57 Online Business Ideas You Can Start Today

It’s 2022 and you’re ready to start your own business. Congratulations! It’s a brave new world, and there are endless opportunities for entrepreneurs like you. So, what should you do?

Well, that all depends on what type of business you want to start. In this blog post, we will discuss the top 57 business ideas for 2022. Whether you’re looking for an online or offline business, we’ve got you covered. So, what are you waiting for? Start reading and get inspired!

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic. Studies show that the pandemic has a substantial impact on jobs, consumers, companies, and financial markets all around the world.

With this scenario, businesses are looking for new ways to adapt to the “new normal” and one of these ways is to go into the digital environment. This appears as a great opportunity, never seen before.

Maybe you lost your job because of COVID or maybe you’re just looking for new opportunities to make more money. Either way, this article is for you. I’ll show you 57 business ideas you can start online today and with little to no initial investment.

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1 – Sell Online Courses

The education industry is growing at a rapid pace, it’s no doubt that we live in a knowledge economy. Those who have valuable knowledge and skills don’t struggle for money.

  • Research shows that each additional year of schooling increases the individual’s earnings up to 10 %.
  • According to Forbes, the digital learning industry will climb to the $325 billion mark by 2025. 

Teaching an online course is a very popular business model these days, it’s extremely passive and the investments are pretty low. 

All you need to do is to put together videos explaining a subject you know about and choose if you want to host on your own website or on some hosting platform. 

Most of the time it will be better to put your course on a hosting platform as it will require much less work on your part. You can check out Thinkific and Teachable.

Building an online course requires a bit of effort up front, but once you record the content, it will be mostly passive income.

Let’s get into how you can do it.

First, brainstorm a topic that you know about and people will be interested in. As a rule of thumb, anything that solves a particular problem, helps people achieve a desired result, or something related to a hobby will work.

Some ideas: cooking, social media marketing, a new language, dog training, web development, music production, the options are endless.

Next, you need to put together the content and record it. To record the content you don’t need to get fancy, a PowerPoint presentation with your voice explaining the concepts is enough. 

To do that, you can grab any screencast app and record your screen and voice while you explain your tutorial. ScreenFlow is a very cool app that allows you to record your screen and edit your video afterward.

With the course done, upload the videos on your platform of choice.

2 – Coaching

Coaching is very similar to selling online courses. Do you have an expertise that you can teach others?

You can be an online coach at literally anything. You can coach people at literally anything, how to gain weight, lose weight, how to learn a language, how to improve relationships. It’s limitless…

I started my first business helping people find the right career for them. It’s a very gratifying job.

The Coaching business model works in this way: you hop on Skype (or other platforms you choose) and provide assistance to your coaching clients. These calls can be daily, weekly, or monthly.

3 – E-commerce Business

You don’t need a warehouse full of inventory to run your business anymore. If you want to start an eCommerce business, there are multiple routes you can go in the online world.

You can choose between DropShipping, Amazon FBA, or even manufacturing your own product.

With DropShipping you’ll run your business by sourcing a pre-existing product from a supplier and having them take care of the operations things, such as packaging and fulfillment.

The cool thing about Dropshipping is that it eliminates the risk on your part, as you don’t need to buy the products before you start to sell. When you get an order for some product, the order will go to the manufacturer and the manufacturer will send the product.

Amazon FBA is a bit more complicated than DropShipping. The term FBA stands for Fulfillment by Amazon. The job of the seller is to sell and the Amazon’s job is shipping.

The biggest part of Amazon sales comes from third-party sellers, and these sellers can be anyone, including me and you…

The seller sends the product to Amazon, which warehouses everything and then process the orders as they come in. 

You need to pay a fee for Amazon services, but you get in exchange:

  • Access to one of the world’s most dynamic fulfillment networks.
  • All fulfillment and shipping costs included (pick, pack, and ship)
  • 24/7 Amazon Service

The third option is yourself as the manufacturer and shipper of the product. There is nothing much to say here, just that this is the most difficult one, as you’ll need to handle everything.

If you want to get help choosing the best Amazon products to sell, Jungle Scout can help you a lot.

You’ll also need a checkout platform to sell your products. Samcart and Thrivecart are great for that.

4 – Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate Marketing is when you recommend a product or a service and earn a commission for every sale you refer. In a nutshell, here’s how Affiliate Marketing works:

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First, you need to find products to promote, these products must be related to your audience’s interests. To find these products you can check out some affiliate networks such as ShareASale, ClickBank, Amazon Associates, Rakuten, etc.

Once you sign up and choose the products, you need to start sharing your affiliate link. You can share the affiliate link via social media, Youtube, blog, email, forums, or paid advertising, the options are many. 

I made a list of reviews of the best affiliate marketing courses on the market, which you can check out by clicking here. If you want, you can also check out my list of the best affiliate marketing niches.

The benefit of Affiliate Marketing is that it’s very easy to get started, as your only job will be to bring traffic to the offer and that is a great source of passive income.

Your Income with Affiliate Marketing is directly proportional to how big your audience and traffic are, so the sky’s the limit.

5 – Start a Podcast

Podcasting is experiencing a meteoric rise, according to the Infinite Dial, here are some stats:

  • 78% of Americans are now familiar with podcasting
  • Monthly podcast listeners have grown 61,5% in 3 years.
  • Each week, more Americans listen to a podcast than have Netflix accounts

To start your podcast, first, you need to have a high-quality microphone, audio recording software, and call recording software. Next, you need to sign up for podcast hosting. The hoster stores your audio files and distributes them to the major podcast networks such as iTunes, Spotify, etc.

With podcasting you have a lot of different possibilities, you can do Affiliate Marketing, solicit sponsors and advertisers, and you can also build a blog, by turning every episode into posts.

6 – Virtual Assistant

Basically, anyone can become a virtual assistant (VA). As a virtual assistant, you’ll handle tasks such as answering emails, appointment scheduling, and basic marketing managing. There’s a broad spectrum of duties.

If you’re an organized type of person you’ll love to become a virtual assistant.

You can get started as a freelancer and if you want to grow as a business, you can hire and train other VAs to work under you.

Usually, you’ll not get paid much as a virtual assistant, but it can be a great opportunity to work with influential people and develop your professional skills.

There are a lot of great platforms on the internet that connects you with your ideal client, some are Upwork, Elance, Fiverr, etc.

7 – Freelance Content Writing

This is not very innovative, but it’s a good way to start making money online. You can do it full-time or just as a part-time job to increase your income.

With freelance writing, you can go into a lot of different sub-niches. You can write sales pages, website copy, blog posts, email newsletters…

To find jobs you can also use the same platforms listed above: Upwork, Elance, Fiverr, etc.

8 – Create a Youtube Channel

Video content is becoming more and more prevalent on the web. Youtube has over one billion hours watched per day, which appears as a great opportunity.

Researches show that 84% of consumers were convinced to make a purchase after watching a video from a brand.

To get started you just need to pick a topic that you’re passionate about or have expertise in and start shooting videos. When getting started you don’t need the best cameras or the best equipment, you can start by shooting videos with your phone. It’s better to get started imperfect than to not get started at all.

Usually, an average Youtuber earns around $3 to $5 per 1,000 views.

9 – Become a translator

If you’re skilled in another language but don’t want to become a teacher, you can become a translator. 

You can become a translator working as a freelancer and there are lots of different platforms you can use to offer your services.

10 – Social Media Marketing

Social media marketing is a very broad term that can encompass a lot of different things. But, in general, social media marketing is the process of utilizing social media platforms to build relationships and interact with potential and current customers.

Some common activities within social media marketing include posting content, running ads, conducting market research, hosting contests or giveaways, and creating loyalty programs.

As more and more businesses begin to understand the importance of social media marketing, there will be an increasing demand for skilled individuals who are able to help businesses navigate these waters.

11 – SEO Consultant

Search engine optimization, or SEO, is the process of optimizing a website to rank higher in search engine results. This, in turn, can help businesses attract more visitors and convert more leads.

As an SEO consultant, you would be responsible for helping businesses improve their online visibility by providing advice and guidance on topics such as keyword research, content marketing, link building, and social media.

If you have experience with SEO and enjoy working with businesses to help them achieve their goals, then becoming an SEO consultant could be a great option for you.

12 – Freelance Designing

If you have a creative eye and enjoy designing things, then starting your own freelance design business could be a great option for you.

As a freelance designer, you would be responsible for creating visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. You would need to be able to work with clients to understand their needs and requirements and create designs that meet their objectives.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this field, then starting your own freelance design business could be a great way for you to make money online.

13- e-Book Writing

If you enjoy writing and have a knack for creating informative or entertaining content, then writing and publishing an e-book could be a great way for you to make money online.

An e-book is simply an electronic book that can be downloaded and read on any device, including computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Writing an e-book is a great way to share your knowledge and expertise with a wide audience.

If you think you have something valuable to say that others would benefit from reading, then writing an e-book could be a great option for you. Self-publishing an e-book has never been easier with Amazon and other options around.

14 – Editing and Proofreading

If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy reading, then starting your own editing and proofreading business could be a great option for you.

As an editor or proofreader, you would be responsible for reviewing and correcting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and formatting. You would need to be able to identify errors and make corrections accordingly.

15 – Starting a blog

If you enjoy writing and have something valuable to say, then starting a blog could be a great way for you to make money online.

A blog is simply a website where you can share your thoughts and ideas on any topic that you choose. You can write about anything that you are passionate about or anything that you think would be of interest to others.

If you can build up a large enough following, you can make money from advertising or affiliate marketing.

If you don’t want to monetize your blog via advertising or affiliate marketing, you can use your blog to support another business idea you have chosen.

16 – Freelance Researching

If you enjoy conducting research and have a knack for finding information, then starting your own freelance research business could be a great option for you. As a freelance researcher, you would be responsible for helping businesses find the information they need. This could involve anything from conducting market research to finding data on competitors.

17 – Freelance coding and Web design

If you are skilled in coding and web design, then starting your own freelance business could be a great option for you. As a freelance coder or web designer, you would be responsible for creating websites or designing apps for businesses. Plus, you can also offer consultancy as well.

18 – Software and App Development

As a freelance coding and web designer, you’re selling your expertise to clients. You’re helping other people achieve their business’s goal.

If you want to take things to the next level, you can work on your own applications and software, instead of helping clients. As a software or app developer, you would be responsible for creating and developing new software or apps.

This is a bit more difficult though. As you’ll need to develop more of your entrepreneurial skills and learn how to market and sell your applications.

19 – Photography

If you are skilled in photography, then starting your own photography business could be a great option for you. As a photographer, you would be responsible for taking pictures of people, places, or things.

There are a lot of different stock photo sites that will give you commissions on the pictures you sell. This is a great way to turn a hobby into an online business.

20 – Tutoring

If you are knowledgeable in a particular subject and enjoy teaching others, then starting your own tutoring business could be a great option for you.

As a tutor, you would be responsible for helping students learn about a particular subject. You would need to be knowledgeable in the subject matter and have the necessary teaching skills to be successful in this field.

21 – Internet Domain Selling

If you are skilled in internet marketing, then starting your own internet domain selling business could be a great option for you. As an internet domain seller, you would be responsible for finding and selling domains to businesses.

Basically, some internet domain names are more popular and are more valuable to others. The idea behind this business model is that you buy high-value domain names for cheap at online auctions and then sell them to the next bidder for a bigger profit.

22 – Accounting or Bookkeeping

As an accountant or bookkeeper, you would be responsible for keeping track of a business’s finances. This business idea requires that you have a certification, but it’s great for those who already have an accounting office operating.

You can use the internet to expand your current operation or to change your operational form to 100% online. It’s a great way to get more clients, diminish costs, and have more freedom.

23 – Telemarketing

If you are skilled in sales and enjoy talking to people on the phone, then starting your own telemarketing business could be a great option for you. As a telemarketer, you would be responsible for making sales calls to businesses or customers on behalf of a company. You would need to have strong sales skills and be able to handle rejections well.

24 – Data entry

If you don’t have any specialized skills, data entry is very simple and easy to do. As a data entry specialist, you would be responsible for entering data into computers or databases. This is a great option for those who want to work from home, as there are no complicated skills involved, there is very little start-up cost, and the hours are flexible.

25 – Stock or Foreign currency trading

If you are skilled in stock or foreign currency trading, then starting your own trading business could be a great option for you. As a trader, you would be responsible for buying and selling stocks or currencies.

You would need to have strong knowledge of the market and be able to make quick decisions. This idea isn’t great for beginners or people who don’t have a lot of experience with stock or foreign currency trading.

26 – Transcription

If you are skilled in transcription, then starting your own transcription business could be a great option for you. As a transcriptionist, you would be responsible for transcribing audio or video files into written form. This is a great option for those who want to work from home, as there is very little start-up cost and the hours are flexible.

This is one of the ideas on the list that are very easy to get started and doesn’t require a lot of skills.

27 – Travel Planning

If you are skilled in travel planning, then starting your own travel planning business could be a great option for you. As a travel planner, you would be responsible for helping people plan their dream vacations. You would need to be knowledgeable about the different destinations and have the necessary organizational skills to be successful in this field.

The cool thing is that you can work while you travel. The more you travel, the more you experience new locations, meet prospective clients, and make connections. It’s a great excuse to travel a lot haha

28 – Cybersecurity and IT consulting

If you are skilled in cybersecurity and IT consulting, then starting your own consulting business could be a great option for you. As a consultant, you would be responsible for helping businesses securely and set up their networks and systems. You would need to have strong knowledge of the latest security threats and be able to provide solutions that meet the needs of your clients.

29 – Online Therapy

If you are a certified therapist, then starting your own online therapy business could be a great option for you. As an online therapist, you would be responsible for providing counseling services to clients via the internet.

If you already provide offline therapy, you can use the internet to reach more prospective clients and grow your business. You can take advantage of platforms such as TalkSpace and BetterHelp to connect with clients.

30 – PR Consulting

If you are skilled in PR consulting, then starting your own PR consulting business could be a great option for you. As a PR consultant, you would be responsible for helping businesses improve their public image. You would need to have strong knowledge of the latest PR trends and be able to provide solutions that meet the needs of your clients.

You can assist businesses with their branding and online presence, including social media accounts, press releases, web content, and a lot more.

31 – Video Production

If you are skilled in video production, then starting your own video production business could be a great option for you. As a video producer, you would be responsible for creating videos for businesses or customers. You would need to have strong creative and technical skills to be successful in this field.

32 – Digital Advertising

As a digital advertiser, you would be responsible for creating and managing online advertising campaigns. You would need to have strong knowledge of the latest trends and be able to provide solutions that meet the needs of your clients. If you have knowledge related to pay-per-click advertising or Facebook advertising, this is a great option for you.

33 – Online Recruiting

If you are skilled in online recruiting, then starting your own online recruitment business could be a great option for you. As an online recruiter, you would be responsible for helping businesses find the right candidates for their open positions. It’s also your job to screen to see if the candidate is the right person for the position.

34 – Marketing Consultant

Marketing is a process of creating value for a company through creating and delivering messages that change the behavior of customers. If you are skilled in marketing, then starting your own marketing consulting business could be a great option for you.

As a marketing consultant, you would be responsible for helping businesses develop and execute their marketing strategy. You would need to have strong knowledge of the latest marketing trends and be able to provide solutions that meet the needs of your clients.

35 – Online Cooking Instruction

If you are skilled in cooking, then starting your own online cooking instruction business could be a great option for you. As an online cooking instructor, you would be responsible for providing recipes and cooking tips to clients via the internet.

You can create a cooking blog, write e-books, sell digital courses, and even promote some offers via affiliate marketing.

36 – Sell your art

If you are an artist, then selling your art online could be a great way to make money. You could sell your art through an online store, an auction site, or a classified site. You’ll need to have strong marketing and sales skills to be successful in this field.

37 – Influencer

If you are skilled in social media, then starting your own influencer marketing business could be a great option for you. As an influencer marketer, you would be responsible for helping businesses promote their products or services through social media.

To be an influencer you don’t need to have millions of followers. You just need to have a strong social media presence and be able to engage with your audience. There are a lot of micros, niche influencers that make a lot of money.

38 – Create and sell NFTs

If you are skilled in graphic design or web development, then creating and selling NFTs could be a great option for you. As an NFT creator, you would be responsible for creating digital assets that can be sold or traded.

If you’re interested in this idea, It’s important to learn what are NFT’s, how to create them, and where you can sell them.

39 – Promote sponsored posts on Instagram

If you have a large following on Instagram, then promoting sponsored posts could be a great way to make money. You would be responsible for finding sponsors and promoting their products or services through your Instagram account.

If you already have an engaged audience on Instagram, you just need to reach out to prospective brands and invite them to put sponsored posts on your Instagram pages or Stories.

40 – Lead Generation Service Provider

Leads are potential customers who have shown interest in your product or service. If you are skilled in generating leads, then starting your own lead generation business could be a great option for you. As a lead generation service provider, you would be responsible for helping businesses generate leads through various marketing channels.

41 – Nutritionist

If you are a certified nutritionist, then starting your own nutritionist business could be a great option for you. As a nutritionist, you would be responsible for helping people improve their diet and eat healthy foods. You can work with clients one-on-one, or you can create digital products like e-books or meal plans.

42 – 3D – Printed products

3D printed products are a new technology in the eCommerce world, and they are becoming more popular every day. If you are skilled in designing or creating objects with a three-dimensional printer, then starting your own business selling three-dimensional printed products could be a great option for you. You can sell your products through an online store, an auction site, or a classified site.

43 – CV Writing

It’s very difficult to write a winning CV. If you are skilled in CV writing, then starting your own CV writing business could be a great option for you. As a CV writer, you would be responsible for helping people improve their CVs and get more interviews. You can also sell CV templates for people who can’t pay for the more expensive and personalized services.

44 – Speechwriting

Writing speeches is a very difficult task, and few people can do it well. If you are skilled in speechwriting, then starting your own speechwriting business could be a great option for you.

As a speechwriter, you would be responsible for helping businesses write speeches that are effective and persuasive. You can also sell pre-written speeches for those who can’t afford to hire a speechwriter.

You can also help everyday people regarding their speeches. Yes, that’s right haha

You can help them with birthday speeches, weddings, award ceremonies, or political debates for example.

45 – Become a Copywriter

Copywriting is the art of writing persuasive, compelling, and interesting copy that persuades people to take some form of action. If you are skilled in copywriting, then becoming a copywriter could be a great option for you.

As a copywriter, you would be responsible for writing sales letters, web content, email marketing campaigns, and other marketing materials.

Copywriting is also a very effective skill to learn if you have any kind of online business. It will help you get more clients and improve your conversions.

46 – Business consulting

If you have experience working in Business and enjoy giving advice, then starting your own business consulting company could be a great option for you. As a Business consultant, you would be responsible for helping businesses improve their operations.

You would need to have strong problem-solving skills and knowledge in various Business fields such as marketing, management, and human resources.

47 – Event planning

If you are skilled in event planning and enjoy organizing events, then starting your own event planning business could be a great option for you. As an event planner, you would be responsible for organizing events such as weddings, parties, or conferences.

You would need to be able to handle the logistics of the event and have strong customer service skills to be successful in this field.

48 – Create a SaaS (Software as a service)

Software as a service is a type of online software that allows users to pay to get access. If you are skilled in creating software, then starting your own SaaS business could be a great option for you.

As a SaaS business owner, you would be responsible for developing the software and managing the server. If you can build software that can automate tasks that people do on a daily basis, you can become extremely successful.

49 – Buy and Sell websites

You can buy websites that are underperforming and improve them to sell them for a higher price. You can also buy websites that are already doing well and add new products or services to them to make them even more successful.

If you already have knowledge in SEO and affiliate marketing, buying and selling websites can be a great opportunity for you to make a lot of money.

50 – Market Research

Market research is the process of gathering information about consumers and the market. If you are skilled in market research, then starting your own market research business could be a great option for you. As a market researcher, you would be responsible for conducting surveys and focus groups to gather data about consumers.

51 – Email Marketing Consultant

If you are skilled in email marketing, then starting your own email marketing consulting could be a great option for you. As an email marketing consultant, you would be responsible for helping businesses improve their email marketing campaigns and achieve higher conversion rates.

You would need to have knowledge in email marketing software, copywriting and email marketing best practices to be successful in this field.

52 – Statistical and Data Analysis

If you have strong analytical skills and enjoy working with data, then starting your own statistical and data analysis business could be a great option for you. As a statistical and data analyst, you would be responsible for analyzing data to help businesses make better decisions.

You would need to have math skills and knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS or SAS to be successful in this field.

53 – Multi-level-marketing

Multi-level marketing is a type of marketing where you sell products and recruit other people to do the same. If you are skilled in marketing, then starting your own MLM business could be a great option for you.

As an MLM business owner, you would be responsible for developing the marketing strategy and recruiting new members. You can also earn commissions on the products that your recruits sell.

54 – Secondhand books dealer

If you love books and enjoy finding bargains, then starting your own secondhand book business could be a great option for you. As a secondhand book dealer, you would be responsible for buying and selling used books. You would need to have knowledge of book valuation and be able to find good deals on used books.

55 – Local Business Consulting

If you have strong business and marketing knowledge, then starting your own local business consulting could be a great option for you. As a local business consultant, you would be responsible for helping small businesses grow and succeed.

You would need to have knowledge in Business administration, marketing, and management to be successful in this field. You can find small business owners on Linkedin, Google maps, and Craiglist to build your prospects list.

56 – Landing Page Specialist

A landing page is a page on a website that is designed to convert visitors into leads or customers. If you are skilled in designing and optimizing landing pages, then starting your own landing page specialist business could be a great option for you.

As a landing page specialist, you would be responsible for designing and optimizing landing pages for businesses. You would need to have knowledge in web design, conversion optimization, and copywriting to be successful in this field.

To build great landing pages you’ll need to choose a software to subscribe to. Clickfunnels and Groovefunnels are great.

57 – Meditation Instructor

As a meditation instructor, you would be responsible for teaching people how to meditate. You would need to have knowledge of different types of meditation and be able to cater the instruction to each individual.

Conclusion

With this list, you can choose the option that bests suits your personality and start your business in 2022. Don’t wait, just get started, the best time was yesterday, and the second-best time is now.

Starting a business is like jumping in cold water, you’ll feel resistance and it will take courage but the feeling is amazing.

Don’t wait for the perfect time, start where you are and adjust it along the way.

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