If there are any hard-hitting lessons ventures learned from the pandemic, it’s how to adjust to the changing times. That said, it’s not surprising that fast-changing industries have evolved even quicker over the past two years than ever before.
If you’re an entrepreneur looking to build a business or a professional thinking of changing careers, you may want to get on board the fast-changing industries that offer vast opportunities. Here are a few fields to explore.
E-Commerce
Many shoppers enjoy online shopping even before the pandemic hit because it saves time and effort. However, the health crisis made it a must for ventures to offer ecommerce services. In fact, not having your products online these days means missing out on a huge chunk of the market.
With many ventures looking for ways to reach their audience in the new normal, startups that offer ecommerce features are budding left and right. If you’re looking to get on board this field, it’s crucial to look at shoppers’ pain points and address them.
Delivery and route management
Closely tied with online retail is the delivery industry. And just like the former, the latter gained a stronger foothold over the course of the pandemic. In fact, the annual growth rate of delivery is around 10.39 percent.
And even when the pandemic ends, delivery and route solutions will continue to boom. Pursuing a business or a career in this industry entails knowing the ins and outs of the present system. In addition to that, it also pays to have a creative take on systems you can integrate to improve the current situation.
Health and wellness
With pandemic response at the front and center of global efforts these past two years, health is one of the fast-changing industries with big potential. From online consult apps and home test kits to yoga apps and food diary systems.
If you’re planning to build a career in medicine per se, you have to get a formal education and solid credentials. But if a health startup is what you’re aiming for, you don’t really have to earn a medical degree. However, you’ll still need guidance from a pro, especially if what you’re offering can affect the health of your end-users.
EdTech
Education tech is another booming field in the new normal. With the health crisis being a threat to face-to-face classes, Edtech has become a sought-after service. But what does Edtech cover? From virtual whiteboards and screen-sharing apps to virtual labs and mobile learning apps – the possibilities are endless.
You don’t need to be a teacher or any type of educator to be able to develop an Edtech product. However, it will help a lot if you know the teaching process or subject to be able to come up with a helpful system. For instance, features of a learning system for toddlers will be wholly different from a system for work trainees.
Event apps
Travel and event systems are also one of the fast-changing industries further accelerated by the pandemic. And with new health protocols in place to help curb the spread of the virus, event organizers need tech that will allow them to streamline the process of event management.
For instance, mounting an event these days entails having a ticketing and RSVP system. Live streaming has also become a need, with more people opting to stay at home. Over the past year, event apps have become more interactive. For instance, features like polls and emoji reactions make virtual attendees feel that they’re really part of the event. Joining this industry entails being creative with features that will engage guests and automate the event processes.
