Creating a business.
Creating a business is a great way to start earning money in the Abeldane economy. At the same time, it helps the country by increasing economic activity, which is crucial to the survival of any developing market. This means that by starting an enterprise, you're helping yourself and Abelden at the same time. Not bad at all.
While corporate taxes will be introduced at a later date, for the time being, Abelden is a corporate tax haven, giving you a unique opportunity to grow your business at an increased rate. There are two options as far as creating a business goes. If others are on board with your business idea, it is recommended that you officially incorporate and form a corporation, which will be given its own AbelPay account and taxed separately. On the other hand, if you intend to work alone, you will be considered as being self-employed.
If you chose to go with the former and incorporate, please read Title 8 of the Abeldane Code, and the entirety of the Emperor's Economic Decree before proceeding beyond this page.
While corporate taxes will be introduced at a later date, for the time being, Abelden is a corporate tax haven, giving you a unique opportunity to grow your business at an increased rate. There are two options as far as creating a business goes. If others are on board with your business idea, it is recommended that you officially incorporate and form a corporation, which will be given its own AbelPay account and taxed separately. On the other hand, if you intend to work alone, you will be considered as being self-employed.
If you chose to go with the former and incorporate, please read Title 8 of the Abeldane Code, and the entirety of the Emperor's Economic Decree before proceeding beyond this page.
Business ideas.
If you're interested in creating an enterprise but are struggling to settle on a workable business idea, you've come to the right place. Please read our list of business ideas and consider which ones suit your skills and knowledge. It's important to remember that any business you create has to have market value, so for example, despite the fact that it sounds like a fun idea, an agricultural firm isn't going to prove feasible in a long-distance, service-only economy. Be as realistic as you are optimistic and start a business that works in the micronational context. Not only will you start winning customers, but you'll start earning money in the process.
So with that said, let's take a look at some business ideas (please note that the vast majority work in both a corporate and self-employed context):
Advertising/Public relations:
Get paid to promote other businesses and government initiatives. That, or manage political campaigns, the public image of lobbying groups or even a community-wide marketing campaign. There is also potential here for facilitating advertisements online through micronational news sites.
Web design:
Help other Abeldane businesses and organisations build a meaningful and aesthetic online presence.
Graphic design:
Design logos, artwork, coats of arms, data sets and background images (among other things) for government and the private sector.
Lottery organiser:
Organise a weekly lottery game system but collect a small cut of all contributions.
Game design:
Create small video games for the micronational community that can only be purchased with Trimoles. The pure novelty of such a creation would lead many people to purchase your product.
Creative writing:
Write short stories, novels, political satires and even fandoms if you'd like. As with Abeldane-made video games, the novelty of your creations alone would be enough to drive sales.
Musician:
Create songs, national anthems and political jingles. Demand is surprisingly high in this field, which would serve you well.
Publisher/record labeller:
Receive small payments from game designers, writers, journalists and musicians to ensure that their creations aren't illegally consumed. This may include creating a unique website from which creative content can be fairly viewed. The micronational version of Netflix, if you will.
Polling:
Perform opinion polls and market research in order to gauge the public's view on a variety of issues and ideas. Potential customers will include the business sector, government, political parties and journalists.
Private competition organiser:
Organise national competitions in the areas of creative writing, poetry, design, esports, etc. Levy a small entry fee from participants and use the money from this to offer prize-money awards to winners and earn a salary for yourself at the same time.
Editor/MicroWiki writer:
Help proofread documents for grammatical errors and offer your services as a writer on MicroWiki. The latter service will prove itself to be very, very much in demand.
Private investigator:
Discreetly and precisely investigate murky situations. Interesting.
Journalist:
Write articles on domestic, community and macronational developments, offer critiques of government policy and even delve into some satire. All the while, collect subscription payments from your loyal readers. A publishing company may be quite helpful in guaranteeing fair consumption of your content.
Translator/language tutor:
你會說中文嗎?क्या आप हिंदी बोलते हैं? Parlez-vous francais ? ¿Hablas español? If you speak another tongue, you might find this business idea particularly interesting. Get paid for creating foreign language content, or for providing access to other content by translating it into English. At the same time, you can also teach your language to others, for a fee of course.
Spiritual leader:
An unorthodox business idea, but a business idea nonetheless. Offer spiritual advice to your flock, relying on donations to sustain your work.
Teacher/professor:
Establish a private college offering courses which you are proficient in, such as basic engineering, modern history or biology. This will also offer you the opportunity to employ others with considerable knowledge, thereby creating a proficient staffing team.
Researcher/analyst:
Get paid to study certain issues and come to evidence-based conclusions from which you can propose solutions and new policy. This line of work will be in some demand in both the public and private sectors.
Charity organiser:
Establish a not-for-profit charity organisation and do some good. At the same time, rely on a proportion of donations to sustain your work.
Cartographer/historian:
A particularly valuable business for the nation's conscience. Document the nation's history and geography for generations of micronationalists to come.
Currency trader:
As other micronations develop their own economies, and that of Abelden gains in size, there may be those who begin wanting to trade their Trimoles for foreign currency. As a currency trader, you will be able to facilitate these transfers, charging a small fee in the process.
Casino boss:
Create a casino for Abelden's rich and reckless to frequent. Take pleasure in organising high-stakes card games while getting rich in the process.
Online server management:
Set up a server for an online game (such as Minecraft) and charge for entry, as well as premium in-game packs and perks.
Security trader:
Buy and sell securities at a future Abeldane Stock Exchange. At present, this is not a feasible idea, since there are no securities available for trade, nor is there a stock exchange, but keep an ear to the ground going forward for developments in the securities trading sector.
Lawyer/solicitor:
Familiarise yourself with fundamental legal concepts and the unique legal system in Abelden. With this knowledge, you'll be able to represent clients and help advise private firms and individual citizens on the legality of certain actions behind closed doors. Additionally, your services will be called on by citizens and businesses like in negotiating employment contracts.
Accountant:
Manage the funds of individuals, private firms and other associations for a small fee. You will also need to facilitate tax returns during tax season.
Insurance agent:
Protect investments and other financial assets with your own guarantees in the case of misfortune. Quite a risky business model, but one with massive potential pay offs.
Investment banker:
Hold people's money in a central account and use their funds to strategically invest in the private sector. With a bit of luck, your good decision making will result in sizeable dividends for both you and your depositors. Your investment firm may also be eligible for national bonds should the right conditions present themselves.
Human resources manager:
Help connect understaffed businesses with unemployed Abeldanes for a small fee. You may also find yourself contracted by the government to secure locate temporary contractors or find candidates for permanent roles in the civil service.
Health professional:
If you have a certain degree of knowledge in the field of health, this may be the role for you. Provide non-definitive health advice to citizens for a small fee, allowing them to gain an idea of previously-unknown ailments, and consequently seek appropriate care.
Social media manager:
Manage the social media presence of the private and public sectors alike.
Videographer:
Create YouTube videos to suit the needs of your customers. You may also find success creating your own content, which can be broadcast via publishers to ensure fair consumption.
Radio presenter/podcaster:
Do you have a knack for getting in people's ears? Well, why not get paid to do it? By working with a publishing firm (though this is not necessary), you will be able to release audio content for a hungry audience, asking for a small subscription fee in return.
So with that said, let's take a look at some business ideas (please note that the vast majority work in both a corporate and self-employed context):
Advertising/Public relations:
Get paid to promote other businesses and government initiatives. That, or manage political campaigns, the public image of lobbying groups or even a community-wide marketing campaign. There is also potential here for facilitating advertisements online through micronational news sites.
Web design:
Help other Abeldane businesses and organisations build a meaningful and aesthetic online presence.
Graphic design:
Design logos, artwork, coats of arms, data sets and background images (among other things) for government and the private sector.
Lottery organiser:
Organise a weekly lottery game system but collect a small cut of all contributions.
Game design:
Create small video games for the micronational community that can only be purchased with Trimoles. The pure novelty of such a creation would lead many people to purchase your product.
Creative writing:
Write short stories, novels, political satires and even fandoms if you'd like. As with Abeldane-made video games, the novelty of your creations alone would be enough to drive sales.
Musician:
Create songs, national anthems and political jingles. Demand is surprisingly high in this field, which would serve you well.
Publisher/record labeller:
Receive small payments from game designers, writers, journalists and musicians to ensure that their creations aren't illegally consumed. This may include creating a unique website from which creative content can be fairly viewed. The micronational version of Netflix, if you will.
Polling:
Perform opinion polls and market research in order to gauge the public's view on a variety of issues and ideas. Potential customers will include the business sector, government, political parties and journalists.
Private competition organiser:
Organise national competitions in the areas of creative writing, poetry, design, esports, etc. Levy a small entry fee from participants and use the money from this to offer prize-money awards to winners and earn a salary for yourself at the same time.
Editor/MicroWiki writer:
Help proofread documents for grammatical errors and offer your services as a writer on MicroWiki. The latter service will prove itself to be very, very much in demand.
Private investigator:
Discreetly and precisely investigate murky situations. Interesting.
Journalist:
Write articles on domestic, community and macronational developments, offer critiques of government policy and even delve into some satire. All the while, collect subscription payments from your loyal readers. A publishing company may be quite helpful in guaranteeing fair consumption of your content.
Translator/language tutor:
你會說中文嗎?क्या आप हिंदी बोलते हैं? Parlez-vous francais ? ¿Hablas español? If you speak another tongue, you might find this business idea particularly interesting. Get paid for creating foreign language content, or for providing access to other content by translating it into English. At the same time, you can also teach your language to others, for a fee of course.
Spiritual leader:
An unorthodox business idea, but a business idea nonetheless. Offer spiritual advice to your flock, relying on donations to sustain your work.
Teacher/professor:
Establish a private college offering courses which you are proficient in, such as basic engineering, modern history or biology. This will also offer you the opportunity to employ others with considerable knowledge, thereby creating a proficient staffing team.
Researcher/analyst:
Get paid to study certain issues and come to evidence-based conclusions from which you can propose solutions and new policy. This line of work will be in some demand in both the public and private sectors.
Charity organiser:
Establish a not-for-profit charity organisation and do some good. At the same time, rely on a proportion of donations to sustain your work.
Cartographer/historian:
A particularly valuable business for the nation's conscience. Document the nation's history and geography for generations of micronationalists to come.
Currency trader:
As other micronations develop their own economies, and that of Abelden gains in size, there may be those who begin wanting to trade their Trimoles for foreign currency. As a currency trader, you will be able to facilitate these transfers, charging a small fee in the process.
Casino boss:
Create a casino for Abelden's rich and reckless to frequent. Take pleasure in organising high-stakes card games while getting rich in the process.
Online server management:
Set up a server for an online game (such as Minecraft) and charge for entry, as well as premium in-game packs and perks.
Security trader:
Buy and sell securities at a future Abeldane Stock Exchange. At present, this is not a feasible idea, since there are no securities available for trade, nor is there a stock exchange, but keep an ear to the ground going forward for developments in the securities trading sector.
Lawyer/solicitor:
Familiarise yourself with fundamental legal concepts and the unique legal system in Abelden. With this knowledge, you'll be able to represent clients and help advise private firms and individual citizens on the legality of certain actions behind closed doors. Additionally, your services will be called on by citizens and businesses like in negotiating employment contracts.
Accountant:
Manage the funds of individuals, private firms and other associations for a small fee. You will also need to facilitate tax returns during tax season.
Insurance agent:
Protect investments and other financial assets with your own guarantees in the case of misfortune. Quite a risky business model, but one with massive potential pay offs.
Investment banker:
Hold people's money in a central account and use their funds to strategically invest in the private sector. With a bit of luck, your good decision making will result in sizeable dividends for both you and your depositors. Your investment firm may also be eligible for national bonds should the right conditions present themselves.
Human resources manager:
Help connect understaffed businesses with unemployed Abeldanes for a small fee. You may also find yourself contracted by the government to secure locate temporary contractors or find candidates for permanent roles in the civil service.
Health professional:
If you have a certain degree of knowledge in the field of health, this may be the role for you. Provide non-definitive health advice to citizens for a small fee, allowing them to gain an idea of previously-unknown ailments, and consequently seek appropriate care.
Social media manager:
Manage the social media presence of the private and public sectors alike.
Videographer:
Create YouTube videos to suit the needs of your customers. You may also find success creating your own content, which can be broadcast via publishers to ensure fair consumption.
Radio presenter/podcaster:
Do you have a knack for getting in people's ears? Well, why not get paid to do it? By working with a publishing firm (though this is not necessary), you will be able to release audio content for a hungry audience, asking for a small subscription fee in return.