Best & Worst Online Businesses to Start in 2025 (for Beginners)

[@leecallam-target182]

The truth is, none of these businesses are easy. They are all possible, but none of them are easy. Just pick one you love to do and stick to it.

[@Gagan-v6u]

Fr man

[@NubbyGamerYT]

I love that you are not selling a fake dream but giving the truth, thanks!

[@BaytJohar]

As someone who spent 10 years side hustling every single thing she said is TRUE! NO SUGAR COATING AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT! I had to try most of these myself to learn what’s up. The fastest I made money was junior freelancing.

[@Zara-uq1wv]

Can u define junior freelancing for me? Google isn't explaining it really well at all, it's just giving me job adverts

[@pneudmatic]

I've never seen a single video from you before (and no idea why it was suggested to me) but I'm really impressed with the way you break everything down about the different types of businesses.

[@katereinert3040]

Just as some feedback for you (since you mentioned you aren’t always sure what people like about your content): I enjoy your content because you appear confident, successful, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Your friendly and conversational tone makes me feel like I’m getting top secret tips, without coming across as gimmicky or a hidden sales pitch for some other service. I like that your advice is actionable, realistic, and you have the experience and portfolio to back it all up. You are an excellent communicator and clearly understand what barriers keep most people from reaching their professional goals! Keep up the amazing work, I can’t believe you give out all this information for free - but please don’t stop, because you’re making this info accessible and leveling the playing field for people with little to no starting budget. It’s so refreshing to see someone running a successful business, doing what they love, and not trying to pull the ladder up behind them.

[@wanderingjadah]

I like the straightforward presentation of these vocations. It's so true how so many KZbinrs are trying to sell viewers on 'easy' money such as tossing up digital products, drop-shipping, and the like. I love making items and I have tried to do online retail for my handmade products like my cold process soaps, and quickly found how difficult it is to sell retail. The process of making my soaps was time consuming, the cost to even be able to buy the supplies, the overhead of having a website and trying to film content because it seemed like what I needed to do to get people to see my products was soul crushing. I never even broke even after 3 years- even selling in person and in a physical store... But whenever I have offered skill-based services I had people coming to me and asking me to work. I think the advice of selling services is SO good. This comment is getting too long now lol!

[@ManuelWillCom]

That list is truthful and 100% correct. I myself am sitting comfortably in the B tier right now and have been looking at those channels further down the line. I would never recommend to anyone to start a business in your C-D tiers, unless you already have vast experience in that channel or an unfair advantage with a similar product from another job maybe. Freelancing is and has to be the gateway drug - most of the time.

[@samhindman]

I am quite literally obsessed with you. Thank you for being (as usual) the most helpful creator ever 🙏🏻

[@MyNameIsDeya]

thanks v much for watching sam!!

[@astrologiaconfer]

😭 the more content of yours I watch, the more obsessed I become - it just gets better and better! And it was already great from the beginning! I can't wait to save up enough for your DBM course. Btw, I love love love your font and B-roll choice for this video, I think it very much goes in line with you and your brand. Thank you so much for being one of the female role models I have for the future that I want for myself.

[@Reagan_Aristo]

The obsession keeps on rising 🔥

[@MyNameIsDeya]

this is so kind!! thank you so much, Fernanda!!!

[@ThrowBackZone]

Digital products can be a trap for beginners! I’ve seen so many friends fail after believing it was easy money. 💸 Anyone else learned this the hard way?

[@bethanewright]

As a one time freelancer, now agency owner and online educator….loved this video! Especially your breakdown of agency 🥰

[@ainacodes]

This is the most realistic roadmap I ever seen! Saw a lot of video suggesting start selling digital products but you're so right that you need audience to drive traffic to your business. I'm so glad that I start freelancing first. Even though I only have 3 client at this moment. You really inspire me 🥰

[@Levelofeffort]

You have provided so much value! I ran a service based business online and was so happy...I eventually moved on because it seemed like it was not scalable, but I was wrong. Now I am committed to starting back up and scaling it fro the get-go!

[@madAdventureMadeira]

Isn’t freelancing also too competitive? I mean, nowadays everything is competitive (in almost every field). In my opinion the key to sucess is going to be uniqueness, adding your own personal touch. What do you think?

[@SurajKumar-kk9pr]

Ya she didn't mention that for a beginner freelancer it could take many months to just get 1 client, no beginner is going to stick in front of his computer for that long without getting any validation.

[@bencastor9207]

​@@SurajKumar-kk9pr not just a lack of validation but if this is your only source of income and you're not getting any clients then you're screwed, you have to start it as a side hustle and grind it out for ages before you can do it as your main source of income

[@SurajKumar-kk9pr]

@@bencastor9207 ya ik I've made few gigs in the past but never got any client no matter how low price I set.

[@VictoriaWrites]

Just the confirmation I needed to go ahead with starting freelancing I want to become a Virtual Bookkeeper and I've been struggling with a lot of doubting thoughts But I feel encouraged to get started now Thank you Deya Virtual hug🤗

[@MyNameIsDeya]

that's awesome! cheering you on. what is your first step? :)

[@VictoriaWrites]

@@MyNameIsDeya Hiii Deya Thank you for your response My first step is to get QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification as that's the tool I'm going to specialize in and it will help to give a sense of credibility Of course I'm not going to waste much time here, my aim is to get it in a week Then start pitching to potential clients Getting right into it And then I'll build the other things ie website as I go

[@penelopebranson3621]

While I appreciate all of the work you did I am now depressed and discouraged. I have absolutely no desire to do any type of freelance work or any of the startup businesses you suggest. I did work on KZbin for 10 years and I’m glad that you mentionedit is really only a side business at best. After 10 years I earned the same part-time salary that I earned when I first started earning money on KZbin. A huge portion of KZbinrs earn well below the poverty level. I did have multiple sources of income, including two books that I wrote and published selling on Amazon selling digital products and I was paid by a few companies to promote their product products. I still at best earned a part-time salary for way more than full-time work.I still think because I have such a strong creative drive that I am going to have to attempt the print on demand way and just see where that takes me.

[@Itskingmonty]

This video was amazing! I run a Product Brand and it’s so true on how difficult it is. Your ultimate pipeline is genius and I’m gonna tell everyone about it 🚀

[@ProfitPro_Tips]

This is a really nice and to the point video, I love it

[@Rehan_ns]

Absolutely! What was your favorite moment? I can’t stop thinking about that part!

[@Rounak-g]

I totally agree! This video was amazing-so glad to be part of this community!

[@sunshine.v-yk8us]

Yes! We’re all in the fan club now-let’s keep cheering them on!

[@AnsariMd-uf5to]

Yes! We’re all in the fan club now-let’s keep cheering them on!

[@kirtanbariya612]

I’m with you! It’s always exciting to see what they come up with next!

[@jtddubs]

Really appreciate how thorough, grounded, and detailed you were here! Also, the Notion table saved me a great deal of time. Thank you!

[@pausterizado]

If you don’t have a 9-5 is freelancing a good start. But freelancing is pretty much worse than a 9-5 from my experience: you sell your time for money, have to deal with price dumping, have to work long hours and during weekends - at least until you have stable clients. So I wouldn’t really contemplate it as a business… it’s a job. Business means you invest money to make money. This starts at tier C in my opinion.

[@katarynek]

Totally agree. Plus, freelancing is not easily scalable unless you scale up your working hours. And very often you have to bid for a job going lower with your price than what you value your time and knowledge. Wouldn't include it as a business.

[@izzyh2924]

This type of honesty is sooo refreshing!

[@TheIloveme9]

Sincerely, thank you so much for just being honest, humble, and genuinely helpful for anyone (like me) with zero money to start and no experience!! This is exactly what I was searching for - I'll attempt to reach out (if you do additional training ). Either way, thank you again- you're a total bad a**! And you obviously genuinely care about what you share with others (aren't trying to run a scam or mislead). ❤

[@liviaccruz]

Thank you, Kirsten! And thank you Deya for always being so straightforward and knowledgeable. I love your videos!

[@amirsultan8160]

I believe that service-based businesses are a great way to start because they allow you to leverage your skills and expertise without having to invest a lot of money in inventory or manufacturing. Additionally, service-based businesses can be more scalable than product-based businesses, as you can add more clients without having to increase your overhead costs.

[@TinyTrackCars]

Stayed the whole time and enjoyed the hug. needed that! I guessed all the tiers before watching and I was pretty spot on :). Great video.

[@sarahcools5557]

I love how honest and straightforward this is! You laid out all the pros and cons so well, very helpful and wish I’d know all this when I started my entrepreneurial journey

[@JalenAnderson-p6i]

She’s giving everyone so much sauce

[@cbaffiliates]

What a great watch! Your discussion was so relevant and timely. I love how you address important issues with such clarity.

[@malariologist]

You are the most valuable KZbin channel I have found so far on KZbin in over 20 years. So much knowledge.. you definitely know what you are talking about. Just stay the way you are please.

[@eryndane]

great video! completely agree with being able to use this ranking as a roadmap

[@t2trix1]

I love finding new business channels like this 🙏

[@lawasthrift]

Great content Deya! I rarely subs into KZbin creators. But yours def deserve it. Keep making good content!

[@AhmedAli-rw2gc]

saw your channel 2 days ago and I really appreciate your hard work and good value content thanks deya and keep it up ♥

[@tiffanygordon-co]

Thanks Deya, thanks Kirsten and your entire team 🎉 I can always look forward to a Deya video because it’s always sooooo good!

[@ThePathToSelf]

Great information and presentation. Thank you for putting this together free of charge

[@Holliswoud]

Thank you for this. It's very helpful as I'm trying to determine not only what kind of business I want to start, but also in trying to understand what kind of business I'm willing/likely to be successful at, based on what kinds of (business-related) activities I enjoy, and what resources I have. Thanks a lot! (Subscribed🙂.) And I did watch to the end (no trouble at all), so I appreciated the hug, too 😀 (Free Gift! ) P.S. Thanks, Kirsten!

[@LaConstantedePlanck]

I came across your channel and I’m loving your content so far, you remind me of Cathrin Manning when she was doing these kind of content

[@liizzset]

Made to the end of the video. This was a very helpful video. Also thanks Kristin.

[@jusootin]

big hug!! loved this video, especially the tip to do content creation on the side at first. ❤ this topic was a slay!

[@leosoubar]

Deya, você é honesta demais e generosa demais para o seu próprio bem. Muito obrigado pelo conteúdo. Você é excelente.

[@NamesWithSteph]

Love your videos Deya! So refreshing to hear business advice from you. I accidentally stumbled into my service based business (baby name consultant) via content creation. It's such a neat job and there's not many of us out there yet!

[@Julia-o9e2c]

Love how you make it easy for beginners! 👍We can have a try, anyway those are the good direction.😀😀

[@danicoleb5394]

You are fuckin' amazing. Simple, honest, AND bonus goodies? Subscribed... just off this one video. ❤

[@devanshpawan1]

Hey, I liked the video and I have been looking at your videos since you started. Love your journey! :)) I had a slightly different opinion on freelancing and A tier business. I think as you are talking about the best businesses to start in 2025, I don't personally consider junior freelancing as a business. It sounds like any other job. It always does have a potential to become one but still I feel its not technically a business to begin with. But again, my opinion!

[@foodmoodpictures2543]

Excellent video content, on the point, and helpful in sharing fundamental knowledge on building a solid base to become a successful freelancer.

[@doggnamedchip]

As someone who did tier s and tier a already, and is looking into tier b, this makes a lot of sense, could even say its common sense. Of course its not a super sexy instant get rich scheme that is usually advertised.

[@Lawrence_writer]

Love your channel. You're full of information provided at 4x speed even when it should be normal speed, all well researched and well presented. Outstanding editing. You're like the insanely cute nerd girl in college everyone copied their homework from. Love, love, love this channel. ...Oh, yay! I gotta big hug from Deya. *blush* I'll put that on a loop. :) :D

[@katarynek]

I think that many pros and cons of freelancing and product-base business are similar, you just don't mention them. You have to have SOME knowledge or experience to start freelancing as well, it takes time to get clients unless you already have a base (like the audience), freelancing is also highly competitive (like any other job), both give you freedom to work from wherever you want, and freelancing is not as easily scalable. You should compare the same changeables to make a fair scale.

[@enduka]

Who pays for freelancers for copyright or graphic design (especially junior ones) anymore in a world where Gen AI and competition from countries with very low cost of living exist?

[@mundo03]

you would be surprised. You would be even more surprised to know that Gen AI only works if you know about the topic you ask it to help you with.

[@goldendome-l1l]

You know...when market gets satiated or overwhelm (in terms of subscription fees) AI will drop out too. Keep this in mind.

[@la6136]

Yeah idk about this video. Getting consistent freelance clients is really not that easy and is time consuming.

[@rayofsonshine]

Hi Deya! The job industry is super weird right now 😅 I have project management experience at companies and I swapped to trying my hand at freelancing. I’ve cold emailed people who could use my services, and I’ve applied on Upwork to dozens of jobs, as well as trying to get full time employee work. Nothing is happening! I’ve heard about ghost jobs, and companies being more picky lately, and I have a friend who has 15+ years of marketing experience plus has started and run his own 6 figure company in the past and he can’t get a job or clients either. Anyway, I’d love a video about this topic and some suggestions for survival in this sort of economy. (And honest truth about if you should hunker down and not waste your energy trying to start something, or if there are different methods right now) Thanks!!

[@Yusairah-o6b]

Hi I just found your YT channel and I'm obsessed ASF! Editing skills are fire too girl

[@gastonjoya]

Straightforward and truthful video. Taking your advise to the letter. Thanks.

[@sergeipad8001]

Great stuff. Thank you and Kirsten

[@rutareid6312]

Thank you! This is so valuable 🙏🏻✨

[@jpandyaraja]

great presentation...i used to do what you suggested, free-lancing...I used to make tons of insane money, then one fine sunny day, the demand for that kind of service simply vanished. I am wondering what to do next ....

[@ValuableUtility]

I love you bro. I've learned from you a lot

[@bubutoong]

Love your personality!! ❤ *hugs

[@MerangTarh]

I am a freelancer and now also a senior employee at a marketing agency. Plus, I am yet to succeed in my youtube business plan. I am also just about to launch my product-based business. So you can say, I am not a total beginner and I have done a little bit of everything. And this video has added more to my doubts about the upcoming business launch and I still feel like a complete beginner.😮‍💨 But I appreciate your insight. This would be very helpful for someone who is yet to start earning online

[@Reagan_Aristo]

Thanks Deya. You're a real gem ❤

[@davidodimayo7472]

Excellent video Deya, thanks!

[@A_K_Young]

You're truly the best in the game!!

[@lisangedecote3287]

Thank you sooo sooooooo much, Deya!!❤ You're awesome!!😃

[@JJk_Glazier]

“Highly scalable for digital products) yeah right bro😂

[@TOMMYGOTCHI]

Haha I love this short course it's brilliant

[@DesignDesigns]

Your videos are always of very high quality. I'm happy I found your channel.....

[@Hazybunk]

Handsdown best video on how to make money online ❤

[@tinyamasisurum0]

This is really excellent what you do for the community. I'll investigate this a whole day. thanks.

[@Cheriplaysbass]

Reminder to everyone: we are in a homeless pet crisis. Pets should not be considered products to sell. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@lindaf6025]

It was surely just a throwaway remark and not a serious proposition.

[@Cheriplaysbass]

@@lindaf6025 Agreed. However, we can't guarantee that all those who watch see it the same as we do. 🙏🏼

[@raykory8499]

11:10 11:10 ​@@lindaf6025

[@OfficialVincent]

Zzzzzzzzz

[@tuneupmyheart]

Than how the hell should I get a pet if noone sells them?

[@oldschoolcarol]

Thanks Kristen❤❤🎉 I want to try new things and really feel like I’ve got this hehe thank you!!

[@crash_davis]

Nice video. Thanks for posting.

[@tomshackle3108]

If someone had shown me something like this as a 17/18 year old ADHD kid in high school my life would've turned out extremely differently - thank you for having such amazingly valuable but still engaging content. I can't believe how simply and brilliantly you put information across. Thank you!

[@CollinRutherford]

Great point on needing an existing audience for selling digital products.

[@SabineCedor]

SO cool. Want to see someone outside of this video try these options

[@RachelLee]

Great video, and to add of course you can be doing like KZbin while still running a freelance agency (I’m a wedding videographer freelancer plus love KZbin aspiring to do this more too)

[@isurus0]

Great video Deya!

[@Emerald707]

Such a great video!

[@chaserobertson8822]

Your communication skills are excellent, Deya. I like how well you use your hands to emphasize what you’re talking about.

[@lulinestorage]

I guess you get more views coz you are straightforward with your tips, very specific, and targeted topic.

[@davinadaeze]

thank you for the hug 🥰

[@MintyMido]

Your videos are always soooo informative thank you Deya!

[@moinakram7319]

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing knowledge and wisdom with us. I just want to say that the big hug was very enjoyable. I am still smiling😃. Thank you so much. Respect from Pakistan.

[@fishnsteve]

I love Spiderman's wife Zen Deya!

[@Personincrowd]

Work experience is extremely helpful when it comes to starting a business

[@YoLyrick]

This is a great video! 👍🏻👍🏻✨

[@elbaneado7181]

Thanks Kirsten thanks Deya This is insane job and knoledge thanks a lot. I never imagined that you could work as an assistant as a freelancer.

[@MyNameIsDeya]

huge shoutout to kirsten -- she did so much of the research for this video!! :)

[@razakhan3681]

this was reallly helpful

[@tinabelivanis]

Omg I love your personality this was so entertaining :))

[@tinabelivanis]

and educational ofc

[@Dash277]

Physical product shipping isn't super complicated, but it is difficult to forecast how much to buy and when. Some products take a long time to produce. You don't want to order too many because storage fees, and you don't want too few because lost sales and momentum. Inventory is the toughest part of physical products in my experience. But the actual shipping is easy. Also scaling inventory takes a lot of upfront cash. If things go well, great, but you need to put up the money to buy a lot more inventory and ship it before you get paid on future sales.

[@Selsmittenxo]

💯

[@tahaniplays]

So useful thank u ❤

[@DanielMaldonado950]

You deserve much more views.

[@supernoleva129]

Really enjoyed this video. If you already have a full time job which tier would you recommend for a second stream of income? Very helpful. Much respect.

[@jackgunn1480]

Was a great video, until you recommended freelancing. Sure that may be fine for some people, but as long as you're trading hours for dollars you're never going to make a lot of money. I think most people are looking for something scalable. I was really expecting your recommended business to be SaaS. Still, this video has some great insights and advice.

[@FEDEX1234567890]

Where Can I apply for a business manager free lance Job? Any websites you can recomend?

[@AleemAhmed]

Clearly explained, no one does this type of explanation

[@TheQuarkQuark]

regarding physical products, its also hard in Europe since you have to deal with alot of laws like product safety laws, packaging laws, customer privacy laws etc. The bureaucracy will drive you crazy as a beginner. And if you‘re trying sell toys, electronics, wood,food items(well basically everything😆), then goodluck since the laws are so strict and you need to invest so much money on certifications. By the way i see that you‘re in Germany. Where‘s your impressum girl?

[@payloadthirteen6583]

thanks kirsten !!!!

[@TewaAya]

These works requires being needed for the job. Businesses doing well without the head executive usually earns more and work/manage less than their adjutants/skeletal workforce.

[@danicoleb5394]

@Deya Not sure if you're in the States, but if you are, can you do a video on how you manage your taxes and whether you recommend registering an LLC?

[@maminoo50]

Awesome! Wish I could give more likes!! 👏

[@smilinglittleskylark]

Thanks for honest advice. How about the potential of print on demand? I see a lot of buzz around this type of business.