Setting up an online business is an attractive option most people like to explore. The ease of setting it up and running it make it a lucrative option for budding entrepreneurs. However, the key to succeed with internet business ideas is focusing on a niche and keeping it simple; and yes, it doesn’t have to be cutting edge… just learn from successful online businesses and turn the concept into your very own.

If you like classic, yet proven web business ideas, here are 20 of them to inspire you:

 
1. Creating and Delivering Apps

The age of smart phones and tablets is here and that’s why creating and delivering apps and games is a lucrative web business opportunity. Have ideas but not an app developer? No worries – just form a partnership with an app developer to help you turn your ideas into cool (and profitable) apps.

2. Social Media Consultancy

Oh yes, that’s all the rage and sounds fairly jaded right? But running a social media consultancy for startups, social enterprises and non government organizations means you are tapping in to a new market with your consultancy and social media skills.

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