10 Online Business Ideas

One of the quickest and easiest ways to start your own business is to do so online. Here is a discussion of 10 ideas.

#1. Specialized Retailer

An online store lets you reach customers all over that world and that means you can afford to specialize.  Many vendors will even ship products to customers on your behalf, which means you don't need to own a lot of inventory.

#2. Social Media Consultant

Larger firms can hire an agency or full-time staff member. As a consultant, you can help them determine the best tactics, posting schedules and content for their target audience. As their follower count grows, so will your business.

#3. Web Design

If you know some HTML and have a good eye for design, you can launch a service to create attractive, easy-to-use websites for small online businesses. Build up a portfolio of work with smaller freelance jobs, then create your own website to show it off and bring in a steady stream of clients.

#4. Resume/Cover Letter Writing

It's a tough truth to swallow, but a standout resume and cover letter can make all the difference when applying jobs. Get hired to help others get hired by writing stellar resumes.

#5. Professional Freelancer

You might not think of freelancing as a business, but with more and more companies turning to part-time contract workers to fill their skill gaps, it's not hard to imagine making a living providing businesses with a variety of freelance services.

#6. Affiliate Marketing If you're a person that

loves leaving customer reviews on sites like Amazon, stop doing it for free. Word-of-mouth advertising is still a huge lead generator for many companies, and a lot of businesses are willing to share a portion of their profits with persuasive individuals who will promote their products to the public. 

#7. Ebook Author

Have a ton of knowledge on a particular subject that you want to share with the public? With e-readers now a staple in most households, self-publication has become a reality for many writers who might never get picked up by publishing companies.

#8. Remote Technical Support 

 Many small businesses don't have room in their budget for a full-time IT employee, so when their systems go on the fritz, they'll usually call a computer whiz friend or family member. If you have experience working on computers and networks, you can eliminate their need to call in a favor and offer immediate remote technical assistance.

#9. Teaching Online Courses

You don’t need a degree in education to teach people how to do something you know inside and out. You can help others enrich their lives by offering classes in an area you’re passionate about, like yoga or baking.

#10. App development 

Mobile applications are more popular than ever, and people are willing to pay good money for ways to manage their lives from their smart phones. If you have a great idea and happen to know coding, you can run with it and create your app yourself.