What is the best business to start in Kenya during this corona epidemic?
Businesses and individuals alike have suffered during this global public health crisis.
However, Coronavirus-inspired business ideas are a stark reminder that while most people usually focus on the most obvious and immediate consequences of a phenomenon, others will go a step further and see how best to leverage the phenomenons’ domino effects.
The present calamity offers a golden opportunity to entrepreneurs who are ready to look over and beyond the negatives and into the possibilities space of Covid -19’s effects.
Hence these famous quotes:
“Never let a serious crisis go to waste”.
“In chaos, there is opportunity”.
In today’s post, I share with you ways entrepreneurs around the world are making lemonade out of this lemon that the entire world has recently been served.
I’m talking about new business opportunities propagated around this corona economy.
Some of these business ideas can be deployed now but others will have to wait until the dust has settled.
If you choose to act on any of the opportunities here, make sure to offer genuine products and only factual information. Avoid any inappropriate phrases or racist remarks.
There’s nothing as bad as exploiting an already horrible situation as this for financial gain if you’re offering nothing valuable in return.
Don’t compete with the media – they’re the only ones whose business model is built around exploiting people’s fears.
You will also need to seriously put into consideration is your personal safety and that of your potential customers.
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Thermal scanners
Using online platforms such as OLX, Jumia, Facebook, Purpink, etc, you can list and sell your products.
These are the gun-shaped gadgets you see airlines, shops, malls, etc use to detect if one has a fever and may ultimately be infected.
Disinfectant / deep-cleaning / sanitation solutions
Individuals and companies eager to stay clean and curb the spread of the virus will constantly be looking for ways to disinfect their surrounding areas including homes, offices, businesses, modes of transportation, airports, hospitals etc.
Innovative “anti-droplet” gear
We’re talking any protective wear such as hats, glasses, masks, gloves, etc ( check out this Anti-Spitting Protective Hat on Amazon) that prevents another person’s spit or sneeze landing on either your mouth, ears, or nose.
The value proposition here would be that the coronavirus, which spreads through droplets from an infected person, will be blocked by whatever gear you’re selling.
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The options here for coronavirus merchandise are endless.
We’re talking visual aids, t-shirts, mugs, bracelets, hats, etc.
Using online platforms such as Whatsapp, Jiji.co.ke, OLX, Jumia, Facebook, etc, you can list and sell physical products related to Covid-19.
You can choose a theme that is related to either education or scientific communication about the virus merchandise with reminders to social distance (e.g. “wash your hands, #stayhome, don’t be racist, “don’t cough on me, don’t spit on me, etc”, healthy humor during this period (e.g. a “because social distancing” wineglass“), or victory (e.g. I overcame covid-19 mug or bracelet).
Work and study from home solutions
With quarantine and social distancing dictating that people stay at home presents a multitude of opportunities, there is bound to be a surge for solutions to make working or studying from home more comfortable.
Think standing desks, computer peripherals (mouse, wide screens, microphones), noise cancellation headphones, etc.
“Thinking of you” products and services
These are products and services to basically let others know that they’re on the minds of their friends, family, or colleagues.
Anything that can spread some love and cheer people need to de-stress and get through these hard times even if you can’t be with them in person.
Example business ideas include these personalized long-distance stickers, because social distancing” wineglasses, “Quarantine Succs Without You” care packages, social distancing I’ll be 6Ft away from you T-shirts, social distance cards etc.
Entertainment services for kids delivered virtually
With mummy and/or daddy plus the kids all at home and the nanny away social distancing, you could make money entertaining the kids so parents can work without interruption.
To succeed, you’re gonna have to be really creative.
But the best way to deliver this service would be virtually via free platforms such as YouTube or Facebook and if you do a great job, you will get more customer referrals.
Well, that’s it for today.
Stay safe and let me know what you think about these business ideas 🙂
With love,
EvaMtalii
Image Credits:
“Because social distancing”wineglass
Calming lavender “Quarantine & Chill” candle
