This list of July 2018 business ideas range from innovations that help a company thrive to new start-ups and ventures, offering the consumer valuable insight into what to watch for next month.
IKEA is responding to the conscious consumer by implementing a new recycling program that invites consumers to return used products, in exchange for money. This move speaks to the growing demand for companies to take a more ethical and sustainable stance. Meanwhile, Facebook is aiming to attract a new consumer base with a business-forward magazine called 'Grow by Facebook.' This quarterly magazine is aimed at business leaders and will feature short but inspiring stories.
As expected, this month saw an even greater integration of technology, with more company's opting to offer in-app convenience. Examples of this include SouthWest's partnership with Lyft and a car-buying chatbot extension.
Top 80 Business Ideas in July
80
Ethical Investment Platforms
Wahed Invest is a Digital Halal-Focused Ethical Investing Platform
79
Bamboo-Detailed Green Retail Spaces
The New Apple Store in Macau is Created by Foster + Partners
78
DIY Produce Kits
'Aggressively Organic' Aims to Make Indoor Farming Accessible & Affordable
77
Convenient Cafe-Style Laundromats
The Celsious is a Laundromat in Brooklyn, Owned by Two Sisters
76
Minimalist Leather Card Sleeves
Baron Fig Expanded Its Business to Luxury-Inspired Leather Goods
75
Cashless Grocery Concepts
Tesco's Self-Serve Concept Grocery Store Adopts a Cash-Free Model
74
Minimalist Sustainable Fashion Businesses
Unrecorded Focuses on the Clean, Simple and Sustainable
73
Simple Stock Logo-Makers
Shopify's 'Hatchful' Tool Helps Businesses Brand Themselves Quickly
72
Ethical Investing Research Apps
Shape is a Well Researched Ethical Investing App
71
Conceptual Business-Focused Smartphones
The BlackBerry 'Network' is Built for Enterprise Use
70
Digital Influencer Fashion Collaborations
Lil Miquela Showcases an Exclusive T-Shirt by Barneys
69
Business-Friendly Virtual Assistants
The 'Katella' Smart Assistant Connects to Enterprise Apps
68
Carbon Neutral Office Headquarters
The New Solvay Headquarters has a Zero-Carbon Design
67
Social Media Business Magazines
'Grow by Facebook' is a New Magazine That is Printed Quarterly
66
Renewed Clothing Programs
The North Face Renewed Program Turns Old Jackets into New Styles
65
VR Airline Experiences
A New Emirates VR Cabin Experience Gives Users a Glimpse of a New Plane
64
Wholesome Business Headquarters
Reebok's Headquarters is Equipped with a 30,000 Sq. Ft. Gym
63
Business Card Scanning Features
Adobe Scan Can Now Save Business Card Information
62
Pop-Up Toy Store Ventures
Party City will be opening ‘Toy City' for the Holidays
61
Bite-Sized Pizza Snacks
The Blaze Pizza 'Dough Knots' are a New Take on Breadsticks
60
Made to Order Clothing Labels
Dallas Daws Design Embraces Slow Fashion & Encourages Thoughtfulness
59
Shoppable Vacation Homes
The McKinley Bungalow Vacation Rental Home Has Curated Goods for Sale
58
Startup-Focused Credit Cards
Brex Has Launched a Startup Credit Card for a New Era of Business
57
Startup-Centric Corporate Cards
The Brex Credit Card Helps Startups with Expenses
56
Business Co-Founder Networks
'coHounder' Helps Entrepreneurs Find Co-Founders for Businesses
55
Entertaining Craft Beer Podcasts
Drinking Partners Produce Comedic Discussions & Boast Live Events
54
Incentivized Furniture Recycling Programs
IKEA's Take Back Program Encourages Consumers to Recycle
53
Task-Offloading Business Platforms
'WorkonFlow' Integrates Bots into Your Business Strategy
52
Easy-to-Use Business Programs
The Upmetrics Service Makes Starting a Small Business Easier
51
Plastic-Free Grocery Bags
Iceland is Aiming to Reduce Plastic Waste with Paper Grocery Bags
50
Ethical Perfume Line Partnerships
7 Virtues Partners with Suppliers in Rebuilding Countries
49
Cryptocurrency-Inspired Coffees
Bitcoin Coffee Makes Products Targeted Towards Crypto Traders
48
Streamlined Designer Jewelry Workshops
Tiffany & Co have opened an offsite jewelry design workshop
47
Autonomous Vehicle Technology Startups
Argo AI is a Entrepreneurial Company, Located in Pittsburgh
46
Referral-Earning eCommerce Solutions
'Wildlink' Rewards Those Who Share Links that Result in Sales
45
Social Impact Investment Apps
Newday Investing is Helping Millennial Fund Positive Impact Funds
44
Comforting Hotel Tea Experiences
The Waldorf Astoria and Hamlets Offer a Unique Tea Experience
43
Gourmet Restaurant Robot Waiters
'Robot' Employs a Fleet of Robotic Waiters
42
Business Accelerator Programs
IDEABOOST Allows Companies to Grow and Expand with Professional Help
41
Incentivized Recycling Apps
The reGAIN App Rids People of Unwanted Clothes in Exchange for Coupons
40
Social Investment-Sharing Platforms
'MoneyGoat' Helps Users Share Tips and Info for Easy Investing
39
Social Cryptocurrency Insight Platforms
'SocialCrypto' Listens to What's Being Said About Crypto
38
Swipe-Based Cryptocurrency Apps
Coinswipe Brands Itself as 'Tinder for Scoring ICOs'
37
Luxury Fashion Loans
Browns is Exploring the Sharing Economy with Fashion Rental Service Armarium
36
Passive Crypto-Mining Platforms
'Honeyminer' Streamlines the Process of Mining Cryptocurrencies
35
Breakfast Cereal Slushies
The 7-Eleven Cap’n Crunch Berries Slurpee is Refreshingly Unexpected
34
Inline User Feedback Platforms
'Userfeed' Helps Brands Prioritize Customer Opinions
33
Firearm-Free Investment Funds
BlackRock is Allowing Clients to Invest in Gun-Free Funds
32
Car-Buying Chatbots
The Valassis Digital Chatbot Can Help Find the Best Car for Any User
31
Social Survey Platforms
Questionsly Combines Polling with Social Media
30
Beauty Business Podcasts
Avon's 'Make It Happen' Podcast Features Discussions with Brand Reps
29
AI-Powered Meeting Assistants
'Voicefox' Captures Pertinent Information from Business Meetings
28
One-on-One Spiritual Healing Programs
The Four Seasons Launched a Resident Healers Program
27
Sales-Increasing Loyalty Solutions
The 'CandyBar' Loyalty Platform Helps Businesses Offer Rewards
26
Customized E-Shopping Carts
Avon is Helping Its Reps to Create Personalized Shopping Experiences
25
Beginner-Friendly Cryptocurrency Games
'Bitcoin Flip' Lets Users Learn to Invest without Risk
24
Muffin Top QSR Snacks
The McDonald's Muffin Toppers are Crunchy and Crispy
23
Flexible Employee Pay Systems
Gusto Offers Its Employees Flexible Payment
22
Meeting-Accelerating Platforms
The 'sam' Meeting Assistant Ensures Optimal Productivity and More
21
Ad-Free Social Cooking Videos
Facebook's ChefClub Thrives Without the Use of Ads
20
Multimedia-Rich Networking Apps
'Switchit' Lets Professionals Create Interactive Digital Profiles
19
eSports Business Degrees
Beck College is Now Offering an eSports Managment Degree
18
Audio Explorer Blogging Platforms
'Wandertale' Lets Travelers Verbally Share Their Experiences
17
Patriotic Ice Creams Desserts
The Dairy Queen Oreo Firework Blizzard Celebrates the Fourth of July
16
Attuned Social Listening Platforms
'Awario' Helps Businesses Join Online Conversations
15
Virtual In-App Business Assistants
Shopify Ping Has Introduced a New In-App Assistant Called Kit
14
Experiential Technology Shops
Gramercy Tech Provides Customized and Immersive Event Services
13
Customizable 3D-Printed Mannequins
Functional Art is Taken to a New Level with These Designs
12
Student Loan Paydown Perks
Live Nation Boasts an Attractive Business Model with Its Benefit Plans
11
5G Olympic Venue Partnerships
Intel and the Olympic Committee Joined to Enhance the Korean Venue
10
Streamlined Business Return Policies
FedEx's Return Technology Helps Businesses Manage Returns
9
Employment Platform Upgrades
LinkedIn QR Codes Make Networking a Lot Easier and More Streamlined
8
Transparent Ethical Investment Firms
The OpenInvest Service Prides Itself on Honesty and Feedback
7
In-App Delayed Bag Deliveries
The Delta Fly App Partnered with Roadie to Deliver Delayed Bags
6
Deeply Reported Tech News
'The Information' Provides Investigative Journalism by Subscription
5
Cryptocurrency Confirmation Platforms
ConcourseQ Offers Communal Due Diligence on ICOs
4
Early 5G Technology Access
Verizon's Alley Offers Developers Early Access to Groundbreaking Tech
3
In-App Airport Ride-Share Functions
Southwest Airlines and Lyft Formed a Convenient Partnership
2
Ethical Millennial Investment Options
Plum Lets Users Invest in Ethical Investment Options
1
Feminist Comedy Clubs
The Ruby LA is a Feminist and Inclusive Comedy Theater and School
Related Ideas
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Recruitment Metaverse Shops
IKEA on Roblox Merges Virtual Gaming and Real-World Job Opportunities
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Disruptive AI-Finance Chatbots
Origin Financial Wins Big with AI Chatbot for Everyday Finance
AI Resource Hubs
Must Have AI Helps Discover Top AI Tools for Marketing, Productivity & More
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
AI Healthy Living Assistants
Hungryroot's SmartCart Simplifies Shopping and Meal Planning
AI Hiring Platforms
Chipotle is Introducing a System by Paradox to Streamline the Hiring Process
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Gig Economy Transformations
Uber Launches AI Data Labeling Division with Global Workforce
AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
SOOT Introduced Moodboard-Inspired Shopping
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Walmart Launched 'Wallaby' Powered by Generative AI
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
GenAI Financial Assistants
Intuit Assist for QuickBooks Streamlines Small Business Operations
AI Survey Solutions
Chatmeter Introduces Surveys 2.0 as Part of Its Pulse AI: Signals Platform
AI-Powered Innovation Platforms
Mintel Spark Helps Brands with Concept Generation
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
AI-Driven Last-Mile Deliveries
The Rounds Predicts When Items Need Replacing with Machine Learning
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
AI Customer Service Platforms
Intercom for Startups Offers AI Customer Service at a 90% Discount
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Fresh Fruit Subscriptions
Edible Brands Launched a Fresh Fruit Subscription Delivery Service
Small Business Newsletter Platforms
Mailbob Helps Business Owners Build Newsletter Programs
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Social Media Analytics Tool
Track and Improve Social Media Growth with Hivehubai’s Analytics Tools
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Comprehensive AI Chatbots
Bricksoft.ai Lets Customers Get Answers, Book Appointments, and More
AI Thrifting Assistants
ThredUp Debuts New AI Features to Enhance Consumers' Shopping Journeys
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Branded Flea Markets
IKEA Belgium is Hosting a Flea Market Across Its Eight Branches
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
AI-Powered Home Shopping
Benuta and Constructor Utilize AI to Improve the Shopper Experience
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Ride-Hailing App Expansions
Uber and Turo Partner to Offer Vehicle Rentals to Uber Rent
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
Boostrbot Transforms Likes Into Leads
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Content Ideation Tools
The Content Ideas Generator Creates 12 Ideas in Seconds
Personal Shopping Apps
Beamble is Redefining Luxury with On-Demand Personal Shopping
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Connection-Making AI-Powered Marketing Platforms
Marigold Announces Its Marigold AI Initiative
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
Real-Time AI Chat Bots
D-ID Agents Have Dynamic and Natural Customer Service Interactions
Business Communication-Enhancing AI Solutions
Ultatel Launches a New Solution for Businesses
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Walmart is Working with Agritask to Combat Climate Change
Accessible Home Improvement Services
IKEA Canada Introduces Payplan by RBC
Competitor Insight Business Platforms
'RivalSense' Helps Brands Monitor Their Competitors
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
Inventory Management Drone Fleets
IKEA Adds a Fleet of Inventory Drones in its Logistics
Automated Lead Engagement
Build Chatbot Boosts Lead Response and Schedules Appointments
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
AI-Powered Revenue Suites
Klaviyo Launches Klaviyo AI for Business Revenue Opportunities
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
AI Business Assistants
FikraHub Turns Ideas into Businesses with AI-Driven Tools for Entrepreneurs
Social Forum Engagement Tools
Replyhub Uses AI to Join Reddit Discussions and Promote Your Product
AI Business Book Creators
First Book AI Turns Ideas into a Complete Business Book in Just Hours
AI Productivity Planners
Productivity Page Uses an AI Assistant Named Jake
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Car Dealer-Targeted Software-As-A-Service Platforms
Curbee Helps Car Dealers and Manufacturers
AI Supply Chain Chatbots
Grubhub's AI Chatbot Offers Tailored Support to Food Industry Businesses
AI-Driven Business Transformations
'Unlock the Power of AI' Helps Businesses Integrate AI
AI Summary Tools
Summer AI Provides Quick Blog Summaries and Connects Readers to Products
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
AI Design Assistants
Ideatum.ai Transform Text Prompts into Stunning Designs
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms
IKEA Preowned Helps Consumers Sell Their Housewares
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
AI Business Solutions
Business App Pro Streamline Operations and Boost Productivity with AI
AI Business Intelligence Platforms
Chat Bi Helps Businesses Generate Insightful Visualizations
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
AI Editorial-Powered Insights
AskNews Aims to Redefine How Audiences Engage with News
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Career Platform AI Features
LinkedIn Introduces a Slew of AI-Powered Enhancements
Personal Efficiency Optimizers
8020.in Everything Maximizes Results by Focusing on the Key 20%
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
AI Chatbot Services
Chatbot Whisperer Helps Businesses From Start to Finish
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Expanded Logistics Services
Mober is Supporting IKEA Philippines with its Newest Delivery Service
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Refugee-Supporting Workplace Initiatives
IKEA is Extending its Refugee Employment Pilot
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Thought Leadership Assistants
Jessica By Queue Uses AI to Streamline Content Creation
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Product-Validating AI Tools
AskBetter Helps Entrepreneurs Test Out Ideas and Business Plans
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Cost-Effective AI Marketers
AI Marketer Elsa Can Craft Strategies, Curate Emails, and More
Customizable AI Agents
Lindy Has More Than 3,000 Integrations and is Highly Customizable
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources