50+ new Business Ideas 2020 to start during this V. Crisis
“You make like these Ideas as-is or come up with some new Ideas of your own to start a Business”. Start your Business today !!! Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz
TOP IDEARS: 3D, Aff Mktg, Antiq’g, BnB, Blog’g, B/Keep’g, Broker (but not poor), Incubator, Care Giver Relief, Coach’g, Content Wr, Course Creator, Crafty Beer, Data Analyst, De-Cluttering, Mktg Campaigner (not Political), Drone Videographer & Racing, eCommerce, eCharging Stn, Energy Auditor Espresso Cart, Event Plan’r, E-Zine, Graphic Design Green Clean, Guided Tours, Image Consultant, IoT, Mobile App, Podcasting, SaaS, SEO, Social Media, WordPress, YouTube Star, VR/AR + 10 more.
Ready to start a Business? Here we have compiled a list of the __ best business ideas you can start today. We categorized every business idea according to their type, investment & potential.
Cost of setting up a new business has never been so low. Especially for online based businesses. Technology has made starting your own business easy, affordable & possible. All you need to start a business online is a phone, a computer, and an internet connection. Coming up with a good business idea is often one of the hardest hurdles.
For you to succeed, your perfect business idea should consist of three things: It should be something: 1) you like doing, 2) you are or can be good at & 3) it is wanted or needed.
To help get you started we’ve come up with a list of “online” and “offline” based business ideas that are easy to start, in demand, & can be profitable.
We have categorized each business ideas as follows:
| Category | Range | Description |
| Business type | Online or Offline | Is this opportunity available in the real world or in cyberspace? |
| Investment | Low or High cost | How much money does it cost to start this business? |
| Earning Potential | Low or High value | How much can you realistically expect to earn? |
We also indicate which ideas are well-suited to: 1) stay-at-home parents – Adults & 2) College & HS students.
01. 3D Printing Services . . .
are taking the world by storm, and you can be part of this revolution – if you just invest in a high-quality 3D printer and offer it to other people. They will simply send you their projects for you to print and then come to pick them up or have them send to them.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
02. Affiliate Marketing
To promote products of other people & earn commissions on their sales. Amazon is currently the most popular platform for Affiliate Marketing, but there are many other alternatives. Affiliate marketing is often combined with Blogging to create a seamless mix of content and promotion.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, Low Potential, Kids, Adults or Students
03. Antique Refurbishment
If you like working with wood or other beautiful, valuable objects in general, but don’t want to create your own, A.ReF could be your ticket to success. Depending on what exactly you do, you don’t need to invest a lot of money to get started, but you may need to travel around your local area – to get the best pieces you can.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults
04. Bed-n-Breakfast Owner
With services like AirBnB, everyone can turn their house, garage, or just a single room into a unique accommodation for tourists and travelers from all around the world. The platform will take care of the initial exposure and will provide a way for owners & clients to book. If you happen to own a house in a very attractive destination, you can even expect to earn good $$$.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults
05. Blogging . . .
is free to get started, but be patient: it will take a while to get exposure and grow your audience. These days, the competition is fierce. There are over a Billion Websites & Blogs, and over 200 million are active. A good knowledge of SEO is essential, as is creating excellent content.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
06. Online Bookkeeping
Just like so many other professions, Bookkeeping has gone online. This is great news for many Bookkeepers & Accountants who feel trapped in the office environment and long for more personal freedom and the ability to work during their own hours. With easy-to-use accounting software and appointment-setting tools available, it’s never been easier to set up and manage client accounts.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, Low Grow, Parents
07. Business Broker
Definition: someone who assists buyers & sellers of privately owned businesses in the B&S process. As such, s/he must have a good knowledge of business law and common practices in the particular industry. B.Brokers are rewarded with commissions for the Sales they make.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults
08. Business Incubator . . .
is to help new companies plan & launch successfully. A typical Business Incubator will provide clients with management training, office space, high-speed internet connectivity, food catering, & other necessities. You don’t have to think too big – a small, local Incubator can the perfect place where to start.
Cat’s: Live, Hi $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
09. Care Giver Relief . . .
provides planned temporary relief to adult Caregivers of elderly parents. This low-medical work may entail a few hours a week of assistance or stepping in while the Caregiver needs a vacation. You can start the business as a solo provider then expand it into a highly effective team.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults
10. Career Coaching
The millennial generation faces a much tougher job market than any generation before. There’s no doubt that many will feel clueless about which direction they should take to maximize their chances of having a bright future ahead of them. A Career Coach can do his or her work either from an office or via the internet.
Cat’s: On/Offline, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
11. Content Writer . . .
is a leading way of attracting customers and establishing their business as market leaders. A Content Writer should be able to quickly digest complex topics and turn them into engaging Blog posts that are well optimized for Search engines.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
12. Course Creator
One of the most popular platforms where people can access Massive Open Online courses (MOOCs), Coursera, has more than 15 million users, who are hungry for knowledge. Such online courses go far beyond the traditional HS curriculum. If you have any skill that you think people might be interested in, there’s nothing stopping you from giving it a go. All it takes is a Web camera, Capture SW, & basic Editing skills.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
13. Craft Beer Brewing
Producing small amounts of Beer has recently turned into a popular hobby and fantastic business opportunity. You will need to invest in $$$ equipment, get the necessary knowledge, & possibly even employ a handful of people to help you with the entire operation. But seeing the finished product being served to customers in your favorite Bar will be a wonderful reward.
Cat’s: Live, High $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
14. Data Analyst Consulting
With the rise of “big data,” increasingly more companies need to make sense of lots of info to adjust their overall business strategies. A Data Analyst is someone who has the technical expertise to do this, often has a background or degree in economics, mathematics, or finance.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults
15. De-Cluttering Services
With the tremendous success of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up from Marie Kondo, there has been a surge in demand for de-cluttering services. People are in dire need to get rid of useless things that cause them an emotional burden. More often than not, people will be unwilling to give up even what’s clearly just trash, so you must have a good understanding of human psychology as well.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
16. Digital Marketing Campaign Manager
Marketing has gone digital, and it’s the job of DM Campaign managers to produce the best results possible. You can start your career as a DM-CM by studying freely available online resources and experimenting on your own. You’ll need to understand things like advertising, SEO, landing pages, calls-to-action, and social media marketing (including using Facebook and Facebook Live). Once you know what you are doing, try cold-calling local businesses, asking them whether they would be interested in your services.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
17. Drone Videographer
If you like flying drones, perhaps you should consider working as a Videographer. You get to go to interesting places, meet cool people, & eventually develop a portfolio that could maybe land you a job in Hollywood. LoL Pro drones are very expensive, but you can start small with a mid-sized drone and a GoPro camera and go from there.
Cat’s: Live, High $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
18. Indoor Drone Racing . . .
is expected to be a multi-million-dollar sport within the next few years. If you can find a suitable indoor Venue where you could let people practice their flying skills or host races, you should definitely consider giving this business a try. Additional income could be made from posting the footage online.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
19. eCommerce Store
Opening this type is just as viable a way to make a living as it was a decade ago. Yes, the completion is tougher, but you have access to a wide range of free tools that you can use to set everything up with very little effort.
Cat’s:Low $$$, High Potential, Kids, Adults or Students
NOTE: With a platform like Shopify, you get everything you need to create and launch an online store, including their new AI (artificial intelligence) “assistant” named Kit. Kit can handle most of your marketing for you.
20. Electric Charging Stations
Electric vehicles are the future of transportation and EV Charging stations are the backbone of this revolution. If you own a highly frequented property or can make a deal with one or more, you might consider installing a charger and offering it to EV drivers for a small fee.
Cat’s: Live, High $$$, High Potential, Adults
21. Energy Auditor
Green energy solutions can lead to dramatic savings, allowing some people to completely drop off the Grid. As an Energy Auditor, you will help businesses & individual home + apartment owners find ways how they could decrease their energy footprint to decrease their monthly bills.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults
22. Espresso Cart franchiser
Your first Cart could be a start of a much larger business. The key is to not actually spend your time selling the coffee but, instead, employing someone else to do the job. You can then focus on growing your fleet of carts
Cat’s: On/offline, High $$$, Low Potential, Adults
23. Event Planner . . .
uses his or her skills to organize an Event like a Wedding or a Trade show. Money can then be made from entrance fees, sponsorships, on-premise sales to attendees, and other things.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
24. E-Zine
These days it’s very easy to start an eMagazine; you can outsource everything online and act as the chief editor. The subscription model allows you to know exactly how much money you will make the next month, and the global nature of the web gives you a immense audience to target.
Cat’s: Online, High $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
25. Fitness Instructor
The. Qualified Instructors should definitely consider exploring the opportunities live & online, because demand is always high (ie, recording a series of educational videos and posting them). Not only is this a fantastic marketing strategy, but it’s also a viable way to generate additional income.
Cat’s: Live & Online, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
26. Graphic Design Artist
May create digital or print design work (ie, website design & print layouts). Many designers work small jobs (like Gogo design) on gig websites like Upwork. Competition can be fierce. Developing an impressive portfolio can help you earn more.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
27. Green Cleaning Services
The only thing that differentiates Green from regular Cleaning services is the type of products used for the actual cleaning. But this simple thing can turn the otherwise unattractive businesses into something highly desirable. People in upscale neighborhoods are willing to pay a lot of extra $$$ just to know they are helping to preserve the environment.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
28. Guided Tours
Are you situated in/near a popular Tourist destination? You can use this to make extra money during the summer, or it can be the start of a much larger business that employs other people to work as Guides. Set up a website that enables people to book Tours online.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
29. Handmade Goods
If you are a crafty person, you should take a look at Etsy, the largest online market for homemade and vintage goods. You will find an amazing mix of leather wallets, lamps made from river wood, unique hand-printed t-shirts, jewelry, organic soup, and countless other things. Top sellers often expand beyond the platform, creating their own brands and opening stores across the globe. Also look at platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce. You can sell your products on more than one site.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
30. Image Consultant
Who needs an Image consultant? Many companies and individuals rely on their image/brand, making it worthwhile to hire someone to manage it.
Cat’s: Off/Online, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
31. IoT Service Provider
the Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding at a rapid rate, and it appears that soon every device will be connected to the Cloud. Organizations of all sizes will need someone to provide them with the necessary infrastructure, hardware sensors, & continuous support.
Cat’s: Online, High $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
32. Sustainable Landscaping . . .
uses strategies to avoid negative environmental problems like excess storm water run-off, drinking water pollution, & invasive species propagation. It also often features shade trees or structures natural irrigation systems, native grasses, & often large, open areas for sport & leisure.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
33. Language Teacher
For a long time, it has been the go-to way of making money on the side for students and university teachers. Now, with Skype and ubiquitous Internet access, everyone can start teaching languages from the comfort of his or her home.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
34. Language Translation
Despite the impressive advancements of machine translation, the demand for skilled Translators is still very high and will probably remain so for quite some time. You can start looking for work on platforms such as Fiverr or Upwork, slowly build your clientele. It’s also a good idea to directly contact popular Bloggers and ask them if they would consider having their blog translated into another language.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults or Students
35. Medical Courier Service
This low-cost Startup is an attractive option for those who are organized, responsible, & have a reliable vehicle. Medical couriers may deliver equipment, lab specimens, prescription drugs, documents or even organs to Oregon. You can start as a soul driver and then expand by hiring other drivers.
Cat’s: Low Contact, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults
35. Mobile App Developer
They’re more popular than ever, and people are willing to pay good money for ways to manage their lives from their SmartPhones. If you have a Gr8 idea and know how to code (or learn), you can run with it and create an App yourself. If you just have an idea, there are plenty of SW developers looking to collaborate with people on app creation.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
36. Mobile Laundry services . . .
can be the ideal extension of an existing laundry business – as a pickup & delivery service. In this busy age, it’s extremely important to make the entire service as convenient as possible, which often means creating mobile applications and a Website where customers can schedule deliveries and pickups.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
37. Mobile Pet Grooming
As more & more people are postponing the decision to have children, they turn their attention to their pets. Many owners are willing to pay significant $$$ to give their beloved pets regular grooming or a makeover. Be sure to set up a website that enables visitors to book appointments online.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
38. Niche Website Owner
New trends start every day, and some of them grew to be pop culture sensations. Your job as a NW website owner is to capture the market before it gets too saturated. Creating a niche website (using WordPress) will allow you to secure your place on the very top of search engines, resulting in thousands of daily visitors. Using a tool like StudioPress can make this even easier.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
39. Personal Shopper
Shopping for groceries, clothes, or electronic goods can eat up a lot of for busy people. A personal shopper can help them reclaim their valuable time in exchange for a significant fee. It can be someone who goes to stores in person, or it can be someone makes the online decisions about which product the client should buy.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
40. Podcasting . . .
is a fantastic way to make a few $$$ on the side for anyone who deals with interesting or niche topics that are suitable for this type of format. Do you like video Games or ethnic Music? Interested in startups & entrepreneurship? There are definitely plenty of people just like you, who would look forward to hearing your show.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
41. SaaS Business Owner
Software-as-a-Service is a business model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted. It has the advantage of predictable monthly revenue and complete control over the entire project. It takes time, skill, and effort to develop SaaS software.
Cat’s: Online, High $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
42. SEO Expert
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an absolute necessity for everyone who wants to be relevant on the Web. A capable SEO expert can turn a dying business into a prosperous operation in a matter of months. No wonder then that the best SEO professionals can earn as much as seasoned software developers.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
42. Self-Publishing
Some self-published authors earn as much as $1 million yearly. You can achieve the same kind of success and all you need is a few freely available tools and the ability to write a compelling Book that will sell.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
43. Social Media Consultant
This business is ideal for someone who knows how to use Social Media to obtain Business objectives. You can specialize in one platform or you can be a generalist who can navigate all SM. Social media tools make this job easier.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
44. “Smart Home” Contractor
Modern Smart Home solutions can do everything from remotely controlling lights in your house to your air-conditioning to a health-monitoring application in your SmartPhone. Because the possibilities are virtually endless, it takes someone who understands the industry to come up with the best solutions possible.
Cat’s: Live, High $$$, High Potential, Adults
45. Online Teaching
The success of Khan Academy, a non-profit educational organization created in 2006 by educator “Sal” Khan, has proved the effectiveness of online teaching and paved the way for talented educators and their students. You can also sell your expertise as video content on YouTube, or create your own Website and charge your students on an hourly basis for lessons.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
46. Uber or Lyft Driver
Anyone who considers himself or herself to be a good driver can sign up with Uber or Lyft and make extra $$$ driving people crazy. While working as a driver may not sound like that exciting, it’s a great way to put better food on the table.
Cat’s: Live, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
47. Virtual Assistant . . .
is a person who is paid to do a job of another remotely. Can be as simple as office work or as complicated as high tech work. You can start with one Client then build it up to several – if you choose
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults, Students
48. Virtual Call Center Operator
Unlike regular call centers, virtual Call centers often employ people from all parts of the world, who then do the job from their residence.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, Low Potential, Adults or Students
49. WordPress Themes
Are you a web developer or designer who earns for passive income? If so, creating WPT might be the right path for you. You can sell your themes on websites like Envato. Once your theme is finished, you will still need to provide customers with ongoing support, work on updates, but you can do so when you please.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
50. YouTube Stardom
Who hasn’t heard about PewDiePie, the biggest YouTube star with over 46 million subscribers? His journey to stardom started in his room with a humble webcam and one simple Let’s Play video, which he does to this day. Beyond live game streaming, there are still vast, unexplored seas filled with opportunities for anyone on YouTube who dares to go after them.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
51. VR/AR App Developer
The Virtual Reality SW market is expected to reach $24.5 billion dollars in revenue in 2020s. All you have to do is learn how to develop immersive VR & AR experiences. The Internet is full of resources and communities of like-minded people to help you along the way.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
52. Web Developer
Modern web development requires much more than just mastering HTML with CSS and, perhaps, learning PHP or JavaScript. Any web developer who wants to be competitive must become familiar with various frameworks, supporting technologies, and trends. If you don’t already have the skills, taking low-cost online courses is a good place to start.
Cat’s: Online, Low $$$, High Potential, Adults, Students
Conclusion
No matter what type of business (live, online or offline) you would like to start or how much money you have to invest, we are sure that, at least, a few ideas from our list will match your criteria.
Just remember that the idea alone is not enough. It takes hard work. You have to show passion, persistence, & dedication to overcome challenges as they arise. If you do, there’s nothing that can stop you from joining the ranks of successful entrepreneurs people from all around the world.
Comments: Do you have a great ideas for a business? Have we missed anything? Let us know via the comments.
fm Digital Blog 5/20 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz
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