Four profitable internet business ideas If you want to be an entrepreneur, but you don't have a concrete idea of the business you would like to start, here are some profitable business ideas in the digital world.

By Julián Tabares

This article was translated from our Spanish edition.

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Virtual marketing continues to expand. More and more people who want to start a business are turning to the Internet to sell their products and services. If you want to join this group of entrepreneurs, but you do not have a specific idea of the business you would like to start, here are some profitable business ideas that you can start in the virtual world .

1. Online sales

If you have a lot of items that you want to get rid of, but they are still in good shape, this is a good option. You could also sell handicrafts, desserts, food, anything that comes from your own manufacture, and you will see that many people may be interested in your creations. Another option is the reselling of products from other companies, as there will be people who cannot easily access them.

2. Legal consulting

If you are one of those who knows the law to the letter and who always turns to when it comes to legal issues, why not take advantage of your knowledge? You can create a web page or a blog, and offer your knowledge by consultation.

Of course, if you have a degree in related fields, you could also offer your personal advice, such as your services as an independent lawyer.

The important thing is that you make sure that you offer truthful and up-to-date information because it is what will allow you to generate trust and therefore credibility, fundamental factors that will make your service credible.

3. Being an influencer

This type of entrepreneurship is on the rise around the world. Increasingly, many people make huge amounts of money on social media by being influencers. Recording videos, editing them and uploading them to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or other social networks has become a truly profitable business idea that many people take advantage of in the best way.

If you have enough charisma and want to teach how to do things like tutorials, talk about your life or life in general, offering the latest in those topics that you like the most, this is for you.

4. Writing Agency

If writing is your strong point, use it to your advantage. The central point of any social network is the text, and its quality influences as a determinant of success. You can offer your professional writing services online for various segments, whether they are opinion articles, for online magazines or newspapers, etc.

Although here we present only four profitable internet business ideas , there are many others with equal or greater opportunities. However, you must not lose sight of the fact that the main thing to achieve success is to develop your business in what you like and with all the hard work that it will require of you. Find out well before choosing, and once you start, do not give up. Forward should be your only direction.

(This text was originally published in SoyEmprendedor )

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