Are you looking to travel the world and become your own boss? You don’t have to be based in one location when you start your own business. Digital age businesses don’t need a physical shop. Some businesses can even transport you to your favorite destinations.
However, it is not for the faint-hearted. These 11 business ideas are for those who love to travel and want to own a business.
1. Personal assistant for travel
A personal assistant is needed by celebrities and politicians. Personal assistants travel with their employers whether they are on tour, speaking at events around the country, or conducting business abroad. Because they can work remotely, virtual assistants are highly in demand and many businesses want to reduce payroll costs.
Start your own agency if you are good at problem solving, organization, and time management. Personal assistants are responsible for arranging travel and accommodation, managing schedules, running errands and coordinating with other staff members.
2. Travel blogger
A travel blog is a great way to share your passion for writing and photography. Bloggers are often able to create useful guides, travel through new cities, take photos that interest, and offer tips and recommendations on their websites. Be aware that blogging can be difficult and time-consuming before you make the leap. Although it can take a while before you start making money blogging, once you do, you will be essentially earning money to travel the world and write about it.
If you don’t have the skills to write and are more comfortable with using a camera, consider becoming a travel blogger. Vlogging can be a very lucrative business with YouTube. You can take your business to the next level by creating videos about travel and the top tourist destinations.
3. Influencer on social media
Facebook is no longer a place where you can only post cat videos or family updates. Sponsored posts and photos can bring in steady income if you have a large online following. Influencers are used by many brands to promote their products and to encourage followers to purchase goods and services.
In exchange for sharing their experiences on social media, some brands will pay the bill for influencers who attend events or stay at resorts.
4. Travel agency
People need honest, helpful advice. Agents help travelers plan trips and vacations around the world. Many agents have specialties in particular countries and niches. You can recommend other people to visit the same country or city that you love.
Photographer
If you are looking to travel, photography is a valuable skill. You could travel the globe and capture its beauty using your camera if you started a business in photography. These photos can be sold to magazines or used as art. You might also be able to learn a particular type of photography such as candid portraits or family photography. You could be the perfect person to help them with their destination wedding.
6. Public speaker
Are you a specialist in your field? Can you solve problems? Do people want to hear what it is you have to say? You could be a public speaker if you are qualified. Many speakers travel all over the country and even around the globe to share their message and inspire millions. They may also be able to create a blog, sell books, or become a social media influencer.
7. Planner for travel events
Event planners organize corporate and professional meetings and events. Event planners arrange everything, from the catering to choosing the location to accommodations. You can travel the globe as an event planner if you are a good communicator, organizer, and time-manager. Global event planning could lead to more opportunities for travel and bigger events over the long-term.
8. Translator
A translation business can be a great way for you to travel the world if you are fluent in several languages. Nearly every industry requires translators. Translators are needed to assist high-profile people, international businesses and executives who travel the world. They translate documents, books and emails and can also help with conversations. You can ask local restaurants to translate your menus and translate marketing materials for small businesses if you aren’t sure where to begin.
9. Wedding planner
A wedding planner’s job is to make sure that your wedding day is stress-free. A wedding planner must be calm and composed in times of chaos.
Many couples choose to have a destination wedding, even though many wedding planners are familiar with the area and have a strong network. This can make wedding planning more difficult as you have to figure out how to transport guests from one place to another. Also, you will need to make reservations over the phone instead of in person. This is an excellent opportunity to travel to stunning places around the world.
10. Graphic designer
The demand for web developers and graphic designers grows as the world becomes digitalized. It’s now easier than ever for graphic designers to start their own business with online tutorials and programs like Photoshop, WordPress, and Illustrator.