1. Total Chaos Anticipation
They key of surviving in the middle of chaos is being very flexible. You need to keep your original idea, it is true, but you also need to be flexible too.
2. Consumers Decide
Now, customers decide everything. They want you to do this and that, and they will get away when you displease them. Specific solution should be done to control it.
3. Internet Shopping
People like to shop online now. Companies start to provide online service and this amuses the customers. Does your business have it on service?
4. Connection and Collaboration
Competitors start to collaborate and make project together. If you are not ready for this, find a solution.
5. Go Green
Go green action has become too popular. Unless you are on the same track, you are considered out of the box, not to be considered. Be ready.
6. Investment on Health Industry
Health industry grows rapidly now because people like to invest their money on it. So, it can be hard for you to find people who are interested on your business unless it is on health.
7. Boomers Effect
Boomers are going to retire now, and they are willing to spend a lot of money so they will still active, being in home, and experience new things.
8. Endless Changing
Things keep on changing. One day people like this one, and they hate it on the next day. They may like your product or service now, but may be not later.
9. Frugal Customers
People tend to be smarter and they want to save more money all the time. It does not allow you to set high price just as you want it as you used to be.
10. Empowered Customer
Customers define every aspect on the business. They have the right to make complaints, and to give feedback. Since now, you must be ready on this trend and how it affects your decision.
Now, you should be aware if any signs on those trends arise. This can give you good or bad impact. If you predict the impact to be bad, you should be ready with solution. If it will be good, you should work on preparation for development. Good luck on this!