Many industries have shut down since the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic worldwide. Some were forced to shut down because of the lack of customers who are not taking any chances in going out in fear of the virus. Others are feeling the strain and it is only a matter of time that they too fall because of the outbreak. A few are able to continue because they are essential business, but with the low number of employees, they are also having problems managing.
Since the pandemic looks like it won’t be gone for quite a while, everyone is thinking of a good way to earn money or at least a side income. If you need some ideas, here are 9 great businesses you can start off while a pandemic is ongoing.
Making Face Masks
Face masks are now required in most countries around the world as it can reduce the rate of infection from one person to another. However, with the shortage of manufactured masks in the market, people are turning to alternative options.
You can start a business out of this demand by manufacturing customised and reusable face masks. I know many moms started to pick up sewing to make children sized masks and it is a big hit in Kuala Lumpur.
Online Shops
Since people are now limiting their time outdoors, they could no longer go outdoors to shop. In this case, you should consider creating an online shop and sell the important essentials like food, toiletries and household essentials. You can also use your creativity and talents to offer unique products people can enjoy.
Read More: Online Or Offline? Where To Start Your New Business
The easiest way to start your own online shop is through dropshipping. Dropshipping is setting up an online store without storing the products but fulfilling the purchases and get the third party supplier to ship the products to customers. There are pros and cons to dropshipping method but I probably will need to elaborate further on a new post.
Education App
If you are talented in producing your own app, why not create an education app students can enjoy?
Most schools now rely on online applications for teaching and this can definitely earn you some money if they are able to catch the attention of student users. Parents are often in hunt for good education apps and they are willing to pay monthly subscriptions for such apps like LingoKids.
Personal Grocery Shopper
Not all people can go out, especially those who are vulnerable to the virus such as the elderly and those with underlying conditions.
You can earn some money by serving as their personal grocery shopper. You can sign up to be one through apps like Grab, or offer the service through Facebook.
Read More: How to Get Paid to Shop For Others
Online Fitness Trainer
Since fitness studios are still closed in many parts of the country, fitness is no longer a priority to many people.
But, if you are familiar with fitness training and have a good connection, you can offer your services as an online fitness trainer. Have the lessons recorded or do it live through Facebook and other online video streaming sites.
Online Tutor
Can you teach kids even through online means? If that is a yes, you can teach kids online and earn some money.
There are various online platforms that will help you reach clients in need, or offer it through social media for parents near your location.
The most popular subject to go for is language. Right now, there is a demand for language lessons for both children and adults alike.
Read More: Conversation With SmileTutor’s Founder
Personal Delivery
If you have any vehicle and you know your way around the area, why not try personal delivery?
Delivery apps like Grab allow willing drivers to earn some money by delivering online bought products to clients. Recently, this has been a popular choice for people to deliver things to one another especially for smaller online shops to opt for this to deliver to their customers.
Life Coach
Since people are stuck at their houses because of the pandemic, there will be those who may doubt what is coming in the future.
If you are a life coach, you can help these people get their life back together and help them to focus on the positive side of life.
Resume Writer
You can never tell when life will resume back to normal and for many people, this period is a great time to revise their resumes to get better jobs.
By offering your services as a resume writer, you can help job seekers get a better chance in getting the jobs they want.
Conclusion
What is happening right now in the world is something many of us are unprepared for. But, despite this fact, it is crucial that we learn to adapt and find ways to get by.
With these jobs, you can create a decent side hustle or temporary business that can help you get by until the crisis is over. You may not know but this may be just be the opportunity you need to find out if you have a knack for business!
Looking to build a small business? Or maybe start out as a freelancer? Here are some help to kickstart your ideas:
10 Awesome Podcasts Every Online Entrepreneur Should Listen To
How To Start Your Business Without Funding
How To Turn Your Hobby Into A Career
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Great tips,looking to work as content writer,hope to explore thru wordpress,is it possible friend,good day
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Thank you so much, my friend. I hope you have a wonderful new week!
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Ya hopefully friend
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Wish you a wonderful week ahead aswell
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Great ideas Kally, I am here if you need back or support in any of these ventures!
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Thank you so much, Kate for your ever ready support!
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hey Kally you deserve that and more, take care precious 🙂
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Awwww… your comment always make my day. A million love back, Kate. Take care and stay smiling.
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Great post and reminder that there are other options for work. People need hope especially now.💖
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Thank you, Judy!
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You’re welcome, Kally🤗
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Thank YOU Kally,
The topic is of critical importance; and the timing is impeccable.
What a Joy and Blessing it is to open your mail everyday.
God Bless you and your’s my friend,
Patrick
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Thank you so much for your support and your blessings during this needy times, Patrick. Godspeed to you and your family.
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Reblogged this on worldtraveller70.
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Thank you for sharing this out!
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Thankyou for the tips, it’s useful.
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Thank you so much, Gerry and welcome to MiddleMe!
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Great tips Kally and I hope people can learn from them. They might need to come back to them, as Covid’s changed the way companies work, and there might be jobs to go back to 😦
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Thank you so much, Caz.
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Great post!
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Thank you, Bryan! I hope you are having a great week.
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Thank you for sharing this.
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You’re most welcome! Stay safe and smiling.
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Thank you for sharing this, Kally. 🤗
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You’re most welcome, Herry. Hope you are having a good week.
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Smiles. Yes I am.
And you??
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Yes, all is well. Just had a client giving me a new assignment so excited about it.
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I have to be a Life Coach, I would be great on that one, I think, don´t you? Don´t youuuuuu!!!!
Or maybe not a life coach but a motivational coach for the rich that seem depressed, I got no wifi!!!! I´m depressed, I could add some value to that way of thinking.
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I think you will be one of the top motivational coach in the country! Wait… in the world!
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No, Universe. I even talk with aliens
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ET phone home??
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Not now, he did pass yesterday to say hello, he is creeping on my being…..
Good morning Kally!!! Morning in Spain at 8:30 and is already too hot, I might actually become an alien between wearing the anti virus masks and all this heat. Matter of fact we all look a bit like aliens with these masks on.
But…. Goood morning! All mornings have to be good.
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Good afternoon! It’s 2pm in Malaysia! All afternoons should be good or hot or sunny & hot.
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Malysia…. so then you are very used to be hot.
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Sorry about not spelling correctly, Malaysia, it´s the heat!
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Haha. And I thought you think I was hot when I was younger!
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Your hot old and young, come on lady Malaysia!
See? I spelled the country Malaisa…lisa right, I saw what you where trying to do, now I´m in a battle of…. have no clue, but I saw it, give me a clue? That is blue
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Oh no, you don’t want a clue that is blue, who wants a blue clue doesn’t have a single clue. Maybe he is down with flu or maybe he just doesn’t have a clue or maybe he is just blue missing his Pooh.
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blue is a clue, what your talking about and I don´t shout but about
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Oh please don’t shout. There is no doubt. Words goes in and out. And I don’t want to pout. At the words you sprout.
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Love is the word, Looooove, or lovely in what appears the gravatar. Love ya gentess, and as I always end most of the post, Stay Frosty gents and gentesses.
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Spreading the love all around so that kindness and generosity can be found.
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These are great suggestions! So much seems uncertain right now that many would benefit from having an additional source of income and job security.
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Thank you so much. I hope these suggestions will inspire someone.
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Great ideas!!!
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Thank you so much, Nawazish.
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Awesome list, especially during these challenging times. I might even want to try my hand at a couple of these. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you and appreciate your comment, Stuart. Yes, these are challenging times and I hope my list will help some if not most to survive their financial situation.
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I have reposted this very useful article on Facebook & Twitter. I think it is important to show hopeful ways to survive and thrive in times of Covidity. Well done, Kally!
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Thank you for sharing this out. And welcome to MiddleMe!
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Bonjour ou bonsoir mon amie, ami
Je pense que cette journée sera illuminée de soleil
Je viens te souhaiter une belle journée
Sous une mélodie chanter par les oiseaux
Journée de bonheur ou rien ne viendra te perturber
Cette journée sera de beauté
Bonsoir Amie AMI
Pour cette nuit
Je te souhaite une nuit de repos bien méritée
Remplit de rèves flatteurs
Des rèves que toi seule à le secret de bien gardé
Sache que certains reves peuvent devenir réalité
Que cette journée et soirée te soit des plus agréables
Bisous amicales Bernard
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Bonjour, Bernard. Thank you for the lovely photos and poem.
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Thanks for your like of my post, “End Times 21;” you are very kind. Please keep up your good work.
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Thank you for your encouragement!
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You are very welcome.
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Thank you, very much.
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Thank you.
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Great post Kally. Tell us the sure success guide for affiliate marketing. Because conversion is the main challenge now a days.
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Thank you. I’m glad you find the post useful.
Check out this post: https://middleme.net/2020/08/19/what-is-affiliate-marketing-and-how-to-get-started/
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