How Alternative or Non-Traditional Businesses Are Thriving

Not all businesses are created equal; some are poised to succeed while others are doomed to fail.

As the digitalization of things becomes more commonplace and less constrained, we see the rise of more and more non-traditional businesses that are breaking the mold and resisting falling into the path of stereotypes. These alternative businesses erupted as more Millennials graduated and prepared themselves for positions and a work environment that outgrew them.

And with a generation that grew up around, and adapted, technology early-on, it’s easy to understand why they don’t find traditional work structures as attractive. The choice was either stick to what is conventional and try to compete or create an innovative means to earn money. While some reluctantly gave in and accepted whatever ordinary work they could earn, many took a different path.

The Rise of the Techie

The trend started with freelancers who, from the comfort of their own home, offered coding work and digital development services online. And of course, we’ve heard about social media bloggers who, if successful and influential enough in their niche, can charge thousands of dollars for advertisements on their sites and pages.

We started to see social media influencers, who have thousands, if not millions, of followers, make money off their activities. They now are reaping some of the biggest benefits of huge sponsorship deals from some of the biggest brands we know, a position previously held by popular athletes, musicians, and celebrities.

Speaking of social media, let’s not forget that Instagram started out as a simple app that took only 8 weeks to build. Instagram creator, Kevin Systrom, had no formal computer science training and was admittedly never proficient at programming. And yet just 2 years after Instagram was launched, it was purchased by Facebook for an astonishing $1 billion.

Thanks to success stories like that, we’re seeing the rise of independent website and app developers that can bring a variety of non-traditional business to digital life. But not only are they trying to create the next Instagram, Snapchat, or Uber, they’re offering their services to other people who have a brilliant idea but can’t bring it to fruition because they lack the coding and programming skills required.

If You Can Dream It…

Beyond tech, we see other alternative jobs on the rise. Anything that can be offered as a service can be turned into a business. Does your dog need grooming? Innovative entrepreneurs came up with the idea to outfit vans or trailers with everything it needs to offer pet washing, pampering, and grooming services.

Another non-traditional business idea that is gaining momentum is closet organizing. Imagine getting paid to "diagnose" the state of someone’s closet and helping people to bring order to a chaotic, overflowing closet?

The world is truly changing. The rise of alternative and non-traditional jobs prove that people are becoming more innovative and fortunately, markets are receptive to the services people are offering. These nonconventional entrepreneurs make us realize there are smart solutions to our everyday problems.

At Paavaa, we give all those who have bravely chosen the non-traditional career path a place to connect with a community who has, in turn, choose an alternative approach to getting services. We are an app that brings those who offer alternative services to customers who probably didn’t realize they could book services, like an at-home spa, via an app.

Have an idea that needs a platform and customers? Register as a PAAVAA Service Provider today and find people that want it.

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