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The overall economy may have a stubborn grey(ish) cloud above it, but there are a more than a few industries with significant expectations for growth in the new year.What are the hottest industry segments going into 2012?
The overall economy may have a stubborn grey(ish) cloud above it, but there are a more than a few industries with significant expectations for growth in the new year.
According to the International Franchise Industry’s 2012 Business Outlook report, the top franchise business lines for 2012 include personal care services, such as laundry and dry cleaning, entertainment and recreation, personal transportation and credit intermediation – for which output is expected to rise 6.2 per cent next year. That’s followed closely by retail products and services (driven by a steady, albeit slow, rise in consumer spending) and real estate, though this is off a low base, the December report says.
Whether part of a franchise or truly on your own, here are five other industries with significant growth potential in 2012: ... Read More