Many women now own successful profitable businesses worth millions and what’s more interesting is that most women do it from the comfort of their homes.

Having your business online can hold different meanings for different people, it can be a fulfillment of passion, an added source of income.

These are 5 online business entrepreneurial ideas for women.

Online Stores
An online store where people buy and sell goods is a business opportunity on the internet, though this requires advanced knowledge of technology and understanding of the web, but you can get experts to design the store’s website and a team to monitor orders, purchases and verify users of the stores to prevent fraud.

Training

You can start online training by providing tutorials on different skill acquisitions to those willing to learn, from baking, makeup application, creating new designs, sewing, building a successful financial empire, piano lessons, cooking, video editing and more. Just make it simple, easy to understand and if possible explain a step-by-step process using pictures and videos to get your message across.

Online Coach / Consultant

Many people surf the internet everyday seeking advice asking questions and looking for answers to their problems and yes they are willing to pay for it?

If you have a knack for helping people, listening and solving others problems, its time you consider an alternative career in coaching. Find a niche you believe you have great passion and ready to excel in, it can be relationships, marriage, marketing, business startups, legal advice, weddings, planning parties, parenting, nonprofit organizations, insurance, financial investments, life health, event planning, color coordination,fashion or any other field you have enough experience.

Blogging
Blogging, simply putting your thoughts and feelings online for the world to see and read instead of on paper. It actually tops this list, all you need to do is to carry out a research on female bloggers in Nigeria and you will see they are doing great, earning large figures as income. Infact, I believe they are doing better than their male counterparts, the likes of Linda Ikeji, Stella Dimoko- Korkus, UchePedro (Bella Naija), Tosin (Olori Super gal), are few among numerous successful Female bloggers in Nigeria

Illustrator 

Areas in this field include graphic designers, cartoonists, video editors, photographers and more. Your clientele include, authors, publishing firms, online photo library bloggers, vloggers, film and music industry. You can either sell your already made projects or edit for your clients. The options are limitless. Let your creativity bring you the success you desire and deserve.

Importantly, you need the certain skills to survive as an online entrepreneur.

First is interest, customer service, search engine usage, knowledge of computer and internet, social media.

Also know your targeted audience, streamline and customize your business to suit them. Have a laid out plan and Stick to it, though you can allow for a little flexibility, but must be for improvements. With patience and consistency you will achieve your desired results.