Ideas for Business from Home during COVID-19
Rose May Pimentel in EntrePINOY
Jul 22, 2020 • 2 min Read
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is shaking up the global economy on a massive scale. As it continues, it is expected that businesses will not return to the ‘traditional normal’ but will shift to adaptive protocols. One of which is the use of the digital platform.
Online businesses are on the rise as the nation hunts for revenue. Pinoys are on the Internet to sell goods to give them additional income. Whether you want to become a full-time entrepreneur or just a part-time business for extra income, online selling attracts everyone regardless of age, education, experience, and income status.
The concept is very simple:
- Prepare the products
- Create an account at your trusted online platform such as Facebook Marketplace, Instagram, Carousel, Etsy, etc.
- Customers will order through your site/account
- Pay through the seller’s trusted partner
- Have the items delivered through Lalamove, Grab, J & T Express, LBC, etc.
Here are some profitable need-based businesses from FilipiKnow that you can start as soon as possible, with minimal startup costs:
- Start reselling groceries, health and sanitation essentials
Buy products in bulk at low prices and resell them at higher prices to make a profit.
In-demand products in the new normal are food products, groceries, health and sanitation essentials (e.g., face masks, rubbing alcohol, thermometers, etc.), computer equipment, other work-from-home gadgets, etc.
2. Sell homemade food online
If you enjoy cooking, baking, or any other aspect of food preparation, this is best for you.
A home-based food business involves the preparation of food, and inventiveness in taking pictures of the products. This business requires minimal capital, lots of effort, and love.
3. Create and sell crafts
Turn your talent and creativity into cash by selling your crafts online.
There’s a market for handmade goods such as shirts, bags, accessories, phone cases, home decors, artworks, and even decorative face masks. People buy them for personal use or as gifts to family and friends.
Turn your passion and learned skills as a home-based business. Start your venture now and enjoy higher earnings.
