A Few Biggest Ideas to Watch for in 2011
Dear Visitor:Isn't it amazing how fast the time goes by? I can't believe we just stepped into 2011! I hope things will finally start turning
around for many businesses and individuals.
I read a lot of magazines and articles about new trends and opportunities in business. In this article I would like to share
some valuable insights about a few biggest ideas to watch
for this year. Let me know your thoughts...
1. RETAIL
Oftentimes, online retailers offer convenience and low prices.
Many of them are trying to master the art of getting people to buy
things they don't even know then want. What's more, these start-ups
give huge discounts and make customers quickly place an order,
sometimes within a matter of minutes. It all comes down to
making shopping feel too good to be true. According to Inc. Magazine,
it's a highly saturated but very lucrative field.
2. A FACEBOOK BACKLASH
As you may know, Mark Zucherberg has appeared on the cover of
Times Magazine, as the Time's Person of the Year. Some people
maintain that Facebook is primed to stumble in the near future.
Its size, power and ubiquity have drawn a great deal of scrutiny
and criticism from many users. Does it mean that Facebook
will suffer the backlash and start losing its power? Probably not...
3. PRIVACY ISSUES
Due to the fact that privacy and security are the new concerns
in cyberspace, some savvy entrepreneurs will find ways to
capitalize on newfound fears. Some upstarts will offer
identity theft protection and a service to remove your personal
information from websites.
4. COMPANIES WILL START HIRING AGAIN
Sadly, millions of people have lost their jobs in the recession.
According to Inc. Magazine, productivity is slowing down, which
means that companies will have to start hiring again.
5. ELECTRIC CARS ARE BACK
After a decade of fits and starts, the electric car business is
picking up steam.
6. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS (IPOs)
Public offerings were down during the recession.
However, IPOs seem to be on their way back. Kayak
and Skype have already announced their intentions to
go public. Hopefully, LinkedIn, Zynga and Groupon
will follow suit.
7. NEW ELECTRONICS
Competition for your home-entertainment is heating up.
Google and many young start ups are vying for your attention.
They all want some space on your television screen with
stand alone gadgets and DVD players.
8. CUSTOMIZATION OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Customization has been popular for years. Now that consumers
prefer quality over quantity, customization has become more
important than ever.
9. ADDING BOTTOM-LINES
Some investors and entrepreneurs are striving to become double-bottomline
businesses. What it means is that businesses want not only to make money
but also do some good and make a difference in the world. How about
triple bottom-line? I am talking about turning into a socially responsible
business. Research shows that lately there's been some talk about
adding a fourth bottom-line. Sounds incredible doesn't it? The fourth
bottom-line will capture a business's cultural impact. Will there be more??
Time will tell...
10. UNCERTAINTY IN THE BUSINESS WORLD
Experts maintain that 2011 will be a year of great uncertainty, eventhough
the economy is slowly getting back on track. Therefore, smart entrepreneurs
have to plan for the best, the worst and everything in between.
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