I often see people trying desperately to come up with an idea for a business, but the easiest way is to simply solve a problem that people are having. It could be with a current product or service offering, or an offshoot of a problem with another product.
Hopefully some of these product ideas will inspire you.
Problem Solved: Cell Phone Off the Floor When Charging
This product is not costly, but it addresses a clear issue. This cell phone holder ($8) from Solutions keeps your phone off the floor while charging it (why are the charger cords so short?). What could improve this product? If it could fold up and fit in your purse for easy transport.
Problem Solved: Make Brushing Teeth Fun For Kids
Anyone with children understands how challenging it can be to get them to brush their teeth. So, when you can turn a task that kids see as a chore into something fun, you’ll find success. Tooth Paste Pete ($5) is simply a cap that fits onto the toothpaste tube, making bedtime routines much easier.
Problem Solved: Small Dogs (and Fat Cats) Can’t Jump
There are so many issues that small dogs as well as older dogs have, and one of them is getting up onto high beds. This portable pet step from Collections Etc. ($15) offers a simple solution. Making it available in other stylish colors would make it even better.
Problem Solved: Being Seen When Biking at Night
These LED Spokelit Bicycle Lights ($11) are a great way to increase visibility and security when biking in the dark (still need a headlight!). Considering that cycling at night is a factor in nearly 50 percent of all cycling fatalities, it offers a solution to a very real problem.
Where to Find Product Inspiration
Look around you. What products are you dissatisfied with and why? Ask your friends, family and colleagues what types of products they are looking for and can’t find. Maybe even try reading the reviews of popular and top-selling products to see where they are missing the mark and you could possibly fill that void.