How to Start a Business During Pandemic and How to Grow It

The covid situation remains severe and the challenges caused by it have taken a toll on people all over the world. Moreover, the lockdown impacts the world economy with a huge amount of loss in almost all sectors. The world is now dependent on technology. The best opportunity for all of us is to set up our business online. You can create a platform for people to connect with professionals or If you have some good soft skills search for freelancing projects. Build your own delivery platform to deliver goods according to people’s needs. A smart approach would be to start providing services that have high demand.

1. Virtual Tutoring

Ever since the pandemic has happened, students have faced a lot of problems regarding their virtual classes. Teachers do their teaching part but sometimes the students are left with many doubts. If you start a virtual tutoring agency, it will help students get their problems solved. You just have to select the subject you are an expert in. Invite others to come to join the agency if they are experts in any subject. This will help students of any group or age stay focused and functional. To grow your business, make it easier for clients to contact you, set up a website for your business, explore your business on social media.

2. Fitness Programs

Due to the outbreak of coronavirus, work from the office has been restricted. Gyms, malls, theatres are closed. Staying home is safe but that might also lead to dizziness due to lack of physical exercise so this could be the best way to start a business on fitness and wellness. However, you can talk about general things as well like best Diet food, Healthy juices to drink or meditating. You can opt for either YouTube or Instagram to post your fitness programs. There will be a wide range of people who will acknowledge your work. Make sure you have a good number of followers to keep them and yourself motivated. Leverage social media and be an active participant to grow your business.

3. Online Grocery Delivery

The potential for growth in the market for a start-up business is huge. People prefer offline grocery shopping exclusively in India so starting an online grocery delivery business especially during the pandemic would be of much help. Going to crowded markets would be unsafe so people will seek to buy groceries online. Startup the business with the help of vendors. The demand and profit rates are usually getting raised due to lockdown. Promote your business by ensuring their safety before delivering, by being mobile-friendly, and by integrating social media.

4. Cleaning Services

This has a huge demand ever since the start of the pandemic. The availability of cleaning/sanitizing services has raised in number since people want to sanitize their homes instantly. You can provide more services in your business by adding restaurants and offices. See to it that the vendors clean their homes safely and effectively. You can grow your business by creating groups on Facebook and Instagram pages since many people are in need of this service. Reach out to influencers to help promote your business.

5. Mask Makers and Disposable Gloves

Mask has become the most essential requirement all around the world. Although, there are surgical masks available but not enough for the vast population of India, and gloves have become a piece of essential equipment to avoid coming in contact with the deadly virus. Several companies have pivoted their works to creating masks and disposable gloves. You can provide services of high-quality, aesthetical safety masks and gloves which are now in huge demand. Contact huge customers while offering great service, identify your target customers. You can sell your masks and gloves on any online shopping platform. This will help grow your business.

6. Social Media Marketing

Social media has now become one of the topmost marketing platforms. You can consult companies and promote their products online, spreading awareness of their content across the web. You need to respond to customer’s queries and if possible, communicate through emails. Many doctors, companies, businesses depend on social media marketing since there is a huge demand and millions of users. Make sure you have a good number of followers so as to share the information.

7. Travel Planning

If you are a traveler then this business is meant for you. You can serve as a contact between your clients and international contacts. After lockdown, People might want to travel but they need a plan on how to travel safely without getting affected by the virus. You can create a platform where they will come to know the essential requirements and plans on how to go on a safe trip. The more you travel the more your business will grow as you will know some travel locations, meet new clients. Also, you can start a travel vlog to make connections with more clients.