The coronavirus pandemic has made things incredibly difficult for businesses and many companies are struggling to make ends meet. Nobody knows how long it will be before things can get back to normal and there is no telling how long the economic impact will be felt for. That’s why it is important for business owners to find ways to increase revenue so they can keep their businesses afloat. The best way to protect yourself is to diversify and find new income streams for the business.

These are some of the best ways to do that. 

Consider Your Hobbies

You probably think of your hobbies as a way to relax and unwind when you are not working, but hobbies can actually be a great way to protect your business.

Anybody can turn their hobby into a business these days by setting up a website and selling products online, for example. You could also offer your hobby as a service as well. For example, if you are a keen writer, why not look at doing a bit of freelance work?

This is a great way to take something that you enjoy and use it to make a little more money to support your business. 

Make Some Investments 

Investing your money is a great way to generate some passive income on the side, which you can use to keep your business going. It will also give you something to fall back on if the business fails, so you should start doing something with your savings.

Consider investing in a contract for difference (CFD) or putting your money into stocks and you can make some significant profits. If you are a beginner and you don’t really know much about investing, it’s a good idea to work with a financial advisor. They will help you to make sensible investment decisions, so you can minimize the risks.

Introduce New Products 

You don’t have to look outside your business to generate more income. Instead, you could introduce new products to your current business and try to target different demographics. For example, if you run a fashion business that caters to men, why not create a line of products for women as well?

If you can come up with new product ideas and expand your customer base, you should be able to maintain sales during difficult periods. 

Consider Subscription Services

In some cases, you could introduce a subscription service that generates regular income. The subscription model has become very popular in recent years and all sorts of companies are doing it. There are a lot of food and drink companies, for example, that send out a box of products each month for a set monthly fee. This is a great way to generate regular income every month so you can cover your overheads. 

You may not think that your product lends itself well to the subscription model but if you think outside the box, you should be able to find a way to offer your product as a service. 

If you can find new revenue streams for your business, you will be able to survive this difficult time. 

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