Starting a business is a risky move. Even if you have years of experience and a business plan, there's no guarantee that it will succeed. To help mitigate this risk, we asked our readers to list businesses they think are primed for success in 2021 – and they responded with over 100 ideas! In case you don't find one that strikes your fancy, feel free to use the list of business ideas by category on this page.

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1). Event planning: Event planning has continued to become more and more popular as time goes on. Not only does it allow you to plan events that other people would be interested in attending, but you can also charge a fee for your services and pocket the profit.

2). Consulting: If you have experience in a specialized industry, such as graphic design or marketing, then starting a consulting company should definitely be considered. This allows you to share your knowledge with those who need it, while also getting paid for services rendered.

3). Blogging: If you have a knack for writing entertaining and captivating prose, then blogging is for you! Many businesses out there would be glad to pay a decent wage to someone that can provide them quality content on a regular basis – so consider not only starting your own blog, but also freelancing for other influential blogs in your field.

4). Videoblogging: Many of the most popular bloggers on the Internet today got their start by producing video content instead of text-based posts. For some, this is more comfortable and less challenging than writing an engaging article every week – so consider starting a video blog and expanding your reach to a global audience.

5). Social media management: One of the most profitable and popular jobs in today's society is social media marketing – because so many businesses want to be able to focus their attention on managing an agency instead of looking after all the details themselves. If you have experience running or working with social media accounts, then you should definitely consider starting a social media management business.

6). Event photography: If events are something that interest you, then why not turn it into a profitable business? By taking photos of the event and posting them for sale to interested attendees afterward, you can make some extra money on the side during any type of celebration or party.

7). Graphic design: If you're good with graphics and visual media, then starting your own graphic design company is an excellent idea. You'd be surprised at how many businesses would pay for quality logos or advertisement designs.

8). Copywriting: Another opportunity to take advantage of the enormous demand in the modern world for content creation is copywriting. If you have a knack for writing persuasive copy that compels the reader to take action, then you could make money working as a freelance writer for businesses in need of content on a regular basis.

9). Social media management: One of the most profitable and popular jobs in today's society is social media marketing – because so many businesses want to be able to focus their attention on managing an agency instead of looking after all the details themselves. If you have experience running or working with social media accounts, then you should definitely consider starting a social media management business.

10). Event planning: Event planning has continued to become more and more popular as time goes on. Not only does it allow you to plan events that other people would be interested in attending, but you can also charge a fee for your services and pocket the profit.

11). Wholesale distribution: If you have access to large inventories of sports equipment or international goods, then starting up a small wholesale distribution business could be an excellent side hustle. All you'd have to do is start an eCommerce store selling goods from your supplier, and then pocket the profits after you sell it at a mark-up.

12). Investing: No, we're not talking about the stock market – but rather investing in other people's dreams. If you have some extra cash lying around and don't mind lending money to someone who needs it with a reasonable ROI, then consider starting a peer-to-peer lending company like Lending Club or Prosper (similar to Kiva).

13). Selling on eBay: If you have a knack for finding valuable items at garage sales or estate sales, then why not start an eBay business? You could purchase valuable goods in bulk and sell them to individual customers over the Internet for a large profit after factoring in the fees.

14). Graffiti removal service: Graffiti is not only an eyesore, but it can also be a criminal offense that incurs a fine. If you live in an urban area with high levels of graffiti, then starting a graffiti removal service to clean off buildings before people notice could make you some extra money on the side.

15). Video production: Everyone wants to create their own video these days – and that includes businesses. If you have a background in filmmaking or know how to edit videos, then starting your own video production company could be a great way to bring in some extra money on the side.

16). Interior design: For those interested in interior design as a career, but aren't sure how they'd make money at it, consider starting a small interior design business instead. You can either start your own private practice or work with local businesses and individuals to help them with their personal homes.

17). Editing: Whether it's a college essay, an article for a local news website, or a document for work – everyone needs editors. If you have excellent grammar and writing skills, then starting your own editing company could be a great way to make money on the side.

18). Repurposing used furniture: As people grow older, they tend to purchase brand new furniture every few years. This presents an opportunity for you to make some money if you can buy used furniture at low prices, repurpose it with a fresh coat of paint, and resell it on one of the many websites that are devoted to selling refurbished furniture.

19). Pet grooming service: Everyone loves their pets, but not everyone loves the idea of taking them to a professional groomer to get them cleaned up. If you have experience grooming animals and owning your own business, then starting a pet grooming service could be an excellent way to make money on the side.

20). Selling products on Amazon: While selling products directly to customers online has been a great way to help people find your products, Amazon is quickly taking over as the world's largest online retailer. If you have a product that you think would sell well on Amazon or eBay, then start selling your products there and pocket the profits after fees.

21). Dog walking: People love their dogs – but not everyone loves the idea of owning a pet. If you're looking for a way to make some money on the side and have enough free time to walk around with someone else's dog, then starting up a dog walking service could be an excellent way to help people and make some extra money on the side.

22). Selling on Etsy: While starting your own eCommerce site is a great way to make money, Etsy makes it easy for you to get your products in front of customers without any technical or design experience. As long as you have a talent for crafting something, there's a good chance someone will want to buy it from you on Etsy.

23). Transcription: The fact that anyone can start an instant transcription business means that there's no shortage of transcription services for customers to purchase. If you have excellent listening and typing skills, then starting your own transcription service could be a great way to make some extra money on the side as long as you can get enough work.

24). Selling novelty t-shirts: Since the world first saw the iconic image of Che Guevara wearing a tee shirt with his own face on it, the novelty t-shirt industry has exploded. With countless new designs and themes being printed every month, there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make money by investing in novelty tees.

25). Tutoring: Being good at math doesn't mean you're good at explaining math to others. If you have the patience and knowledge to tutor someone else in math (or another subject), then consider opening up your own tutoring service for local students.