AI & Digital

Local Business Google Maps Rescue

Find local tradespeople with broken or unclaimed Google Maps listings and fix them for a fee.

Startup Cost: £0 Location: Local Difficulty: Easy Useful side income A few hours a week

Earning and time figures are our broad estimates, not guarantees — actual results depend on your area, your effort and demand.

Why it's left-field

You are fixing digital storefronts for people who only understand physical tools, acting as a tech translator.

How it works

  1. 1Search Google Maps for local trades.
  2. 2Look for listings that say "Own this business?".
  3. 3Reach out with a screenshot showing what is missing and offer to fix it for a small flat fee.

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