Start Your Online Business This Weekend

You don't need months to start. You need a weekend, a laptop, and a plan. This week: the fastest path from idea to first customer—no excuses, no endless planning.

Tool of the Week

Beehiiv — Launch a paid newsletter in minutes. Built-in email tools, monetization features, and growth analytics. Free plan available. If you can write, you can make money with this.

Book Suggestion

"Company of One" by Paul Jarvis — Challenges the "grow at all costs" mentality. Key takeaway: You can build a profitable, sustainable business by staying small, focusing on better (not bigger), and serving your customers exceptionally well.

Marketing Strategy / Tactic

The "5-5-5 Content Sprint" — Build awareness fast with consistent, focused content.

• Pick one platform (Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube)

• Post 5 pieces of valuable content (tips, stories, how-tos) over 5 days

• Spend 5 minutes engaging with your niche community after each post

• Track what resonates, double down on winners

Business Opportunity of the Week

Curated resource directories — People pay for time-saving compilations. Build a niche directory (e.g., "100 Remote Job Boards for Designers" or "50 AI Tools for Real Estate Agents"). Charge $10-$30 for lifetime access. Update it quarterly. Sell via Gumroad, promote via SEO and niche communities.

This weekend, pick one thing and ship it. Messy action beats perfect planning every time.

— Basat

P.S. I'm compiling a list of "Weekend Business Ideas"—reply with your favorite and I'll feature it.