 Do you have a neighbor who always stays glued to their PC? You probably have been wondering what they are up to or even suspected that they are into something shady. Well, not everyone who frequently works with your laptop is a fraudster. As a matter of certainty, there are more legit ways to make money using your computer than there are illegal ways. So, just like that neighbor, you can discover a mince of livelihood via your laptop. In this video, I'll be sharing with you 9 business opportunities you can start using your computer. 1. Creating Animations Over time, animation has grown to become a viable aspect of the media and entertainment industry. But many people are quite skeptical about learning how to make animations because they assume that it is complicated. However, with focus and dedication, you can learn to make animations within a few months and you can also start up your animation business from your home with just your PC. There are software such as Animator, Plottergon, etc. which you can use to learn and master how to make pre-made animations in only a few days. Like any business endeavor, to be successful, you have to start by doing small jobs while you hone your skills and build your brand. 2. Presentation Designer This aspect of design in is one that so many designers ignore. Generally, when design in software is mentioned, people are less likely to add Microsoft PowerPoint. But then, being a PowerPoint expert sure has its upsides. One of its advantages is that it pays more, even more than other aspects of graphic design. Some presentation agencies are set to charge as much as $5,000 for one slide deck or roughly $80 to $100 an hour on the lower end of the spectrum. This high pay is because presentation designers are few in the market. Thus, companies are willing to pay a considerable amount especially if the designer is exceptionally skilled. So, if you have a laptop and you are thinking of what business to set up, you should probably think presentation designs. 3. Course Creation People go online for various reasons. Entertainment and socialization as well as to find new information. There is a video for even the weirdest things online. Looking for a way to reuse a gene trouser? Or don't know how to pronounce a word? Well, going online is the next thing to do. This need for information and instructions has created an excellent opportunity for you to make money from whatever knowledge you possess. While information can be passed via blogs and books, creating an online course is another lucrative way. According to global industry analysts, online learning is expected to reach more than $240 billion by 2021. And thankfully, you do not need to be a pro to create a course. You can learn from other sources and create a session with the knowledge gotten. All you need to start is your laptop and a course on how to create online courses. 4. Forex Trading Foreign exchange is the process of changing currency into another currency for reasons such as tourism, trading, etc. The foreign exchange market is usually open 24 hours, 5 days a week. And selling of currencies is global. Forex trading markets are hazardous. But with the right knowledge, it is a promising venture with a large profit margin. Being a forex trader involves having skills such as analytical skills, communication and critical thinking. Also, you must be endowed and always updated with knowledge about how the forest market works. To start trading, you can create a demo account on sites like Olimp Trade with your laptop. Upon creation of a demo account, you will get some demo cash which you can use to practice. 5. Digital Marketing Well, it is no news that digitalization has taken over the traditional means of advertising. Digital marketing is different from online marketing in the sense that it covers an area of non-online marketing. Digital marketing is the mother of other online methods of promotion such as search engine optimization, search engine marketing, content marketing, influence marketing, content automation, campaign marketing, commerce marketing, social media marketing and social media optimization. Digital marketing also extends to non-internet channels that provide digital media such as television, mobile phones via SMS and MMS, callbacks and unhauled mobile ringtones. There is a wide range of choices to select in digital marketing and the good thing is that you can start up any of them with your laptop. All you need is to understand all of the various aspects and select a niche. Afterwards, you can take courses from sites like Skillshare, Shaw Academy, etc. to learn more about your desired niche. 6. Graphics Designer This is one of the most popular businesses that many people venture. With the use of software, you can conjure up logos, letterheads, brochures, product packaging and mill other catalogs. According to PaySkill, the average annual salary of Graphics Design is $45,000 and $17.34 as hourly pay. If you are good with graphics software like Adobe Suites, years of experience does not matter and you do not need to know how to draw to be a Graphics Designer. All you need is a strong sense of design and color and a willingness to learn new kinds of stuff. With just your laptop and your knowledge, you can work either full-time or part-time as a Graphics Designer. 7. Consultancy Being a consultant is not as expensive as people assume. Except for the courses you would like to take. You do not need an office and a secretary to start up a consultant firm. The dictionary defines a consultant as an expert in a particular field that works as an advisor either to a company or to another individual. The job of a consultant is to consult and nothing more. The only thing that distinguishes the successful ones from the unsuccessful consultants is passion. The passion for what they do drives successful consultants to keep learning and gain skills that are useful in their field. Thus, to be successful in this lucrative business, you must be passionate enough to learn about your area. If you are ready to do that, then right in your home with your laptop, you are prepared to go. Note that companies value level of experience when it comes to hiring consultant. Hence, be sure to do a few free and lower cost jobs while you grow your skills and prepare for the bigger ones. 8. Editing Many people have the gift of writing, but they find it difficult to fine-tune their work. It is therefore the editor's job to refine the essay. The editing business process involves the review of written materials for grammar and mechanical errors created by other writers. With the advancement of technology, some tools are available to make the editing work much more straightforward than it was several years ago. However, editing services are still much requested. Making money online via selling editing services allows you to have flexible working hours. To build a business in editing has a low cost, start-up and can be done at home. If you are not sure of your English skills, you can dedicate a few weeks to learning and start by doing free jobs for friends before applying to organizations or moving to online platforms to get gigs. 9. Website Test The reason why businesses develop websites is for them to better communicate with their customers. However, when the site is not friendly, potential customers will be reluctant and the company will be at loss. Well, businesses never want to be at a loss. Hence, they try their possible best to show that their sites appeal to individuals. One of such methods is paying people to surf their sites for them and give them feedback. Guess what? You can be one of those that get paid to test websites. Isn't that cool? The coolest part about it is that you do not need a degree to begin testing. All you need to do this job is to be fluent in English and savvy with the internet. Being savvy does not mean that you must be an expert. With knowledge about the basis of how an excellent website should look, you are good to go. Website tests can last for 5 to 25 minutes. The few sites that you can apply to for website testing are user testing and role, user feel, etc. As you can see, there are various legal ways to make money online and starting up these businesses are not as expensive after all. Your PC, which has only movies and games, can be a vital tool for you to begin. Don't be lazy. Start up something.