more diverse than their predecessors in age, origin, and gender. These shifts in business ownership will create new opportunities for many, and will change the global economy. A New Breed of Entrepreneurs
• Entrepreneurs will no longer come
predominantly from the middle of the age spectrum, but instead from the edges. People nearing retirement and their children just entering the job market will become the most entrepreneurial generation ever The Rise Of Personal Businesses
• The rise of personal
businesses stems from many economic, social, and technological changes. A shift away from traditional employment has loosened workers’ ties with corporate world. Downsizing and layoffs drive those affected to try new ways to stay afloat. What is a ‘Trend’? • A Trend often provides one of the greatest opportunities for starting a new venture. OR • A Trend is the general direction of a market or of the price of an asset. • Trends can vary in length from short, to intermediate, to long term. • If entrepreneur can identify a trend, it can be highly profitable, because you will be able to trade with the trend. Seven Trends Trends that will provide opportunities are: Green Trend Clean-Energy Trend Organic-Oriented Trend Economic Trend Social Trend Health Trend Web Trend Green Trend
The Green sector is filled with opportunities for
entrepreneurs around the world.
Today consumers are willing to pay more for
green products. Clean-Energy Trend One of the most pressing environmental concerns of consumer is global warming with resulting opportunities in clean energy. Power of 21st century comes from : Solar Wind Geothermal Dam
Clean - Energy Trend
Organic - Oriented Trend The organic trend is increasing in the food sector by shrinking price gap between organic and nonorganic foods. The sales growth in all organic foods include: Dairy Meat Vegetables Fruits And breads.
Clean - Energy Trend
Economic Trend Economic downturn forced consumers to be much more careful in their spending. This increase in more frugal spending provides opportunities in such areas : Business coaching Discount retailing Credit and debt management Virtual meetings Outsourcing And the entire do it yourself movement. Clean - Energy Trend Social Trend The social trend is evident with more networking events and opportunities occurring each week. These include the social networking for businesses Facebook WhatsApp Instagram There are also opportunities in Financial planning Travel
Clean - Energy Trend
Health Trend Health maintenance concern about health care, are one of the biggest trend that will continue in the next decade as the population ages. This provide many opportunities for entrepreneurs including: Cosmetic procedures Fitness centers (also refers as gym) Fitness toys Fit food Care clinics And wellness coaches
Clean - Energy Trend
Web Trend The web trend is creating many new forms of communication and purchasing, which is opening massive opportunities for entrepreneurs. The opportunities with low-cost barriers to entry.