5 Outstanding Businesses to Start in 2022

There are millions of businesses that are currently operating right now, and each year, thousands more are started. Some of these businesses last and continue to be successful through the years, while others close down after only being open for a short time. If you’re thinking about starting your own business, there are several factors that you should take into consideration before making your final decision. In the year 2022, here are five outstanding businesses to consider starting that will offer potential customers great experiences and allow you to enjoy all of the benefits of being an entrepreneur.

1. Fitness is still one of the best business ideas
   The fitness industry is big business. And it continues to grow. With millennials now making up 50% of all gym memberships, there’s a huge opportunity for businesses to get in on the action and get ready for a new breed of health-conscious customers. The only thing stopping many businesses from entering is their reluctance about treading into such an established market—but that shouldn’t be a problem anymore as more and more people are using digital tools like apps and wearables to stay healthy. Here are five innovative business ideas you can start right now...

2. Web Development is easier than ever
   If you’re looking for a business idea and have no previous experience, consider starting a website development company. There are several tech startups that will work with you, or you can use your skills to start one of your own. As long as you have some programming knowledge and an eye for design, building a web application is not difficult. Just keep in mind that when you start a web development company, it may be challenging to bring clients on board. Clients who need websites often know nothing about them, which means they won’t know who they should hire.

3. Solving existing problems with an online solution
   In 2022, online communities will continue to be of great importance, particularly when they are based around a personal problem or need. If you have an interest or hobby, you’re more likely than not to be able to find someone who shares that interest online. If you’re passionate about something and willing to build up your expertise on it, starting an online course or website can be a great way both share and earn money. Some platforms—like Skillshare—even take care of hosting your content so all you have to do is deliver it.

4. People are willing to pay for services they can't do themselves
   While it's true that businesses like Uber and TaskRabbit are increasingly popular, it's important to remember there is still a market for people willing to pay for services they can't perform themselves. BtoB magazine recently reported that service industries are flourishing. As of 2016, companies were expected to spend $12 trillion on buying goods and services from other businesses, up from $8 trillion three years prior. Marketing data company Infusionsoft said businesses were spending more money than ever before on their marketing strategies: a 26 percent increase from 2012 to 2015 alone. Similarly, Adobe Digital Insights found U.S.-based small-business owners spending more on digital advertising each year since 2011.

5. Online Education can be your passion, job or both
   Online education is on pace to take over $127 billion from traditional classrooms by 2022. If you’re a college dropout with a knack for teaching, now’s your chance to start raking in that cash. To get started, you’ll need a degree or certificate (of course) and some business acumen; online students expect high-quality instruction and even more personal interaction than their on-campus counterparts. Your market? Over 100 million college students worldwide—and growing. Think online tutoring, financial planning or music lessons are where it’s at? Think again! A quick search of sites like Udemy, Skillshare or Coursera shows there are plenty of opportunities for starting an education empire from scratch.