21. Create an Online Course
- Estimated income: $1,000-$50,000+/month, depending on the production expenses, online course platform, and number of students
- Requirements: teaching skills and subject matter expertise
This is one of the best online business ideas for anyone interested in sharing their knowledge online. Many people look for online courses to boost their job market value and gain new experiences.
Since the online learning market has become saturated, consider picking a unique subject that others haven’t covered. Then, conduct market research on whether the subject has a potential target audience.
Crystal Dawn‘s course on creating raw desserts is an excellent example of this line of work. The topic is specific and caters to a niche market of healthy plant-based food enthusiasts.
While there is a wide range of hosted course platforms, we recommend building a website with an LMS extension. This option offers complete control over your teaching and monetization methods.