There are always new business opportunities out there for anyone willing to think outside of the box.
In the era of startups, coming up with any original idea can be a huge challenge. It seems that no stone has been left unturned, so most business ideas are unoriginal.
But inc.com have put together a list of seven incredible ideas that were innovative and inventive. So much so that you’ll wish you’d had them yourself. Here they are, the most innovative 2019 business models of the Inc. 5000:
Perpay
Perpay have constructed a system whereby shoppers can take their goods home before they’ve even paid for them. Perpay buys goods wholesale then sells them off to consumers – who otherwise couldn’t afford them – at a monthly rate.
These payments come directly from the customers’ paychecks.
Ibotta
This company has developed a simple and easy couponing system that requires no paper.
Users utilise an app to receive up to 10% off their purchases. More than 1500 retailers have joined forces with Ibotta, including huge names like Uber, Expedia and Macy’s.
Tricopian
We’ve all heard of portable chargers. But imagine a portable charger that can never die.
Tricopian have developed kiosks that dispense a Fuel Rod, which is what they call their $25 portable charger. These kiosks can be found in many popular places such as zoos, theme parks, malls and airports.
At any kiosk, you can hand over your Fuel Rod in exchange for another fully-charged fuel rod, meaning you’ll never run out of battery.
CampusLogic
Many students don’t enrol into college because they don’t understand how to properly and successfully apply for financial aid.
But CampusLogic have created software which helps students – while they are applying for university – to make applications for financial aid, scholarships and funding opportunities.
CampusLogic sell this software directly to colleges, making the process of applying for financial aid smooth and streamlined.
Universal Yums
Everyone likes trying different snacks from around the world. Universal Yums have just made this taste test a whole lot easier with their scrumptious subscription service.
Every four weeks, subscribers are shipped a box of snacks from a different country. One month you might receive nibbles from Thailand. Another month, morsels from Korea. Every box also includes a booklet of trivia, history, games and recipes, so you can learn a few things while you snack.
Liberty Rent
Many people struggle to find a co-sign for their lease. Liberty Rent have addressed that problem by acting as co-signer for those who can’t find one elsewhere.
In exchange for one month’s rent, the company will pay for up to six months if a renter breaks their lease.
With Clarity
The dreaded engagement ring choice, which few get quite right.
With Clarity offer potential customers the ability to build their own custom engagement ring online. They then receive a 3D-printed version of it – for free. If they like it, they can then buy the real thing.
What this list proves is that, although most ideas seem like they’ve already been put into practice, there are always new business opportunities out there for anyone willing to think outside of the box.