Online businesses, customizing products and services, cloud computing and social media are just some of the fields that will hit hard this year. If you want a good idea, you’ve come to the right place.
1. Succeed in Internet business
A few years ago that took shape a trend that seems unstoppable now: doing business on the Web Whether you are a traditional company that has decided to start his own shop on-line as if we are a technology based company, it seems clear consumers have lost all fear that they could feel on the internet last year have shown betting on business models and buying clubs (coupons, promotions, etc..) or on-line outlets.
It is clear that 2011 will follow the same course and SMEs who have not given their jump to the Network will be losing business opportunities every day I still think the Internet is not for them.
2. Customization of products and services
One of the trends already detected in 2009 and 2010 but who is going to explode with force in 2011 is lapersonalización of products and services. From big brands like Nike that allow us to design in some of its stores to our liking or sneakers on-line services that allow us to design in a few clicks and then order our own Christmas holiday, it seems increasingly clear that the consumer is committed differentiation.
As travel, unique experiences and all types of services and businesses struggle to attract clients by offering such claim exclusivity, ensuring for example, no one will take the same shirt, or the same bag just bought.
3. Social Media
When Facebook announced a few months ago had reached 500 million users, those who still showed some suspicion towards social networks had more than enough reasons to re-think on the subject.
In 2011, any promotional campaign that wants to have impact should go beyond traditional media and gamble determined by social media. Facebook, Twitter, and even the fledgling Foursquare will once again be the big players in online marketing.
In this regard, agencies and professionals who advise companies on Social Media and how they can maximize their investment in social networks will have part of the game won.
4. Cloud computing
During the past year, both technology companies and experts rivers of ink have been written extolling the virtues of cloud computing, what is popularly known as the “cloud?”
It seems that their efforts have paid off and his message has got through in business. It is becoming more comfortable delegating certain IT services to the cloud, such as email management or even the use of productivity and collaboration solutions.
In this sense, if we are a small software company, our product offering in the cloud can not only be a great idea but a real business opportunity.
5. CSR shares
“Do business with us and plant a tree” with your name. The actions of social responsibility, concern for the environment and climate change concerns (among other things) generate a positive impact on consumers, who value the companies that care about what happens in social intoned.
By offering products and services “wrapped” in a social action, we will be betting on a win-win strategy in which one side will get satisfied customers and secondly, we are supporting a cause that is objectively right and laudable.
6. Home Services
Assemble and run a business from the comfort of home can seem like a good idea, but even more that our company is able to provide services specifically for those working in the comfort of your home.
Teleporting is a mode that goes beyond that, and is not very few start-ups that are currently managed from “the couch at home.” Why not think in precisely these people? What we have to offer? What do you need?
7. A life “Green”
As we discussed in Section 5, in recent years environmental awareness has triggered a good part of the world population. Consumers are demanding a return to nature, and in many ways, refuse certain unpleasant aspects and consequences of globalization.
Demanding a return to basics, to organic food, some fabrics and dress that are sustainable, some homes that use renewable energy, etc. Involved in this field is to gamble in 2011 by a certain value.
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