50 trends to watch in this economy

[CardinalsFan]

I'll start:

1. alternative energy/fuel
2. going green
3. business coaching
4. healthcare
5. discount stores/cheap products
6. financial planning
7. making products out of trash (ie TerraCycle and rentagreenbox)
8. craigslist usage

 

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[CardinalsFan]

9. mobile computing
10. gen Y slant towards entrepreneurship
11. agricultural production, food distribution
12. water
13. wireless electricity

 

[CardinalsFan]

14. decriminalization of marijuana

 

[G_Alexander]

15. Nanotechnologies and engineering
16. Along with Gen Y...Baby boomers (Del Webb/other community living)
17. Restaurant Industry (people always need to eat; going out to dinner can be a good pick me up in hard times

-Alex

 

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[StreetsofSilver]

18. Entertainment (Movie sales were great during the Depression)
19. Biotechnology
20. "How to Make Money" products (ex. books)
21. Low mortgage interest rates
22. First time home buyer tax credit
23. generic product stocks

 

[Andi Allen]

I'm a huge supporter of Trends #1 and 2. I encourage the use of biofuel instead of gasoline. I find it very helpful to the environment for it does not emit dark fumes. My home is also currently undergoing renovation with a company that applies green products and materials. Gone are the days when I would go for stuff that could harm my family's health and mother earth.

 

[terrycan]

24. rebuilding worn out machines

 

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[MattThomas]

25. Repair services (instead of buying new)
26. Broadening access of Wi-Fi hotspots