One of the troubles with identifying sizzling business opportunities is that many of the cutting-edge industries do not show up in standard government statistics or are thrown into vague classifications like Miscellaneous Personal Services. In-home health care and fitness training are two vigorous businesses that can show up in this category. Trade journals and business magazines cite the successes of home- based businesses, like microbreweries and catering services, as examples of fresh approaches to small business. Tea rooms, digital photography, aromatics, computer support, ethnic foods, environmental consulting, and home decorating are other ventures we're hearing more about but for which we still have little information. Innovators do not fit into a traditional mold, so they set the standard as the industry grows.
Traditional businesses add new products and services as well.
For example, a hardware store might sell independent living aids for the elderly, such as replacement door handles that are easier to open than standard door knobs. Not only will they sell the product but might offer to install it as well. Overall, the state has nearly 96,000 retail businesses working to meet the wants and needs of more than 2.8 million residents. We are all part of this dynamic. Whether change comes about through evolution or revolution, it is bound to come.