96 Business Ideas You Could Start Today

Computer and IT Based Business Ideas:

Ebay Based Business

There are so many opportunities to sell online, so if you have something to sell, but don’t have the money to have a store, opt for an Ebay shop and get started today! Many people who are not internet savvy could be looking for someone to sell all of their stuff online – these are your customers.

Advertise on local noticeboards and Facebook Jobs boards.

Social Media Manager

Almost all brands have a social media presence these days, but small brands often aren’t able to manage their own. Advertise your services to several small businesses and you’ll be earning in no time!

Affiliate Marketer

If you don’t want to start your own business, why not help market someone else? Become an affiliate marketer and spread the word about a product from a company you love!

Teach Seniors Basic Computer Skills

Everyone needs to learn how to use a computer, but for seniors, there’s often nobody to teach them. You can help, and make some money at the same time.

Freelance Writer

For anyone with a passion for words and an interest in getting their name out there, freelance writing is a simple business set up that can net impressive returns.

Graphic Design

You’ll need the skills for this, but if you have them, graphic design is one business idea guaranteed to make you money.

Data Entry

Data entry might not be the most interesting job, but somebody has to do it and it’s a business that will always have a niche.

Blogger

Love writing, photography and marketing? Bring them all together by starting your own blog, and with some hard work, you can make it a business.

Start an E-commerce Website

You can sell just about anything online, so get started today with an e-commerce website that makes it easy to market straight to your consumer.

Master of Ceremonies (MC)

For anyone with a smart mouth and a passion for public speaking, there’s money to be made as an MC for weddings, events and much more.

Bookkeeper

When you have a useful skill like bookkeeping, or an interest in learning to do it well, starting your business is sure to be a financial success.

Copywriting and Proofreading Service

With more and more companies and individuals opting to use outside providers for copywriting and proofreading of their marketing materials, there’s a niche market just waiting for you!

Online Internet Researcher

Not everyone is good at research, but if you are, then it’s worth getting out into the market and advertising those skills to companies awaiting your expertise.

Ghost Writing

For those not worried about getting their name out there, ghostwriting can be a lucrative and flexible business option where you write for other people.

App Designer

This is definitely not a business you would go into without at least some skills, but you can outsource everything as long as you’re a good people manager and networker.

E-Book Publisher

If you have a skill in marketing with a passion for networking and sales, you’d be well suited to the world of e-Book publishing.

Learn how to write and sell an ebook – step by step with this Ebook by Stay at Home Mum

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