makes it easy to sell directly to readers—no publisher required.

Selling Short Stories and Scripts

Coming up with new ideas is tough, but ChatGPT can outline plots, flesh out characters, or polish dialogue. That makes it easier to finish stories or scripts for readers or small production teams.

You can bundle short stories into e-books or format scripts for plays, short films, or YouTube videos. Focusing on a specific genre—sci-fi, romance, thriller—helps you reach a niche audience.

To boost income, try tiered pricing:

Single story: lowest price
Story bundle: mid-range
Exclusive script package: premium

See Investopedia’s guide on ChatGPT income for more ideas—creative writing is a legit way to earn extra cash.

Publishing Poetry and Creative Works

Poetry and short works can become digital chapbooks or themed collections. ChatGPT can suggest rhymes, fix flow, or help with formatting.

You can self-publish as PDFs or e-books. Plenty of poets use social media to share samples and send readers to buy the full collection.

Adding illustrations or pairing poems with photos makes them more appealing. Here’s a quick look at distribution options:

Format	Platform Example	Best Use Case
PDF Download	Gumroad	Direct-to-reader sales
Kindle eBook	Amazon KDP	Wider audience reach
Illustrated PDF	Etsy	Creative bundles and gift buyers

Writers keep creative control and reach readers who appreciate indie publishing.

Launching Digital Products Online

Writers can branch out beyond books by selling digital products. Think journals with prompts, writing workbooks, or script templates for new creators.

ChatGPT helps you structure and polish these products. Platforms like Gumroad let you upload files, set prices, and deliver everything automatically.

No inventory or shipping headaches. You can add value by bundling products, for example:

Workbook + short story collection
Script template + video tutorial
Poetry e-book + printable art

Bundles make your digital products more tempting and encourage repeat buyers.

Developing Chatbots and Automation Services

Businesses use chatbots and automation to cut costs, respond faster, and improve customer experiences. AI tools make it possible to build solutions that answer questions, book appointments, or help customers—no humans needed.

Building Custom Chatbots

Custom chatbots let businesses solve their own problems instead of using one-size-fits-all tools. A restaurant might use a bot for reservations, while an online store can guide shoppers through product choices.

You can build these bots using platforms like ManyChat or by connecting the ChatGPT API. It’s important to set clear goals first. For instance, a clothing shop may want its bot to answer size or shipping questions—no need for extra bells and whistles.

Freelancers and small agencies can earn by designing and selling chatbot setups. They might charge a flat rate for building or offer ongoing support as a service.

Automating Customer Support

Automation in customer support lets companies respond faster and cut down on repetitive tasks. Instead of having staff answer the same questions over and over, bots can take care of common requests like password resets or order tracking.

AI-driven chatbots connect to knowledge bases or FAQ pages and give users instant answers. This setup frees employees to tackle more complicated issues.

Some businesses go for hybrid systems. Bots handle the easy stuff and pass more challenging questions to human agents.

This approach strikes a good balance between speed and a personal touch. It has been suggested that even individuals without extensive coding experience can set up these systems.

Offering 24/7 Support Solutions

One of the biggest perks of AI chatbots is 24/7 support. Customers want help outside regular hours, and bots deliver answers any time.

This cuts wait times and helps businesses stay competitive. Retailers, healthcare providers, and service companies often rely on round-the-clock chatbots for things like scheduling or order updates.

For example, an e-commerce site can confirm orders or update shipping details at midnight. That’s pretty handy.

Offering this kind of support adds value for businesses that can’t afford full-time staff everywhere. Developers who build these solutions often pitch them as cost-saving tools, which appeals to small and mid-sized companies.

Scaling Your ChatGPT Business

A small project can turn into a steady business with some structure and planning. Real results and better user interactions help you reach more people across different platforms.

Building a Portfolio and Credibility

Clients trust proof of work. Beginners might start by making sample projects—blog posts, product descriptions, or social media captions made with ChatGPT.

These samples show off writing style and adaptability. Freelancers can collect testimonials from early clients, even from small jobs.

That feedback helps attract bigger contracts later. Displaying results in an online portfolio builds confidence for potential customers.

A simple website or LinkedIn profile works to highlight your portfolio. Adding details like engagement growth or improved conversions makes your work more convincing.

Enhancing User Experience

User experience really matters for client retention. Quick communication, fast responses, and tailored solutions help a service stand out.

People appreciate when AI-generated content feels natural and matches their brand voice. Offering structured services avoids confusion.

For example:

Basic Package: Short articles or captions
Standard Package: Blog posts with keyword optimization
Premium Package: Full content strategy with editing and revisions

This tiered approach enables clients to select options that fit their needs and budget. Small touches—clean formatting, error-free writing, and sticking to deadlines—make a difference.

Freelancers who improve prompts and workflows get better results. Over time, that efficiency builds trust and boosts earnings.

Expanding to Multiple Platforms

Sticking to just one platform can limit growth. Many freelancers start on Upwork or Fiverr but later branch out to personal websites, newsletters, or social media.

That opens up more entry points for clients. Folks looking to make money with ChatGPT can use YouTube, TikTok, or Medium to show off their skills.

Sharing tutorials, case studies, or examples of AI content draws attention and builds authority. Expanding reach also means you’re not relying on one income source.

By offering services across platforms, freelancers can diversify and find new opportunities in copywriting, digital products, or consulting.

Maximizing Earnings and Staying Ahead

Beginners hoping to earn with ChatGPT should focus on steady improvement and adapting to new AI tools. Measuring results and learning from data keeps income streams reliable.

Tracking Results and Optimizing Strategies

Tracking performance helps you see what works and what doesn’t. For example, someone running a blog should check traffic, bounce rate, and conversions with Google Analytics.

Freelancers can track effectiveness by looking at client feedback, repeat orders, and time spent per project. Here’s a simple table for staying organized:

Task	Metric to Track	Tool
Blog posts	SEO ranking, keyword clicks	Google Search Console
Freelance writing	Client satisfaction score	Direct feedback
Digital products	Sales per week	Gumroad dashboard

Optimization means making changes based on what you find. If some keywords bring in more traffic, use them more. If a product isn’t getting attention, maybe the description or marketing needs work.

Staying Updated With AI Trends

AI moves fast. Staying in the loop gives beginners an edge.

New updates to ChatGPT and similar tools often add features that speed up work or improve accuracy. AI-driven SEO assistants, for example, can help with keyword strategies and search visibility.

You can keep up by following trusted sites like Investopedia’s guide to making money with ChatGPT or Forbes discussions on side hustles. LinkedIn and Reddit communities also share updates and real experiences.

Try these steps:

Subscribe to AI newsletters
Test new features as soon as they come out
Compare tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, or automation platforms

Keeping up with trends helps you stay effective and not fall behind.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Lots of beginners make mistakes that hurt earnings. One big one is leaning too much on AI and skipping the personal touch.

Clients and readers want originality, so human editing and fact-checking are still important. Another mistake is ignoring SEO—publishing without keyword research often means nobody sees your content.

Free tools like Google Keyword Planner help you find what people actually search for. Also, don’t try every income method at once.

Focus on one or two approaches, like blogging or digital products, to build steady results. And remember to follow platform rules—posting low-quality or copied AI content can get you banned on sites like Amazon KDP or Etsy.

Quality control and playing by the rules keep your income safe.

Beginners can use ChatGPT to write content, offer services, or build digital products that make money. Some methods don’t need any upfront cost, but others might require learning new platforms or tools.

What are some effective strategies for beginners to monetize ChatGPT?

Most start with content writing, blogging, or freelancing. You can also make eBooks, offer tutoring, or provide customer service help.

Many folks use ChatGPT to speed up tasks and take on more projects, which can boost earnings.

Can beginners generate income with ChatGPT on platforms like YouTube?

Yes, definitely. ChatGPT can help write video scripts, brainstorm topics, and draft descriptions.

This makes posting content easier and more consistent, leading to ad revenue or sponsorships as your channel grows.

What are the initial steps to making money with ChatGPT online?

First, pick a skill or service to offer—writing, editing, or social media management, for example. Practice using ChatGPT to improve your workflow.

Then, list your services on freelancing platforms or create your own website.

Is it possible to use ChatGPT for financial gains in the stock market?

ChatGPT can help you organize research, summarize reports, or draft trading strategies. But it doesn’t give financial advice or guarantee returns.

Always rely on licensed financial professionals and verified data before making investment decisions.

Are there free methods to leverage ChatGPT for income generation?

Yes. You can use the free version of ChatGPT to write blog posts, draft resumes, or design social media content.

Many beginner-friendly income ideas don’t need any upfront investment, so it’s possible to start with nothing.

What success stories exist of beginners profiting from ChatGPT?

Some beginners have built small freelance businesses and now offer writing or editing services. Others have launched blogs or digital products that bring in a steady side income.

Real people have followed step-by-step strategies to grow their earnings, even without any technical background. It’s honestly pretty encouraging to see how accessible these tools have become.

Conclusion:

ChatGPT is a powerful tool, even in the free version. There’s money to be made, and many people are exploiting ChatGPT to do it. You can too. So, why not try it now?

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Roy Sutton

Roy Sutton is a writer, content creator, digital entrepreneur, and international traveller. Formerly, a CEO, corporate business executive, management consultant, and electronic systems engineer with a background in telecommunications and IT. His blog aims to both inspire readers to achieve their best lives and entertain them with the humour we all crave.

Public Speaking The Power of the Pause

09/07/2025 by Roy Sutton

Today, I offer you a tip for public speaking the power of the pause. This is a great tip from Brian Tracy.

If you aim to be successful, then mastering the art of public speaking is an essential skill you must develop.

If you’re a successful, high-profile individual, you can’t avoid speaking in public, at least occasionally. However much you might try to resist it, I’m afraid it’s like trying to hold back the tide. It can’t be done.

However, I recognize that public speaking can be a bit daunting even for people who are otherwise quite confident.

So if you lack confidence in this area, then don’t worry. You’re not alone, I promise you. Most people feel just like you do when they find themselves standing in front of a crowd, faced with the expectation that they’ll be able to say something meaningful and present it interestingly and engagingly, too.

The key to being interesting is developing your public speaking technique. The more you practice and build your technique, the more confident you’ll feel when you step up to the lectern.

One way to improve your public speaking technique is to learn from some of the best speakers and copy what they do. And Brian Tracy is an excellent speaker worthy of study. Personally, I find him both interesting and inspiring.

So if Brian has something to say, then listening to him is worthy of your time, I believe.

In the short but excellent video embedded with this post, Brian Tracy offers some helpful advice on the subject of public speaking. In particular, using the power of a pause to emphasize or reinforce a point being made.

An important element of public speaking is making sure that the underlying messages resonate with your audience. If they take away three or four powerful messages, then you’ll have done your job and done it well.

If you want to improve your public speaking skills, I recommend you watch this video.

You’ll learn some helpful tips, as well as one of the little-known secrets used by top public speakers.

Once again, I must say, Brian’s short video is well worth a few minutes of your time.

Public Speaking The Power of the Pause

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The secret to being a successful entrepreneur

09/04/2025 by Roy Sutton

If you’re looking for the secret to being a successful entrepreneur, this article is for you, dear reader.

Now, how often do you hear people say they’d love to start a business and become entrepreneurs?

People will tell you they’d love to be a business success, making a difference in people’s lives with great products and services.

Then they’ll add the caveat that, unfortunately, the time’s not right for them now. They’ll have a go one day, but their circumstances won’t allow it now.

However, very few who say they’ll have a go will ever actually do so. They don’t have the desire, and they probably don’t understand the secret to being a successful entrepreneur anyway.

The secret to being a successful entrepreneur:

The only way to get rich:

The measure of success for an entrepreneur is the money they make.

Let’s face it, starting any business is all about making money for the owners. Otherwise, why would anyone bother?

Starting your own business can be a fantastic thing to do, and, for most people, it’s the only way they’ll ever have the chance to make some serious money.

Certainly, you’re unlikely to get seriously rich working for someone else.

However, to succeed in business, you must first get started.

The critical ingredient to success in business is getting off your butt and doing something about it.

And the best time to do it is now. Last year or the year before might have been better, but otherwise, now is always the best possible time. It’s simple, really.

The secret to making money:

Getting off your butt is one thing, but how do you make money as an entrepreneur? Well, dear reader, pull up a chair and listen carefully, for the secret is very simple.

The secret to making money as an entrepreneur is to solve problems for people. To make their lives easier in some way.

Solve problems; make money:

Every product you sell must solve a problem for the customer.

So, if you can identify problems for which people need solutions and offer those solutions, also known as products, at value-for-money prices, then you can make money and be successful.

Remember this, too: you don’t necessarily have to be the first with a solution, either. If you can improve on an existing solution in some way, then you can still make some serious money. If you can ‘build a better mousetrap,’ then people will buy it.

For instance, Steve Jobs and Apple were not the first to offer cellular mobile phone handsets, nor was Samsung. Yet these two companies both dominate the market for smartphones right now.

Make a difference:

Has your appetite for business been whetted, dear reader?

Do you have any ideas you think might make a difference?

You do?

Then you have to be prepared to take action. Having ideas means nothing unless you take action.

Ideas are ten a penny. Plenty of people have good ideas that never see the light of day.

Occasionally, people have good ideas but leave them unexplored for too long, and then someone else comes along with the same idea and makes a significant profit from it. That’s happened to me. I came up with a great idea for a t-shirt slogan. I failed to act, and someone else came along with the same idea; it’s currently a bestseller on Amazon. My loss; their gain.

Having ideas is easy. Implementation is the challenging part, and there are too few people with the drive and determination to turn a good idea into a viable business opportunity and then generate revenue from it.

So you must take action if you want to be a successful entrepreneur.

Not tomorrow, not next week, not next year, but right now.

Become a ‘doer’:

In my experience, true entrepreneurs are doers; they’re not dreamers.

So go on, get started right now.

Solve people’s problems, and you’ll be on the road to riches. It can be done, and people do it. And so can you! Go for it.

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