Top 15 Online Business Ideas You Can Start Now

JUMOKE ADEAGBO

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Are you looking for ways to become financially independent? Are you looking for an online business idea that will make you money?
Then you have nothing to worry about again. In this article, you will learn how you can start a profitable online business right now.
And the good news is that the amount you can earn in these businesses has no limit.
Nevertheless, there is no shortcut to success. To be successful in any of these businesses, commitment and consistency are the keys. If you are determined, work hard, and focus, I assure you that you will soon be financially independent and can be a helper to others who desire it.

Online Survey

This online business is good for a student that is looking for a side hustle, this is because the pay is not that much for an employee side hustle. So if you are a student then this is the best online business you can do. You don’t need any experience or skills only if you know how to give a genuine answer to questions.
Okay, if you are ready to start; simply search for a paid survey on google, sign in, and proceed to answer the survey after successful completion of the survey you can then be ready to get paid.
Quick heads up
To earn more money, you can sign in for two to three paid survey websites.

Publishing E-books

If you have a passion for writing and a dream of writing books then this is the online business I recommend for you. It is your best shot to earn and become financially independent quickly.
There are many platforms you can publish your books for free, all that the requires is a small percentage at most 5% of every book you sold on the platform.
Quick heads up
To be successful in this business; do a market survey, and write about what people need and what they are searching for an answer for in your niche. Also, when publishing, I advise you to put extra effort into the book cover and the book description.

Dropshipping

If you are a person that doesn’t like to take a risk at all, and you want to start a business then this online business is for you. Drop shopping is the process of selling other people’s products and getting your commission on every product you successfully sell.
When you sell through an online platform, all you need is to send the information of the buyer to the supplier, they will transport the product to the buyer without you getting involved and you will take your profit after a successful sale.
Dropshipping requires you to register on a digital marketing platform. Some platforms allow free registration while some request registration fees which are very small.
Quick heads up
As a beginner, I will advise you to make your product price fair so that you can earn customers’ trust and grow fast in the business.

Virtual Assistant

If you are good at planning and organizing then this role is your best choice. It involves conducting all office duties without going to an office. It is simply the role of a personal assistant to execute virtually. Nowadays, many companies are operating in a way to reduce the cost of renting and maintaining offices, thereby hiring more virtual assistants for some roles.
Becoming a virtual assistant requires no license or several years of experience. It is quite easy to start. All you need to do is to grow your network, especially on LinkedIn, and let them know you are open for a position as a virtual assistant.

Start YouTube educational Content Channel

If you know how to create and edit a video that is appealing to viewers then, I said you should give YouTube channel a shot. It is an online business that pays well. You can create educational video content that people can learn from and have good viewers.
YouTube pays you for uploading a video on their platform, based on the number of viewers- YouTube starts paying if your number of viewers reaches 1000 views upward.
Quick heads up
The key to this business is consistent and constant uploading of insightful content on your channel, don’t give up, keep doing it and it will pay off.
Your videos don’t need to be perfect, but all you need to do is to keep providing informative video content and the keyword you use for your content description.

Blogging

If you like to pen down your thought in black and white, then my friend the best way to monetize that passion is through blogging. This is because we are in the information age and people search for information a lot.
One of the things you need to consider when considering starting a blog is to know your niche and start building your reader’s network around that niche.
The easy part of it is that you can blog about anything in your niche, just ensure your blog post catches your reader’s attention and insightfulness
Quick heads up
The amount you can make from blogging has no limit, only if you can be committed to its success.

Content Writing

Contents writing is another aspect of an online lucrative business you can venture in. Seriously, are you thinking that? No, you don’t necessarily need to graduate in English or law even if you don’t need to be a graduate.
All you need is to know how to structure and write sentences in English. To help with that, it is recommended to attend one or two online courses.
You don’t necessarily need to have a website where clients can reach you before you can start getting clients. You can start by choosing a topic about two and write about it as a sample to show the clients. You can get a client through your social media network.
Also, writing articles about how writing can help your client, will be a great way to get your target audience. Lastly, tell your loved ones, family, and friends about the service you offer.
Quick heads up
Content writing requires passion and commitment.

Social Media Account Manager

In this information age, we are, your net worth is your net worth. If you are a good influencer on social media and you have good communication and writing skills then this online business is yours to start.
Those corporate individual social profiles are looking for someone who can handle their social media profile effectively and many businesses are also looking for people who can handle their business social profile effectively for marketing.
So there are tons of people looking out to hire social media account managers.
Quick heads up
You need to be creative in both writing and communication, have good analysis skill, and knows how to build a network around your target audience.
Consistency and constant updating of your profile are the keys to this business

Graphics Designer

Graphics design is an online business that is lucrative and easy to start right away. It is a digital skill that has been growing over time. So, if you are good at graphic design this is a cash-out online business for you that is in high demand.
If you don’t have any experience and you want to start this business. You can start by watching some videos on YouTube about graphic designing, once you master all the necessary skills then in a few days you should be good to start taking clients. In this business, you learn more on the job.

Podcast Production

This is a new online business that you can earn from. A podcast is an online format of radio. It t requires no frequency and it requires no nothing to start.
To start with, look for a topic to talk about and gain listeners. As you continue to do that, you will be gaining listeners. Once you have gained a lot of listeners and have grown a brand then businesses will then start advertising on your podcast and you can earn from the product advertisement and endorsement.
Quick heads up
Do market research, know what people need and want to listen about then gradually you will make a brand.

Web Developer

This is also an online business you can start as soon as possible. Companies are now taking digital marketing seriously. They are now using online to market their product and services, for this is the reason why they see the need for a web developer. Web developers are now in high demand and are cashing out seriously in it.
To start with you can do some research on what you need to do, the programming language you need to know and if possible be under some tutelage for guidance.
After learning the skills then you can start taking clients.
Quick heads up
Diligence, determination, and commitment are the key to being successful in this aspect of online business

Selling Product Online

If you have a product to sell then I recommend you should take your product to social media or the e-commerce platform for more sales. It is another source to get more sales. Social media marketplace and e-commerce platforms are the best way to have more sales of your good.

Sell Stock Photos

If you are a photographer then this online business is for you. If you don’t have any experience in photography you can still earn and in a few days ready to sell your stock.
To start, go to the search engine and search for websites that buy stock photos. Some of them are; pixabay.com, pexels.com, freepik.com, and so on. Read their requirements and terms and conditions then start uploading and getting paid.

Online Teaching

If you are good at teaching, or you are a teacher, then I recommend you to take online teaching as a side hustle. It pays much more than your regular teaching.
To start with, simply search for an online tutor website and register. Also, you can publicize your service on your social media for people to know. Then before you know it, you will be getting clients.
Quick heads up
To earn big, I recommend you to also target some international students and be good at your work for a referral.

Comedy Skit Making

Nowadays, people watch comedy a lot, it is a way of making them forget about the hurdles of life. This is what many are doing as their source of income.
If you are the type that makes people laugh or you can make people laugh, then I say this comedy skit-making is a good choice for you.
All you need is a camera, even if you don’t have a camera you can use a good phone to start with, and then good video writing to catch a lot of viewers, then you are good to start earning.
Quick heads up
Make an extra effort in your video editing to catch broad viewers.

Conclusions

In this economy, to be financially independent you will need a side hustle. There is no time that is too late to start. Even if you don’t have any experience, now is the time to get your hand to start doing something.
In this information age, digital skills are most in-demand. Learn them, venture into them, and be financially free. Time waits for no man!
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