2020 has started a bit rough for all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic took us by surprise and took a tow on both our personal and professional life. Many people needed to change their routines, some people lost their jobs, and everyone’s still adjusting. But, the year is only at the starting point and there’s still plenty of time for you to make it your best year.

To help you turn 2020 around, we’ve put together a list of 8 best startup ideas you should consider for your business ventures. Let’s break them together.

1. Online Courses & Training

Remote education has been on the rise for the past several years, and it’s only getting stronger.

People from all over the globe are finding it more convenient to learn from the comfort of their home than to attend regular classes at a school.

Plus, with the fear of the pandemic, people are decidedly staying home and avoiding socializing. It’s the perfect timing for remote education startup.

Consider offering:

• language courses
• IT courses
• online tutoring for students
• online training for companies’ employees
• end-point accessing services. 

The latter idea requires you to have some expertise in a specific niche to help businesses make sure they are compliant with legal and industry-accepted standards. You can consider taking a dedicated course to become an end-point accessor but nevertheless, your time and money investments are very likely to be paid off. 

Building an online teaching platform is a great idea for a startup in 2020.

2. Digital Marketing

Every business, regardless of how big or small, needs to have a strong digital marketing strategy. In every industry, you need a strong online presence to fight for your spot on the market.

People are aware of this, and they all need a digital marketer to make it happen.

This is why a digital marketing agency is a great idea for a startup in 2020. You’ll be able to:

• find clients quickly
• learn on the go
• analyze your numerous competitors and create a special offer

This startup idea is bound to succeed.

3. Blogging

There are thousands of people who earn a solid amount of money by writing about the things they’re passionate about.

The only precondition for you to become a blogger is that you have a passion that you know a lot about.

So, to start blogging, you’ll need to:

• choose a niche or industry you’ll be writing about
• define your target audience
• constantly do research
• learn and master SEO

Blogging can easily go from a hobby to a business, and 2020 might be the year for you.

4. Graphic Design

As we’ve already mentioned, marketing is key to the success of every business. And there’s no marketing strategy without a plan for a visual representation of a brand.

This is exactly why graphic design is a spotless idea for a startup in 2020. You can even specialize in:

• landing pages
• social media posts
• banners, posters, flyers
• logos

Everyone needs a brand image, and you can give it to them with your graphic design business.

5. Social Media Manager

Social media is one of the most powerful marketing tools today. More than 3 billion people use it worldwide.

This makes the job of a social media manager extremely desirable.

You’ll be able to offer your services to:

• small and big businesses
• other start-ups
•  influencers
• organizations
• artists

Anyone with the goal of making it will need a social media manager. You’ll find clients easily, especially now, when businesses need help to survive the pandemic.

6. WordPress Website Consultancy

WordPress is the most widely-spread platform for building a website and is used by businesses all over. If you have WordPress website building skills, you can turn them into a brilliant startup.

The truth is, it’s not that easy building a WordPress website on your own, which makes your skills extremely desirable.

People will pay you to:

• build them a WordPress website
• teach them how to do it
• make adjustments to their existing websites

WordPress skills have a serious price on the market and are in high demand today. You can turn your WordPress skills into a startup and provide services for clients and small businesses from all over.

7. Virtual Assistant Business

Another job that is in high demand, and will stay so in 2020 is the job of a virtual assistant.

If you have the skills to be a virtual assistant or you even have some experience, you can turn it into a startup business and become a successful entrepreneur in 2020.

You could:

• open a virtual assistant business
• find other VAs to work for your agency
• find clients and connect them to your VAs

Businesses are always in need of great VAs so you’d be able to launch your startup with no trouble.

8. App Developer

When you think about it, there’s an app for everything today. But, new apps keep coming our way, making great success.

In addition, more and more businesses are deciding to create their own apps, to make it easy for their customers to reach them and engage with them.

To start a mobile app development business, you’ll need some serious skills:

• UI design
• programing
• cross-platform  development
• creativity
• backend computing

If you do have those skills and know how to develop an app, you can offer your services to a wide spectrum of potential clients in every single industry.

Final Thoughts

As you can see, starting a business in 2020 is possible if you only have a great idea and the skillset to follow. Don’t be afraid of failing and just go for it.

Use the ideas we’ve listed above and start thinking of your startup business plan for 2020.