Trends
Play Video Targeting the 'It Girl' Customer (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
The co-founders of Rent the Runway outline five strategies they've used to build a high-tech fashion company.
Top 10 Small Business Predictions for 2012
BY Carol Tice
Here is a collection of next year's top trends for marketing, retailing, service businesses, mobile, social media and more.
10 Industry Trends for Franchises in 2012
BY Tracy Stapp
From burgers to child care to staying fit, our annual list of trends in the franchise world shows where to consider putting your money to make money.
Tebowing.com: Scrambling to Build a Business on a Viral Trend
BY Brad Crescenzo
Entrepreneur by accident. The weird world of internet memes, and the businesses they leave in their wake.
Play Video A Fashion Startup Goes Viral (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
Divya Gugnani, co-founder of fashion site Send the Trend, tells how she built a social business with about 200,000 Facebook fans in less than a year.
10 Hot Startup Sectors for New Business Ideas in 2012
From have it your way to make it your way to go your own way, a look at the trends defining opportunity next year.
Business Trends From 2011 We're Sick Of
BY Michelle Juergen
From daily deals to Ashton Kutcher, some of the trends not #winning this past year.
Get Out of Town With Wanderfly
BY Michelle Juergen
This New York-based travel inspiration service offers recommendations that can send users packing.
On Zaarly, You Can (Usually) Get What You Want
BY Jennifer Wang
This San Francisco startup is a matchmaker for renters and owners.
Unlimited Editions With Blurb
BY John Patrick Pullen
This do-it-yourself book publisher helps users publish bookstore-quality tomes.
Happiness Pays Off With Kiip
BY Jennifer Wang
Kiip relies on the games we play to connect marketers with potential customers.
Portable Design With Poketo
BY Carolyn Horwitz
A startup founded by two artists puts art in people's pockets (and on their backs).
Four Fast-Growing Niches in the Travel Business
BY Geoff Carter
Have a passion for the travel business? Consider these four niches that are quickly winning over weekend warriors.
Five High-Tech Business Trends
BY Scott Steinberg
High-speed 4G connectivity, tablets and mobile apps lead the way for new business devices.



