Going into business amidst a pandemic is indeed incredibly risky. But even without a threat of the virus, you’re still going to face some challenges. Contrary to common belief, there’s no ideal time to start a business. It’s something internal. If you have the passion and resources, that must be your sign to enter the business world.

Besides the drive and means, you also need a winning business idea. It doesn’t have to be a novel one (but if you do, then better). You only need to be good at marketing your brand and focusing your promotional strategies on your target market. If you create a business to meet present-day demands, you are guaranteed a sure pool of clients. To get the ideas rolling, below are ventures and side hustles you can explore today.

Delivery Service

Courier services are one of the businesses that have bloomed this pandemic. Not only is going out risky, but it is also inconvenient now that people have finally settled in more comfortably at home.

If you join the courier industry, you can immediately put your delivery skills to the test since you’ll most likely have customers on your first day. It’s pretty easy to start this line of work. You’ll need a vehicle and a platform where clients can find you.

Food Truck

People need to either stock their pantries to the brim or hope good food is available for delivery, given that opportunities to go out are scarce. To help people at least take comfort in good food after the stress the pandemic has brought, you can try a venture that focuses on food.

If you are a talented cook and boast some fantastic dishes, you can drive around your neighborhood and sell mouthwatering creations. For you to quickly move around your community and keep your food warm, consider a food truck with a stove and other kitchen equipment, including chafing dish sets for a buffet setup.

Social Media

You’re not the only one thinking of entering the business sphere this pandemic; other folks are also testing the waters to see what venture they’ll most likely succeed doing. Most people will start selling products online. That requires a website, social media accounts, content, and images.

If you are skillful in this area, your side hustle can help fellow entrepreneurs create their online presence. You can offer basic coding, photo editing, and content writing. You can even manage your client’s social media accounts at a price.

Cleaning Service

Cleanliness is the most critical part observed by most households and businesses nowadays. There’s no way of telling what kind of germs and bacteria are on the surfaces of your home. So the best countermeasure you can do is give your house a thorough cleaning.

If cleaning is your passion, you can establish a cleaning business and get yourself a vehicle that can transport your disinfecting equipment. It should be enough to bring you to and from a client’s location, too. To give your business a push, you can talk to community leaders and landlords so that they can recommend your service to their tenants and constituents if anyone requests it.

Fitness Instructor

Even though commercial gyms have temporarily ceased operations, there’s still a way for them to provide health buffs with workout guides, and that is through online platforms. If you know a thing or two about maintaining a healthy body or if you’re a licensed coach or nutritionist, you can start your virtual fitness center at home.

Since not every one of your clients will have access to gym equipment, it will be helpful to provide them with suitable alternatives or perform intensive routines without gym accessories. You can also pre-record lessons so that your students can work out in their free time.

Online Tutoring

Even though the world went into lockdown, it also opened many borders by way of online platforms. Education is one sector that’s greatly affected by the pandemic. With schools closed, students can’t understand their lessons fully.

Suppose you’re a teacher or are simply knowledgeable about particular subjects. In that case, you can help students worldwide by supplementing their lessons with your materials and guiding them through every topic.

Personal Shopper

Despite multiple establishments closing down, thankfully, malls are still operating. This is primarily because people need to purchase essentials to survive staying indoors for weeks at a time. But even though malls are open, most folks still choose to stay at home — for good reason — and keep themselves safe from the virus.

If you’re updated with the latest releases in the market, working as a personal shopper is the best part-time job. Becoming a personal shopper means you have to help customers choose the best products and give them advice and prices that fit their budget. Like some of the suggestions above, this job also lets you work from home so that you can stay safe while earning additional income.

It isn’t easy to start anything considering the world’s present situation, but you can successfully debut as an entrepreneur with the perfect business idea, will, and determination.