Starting a business is always risky, but being an entrepreneur also has the potential for great rewards. Keeping tabs on industry trends can help you strike while the iron is hot. Here are the 11 best business opportunities for this year published by Inc.com. We’ve given you the rundown of their list below, along with links to the SBA’s own industry accelerator guides. Check out the original article for even more information.
Best Industries in 2012
Residential Construction
Accelerator Guides: Carpentry, Construction, Electrician, Roofing, Plumbing, Landscaping
Pet Care
Accelerator Guides: Pet Services
Environmental Consulting
Accelerator Guides: Green/Eco Business, Alternative Energy, Consulting
E-Commerce
Accelerator Guides: Online Retail Business
Big Data
Accelerator Guides: High Tech
Mobile & Social Gaming
Accelerator Guides: High Tech
Full-Service Restaurants
Accelerator Guides: Restaurant, Bar/Nightclub
Internet Publishing
Accelerator Guides: High Tech
Water Conservation
Accelerator Guides: Green/Eco Business
Supply Chain Services
Accelerator Guides: Trucking, Import/Export
IT Consulting
Accelerator Guides: High Tech, Telecom/Wireless Business, Computer Repair
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