20 Business Ideas during the lockdown

COVID-19 pandemic has affected every area of human life and devastated almost everybody’s technical and social lives on earth. Some of us are fortunate and able to work from home while others are losing their jobs. Social distancing impacted many lives who are operating their businesses. Thus it’s time to find new business ideas.

We are thinking day and night about getting our life back on track. Hence, it’s the right time to think about how we can drive more money during our stay at home. So, let’s control our emotions and learn some interesting ways to utilize your free time and earn additional bucks. 

1. Online Tutions

With COVID-19 schools and colleges are shut down and have no idea when they going to be functional again. Parents like me struggle with Homeschooling our kids. So, there are a couple of websites where you can register yourself as a tutor/expert, or can start your online teaching session in which you can charge up to 100-500 Rs. per session. 

2. Virtual Support

Many online businesses need technical support, assistance in resolving client issues, related to software-hardware issues, bug tracking, and giving them solutions online. You can use your skills to solve those issues and can charge a handsome amount for it.

3. Become a blogger

If you have a skill of penning your ideas and thoughts blogging is a wonderful platform to earn. You can learn about trending topics and documenting it will give good hits on your blog. 

4. Become a YouTuber:

We have seen the sudden growth in the number of people watching videos online during this lockdown. This is the right time to bring your creative personality and showcase your talent through videos. This can be a good and consistent source of income in the future. 

5. Door to door delivery

We suffered a shortage of daily usage of essential food items like milk, bread, curd, etc. Opening new or contracting with superstores and delivering door to door these items help supermarkets to release the stock and you can earn commission on every delivery. 

6. Online Art & Craft Training

With your creative and reusing waste/old material skills can help you in generating good money from your paid online teaching sessions.

7. Yoga and fitness session

If you are a fitness enthusiast and have good knowledge of diet, healthy lifestyle, nutrition, etc. You can start with a few free online sessions to grow your audience and later can charge for your every session. 

8. Teach Dance Online

If you enjoy dancing or a dance freak, find a nice background wall at your place switch on your camera, and start recording the sessions. You can sell your dance tutorials to your target audiences.  

9. Grab Freelance Projects

There is always a huge demand for freelance projects whether it could be a Website Designing, Content translation in different languages, Voice over, Transcribers jobs, etc. can help you in earning extra money.

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10. Become a Digital Marketer

Traditional marketing practices have taken a back seat and to reach your huger customer base Digital Marketing plays a significant role. Everyone wants to grow their business and being a digital marketer opens up the doors to earn a handsome amount.

11. Get into Graphic Designing

Many business houses need freelance designers to present their products and services to the audience in an innovative way so if you have great skills to play with elements, images, icons, text, and colors grab these opportunities which can help you to earn good money even in future.

12. Help professionals to Upskill with online Courses

Many e-learning platforms provide training to upskill but unfortunately some of us find them expensive. Hence, utilize your real-time learnings and teach them through Free/Paid online webinars.

13. Become a delivery boy

We are appreciating efforts of corona warriors including health workers, police, doctors, housekeeping, etc. but we shouldn’t forget about delivery boys who risk their lives and deliver essential goods door to door. If you have the zeal to help the society(you might not able to earn good money) this you can do in your free time or on weekends.

14. Become a Reseller of Essential Items

This pandemic has created a huge demand for the mask, sanitizers, hand gloves, etc. Medical stores, Retail shops are always out of stock. So, contact those business houses or vendors who make these items, become a reseller, and earn commission on your sales.

15. Online Jobs

Many business houses and startups may not bear the cost of having big workspaces hence they delicate many tasks to people/professionals who want to earn extra money with the comfort of their space most likely, Data entry, Mass mailing, email marketing, social media marketing, content writing, content translation, Excel sheet, documenting, Telecalling, consulting services, Lead generation, etc. They have various payment structures like hourly, target, per leads, conversion ratio, monthly basis, etc.

16. Become Product Reviewer

If you have decent social media followers like at least 1000+ followers on Instagram. Many brands will be ready to pay you for their product promotions and for writing good reviews. You can approach such brands that suit your niche will be helpful to convert them into sales.

17. Invest in the Stock Market

If you are prepared to take some risk, share trading can be a lucrative sector. Many stocks are predicted to crash during these periods – which can be a good time to enter. Few stocks may perform better but it’s always advisable to study and research well before investing your hard-earned money.

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18. Become a Business Coach

Many business houses are operating remotely during the lockdown and always need guidance to run smoothly. If you have business-growing, legal advising, strategic skills, etc. can help them big time and also you can charge enough money for your services.

19. Freelance Writing

If you have previous writing experience, many companies offer such roles for freelancers and also some agencies work on getting projects and delicate the task to freelancers under them. Check for authentic vendors, and keep on eye for such roles as many a times they don’t advertise.

20. Testing Websites

Small scale businesses might not have enough funds to hire permanent resource hence it’s convenient for them to hire freelancers to help and test their websites, apps, tools, etc. You can research the market and charge your services accordingly.

Summary : 

COVID-19 taught us many life lessons, building a secondary source of income, and securing your future is one of them. I tried my level best to bring all the ideas that might work for you in this lockdown, to help your family financially and secure your future.

Make a note that the above is not “Quick money-making” ideas. All of them need skills, time, efforts, and hard work. 

Stay Home Stay Safe !

Shweta Dubey

Shweta is the founder of Positive Shades and MommyWelt having over a decade of corporate experience in software, corporate training, and health care industries. She handled community growth by mentoring, motivating people, and encouraging teamwork. She loves making friends and discovering new venues.