This list of business ideas is meant to spark your creativity in developing an idea for your business. But let's face it: most successful businesses today didn't originate with the founder scanning a list of hot new business ideas. What's far more important is applying the principle of a Star Business, which is finding an industry growing at least 10% per year (ideally 30%) and creating your niche within that industry where you're a market leader. For quicker results, look for areas where you have industry expertise. Most industries have sub-niches that are booming, even if the industry as a whole is not.