Top 10 Pandemic-Friendly Business Ideas

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many professionals who have been laid off have decided to forge their own paths and launch new businesses.

These newly-minted entrepreneurs quickly discover that there are many pandemic-friendly remote work or business ideas -- from digital marketing to online delivery services, and tuition centres that can be successfully executed and carry over into the post-pandemic world.

Here are top 10 pandemic-friendly business ideas, that you may start to future-proof your business.

1.      Social Media Services

Many small business owners know the importance of social media, but don't have time to learn about it themselves. If you have that expertise, now is a great time to launch a social media management company. Reach out to companies with little to no social media presence to run their accounts, and engage with their audience to boost sales and brand awareness.

2.      Culinary Classes

People love to eat and drink and are always looking for unique foods and cocktails to try. If you have a culinary background or just have mastered the hobby, consider sharing your expertise with the world.  You can start by offering online cooking classes taught via Zoom. As your business expands, consider opening a physical location as people begin to get comfortable with live experiences again.

3.      Online Reseller

In 2020, online shopping rose by 44%, a trend that will continue to grow beyond the pandemic. Becoming an online reseller allows you to capitalize on the e-commerce trend while helping consumers to earn cash for items they no longer need. You can buy products directly from a consumer and resell them, or help them find a buyer and take a commission for yourself.

4.      Consulting Business

From marketing to legal and finance, you can advise others in just about any area of business expertise as a consulting firm. You can connect virtually with clients and offer them your professional insights for scaling and improving their business to ensure stability during the pandemic.

 

5.      Digital Marketing Agency

Businesses are constantly looking for agencies to help them cut through the noise and stand out against online competitors. If you have a background in marketing, you can launch a digital marketing agency that offers content strategy, social media, SEO services, paid and targeted advertising, analytics, web design, consulting, and more.

6.      Graphic Design Firm

Most companies want to stand out with their graphics, but don’t have the in-house capabilities to do so. Whether it be their logo, event graphics, or marketing materials, companies need sleek and professional-looking designs and eye-catching graphics to stand out in today’s digital world.

7.      Delivery Services

During the pandemic, consumers are so used to having products delivered to them, the demand for online delivery services remains at an all-time high. These services mostly cover meals, groceries, and pharmaceutical goods, but there is also a market for miscellaneous product delivery services.

8.      Fitness and Wellness Programs

For over a year, the coronavirus caused people to work from home and stay inside most of the day. Right now, people may need some motivation to break through their pandemic health slump. If you have a background in health, exercise, and wellness, start creating content to help people better themselves and get out of a funk. Blogs and articles are a great way to share recipes and workout routines that people can easily practise from home with little or no experience.

9.      Commercial Cleaning Services

From the onset of the pandemic, professional cleaning services have been in high demand compared to previous years. Office buildings, medical facilities and public-facing businesses rely on professional cleaning services to disinfect their spaces. In fact, the industrial cleaning services market is expected to grow considerably from now to 2025.

10.    Online Tutorial Agency

As most schools remain closed during the pandemic, the demand for online tuition is likely to remain high.  Start a virtual tutoring agency by defining your expertise in various subjects.  Consider whether you want to work with parents with young children, high school students who are getting ready for examinations, or college students who need that extra push to get through their finals.