The top 10 small business ideas this Year

Disclaimer: Any business idea, in which you are willing to invest your time and passion, can be a good business idea.

• SEO consultant

If you are good with search engines and have skills in platforms like Google Analytics, then this is an easy job for you. Educate business owners on the power of SEO for free. Organize a few free events and talk about the power of the SEO. Then once you have clients, use your skills to help business owners read and use their analytics data the right way.

• Business Coaching or Mentoring

If you have a lot of business experience and knowledge and you have good communication skills, then create a business that helps aspiring entrepreneurs find success. You can use your skills to help new business owners get off to a good start and help experienced entrepreneurs keep up with demand.

• Social media consultant

Business owners are often undereducated about the importance of social media. As a consultant, you can help them determine the best tactics, posting schedules and content for their target audience.

• Web design

All businesses need to have good websites. Therefore, if you know HTML and have a good eye for design, you can start developing attractive, easy-to-use websites for small businesses.

• App development

Mobile applications are more popular than ever. People pay good money for apps which help them manage their lives easier. If you have a great idea that will solve a common problem and you know coding, then you can definitely run with it and create an app.

• Internet Security Consultant

There are a lot of threats on the web today. Serious businesses and websites need professionals who can help them handle sensitive customer information safely.

• Ecommerce Store

If you have a great product (especially if it’s handmade) then you can sell it online. Aside from the lack of huge investment and time commitment, the marketing opportunities online are endless. If you don’t have your own product, then you can create a platform where you can start selling different brands.

• Event Planning

Most people nowadays follow trends from social media platforms. Therefore, if you pay attention to what is trendy you can incorporate it in your event planing and in time get a lot of clients.