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Trend Watch: Part II What's New! What's Hot! What Sells A Lot!

By Janean Chun

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Got a clue? We do, and we're willing to share. Culledfrom hours of research, observation and talks with experts in avariety of industries, the following pages contain our picks forthe 14 hottest trends for 1997 and beyond-not to mention dozens ofproducts, styles and services we predict will spark sizzlingsales.

What trends look particularly hot? Perhaps the biggest forceshaping the future is the approaching millennium. Giving rise to awhole raft of businesses related to personal growth and New Agethinking, the millennium is so important, we've devoted anentire article to the topic (see "2001: A BusinessOdyssey").

And while it doesn't take a genius to peg technology as ahot trend, our look at virtual corporations and home tech will helpyou pinpoint where the greatest opportunities lie in thisfast-changing field.