Businesses that are worth starting - CareerAlley

Businesses that are worth starting - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Thinking of working for yourself? Read below for an introduction to some of the trends that todays entrepreneurs are pursuing in both the online and real-life world. Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Virtual Online Brand Communities continue to make an impact in the increasingly crowded world of eCommerce. Tapping into the social nature of humanity, companies or individuals that cleverly foster the need for interaction between people are booming. These days, global communities are being brought together online to share information and ideas and the savvy brand can be strengthened (or damaged) within this space. What you need to consider: Develop and Build Your Online Name Choose and Build You Social Media Presence Get Professional Help Where Needed Create a Business Plan Relationships in this arena not only occur between the brand and its members but between members themselves, which may or may not have originated due to a shared interest in a brand itself. Facebooks Kmart Mums Australia for example, not only houses members that share a love of Kmart but information is actively shared between members relating to a repurposing of their products typically for childrens activities. After establishing a dedicated following within your community, youll need a strategy for monetizing it, after all, we cant all become rich as a result of an IPO. Most likely youll want to achieve this through advertising and sponsorship, affiliate marketing or through holding events or workshops etc. to suit your community. To start this business, youll need to be dynamic within the online space and ready to respond/proactively predict trends to establish a dedicated online following that can be subtly transformed into a commodity. Online brand communities are also the ultimate passion project, so if profit is your endgame, be sure to configure it in such a way to maximize returns without it taking over your life. Photo by Artem Gavrysh on Unsplash Bricks and Mortar Despite the comparative ease of establishing an online business, there will always be a need for certain products and services to have physical face-to-face premises. Whether you have your eye on a cheap warehouse for lease or aspire towards owning your own luxurious office, tailoring your location and access to it is essential to ensure your business survival and growth. Consumables such as food and beverage continue to perform well, but careful consideration of ingredients and cuisine is advised to excite the savvy palettes (and Instagram accounts) of foodies. Similarly, pop-up shops that offer products or experiences for a limited time have potential to condense sales into a shorter timeframe or establish a following that will support the establishment of permanent premises in the future. The pop-up festival is also an increasingly popular format for individual brands or a collaboration between several businesses to utilize. Not only does the temporary nature of a festival encourage customers wanting to avoid FOMO, but represents the touring potential to regional and outer urban areas, where less competition for your product or service is likely. Touring businesses can also capitalize on local events such as markets, arts festivals and cultural activities and they may even be eligible for regional funding or grants depending on eligibility. Freelancing At some point in their career, many people consider taking their career in a freelance direction. There are pros and cons to doing so, but its the freedom of doing the work you want that attracts so many. If youre thinking about launching a freelance career, you likely already know that its not going to be easy. It takes a lot of hard work to build an independent career, where its up to you to find the work you need to keep going. Before you decide to go freelance, you need to come up with a plan to decide how youre going to do things. What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to find the opportunities that help you grow your best career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search