Business ideas in a time of COVID-19

Discussion in 'Starting & Running a Business' started by Simon Hampel, 21st Mar, 2020.

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  1. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    The only ones still working happen to be the ones which actually clean. :oops:
     
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  2. Simon Hampel

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    Except that many of them would be tasked with cleaning the now pretty much empty office blocks around the nation - so there's simply no demand for most cleaners.
     
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    I think something focussed around creating a pleasant and productive working environment at home could be a worthwhile endeavor.

    What do people have at the office that would be helpful to have at home?

    How can we improve communication between employees working from home or even freelancers who previously used a shared workspace but are now working from home with no one to speak with on a regular basis?

    How can we help the millions more people working from home make their space a bit nicer?

    What service can we provide or deliver to people working from home? (this may only work while there is not a complete lock down)
     
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    Daggy around the home hobbies and crafts are having a revival as people are getting back to them in the absence of social activities. A business that serves them could do well.

    I write non-fiction ebooks. Sales have doubled or tripled in the last few weeks. Every day seems to sell more than the previous.

    Finally for the work at home crowd I had a stupid idea of 'zoom-masks'. Stupid things you wear on your head while doing online meetings. You could be your favourite character or something. It might be silly but is there a market? Though Edward de Bono had 6 thinking hats so there could be something in it.
     
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    Friend of a friend has a Brazilian BBQ food truck that they take to markets. They've now taken to Facebook. Cook the BBQ from home & deliver a family pack to your home in time for dinner. Only service the one area on a specific day.