20 Types of Online Businesses You Can Start Today -

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Are you interested in starting a business today? It may sound like a daunting task that you can’t do but the internet has opened up a lot of options for you to be your own boss. Here are just some of the business types that you can start online!

1. Web Design

One of the most obvious businesses that you can start is a web design business, creating websites for other people. With online businesses erupting, it can be easy to find work in the web design field since most businesses want to maintain a modern web presence.

2. Graphic Design

Do you have a talent creating all things graphic and visual? Digital art work that can be found across the internet and on every website – which means there’s a high demand for this type of service. If you want to share your artistry with the world, offering graphic design services might be perfect for you.

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3. Writing

Freelance writing and other forms of writing have become the backbone of the internet. Not only do readers want reliable content, business owners are looking to hire writers like crazy. You can easily find paid writing gigs just by performing a simple internet search!

4. Editing

Since we mentioned writing, we want to add that editing might be right up your ally. Do you find yourself critiquing articles or social media posts as you read them? Editing might be perfect for you. With so many people writing, whether it be for school, work, or fun, almost all of those people need editing services and the internet makes a perfect place to offer those services.

5. Online Store

eBay, Amazon, Shopify and Easy are excellent choices to start online stores. T-shirts, jewelry, shoes, pretty much any kind of product. If you have stuff that you want to sell, there is almost certainly someone on the internet who wants to buy it.

6. Voice Over Services

Books, YouTube videos, and sales videos all require voice overs, it is easy to do this with a good microphone and an internet connection.

7. Coaching

There are people all over the world who need a helping hand and coaching over the internet is the perfect way for them to get it. There has been an explosion of coaches happening since there’s no regulation or certification needed. You can use your expertise to help others!

8. Business Coaching

Is your speciality helping other businesses succeed? Business coaching might be your niche. Where many business owners are familiar with their industry, they might need some help with other aspects of running a business. Marketing, Sales, Web Strategy and more. If you have solid results and business experience, you can make a lot of money helping people get the job they want.

9. Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is essentially the process of selling products for another website. Many people operate more than one affiliate marketing sites making them extra money. If you’re just starting out with an online business idea – you don’t even need a product. With programs like Amazon Affiliate, JVZoo, here at Marketing Solved and other affiliate networks – you can simply earn money by sharing other people’s products!

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10. Re-Selling

Re-selling products on the internet can be a great way to earn money, the key is finding a source for low cost items that you can sell for more. Are you a low price ninja, garage sale guru or an antique shopper? You can find items at a low cost and then sell them online on sites like eBay for a higher price. You keep the profit and continue sourcing new products. Buy low, sell high!

11. Digital/Virtual Assistant

Everyone has trouble getting all of their work done and keeping track of what is happening. A virtual assistant job can earn you a lot of money because of this. With the increase in online entrepreneurs, as their businesses grow – they find themselves needing help! That’s where being a VA can come in. Answering emails, helping with customer service, even social media. Hours can be flexible and you can easily work from home.

12. Online Courses

According to Forbes, market research projected that online learning would reach $107 Billion in 2015. Not only is there a lot of opportunity for you to jump in to this space – there’s a lot of money to make as well. Can you create an online course around your expertise? Teaching someone a new skill? Showing a How To or Tutorial? Here at Marketing Solved, online courses are our favorite way to monetize an online business.

13. EBook Selling

Whether you write an eBook or sell someone else’s you can make a lot of money doing so with the popularity of Kindle’s and other devices. You can use online programs like Lulu.com or even Canva.com to design your very own ebook to sell. This is a great entry level business to start with low overhead since delivery of the program is completely digital! No need to print a book, have merchandise on hand – or even worry about shipping.

14. Online Tutoring

Students of all ages come across subjects that they need a little extra help with and you could be just the person to help them over the internet. Use your expertise to help others who need it!

15. Blogging

Marketing Solved Founder, Katherine Sullivan started her career out as a blogger and was able to leverage her authority into a paid business. Blogging opens the doors to business in many ways. Being a paid writer, affiliate marketing, selling advertising on your site, even offering your expertise and services to help others. Plus – blogging is a budget friendly business.

16. Advertiser

Do you have a special skill for creating advertising that people love? You could pitch these services to business owners worldwide and help create their advertising campaigns, graphics, and ad copy to bring them more business. If it’s successful – you could make a lot of money.

17. Social Media Manager

If you’re addicted to Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter – why not get paid to play on social media? With softwares like TASSI, you can easily manage customers social media accounts in 1 hour per month. If you can create content people want to engage with and mix it in with the right amount of business promotions – businesses would love to outsource this work to a professional. You can work from home or even on your mobile.

18. Consultant

Almost all industries utilize consultants to some level and many of them you don’t physically need to be there to consult for. If you like analyzing, reviewing what works and what doesn’t, and can provide feedback on how to do better – consulting is just for you.

19. Photographer

Do you love taking photo’s? Why not turn this hobby into a paying gig? You can take pictures of scenery and sell your photos, you could take pictures of families or kids and sell packages, or you could photograph events like weddings or conferences. Flexible hours, great pay, and you get to do something you love. Sounds like a win-win!

20. Podcasting

If online courses and blogging aren’t your thing, why not try your hand at a podcast? These have exploded in popularity. You can create a podcast on any industry or niche and use your passion and expertise to entertain or educate listeners. You can monetize by getting sponsors & advertisers or even sharing your very own products!

Did you find something you might want to try?

All of these different services can be run successfully from the internet. You just need to develop a level of skill high enough to provide the service that people expect. Having samples of past work in the niche that you are looking to start an online business in can be helpful but sometimes you need to take the leap and start working before you can get samples.