Pandemic-friendly Business Ideas

An entrepreneurial pursuit may not seem ideal in these turbulent times, but there are actually many business ideas that can be adapted to be pandemic-friendly! After all, entrepreneurship is about creating a thriving business while adapting to new situations and overcoming challenges. 

  1. Fitness and Wellness Programmes 
    There is an increasing demand for fitness and wellness content as more people spend their days stuck indoors. Some are seeking out ways to up their fitness game so they can emerge from lockdown as a new man, while others are simply prioritising their mental health.
    If you have a background in fitness and health, virtual coaching can be a profitable business idea since the clientele will have expanded due to work-from-home orders. The potential client pool would also be larger since distance and commute are not limiting factors.
     Start by providing free fitness and health content online, like home workouts or recipe videos, in order to reach a wider audience and gain a following. Once you’ve amassed a substantial following, you can start earning by creating personalised workouts or diet plans for paying customers.
  2. Dropshipping Business
      Being cooped up at home means more people requiring delivery services. Besides restaurant meals, baked goods, and groceries, there is a rising demand for services that deliver miscellaneous items. First, focus on filling gaps in the market, i.e. delivering goods that are not readily available or starting a hyperlocal delivery system for housing areas lacking in these services. Starting off with a hyperlocal delivery system can be a great learning curve since it is more affordable and efficient than mainstream delivery systems. Consider collaborating with local businesses to deliver their merchandise as this can help you establish good business relations while stimulating the local economy.
  3. Professional Cleaning Services
    It comes as no surprise that professional cleaning services have been in higher demand due to the pandemic. In fact, the industrial cleaning service market is expected to continue growing considerably between 2020 and 2025 due to the ramifications of COVID-19. Clientele like large offices, restaurants, and storefront businesses all over the world will heavily rely on professional cleaning services to disinfect their spaces in the years to come.
  4. Box Subscription Services
    There has never been a better time to start a box subscription company. With people being forced to stay home, box subscription services can be both a way to change up a routine with new products or maintain one with well-loved products. These services can take on many forms, such as meal prep kits, beauty product boxes, board games, or snack boxes. To begin, identify a niche market and begin curating products to their needs, while keeping in mind that people are likely searching for products that can improve their stay-at-home experience.