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Introvert-Friendly Businesses

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Are you an introvert who wants to start your own business this year?

If so, you might be wondering what kind of business ideas are suitable for your personality and preferences; introverts are often creative, independent, and focused, but they may also struggle with networking, public speaking, and managing large teams. That’s why it’s important to choose a business idea that matches your strengths and interests, while also minimizing your stress and discomfort.

Here are a few examples of introvert-friendly businesses and companies that can be launched with low startup costs. These are businesses that allow you to work from home, online, or in a quiet environment, without having to deal with too many people or distractions. Whether you’re into writing, design, photography, or something else, there’s a business idea for you on this list:

Niche Sites-Building niche sites can be a great low-cost business idea for introverts. You can create websites on topics you’re passionate about and monetize them with ads, affiliate links, or digital products. A lot of money doesn’t need to be invested to get started, just a domain name, hosting plan, and some basic tools. You can work on your sites whenever and wherever you want, and grow them at your own pace.

Reselling Sneakers: Reselling shoes might sound odd, but it’s a form of online arbitrage that offers some fantastic opportunities for introverts. Sneakers can be bought at low prices from online platforms or local stores, and sold for higher prices on sites like StockX or GOAT. You don’t need to interact with customers or suppliers directly, as everything is handled by the platforms. You just need to do some research, find good deals, and ship your shoes when they sell.

Reselling Concert Tickets-Another form of online arbitrage that introverts can try is reselling concert tickets. You can buy tickets for popular events before they sell out, and resell them for a profit on sites like StubHub or Ticketmaster. There’s no dealing with any customer service issues or refunds, as the platforms take care of that. You just need to monitor the market trends, find the best events to buy tickets for and list them at the right time and price.

Junk Removal Business: If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty and doing some physical work, you can start a junk removal business, offering to haul away unwanted items from people’s homes or offices, such as furniture, appliances, electronics, or trash. You can charge by the hour or by the load, depending on the size and weight of the items. A lot of client conversation is not required; most of them will be happy to get rid of their junk quickly and easily.

Writing Service-If you have a knack for words and enjoy writing, you can start a writing service, offering various types of writing services, such as blog posts, articles, ebooks, newsletters, sales copy, or social media posts. Clients can be found on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr, or by reaching out to businesses directly via email or LinkedIn. You don’t need to meet your clients in person or talk to them on the phone, as most communication can be done via text or email.

Editing Services: If you have an eye for detail and grammar skills, you can start an editing service, proofreading and editing various documents, such as essays, resumes, reports, books, or web content. You can find clients on the same platforms as writers do, or create your own website to showcase your portfolio and testimonials. A lot of client interaction is not needed.

Oh, Mighty Tomato Recipe Supplement: Spinach and Tomato Toss

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This is fuss-free and easy to make, only taking a total of 20 minutes (or less).

Did you know one of the ingredients, tomatoes, helps prevent sunburn? It’s because they contain lycopene, a compound that helps protect the skin from the damaging effects of UV light.

Ingredients

1 medium onion

1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced

2 Tbs. olive oil

2 bags (6 oz. each) baby spinach

1 pint cherry tomatoes

 In a large skillet over medium heat, cool sliced onion and garlic in oil for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Increase heat to high; add baby spinach, cherry tomato halves and salt.

Cook 5 minutes more, or until spinach is tender and tomatoes are juicy, stirring frequently.

Serve salad warm or at room temperature.

Makes 4 servings

Oh, Mighty Tomato!

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    Tomato juice is the official state beverage of Ohio.

Arkansas’ official state vegetable is the vine ripe pink tomato (of South Arkansas).

  There are at least 10,000 varieties of tomatoes (from the small marble-sized cherry one to the Ponderosa, which can weigh over three pounds).

  The jelly-like substance around the seeds contains the highest concentration of vitamin C.

  The smallest tomato species are less than three-quarters of an inch in diameter. There are yellow and red varieties.

  Botanically, tomatoes are actually a fruit. This is because generally, a fruit is the edible part of the seed containing the seeds, while a vegetable is the edible stems, leaves, and plant roots. But in 1863 the Supreme Court ruled that tomatoes were to be considered vegetables.

    The tomato is the world’s most popular “fruit” (see the abovementioned); more than 60 million tons are produced each year. This is 16 million more tons than the banana, the second most popular. The third most popular are apples (36 million), then oranges (34 million), and watermelons (22 million).

  The early American colonists regarded the tomato as poison because it’s related to the deadly nightshade plant (but so is the potato!). Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson stood on the steps of the Salem, New Jersey courthouse in 1820 and ate a tomato-and then a few more-without any adverse effects, to the town’s amazement.
    Johnson’s daring feat got a lot of attention.
    (By 1842, farm journals were declaring the tomato as the “latest craze.”)

    The largest tomato ever grown (to date) was seven pounds, twelve ounces.

    If you suffer from a skin disease, a tomato a day may keep the doctor away. Tomatine, tomato’s principle alkaloid, heals certain fungous disorders (green tomatoes contain large amounts of this, but don’t eat them raw. Cook (including fried!) or pickle them first). 

Lycopene is the substance that gives tomatoes their rich red color. It’s also an antioxidant that reduces the risk for prostate cancer in men and helps reduce heart disease.

  One tomato plant can produce 15 tomatoes in a season.

  Eating tomatoes will give you healthy eyes and skin, as they contain vitamins A and C. They’re also a good source of fiber, potassium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B.

  The tomato can be grown in just about any climate (sandy, dry, moist, or salty) and in almost any soil.

  California is the world’s largest producer of processed tomatoes. (Ohio’s the second largest). The state’s peak tomato season is from July through September, but the season actually runs an entire six months, beginning in June and running through November.

  Tomatoes (and apples) have a natural ripening hormone called ethylene.

  Tomatoes first grew as wild, cherry-sized berries in the South American Andes, but the tomato as we know it today was developed in Mexico. It was known as tomatil.

Here’s a quick and easy recipe for:

Tomato-Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

Italian bread (4 oz.), sliced

1 clove garlic, peeled

One-half bag ready-cut salad greens (or a head of lettuce that can be easily shred)

2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (you can also use regular-sized tomatoes, but you’ll have to do just a bit more chopping)

1 cucumber, quartered, cut into one-half pieces

Optional: One-fourth lb. sliced mushrooms

One-third cup prepared fat-free red wine vinaigrette

4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled

Heat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Arrange the bread slices on baking pan; toast for 8-10 minutes, turning once.

Rub each toasted slice with garlic clove; cut into 1″ croutons.

Place salad greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, and croutons in a large bowl.

Add vinaigrette and cheese; toss to coat.

Makes 4 servings

Did You Know That…..

Tomatoes will ripen faster if you put them in a small to medium-sized brown paper bag. Then close the top. The closed bag holds in ethylene, which acts as a natural ripening agent.