Where is the next great startup business
idea coming from? It might already be out there waiting to be plucked off the
internet and put into practical use. Always remember that in business there isn't
really just "one thing."
Consider your own neighborhood. How many
dry cleaners are there? How many nail salons? How many restaurants?
Businesses offering the same goods and
services can coexist. What makes your business successful is how you innovate
and market. Since more and more folks are turning to smartphones and tablets
for daily use, you could find a sweet spot developing a product or website to
fit the needs of all those potential users. If you're looking for an idea for a
startup business consider these hot concepts:
Neighborhood
Social Networks
Yes, everyone is on Facebook but that
doesn't mean everyone is "connected" in real world terms. When it
comes to social networking, staying local could be a big benefit. Developing a
social hub for various communities could turn into a broader venture. Just keep
it in the community.
Social
Network Address Book
Speaking of social networks, there doesn't
seem to be a decent address book that works across several platforms. Yes,
every Smartphone has a version of an address book but supposed you want to organize
all your online social contacts in separate categories? Where is the app for
that?
The
Next Great App
There is always room for a new great app.
What about a digital business card or a digital customer loyalty card? If there
was a way to scan those types of items and share them with other Smartphone
users it could be a big plus to many businesses and reps.
A
New Kind of Craigslist
So far, Craigslist has cornered the market
when it comes to internet classifieds. Is there a better version? Perhaps
something that isn't so cluttered? Maybe one that focuses more on trade than
personals? Worth thinking about.
Group
Shopping
Many fans of shopping like to do so with
friends. What if you could go online shopping with your BFF? That could be a
huge game changer for a smart ecommerce site.
Photo
Sharing
There are many popular photo-sharing sites
like Pinterest, Tumblr and Flickr. Is there room for more? When you think about
the amount of pictures being shared today then the answer is "yes."
The hook would be to come up with that tool or "cool factor" that the
other sites are lacking.
If you've started up a new business this
year, let us know. We'd be happy to share the good news!
