The summer vacation period is often much calmer. This can mean more moderate income for auto-entrepreneurs. In addition to adopting some practices to avoid any financial stress, it is possible to continue to generate money without necessarily being behind your screen. Here is a small practical guide to create passive sources of income on your professional account.
Create and sell a digital product
It is a paid option, but it must of course be dedicated to the time initially. Digital products, such as an e-book, a video mini-training, a document model or a design template, have a major advantage: they require neither stock, shipping, nor daily management. Once the product has been created and posted, sales can be done automatically, without any intervention on your part.
And there is no shortage of ideas. A graphic designer can, for example, offer a pack of ready -to -use models for Canva, a coach Create a 7 -day audio program to boost motivation, or a editor to compile her advice in a guide for the self -employed. These high added value content meet concrete needs, while strengthening your expertise.
On the tool side, several platforms allow you to easily manage the sale: gumroad, podia, ko-fi, or even a concept base shared with a stripe page for payment. For a more complete ecosystem, you can also turn to Shopify.
Small advice before going on leave: take the time to prepare a small course to guide customers until purchasing. A clear presentation page, a few emails scheduled to relaunch prospects, and a little teasing on your networks are often enough to generate sales while you enjoy summer.
Monetize your skills through affiliation
Affiliation is a simple and accessible strategy to generate passive income while promoting your expertise. The principle is simple. You recommend tools, services or products that you already use in your activity, and you touch a commission for each sale made via your personalized link. No need to create a product or manage a customer service: you play the role of trusted prescriber.
For example, a freelance in marketing can share his feedback on his favorite email tool, while a developer, he can create a step-by-step tutorial with his favorite host. As long as the recommendation is sincere and well targeted, it works.
Many professional services offer their own affiliation program (such as system.io, shopify, concept, convertkit, etc.). You can also register on generalist platforms like Awin, Affilae or 1TPE to expand your possibilities.
So that this strategy works during your vacation, Remember to prepare lasting content upstream: a well -referenced blog article, an educational linkedin post or a YouTube video with an affiliation link in description. The idea: trigger traffic before leaving, so that clicks and sales continue while you are disconnected.
Transform knowledge into online training: sell what you already know how to do
Do you have a skill that you master perfectly? Why not transform it into online training sold on a dedicated platform? It is a great way to capitalize on your know-how while garnering profits. Because once the content has been recorded and posted, each new registration brings you money.
Platforms such as Udemy, Skillshare or Toutaprère facilitate the online putting on your training and manage technical aspects such as accommodation, payment and user interface: you just have to focus on the substance.
There are many possibilities: A course to start well on Lightroom, a mini-training to optimize an Instagram Pro profile, daily organizational methodsetc. And to maximize sales during the summer, you can offer a special vacation offer at a reduced price, temporary bonus, or limited access over time.
Create a monetized newsletter: a direct canal … and profitable
The newsletter remains one of the most powerful formats to create a faithful audience and, potentially, garner profits. Easy to program in advance, it can continue to work even during your vacation thanks to automation tools like substack, mailerlite or Brevo. This format has also gained popularity lately.
Several options are available to you for monetiation, be it occasional sponsorizations by targeted brands, affiliated links slipped in a relevant way into content, or even the creation of a premium paid format for your most committed readers (if you have it, of course).
The secret? Missing on a high added niche content. Because the more it is targeted, the more engaging. Ultimately, your newsletter can also become a lever to promote other products such as training, without even having to go through social networks.
Rent one’s resources
What if your tools, vehicle or even your workspace could bring you money while you are absent? This is the simple but effective principle of resource rental. If you have professional equipment, an unused office or a vehicle that remains at the garage, you can make them profitable for your vacation.
Several platforms facilitate this connection: Getarnd to rent your car, OUIBIKE for a bicycle, Allovoisins for equipment or even Officeriders if you have an office or a studio to offer the day.
If it is not completely passive, a handing over the keys or an exchange may be necessary, this track can represent a substantial additional income.
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