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1. Create a niche apparel product.
You can create an ecommerce websiteto sell niche, custom-made apparel products such as branded merch or slogan t-shirts.
You don’t even need to invest in the inventory up front. You can use print-on-demand services like Printifyto drop ship t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies… even socks!
You can easily connect a BigCommerce online store with an on-demand partner. When a new customer orders your product, the partner will produce the product and ship it to the new owner.
Why sell niche apparel products?
- We all need clothes, don’t we? When you enter the apparel market, you don’t have to worry about the demand unexpectedly drying up. Last year, in April 2020, t-shirt sales increased by 47% and pajama sales jumped by 143% as per Adobe Digital Index.
- Apparel remains a growing industry. In 2020, the global apparel market generated approximately $1.46 trillion in revenue. And it’s predicted to grow to roughly $2.25 trillion by 2025.
2. Sell industrial B2B products with little competition.
When people think about starting an online business, especially an online store, they tend to think about the B2C space first. But there’s no reason to limit yourself to it. Test out the B2B market space!
Why sell industrial B2B products?
- Rapid sector growth. Last year, digital B2B sales grew 10X fasterthan total offline than total manufacturing and distributor sales. Businesses are ready to purchase online, but suppliers are not up to speed yet.
- Anyone can dropship B2C products nowadays. Meanwhile, sourcing new products in the B2B space is less challenging.
3. Do what Amazon can’t.
You may think that starting an ecommerce business is a doomed endeavor. How can you possibly compete with Amazon? Well, truth be told… You can’t. And you shouldn’t.
If a product is available both on Amazon and on your ecommerce store, guess which option the customer will choose? They will go with Amazon every time because they know it, they are used to it and they trust it.
That’s why you should remove yourself from direct competition with “the everything store.” What you need to do is offer your potential customers something that Amazon can’t — a personalized high-quality selection of niche products.
Why do cheese aficionados happily patronize more expensive artisanal stores? Because they don’t want just any cheese — they want high-quality specialty cheese made from grass-fed raw milk. And they will pay a premium for it.
That’s the positioning you’d want to pursue as a small business owner. Amazon is the ecommerce version of a grocery store. You want to be the ecommerce version of a specialized cheese store.
Find a profitable ecommerce niche. Do extensive market research. Make sure that you understand your potential customers… And then ‘wrap’ your findings into a curated online shopping experience they won’t get on Amazon.
4. Sell something that is trending.
You can also make money by capitalizing on current market trends. How do you find one?
- Go to Google Trends.
- Put in the keyword.
- Pick the timeframe.
- Analyze the results.
For obvious reasons, face masks became the ‘it’ product in 2020:
Google Trends is an excellent free tool for evaluating trending products (say, a novel gadget).
Why sell something that is trending?
- Hype: When some blogger-approved product becomes trending, everyone rushes to get their hands on it. So you can spend less on advertising and capitalize on the surged demand.
- Instant cash injection. You can turn a good profit quickly if you jump on the bandwagon. This can improve your cash flow and give you extra funds to re-invest in your business.
5. Dropship.
Dropshippingis a method of selling products online, without actually stocking them. Instead, you sign up with a manufacturer who’ll supply the goods to your customers after they purchase them from your ecommerce site.
Why dropship?
- Lower startup costs: Dropshipping reduces the costs of launching an online business because you don’t need to invest in inventory up front.
- Diverse product range: You can offer a wider range of product categories and jump on new trends.
6. Sell toys online.
Kids and adults alike love toys — especially, all sorts of novelty gizmos or unique hand-made products. Research different toys types and come up with your specialty such as:
- Eco toys, made from natural materials
- Supplies for children’s activities
- Educational toys
For example, Scentosspecializes in selling fun arts and crafts supplies, featuring a cast of cutie-patootie characters.
Source: Scentos
Why sell toys online?
- Growing industry: In Europe, revenue in the Toys & Games segment is projected to reach $48,225 million in 2021. This market is expected to grow by 1.7% annually between 2021 and 2025.
- New approaches to parenting: Modern parents place greater importance on safety and sustainability. At last year’s New York Toy Fair,sustainability was one of the most-discussed topics.
7. Launch a CBD business.
CBD products, such as CBD oils, ingestibles and ointments, are highly coveted by many consumers. So why not launch a CBD business?
Again, start with selecting your niche — this can be anything from CBD-infused food to CBD pet products. Lab to Beauty, for example, specializes in CBD cosmetics.
Source: Lab to Beauty
Why launch a CBD business?
- CBD products attract a lot of interest at the moment. It’s a viable market with tempered competition at the moment.
8. Consider print-on-demand.
Apart from niche apparel, you can sell an array of other on-demand products such as home decor, stationery, accessories and more!
Why sell print-on-demand products?
- Print-on-demand is a type of dropshipping, so this ecommerce model drastically reduces the financial risk of starting an online business.
- Print-on-demand is a great option for those who already have an audience and want to monetize it by selling branded merchandise.
9. Sell a beauty subscription box.
Beauty subscription boxes are another great online business opportunity.
Instead of selling items as one-off purchases, you can package them together into a bundled box and charge a subscription fee.
Why sell beauty subscription boxes?
- Subscription boxes provide predictable, recurring revenue.
- Beauty supplies are perfect for this business model since they need to be frequently replenished.
10. Rent or resell fashion.
“Recommerce,” or selling second-hand goods online, is a growing new sub-niche.
In Spain alone, the ecommerce revenue from the sale of second-hand goods has grown by a staggering 40% between Q1 2019 and Q4 2019.
https://www.bigcommerce.com/blog/ecommerce-business-ideas/#14-best-ecommerce-business-ideas-to-try-in-2021
Well said but I don’t see CBD as a good business. Seen more fail than succeed (at least in my area).
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I love this! It's very... creative 😜
I have done a few over the years and what I would STRONGLY advise against is any type of clothing because you get a really high return rate for sizing issues, quality, etc.
Right now I am working on a print drop shipping co, it’s my favorite business type for this at the moment
Super challenging these days because the market has become so saturated, and it’s become so simple to set up an online shop. I’m not saying it’s impossible to make money in e-commerce, but it’s definitely gotten significant more challenging. The folks who are really making money are the ones who “teach you how to make money in e-commerce” and charging an arm and a leg for their courses.
Beauty products where you can leverage influencers to build a market around something mundane.