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20 Unique Business Ideas to Explore Post-COVID-19

by Alara Charis

June 8, 2020 1

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected a lot of businesses; while some have completely shut down, some are experiencing a dramatic drop in revenue. Amidst all these, adjustments need to be made by business owners and those thinking of starting their businesses.

Below is a list of unique business ideas to explore post-COVID-19

1. Delivery Business

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, delivery businesses have experienced a boom. A vast majority have taken to online shopping to have their basic needs met. While the epidemic might have caused a growth in this business, it will remain that way even after the pandemic.

2. Freelancing

There are platforms online that encourage freelancing by connecting buyers with sellers. Some of these platforms are Fiverr, Freelancer, Upwork, amongst several others.

Freelancing allows you to work from the comfort of your home and earn a decent living.

3. Food Delivery

The pandemic has led to the shutdown of several restaurants, and for those that are functional, only take-outs are allowed. The market place also gets crowded at a time like this as people want to stock up foodstuff.

Not everyone has the luxury of going to the market to shop for food ingredients. This gives an opportunity for food delivery service to thrive. All you have to do is take clients’ orders, and make whatever food they desire then deliver to their doorstep.

Adding a food delivery app to this will make it easier for your prospective customers to place food orders online and have it delivered to them effortlessly

4. Online Healthcare Consultation

Licensed healthcare workers can take care of their patients without having to step out. They do this by using online tools to provide health services to patients in need of them, you as a healthcare personnel can start up your online healthcare consultancy services.

By creating a branded app for your services, you will be able to provide the best solutions to the health issues of all and sundry.

5. Apps Development

Working from home will require loads of online apps to make it a success. Apps development is an opportunity for developers to come up with applications that make delivery of professional services easy for brands and businesses.

6. Telecommunication

With more users taking to online platforms to promote their brands, businesses, or merely having fun, more data and credits will be exhausted. You can register with VTU companies and provide a platform for people to recharge, purchase data, and carry out all necessary subscriptions.

7. E-commerce

For those engaged in wholesales and retail services, it is time to move to e-commerce. If the cost of a website is more than you can bear, you can market your products on social media like Facebook and Instagram.

8. Web Design

Businesses adopting e-commerce means there will be a need for website developments. If you can design websites, then this is a business idea to explore. Design websites for businesses and organizations and get paid in the process.

9. Online Fitness Coaching

People want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and what better way to do so than healthy eating and exercise? For those who have a passion or fitness, you can take to online platforms to coach people. 

10. Affiliate Marketing

With this, all you have to do is advertise products on your website, or any platform and get people to buy using your link. The more sales you command, the more money you make.

11. Social Media Management

Companies and businesses pay people to manage their presence across social media platforms. Managing social media accounts is a great business idea if you know how to promote brands and market contents.

12. Online Tutoring

If you have a knack for teaching and imparting knowledge, this is an avenue to make money. All it takes is for you to choose a subject area you are good at and start getting paid to share such knowledge.

13.  Creating E-books

If you love to write and don’t mind handling your promotion, creating an E-book to share your knowledge is a cool business idea to explore.

14. Event Planning

A lot of events have been either placed on hold or canceled as a result of the pandemic. Once it is over, there will be a boom in event planning as parties will resume full time.

15. Liquid Soap Production

Soap making business has gained popularity over the years. Learning how to make liquid soaps for household needs is a sure way to send you smiling to the bank.

     16. Mini Importation

The importation business has been on hold as a result of the pandemic. The moment it’s all over, the demand for certain goods will be on the rise again. Items for importation include fashion-related items, cosmetics, amongst others.

    17. Fashion Design

For those who have skills in fashion designing, now might be the time to take it a step further and make money with your skills. 

    18. Thrift Store

The pandemic has affected a lot of things in the economy, including people’s finances. Starting a thrift store where people can shop for a cheap amount without breaking the bank is a great business idea.

   19. Driving for Uber/Taxify

If you have a car and lots of spare time, registering as a driver for Bolt (Taxify) or Uber is a great business idea to explore post-COVID-19. Not only do you have full control of your time, but you also make money while doing so. 

  20. Baking

Hardly will you see parties, weddings, and some other events without cakes and snacks. Once the lockdown is over, so many postponed activities will take place. With this turn of events, it is a great business idea to dust those pans and begin baking.

With the Federal Government’s ease of lockdown across states in the federation, activities will return to normal in little or no time. These business ideas are great ways to give yourself a fresh start and earn a decent living.