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Six Side Hustles You Can Start to Make Extra Money

Raymond Willis

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July 21, 2019

Six Side Hustles You Can Start to Make Extra Money

There will always be ambitious people that are never satisfied. They want more in life and they are willing to do whatever it takes to earn extra money in order to pursue dreams and reach goals. If you fall into this category you have probably thought of side hustles you can do in addition to you main career that will allow you to make extra money.

If so, then this article is for you. There are really endless opportunities and it comes down to what you are capable of doing. When you find something that matches your interests and skills, you are able to be more efficient and it won’t feel as much as work as it will an extra fun hobby that also happens to earn you money – maybe even turn it into a million dollar business.

If you are thinking of it but haven’t found your ideal side hustle here are some to consider. Maybe one of these will be the one that triggers you to take action.

1. Yard Sale Flipping

This is something you can start with very little money and scale as you find success. It’s very simple. You buy items at yard sales, it equipment recycling centers, garage sales, estate sales and flea markets and then re-sell the items on eBay, Facebook Marketplace and other online sales channels.

eBay and Facebook are the easiest ones. It’s all about volume and quick gains here. You can’t expect to make a killing per item but if you are willing to put in the work you can earn a few extra thousand dollars a month to use for extra spending money or to stash in order to start your dream business.

2. Freelancer Writer

There is a huge demand for good writers these days and this is something you can do in your spare time with zero startup money required. You just need a computer. You also have the freedom to work whenever you want.

You can write articles in the evening, early in the morning or even mid-day when you have extra time. There is no limit on your earning potential doing this. You also set your own price and can pick what clients you want to work with.

To get started I would suggest registering account on the big freelance sites like Upwork and Freelancer and have a competitive rate at first to get some clients and reviews and then bump prices as your demand increases.

3. Dog Walker

With so many people having dogs as well as busy schedules, it creates a huge opportunity for this service. People are willing to spend money when it comes to their pets as well, so you can really clean up if you offer something with value.

Make it convenient. Go to them to pick up the dog. Include treats, maybe even grooming, ply time, etc. Anything you can add as an upsell is also smart. People seem to spend freely when it comes to their pets so make it very convenient and you will quickly book up all available spots.

4. Virtual Assistant

This is an idea side hustle for someone that is working part time or maybe even is a stay at home parent. When you take on clients as a virtual assistant they will often have daily and weekly tasks.

You can take on one or two and do it in your spare time, but if you really want to scale and take on enough clients to create a large income each month you are going to have to carve out a decent amount of time each day.

You can always start small and when you know you can scale the growth to the point that it surpasses your current income you can roll into it fulltime. With so many online businesses and remote companies, there is a huge demand for virtual assistants and that is not going to change any time soon.

5. Blogger

If you want to start a side hustle that doesn’t require you to report to anyone or work for anyone then you can always start a blog. You won’t see money roll in right away, but if you are looking for a long term opportunity it’s a good option.

The key it to think of a blog topic that has a large enough audience but one that isn’t already saturated with competition. You want a niche topic with the potential to attract a lot of website traffic, because the more traffic you can generate the more money you can make by selling ads or pushing affiliate offers.

6. Social Media Manager

There is a huge demand for freelance social media managers because so many companies know they need to be active on social media but don’t know how to connect with their followers. If you understand the ins and outs of social media this could be very lucrative.

You can use a social media tool like Hootsuite to manage multiple accounts. This will help keep you organized. You can then offer monthly packages that include content creation, customer engagement and even customer service management. Think of several upsells you can add on to make even more money each month. Look for customers that are willing to commit for several months. The longer you keep them on the less time you will have to spend looking for new customers. If business really takes off you can then hire virtual assistants to help, allowing you to bring on more clients.

4 Lucrative Ways to Help Pay for College Working Part-Time

Education

Trey Langston

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July 3, 2019

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4 Lucrative Ways to Help Pay for College Working Part-Time

College is freaking expensive and the costs continue to rise year after year. Students are taking on mountains of debt only to graduate and encounter a difficult job market, sometimes even facing interactions with a debt collection agency. They are receiving entry level jobs with entry level pay. This makes it difficult to pay down student loans, let alone live a semi-comfortable life.

One of the best things a college student can do is work while in school to help pay off the debt, but it’s not ideal. It takes away from studies and finding a job that pays more than minimum wage and will work around a school schedule is a challenge.

What if I told you there were some part-time jobs that paid very well and gave some flexibility? There are and I am going to share four of them with you in this blog.

1. Ghost Writing

Students that have writing skills can take advantage of a market that is in desperate need of quality content. Grammar and writing skills are in the toilet all around, mainly due to our text message communication – I can’t tell you how many times I have seen “ur” on a blog rather than “your” or “you’re” – how crazy is that?

With so many companies publishing a lot of content online they are in need and if you have the skills you can pay the bills. I know some students that are making anywhere from $300 to $500 per blog post they write. They squeeze 10 of them in a month and they are making an extra $3,000 to $5,000.

Take a little off the top for basic living expenses and then pour the majority into college tuition and it’s possible to finish without suffocating in debt.

2. Tutor High School Students

A tutor is a very popular way for college kids to make money working part-time, as they can generally do it in the evening or on weekends. If they specialize in one high demand subject they can also charge a premium.

Savvy college kids will network in the right areas to meet the well-off families that are willing to open the checkbook in order to help their children succeed.

3. Language Translator

This is something you can do from a laptop anywhere in the world and market the service to anyone in the world as well. There are no ceilings to the earning potential.

You could offer French translation services, for example, and charge per word count. While there are many online translators, most of them create broken-language translations that native speakers would even have a hard time understanding.

While referrals locally might be challenging, it would be very easy to setup a simple website and run Facebook ads to market the service. There are several content types you can offer as well. Written translation, audio translation, written to audio, and audio to written.

Get creative and think of what some industries are that need the service and who can potentially pay the most.

4. Social Media Management

Who needs social media management?

Every business.

Who doesn’t understand social media?

Most businesses.

Who does?

Most college kids.

There are so many local businesses that could do so much better if they just understood how social media worked and how to run a campaign. If social media is your jam then you can make a lot of money.

In fact, there are students pulling in six-figures a year doing social media consulting in their spare time. It requires you have a deep understanding as well as the ability to deliver results, but the smart students will work out performance deals that pay them very well if they deliver.

Why a Video Game Nerd is a Legit Occupation These Days

Internet

Wendy Jones

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June 14, 2019

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Why a Video Game Nerd is a Legit Occupation These Days

Yes, you read that headline correct. It is possible to earn a living (and a decent one at that) playing video games. It’s the American dream, right? 😛

The world of eSports is fairly new, and it’s something that I see taking off in popularity even more in the coming years. As more sponsorships and events come to light and receive mainstream media coverage it’s going to help push eSports to new heights.

Here is a little breakdown of why I think it’s starting to gain momentum and about to become one of the most lucrative opportunities, both from a player and sponsor perspective.

Social Media Helped

Social media gives its participants a platform to communicate with their fans and they are able to build strong connections with fans because they feel like they are being taken on the inside and being brought along on the journey.

The demo that eSports is going after is also the most active on social media, making it the perfect platform for players and brands to reach their audience.

Live Streaming via YouTube and Twitch

Some of the biggest names in eSports started on YouTube several years ago. They would upload videos of them doing nothing but playing popular video games and commentating. It took off, and people started subscribing to these channels at an alarming rate.

There are some video game playing YouTubers that are making millions of dollars a year just uploading content of them playing games. It’s wild, but validates that there is an audience for this.

Sponsors Came running with Open Wallets

Because there is such a large audience tuning in, sponsors are coming running with their wallets wide open. They want a piece of the action.

Red Bull just recently signed video gamer “Ninja” to an endorsement deal, showing just how popular eSports is becoming. Other major companies are starting to not only sponsor events and competition, but teams and individuals as well.

These players are becoming popular personalities and that combined with a large social media following is very attractive to large brands.

Low Barrier of Entry to Attempt to Compete

There is a low barrier to compete in eSports. You don’t have to be athletic. Height or strength doesn’t come into play. You just have to be good at video games. There is also a low cost to start so it’s really open to any demographic.

All a Minecraft player needs is a gaming console, the game itself, Minecraft hosting, and a lot of Red Bull. Then they are off to the races and can compete online and build their skills and following.

There is literally nothing standing in the way of someone that wants to pursue this career.

Viral Games Help with Traction

When a new game is released and takes off in popularity it helps. The most recent example is Fortnite. Epic Games, the company behind the game pulled in $3 billion the year before, thanks to this game taking off so strong.

This title received so much media and news coverage that the entire eSports industry benefited. There will always be a new “hot” title, and we can expect another Fortnite-like game in terms of buzz around the corner.

6 Ways to Scale a Local Business to Compete Nationally

Local

Georgia Brown

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June 5, 2019

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6 Ways to Scale a Local Business to Compete Nationally

Many small business owners dream of scaling their business to new heights in order to compete against the major companies and get a piece of the action. While it’s a lofty goal, it’s not unreachable. You just need to have a solid plan and be willing to work hard.

With so much competition at the top it take a big push to get up there, especially with so many corporations claiming stake, such as Amazon owning the product search results. Can you compete with them? Maybe. Will it be hard? You bet it will be.

Here are six things that will help you take your local business to new levels and compete with the biggest companies in your niche.

1. National SEO

SEO (or search engine optimization) is the process of making internal and external optimizations in order to help your website show up in the search results. While you might be doing well on local search terms, national website traffic is a different animal.

It’s not something you can probably do yourself, either. There are a lot of SEO agencies, including those specializing in IT support London, that offer service. I would make sure you find an SEO partner, particularly one experienced in IT support London, that understands the product or service you are selling and who your customer is.

2. Google Ads Targeting National Audience

Google Ads are a great way to reach anyone and if you have the marketing budget you can really scale fast using this advertising strategy. It requires constant monitoring and optimization to make sure your ads are converting in a way that meets your ROI needs, so hiring a marketing agency is usually a must.

There are a lot of Google Ads certified partners, so I would search for one that is local to you and you can go talk to them. Make sure they know your goals and what the numbers are. You need to make sure you are acquiring customers at a price that keeps you profitable.

3. Targeted Facebook Ads

I don’t know about you, but when I login to Facebook I see ads for whatever I was lookin at last online. It is creepy, but I guess that means it’s very effective. It’s the world’s largest social network and with the entire population active on it it’s a dream come true for advertisers.

You can get a little brief overview on Facebook ads by reading this guide. I think it’s a good read for those brand new to it.

4. Build Out a Call Center

Online marketing and advertising can really get your phones ringing off the hook with orders, so you might want to consider building out your own call center to help you really scale fast.

Some products and services require phone support, so if you are in that boat and you receive a lot of pre-sales questions or need to offer phone support you need to be prepared to handle growth.

5. Hire Territory Sales Reps

Expanding nationally means entering new markets that you might not be familiar with. Hiring experienced sales managers that know the market and have established connections can help you make a fast impact.

Sometimes these connections and existing relationships can contribute to rapid scaling. It’s worth exploring and there are a lot of sales reps that will work off an attractive commission structure, which reduces your upfront cost to expand.

6. Increase Your Social Media Presence

As you grow you are going to have more people searching for your business online. You want to make sure you give people a way to stay connected to your business.

Some people might be very active on Facebook while others prefer Instagram. Then there will be some who use Twitter as their main social media network. Create accounts on all of the options and be active.

How to Protect Your Assets and Family if You Pass Away

Life

Simonne Hembre

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May 27, 2019

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How to Protect Your Assets and Family if You Pass Away

This is not the most pleasant of subjects, but it’s something that we all have to think about. It’s part of life. It happens. And if you love your family and want them best for them even under the worst of circumstances, then you need to pay attention to this blog.

What would happen if you suddenly passed away today? Would your assets be protected? Would your family be taken care of? Would they be able to survive without you there?

This blog post highlights a few things that you need to take into consideration. Following these little tips can make a huge difference in the event you are not around any more. It’s your responsibility to make sure you have this handled and your loved ones are taken care of.

Keep You Will Updated

There are so many reasons to keep your will updated, and once you understand them you will make it a habit of constantly bringing its contents current. You are constantly accumulating new assets, which requires updating.

What if you move and change locations? Sell a house and buy a new one? Or purchase a vacation condo? A new car. There are so many reasons to keep your will updated on a consistent basis.

Document Everything

Anything and everything related to your assets and financials needs to be documented. Thanks to technology you don’t have to have a room full of filing cabinets in your house.

I would suggest making it a habit to convert all important papers and documents to a digital format and then store them on a secure cloud service. This will keep everything organized and make it easily accessible to those that need it.

Make sure your spouse or family know how to access the files. You might also want to give access to your lawyer or accountant. Once you start to document everything in digital format it will become second nature and you won’t think twice. You will start to do it naturally.

Keep Detailed Health Records

This is a touchy subject, but one that we have to address because of its importance. You need to keep detailed records of your health. Doctors visits. Medication taken. Everything.

This type of record keeping is very important in the event that a wrongful death lawsuit has to be filed. What if something happens and your family has the right to pursue legal actions? You want them to be able to win the case I would imagine. Detailed health records would be very beneficial and help them get justice in the event something unfortunate happened.

Keep Electronic and Hard Copies

I mentioned keeping electronic copies of everything because it’s easier and doesn’t result in a room full of filing cabinets. But what if the cloud service you use is hacked or crashes, or they simply disappear one day? Then what?

You need to make sure there is a backup and the only way to be certain is to have hard copies. While you may not want to keep them at home or at work, you can rent a small climate controlled storage locker to keep them at. Make sure it’s climate controlled because if not the documents will get ruined by heat and humidity.

Make sure that your family, lawyer or accountant has a spare key in the event they need to access the files.

How to Successfully Launch a Sale for Your Business

Business

Georgia Brown

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May 21, 2019

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How to Successfully Launch a Sale for Your Business

Everyone loves a sale. I know I sure do. Any time I feel like I am saving money or getting a really good deal it feels like a win. There is just something satisfying about thinking you got one over on the store.

I know this is a silly way to think, but it is true and I know I am not the only one. Common sense tells you that sales are used to draw interest to other items, clear overstock, and hit sales goals.

But there is something about the magic word “SALE” that will get customers flocking to any business that utters that word. It doesn’t matter if it’s in a retail store or online – a sale is a great way to drive business.

If you own a business then you should consider launching a sale to get the cash register singing. Here is a simple strategy similar to rent a space London, to follow to help you accomplish this.

Get the Word Out Using Social Media

There are so many ways to promote your business using social media. It’s one of the most effective ways to attract business, notify your customers of specials, and get your company’s offerings out there for people to discover.

Consider hyping up your social media feeds for 24-48 hours prior to your big sale, offering no information other than you are going to announce a huge sale.

This is a great way to ensure you have an audience waiting and ready to buy once you do announce it. Build hype and excitement. Stress that it’s a limited offer. If you build the hype well you will see an instant reaction once you put the details out there.

Use it to Liquidate Old Inventory

Sometimes you will get stuck with a lot of inventory that you know will never sell at full retail price. If you liquidate it at cost it will allow you to then use that money to stock up on inventory that is moving and that you can make a nice spread on.

This is the easiest way to sell surplus inventory that you would otherwise get stuck carrying. Hype up the sale and do whatever it takes too clear it all out on the spot. Whether it’s deeply discounted like 80% off or something like “buy one get two free” – make it hard to pass up.

Don’t worry about profiting. The goal is to recoup the money and buy inventory that will sell a9and generate a nice profit) rather than sit on stuff that won’t sell.

Think of it as Cheap Customer Acquisition

You have to get creative sometimes. What if you were able to acquire 100 new customers in one day and it would cost you nothing?

Would you do it? Of course you would.

Think of sale items that will attract brand new customers and even if you break even on the purchase you are gaining a new customer. Their email address is worth it, because you now have a customer you can market to at future dates and make money off long-term.

Bundle Regular Price Items to Make Sales Profitable

Have some items that are good sellers and offer you large margins? Bundle them with super sale items to make the event profitable.

Let’s pretend you sell an item that retails for $100 but only costs you $10. The profit margin is huge. Create an offer that gives the purchaser of that item something for free or highly discounted. The incentive will push more sales of the items you make the most money on, while also helping you push out old inventory.

This is the best possible scenario, because you get rid of old stock and drive sales of your highest margin products.

Become a Blogging Rockstar Following This Simple Guide

Internet

Raymond Willis

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May 14, 2019

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Become a Blogging Rockstar Following This Simple Guide

You have probably read the stories online. You may have even thrown the idea around. What am I talking about? Blogging. It’s the dream job, isn’t it? Blog, make a billion dollars (kidding) working in your underwear while sipping champagne.

That’s how it works, right?

Not really. Yes, there are some very successful blogs that make a pile of money, but those are few and far between. Most blogs fail to make any money at all and end up costing money to run, from the annual domain registration fee to monthly website hosting.

While you might not create the next million dollar blog, you can create something special and turn it into a little side project, and if you follow the tips below you might just be the next blogging rock star.

KISS (Keep it Simple Stupid)

You don’t have to go over the top in the beginning. Keeping your blog simple in terms of layout, design, and features is the smart play. You want to make sure people that visit your blog can read the content easily and interact with your content without issues.

This means using a simple theme, font that is easy to read on any screen size, and making sure the theme has a good responsive layout. Too many people think they need to blow the reader away with a fancy design, wild font and all kinds of bells and whistles. That’s not the case at all.

If a blog becomes wildly popular it’s because of the content, not the design.

Publish Often

The frequency that you publish content will grow alongside your blog’s readership and popularity. But, you have to be prepared to post often once you start to gain traction.

You might be able to post once a week in the beginning, but once your audience grows you need to give them more content to dive into or they will get bored and look elsewhere.

You want to walk the fine line between boring them and overwhelming them with too much content for them to humanly consume. Knowing your audience and your website stats will help you figure out how often is the sweet spot for your blog.

Be Laser Focused

The best blogs are ones that stick to a topic and don’t drift too far away from that main topic. If you start a blog about the New York Mets as a side business, then you need to just blog about the Mets and not go off topic and start writing blogs about other teams.

It’s much better to command 100% of the attention from 10,000 visitors than 5% of the attention from 25,000 visitors.

Look at this blog for a minute: https://www.achrnews.com – what do you notice? It’s a blog about AC, heating and refrigeration news. It’s a very niche subject, but that is why it’s popular. They stick to one segment and set out to be the best blog for that specific topic.

Be Patient

This is where most would be bloggers hit the wall and give up. They want their traffic numbers to be off the charts. They want to be rolling in cash. It doesn’t happen like that and if it happens at all it takes a long time.

You have to understand it takes a long time and be willing to blog your butt off with zero expectations. You never know what could happen. A post could go viral. It could be shared by an influencer. A media outlet could share it. If that happens, great.

This is why it’s so important to pick a topic you enjoy writing about, because you are likely to be writing for free for a very long time.

Is IP Address Marketing Legal?

Business

Digital Team

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March 22, 2019

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The interactive advertising bureau is an advertising business organization that creates standards for the marketing industry. They conduct research and give legal support for all people within the online advertising industry.

The interactive advertising bureau defines IP targets as a message that is delivered to a user’s location determined by their Internet Protocol address, or IP address. The IP address is a line of numbers that have been assigned to an internet connection by the internet provider.

Acquiring IP addresses to use for marketing can be tricky. They are hard to find. Most people don’t have a clue what their IP address is, and a lot of organizations don’t collect it when gathering personal data for marketing lists.

There are businesses that have a role in IP targeting that can create a list of IP addresses. How they get these IP addresses, however, can be an ethical issue. U.S. privacy laws do not allow companies to match IP addresses with personal identifiable information (PII).

Therefore, these companies can gather personal identifiable information, as well as IP addresses, but if they connect them together, they can be treading in illegal waters. That makes it harder for companies to tag IP addresses with people’s demographics.

When these firms connect the personal data with IP addresses it is considered cyber stalking. Cyber stalking is the inappropriate use of online electronic communications to harass or frighten someone. This means harassing them with multiple advertisements, which means this is illegal.

Companies can focus more on household data, instead of personal data. Connecting household data with IP addresses is legal and can provide a list of IP addresses with household information that can be used for marketing campaigns.

One downfall of IP address targeting is that it may not be the exact location of where it says it is. For example, if you are targeting an IP address that leads back to Boston, MA then you would think it would lead to a household in Boston.

However, this IP address may be assigned from a company in Boston that is providing service for a remote worker in Miami, FL. So be sure to remember while it may be that location, it also may not be.

Another issue is that there are IP allocation processes that can allow for individuals to have a new IP address every time they log onto the internet. This makes it harder for marketing lists to stay accurate with useable information.

This also means that companies have to keep constantly testing, refreshing, and updating their lists. It also means that if you were to buy a list of IP addresses to use for IP marketing, then it may become obsolete in the near future. So, you will end up having to buy another list or gather more IP addresses continually.

There are other technologies like geofencing advertising that can help you achive the same goal.

Perks and Features: The $5 Mint Mobile Starter Kit

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Digital Team

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March 8, 2019

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Perks and Features: The $5 Mint Mobile Starter Kit

Mint mobile was founded in 2016 by Ultra Mobile. It works on T-Mobile network. Mint Mobile values its customers by giving them the opportunity to purchase Mint Mobile Starter Kit. You can buy the starter kit if you want to try the service before paying committing fully to it.

Mint Mobile is famous for its low-cost monthly plans. These plans are plenty and have free unlimited text and messages included in them.

You can check this Mint Mobile review for more information.

Perks and Features of Mint Mobile Starter Kit

Mint mobile has a great offer for people who want to check if its services will work on their devices. The company already has great wireless plans for three, six, and twelve months. Now you can easily test Mint Mobile with a 7-day trial. Following are the perks and features of Mint Mobile.

$5 Starter Kit

Mint Mobile wants to introduce its customers to its services. Now you can easily test Mint Mobile services for just $5 with the help of Mint Mobile Starter Kit.

Seven Days Trial

The seven days of mint mobile trial are great to check its services. You can verify if the network is compatible with your mobile and the coverage is available in your area.

Pay Back Guarantee

Mint Mobile gives another great offer to its consumers. If you don’t like their services, you will get your $5 back. They also provide this facility to those who want to use Mint Mobile after the trial. When they take any of the plans, they will get $5 back.

100 texts and minutes

In just $5, you will have 100 texts and 100 minutes of talk time. It is enough to test Mint Mobile for seven days.

100 MB of 4G LTE Data

They give you 100 MB of 4G LTE data for $5 for seven days. You can easily test the speed of their data services with this offer.

Two SIM Cards

You don’t have to transfer your current number to use Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile Starter Kit includes two SIM cards. The first one you can use to test Mint Mobile. You can use the second SIM when you like the services. You can port your number with the second SIM card.

Share with Friends

They are including extra SIM cards in all SIM card kits and plans. They are confident that you will like their services, and afterward, share them with your friends. The additional SIM is available for you to try for seven days. You can give it to your friends and family. The company has chosen to call this feature “share and love”.

Easy to Purchase

You can easily buy Mint Mobile Starter Kit from Mint Mobile app or Amazon. You can also purchase it from their official website.

After the Mint Mobile Trial

After the trial, if you don’t like to continue Mint Mobile, cancel it within seven days. You will get a refund.

If you like their services, you can purchase their three, six, or twelve months plans. You will be credited back your $5 of Starter Kit. All plans include unlimited texts and messages.

They have three months plans starting from $15 to $25 per month. Their 6-month plan starts from $18 to $30 per month. The one-year plan starts from $15 to $25 per month.

Bottom Line

You can easily test Mint Mobile with the Starter Kit. Mint Mobile Starter Kit makes easy for you to test its coverage in your area. It doesn’t even cost you anything if you don’t like it. You will get back your $5.

Looking for other affordable wireless plans? Check out Hello Mobile, we found this Hello Mobile review to help you with your search.