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5 Ideas for an IT Business

  • March 12, 2021
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  • Meg Rivera
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If you want to step into the ever-growing IT world, there a few things you should be aware of. The IT sector might be booming as usual, but uncertainty remains.

The ongoing pandemic and the economic recession have shown us that we need to improvise every other-second to survive the winds of change. 

5 Ideas for an IT Business

In times like these, entrepreneurs need to research before investing their savings in any business, whether on a small-scale or a large setup.

Successful startups can indeed go a long way if resources are utilized effectively. However, we won’t deny that a lot of businesses file for bankruptcy quite early. It’s a risky road, and you need to invest wisely.

Fortunately, if you’re looking to start an IT business, you are at the right place. Here, we have prepared a guide – listing five ideas to fetch you your money’s worth. These IT business ideas are market researched, low-cost, and projected to grow in the forthcoming years.

Above all, their implementation is relatively easy. Keep reading to find out.

But, before jumping into starting your own business, it would be best to have a level of expertise before you step into any field. In the case of IT, many clients and customers demand to know the said team’s qualifications.

So, get relevant certifications along the way, and to be on the safe side, you should invest in an idea that you know of.

For instance, let’s suppose that you decide to open an IT consulting firm. Getting an MBA information technology management degree will help you better understand the trade’s tricks and build credibility.

Now, let’s finally dive into the list.

E-commerce

This is an obvious one. Online shopping has an upward trajectory and isn’t going downhill any time soon. In fact, stats show that e-commerce is the future, with 61% of Americans shopping online.

When you start an e-commerce business, you will reach a young demographic. Gen-Z and Millenials love shopping from the comfort of their home. Capitalize on them to maximize ROI.

Suppose the far-reaching audience isn’t appealing enough. In that case, you’d be happy to know that e-commerce is one of the most profitable areas. Reports show that online businesses generate up to $407 million in revenue and are projected to grow exponentially.

Although Amazon and eBay dominate e-commerce, your business can still stand out. Just make sure that your customer service is up-to-the-mark and focuses on a niche market. We suggest that you sell products that aren’t readily available online.

Alternatively, you can also choose to work with the two giants and reap the benefits of a more extensive customer base and high sales volume.

Web Design

Being an IT-savvy entrepreneur, you can consistently offer web design services. Websites depict a vision, a message of a brand – what if offers, and its values.

Businesses love having an online presence, and you can cater to them.  And don’t worry, clients will never compromise on web design. After all, 94% of first impressions depend on a website’s aesthetics.

Web design consists of different sub-services – graphic design, copywriting, SEO optimization, and UX design. So get a highly qualified team with “individual expertise” and start providing services to other businesses.

And if you’re on a short budget, specifically pick this idea. Web design is a skill-based business, and no initial investment is required. Considering that you are just stepping into the IT market, this is the go-to business.

Start A Streaming Service

Remember the last time you watched something on cable? Probably not, we neither. On-demand streaming services are the default viewing choices now. Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and others have revolutionized our viewing experience. You, too, can start a similar business.

During the lockdown, these services helped people maintain their sanity. And more customers are subscribing to new streaming services that provide unique content each day.

The streaming market is projected to be worth around $125 billion by 2025. To start your streaming service, note down the following points:

  1. Pick a niche
  2. Decide content exclusivity (copyright/original)
  3. Choose monetization model (subscription/PPV)
  4. Develop the app

Lastly, work on network connectivity and payment gateways. Try looking at retention rates and CAC (customer acquisition cost) along the way as well. This entire process might take long but is undoubtedly worth it. Your IT business can be the next Netflix or Hulu.

Become A Social Media Specialist

If you are familiar with the latest trends, becoming a social media specialist will be easy. Establish your IT business with a dash of marketing. Publish content, manage messages, look at analytics, and eventually establish a high retention rate. Just realize what the brand represents and manage their social media accordingly.

Each platform requires a different approach. Snapchat will need quick, fast-paced videos while the audience on Instagram prefers graphically appealing pictures. Even demographics differ. A brand’s campaign might be successful on Facebook, but it might not have the same results on TikTok. So, you need a team of experts who know how to navigate different apps – focus on that.

IT Security Firm

Every business continually stresses over cybersecurity, and you can’t blame them. After all, cyber-attacks are common, and even the most cautious of multinationals are victims. Mass digitalization does have its pitfalls, after all.

An IT security firm is a B2B entity that helps clients evaluate their firewalls, diagnose security systems, and eventually advise a solution. By choosing a cloud VDI solution for your clients you can provide restricted Cloud desktop access to contractors secured with MFA which will lower your risks of a cybersecurity breach.

In the past, Linkedin and Yahoo, along with dozens of companies, have had security breaches. Over 6.5 million passwords of business figures were stolen on Linkedin and Yahoo had a 3 billion user-data breach.

Since then, companies have heavily invested in IT security. In 2021, IT security is estimated to be worth $456 billion.

Final Thoughts

Digitalization is on the rise, making IT-related services even more meaningful. Starting an IT business and running it successfully is a sure-shot formula t earning big bucks in the near future.

Before considering any idea, make sure that you have thoroughly gone through its repercussions and long-term market value. Getting stuck later on won’t be helpful.

Last but not least, remember this: “know the right skills and secrets, hire the right team, and understand what people want,” and you’ll have a fully-functional business ready.

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