The Best Online Business to Start in 2026 (For Beginners)

Thinking about starting an online business in 2026? Before you dive in, watch this first. In this video, Abbey Ashley, founder of The Virtual Savvy, reveals why most online business ideas will fail next year—and the one business model that’s actually working right now (even in the age of AI).

Abbey shares her story of starting from scratch and building a multiple six-figure business as a Virtual Assistant, along with the 8-step blueprint she used to create a business that was profitable from day ONE.

📌 Here’s what you’ll learn in this video:
– Why most business ideas will fail in 2026 (and how to avoid those mistakes)
– The one proven business model that still works — and keeps growing
– Why Virtual Assistance is AI-proof
– Abbey’s 8-step blueprint for starting a profitable online business fast
– The power of having a recurring revenue model for long-term stability
– Inspiring student success stories from The Virtual Savvy community

If you’ve been searching for the best online business for beginners in 2026, this video breaks down what’s working right now. No fluff, no hype, just real results.

Free Resources to help you get started:
✨ Download the Goals Template Sheet to plan your next 12 months of success
✨ Watch the free Become a Booked Out VA Training to learn how to start your own Virtual Assistant business

Abbey’s mission is simple: to help people build online businesses that give them freedom, flexibility, and financial security; no tech degree or big budget required.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Who is Abbey Ashley?
01:49 Why most business ideas will fail in 2026
03:55 The one model that’s actually working and why!
06:06 Why Virtual Assistance is AI-proof
08:25 Abbey’s 8 step blueprint to starting a business
16:20 The secret to successful business in 2026

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Take the free Become a Booked Out VA training:
https://www.thevirtualsavvy.com/bbo

Download the free goal setting template
http://www.thevirtualsavvy.com/goals