The New Year 2010 is here already. What are your expectations? If you are not sure about possible hot trends that may affect growth of your business in 2010 make sure you read this post to the end.
At the end of every year or at the beginning of every New Year, experts around the world often predicts trends to watch out for in New Year. The entrepreneur magazine published one of such predictions collected from various experts last December 30.
Check out this excerpt now:
Scott Steinberg: Shiny Objects
In 2010, expect to see small-business owners becoming more tech-savvy, and increasingly going mobile, virtual and viral as a result. Not only is it now possible to tap into the power of smartphones, netbooks and
online services or cloud computing apps to slash overhead drastically and take your office wherever you go. It’s also viable to use social networks, microblogging applications and all-purpose multimedia devices’
to build buzz for products and brands, connect directly with consumers and source real-time customer feedback that allows you to optimize any sales effort or marketing campaign.
Allen Moon: E-Business
I see 2010 as the year when even the most low-tech online businesses see possibilities in mobile marketing. The vast majority of small businesses see “mobile” as the domain of larger companies and tech-savvy entrepreneurs, but there’s a lower barrier to entry than ever before. Every website needs to be mobile-friendly, at the very least. This way, you stand to benefit from geo-locating features on smart phones, and “recommendation apps” that send folks to your business. If you never get further than that, you’ve still come a long way.
Nina Kaufman: Making It Legal
I see a rise in collections problems. With the economy still in tight straits and a very likely (substantial) tax increase to fund the bailouts/stimulus packages/healthcare programs, small businesses will find cash flow even tighter in 2010. Entrepreneurs will be chasing after their clients to get paid, other companies will be chasing after them to get paid and the IRS and Departments of Labor will be chasing after everyone to get their hands on income and employment taxes (to replenish the depleted treasuries)–whether or not the amounts are actually overdue.
Go to entrepreneur magazine’s website for more predictions from business experts. Here is the link: 15 Predictions and Trends for 2010
