There seem to be more hurdles than ever to jump over this year when thinking about venturing out on your own. The great thing is that there is also a lot of flexibility in the way your business can exist and generate revenue. There are many types of online business to start that require very little to get up and running. Consider your options for viable, digitally based businesses that could help you be your own boss.
Blog
Many people have taken the opportunity to create blogs. We’re all experiencing our own journeys right now, both together as a society and separately. Some are traveling while others are sheltering in place. Blogging is all about giving your unique perspective on life as you know it. You may start your own website or social media page or publish your work on others’ sites.
If you can increase your viewership, depending on what you write about, there are opportunities for free goods or services from other companies who target your readers’ demographic. They can pay you to advertise what they offer either subliminally or overtly. Blogging isn’t just an open letter or diary; it’s taking others on your adventures and through your experiences and, if you do it right, can mean you get to do what you love full-time.
Sell Art
The extra time we all have at home these days has given way to an influx of hobbyists and artisans exploring their interests in the art world. The word art is broad, including everything from cooking and baking to jewelry making and metalwork, to painting, drawing, and sculpting. People are making some serious dough expanding on the artistically driven activities they’re only now finding time to develop.
Now is a great time to showcase not just your work but your process as well. Document the time and effort you put in on various platforms and the finished products that result. Consider the arts that you love and if you could be successful in sharing your work with others.
Sell Apparel
Many people have chosen to start documenting the ways they alter apparel and utilize certain items for their benefit. Masks are an essential piece of our wardrobes these days, and you can’t go anywhere without them. Many of us learned that, after wearing them all day, you need to change them just about as often as your underwear. Capitalizing on that necessity by decorating different types to fit trends can be a very practical business right now.
Of course, many people are spending their time sewing, tie-dying, cropping, patching, and ironing vinyl patterns onto classic pieces of clothing. This year, the increase in people looking for comfort in their clothing while still adhering to trends has given those who’d like to create a business selling apparel many opportunities.
There are many types of online businesses to start this year. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it. You may find that you fit in a few different categories, but if you can market your different products to a range of customers, you’ll have an expansive collection to sell. Understanding who you’re targeting will help you advertise with a purpose to your new potential clients.
