There are many new businesses arising as the era of the entrepreneur is upon us, and as such, it's important for businesses to take note of some of the new venture trends occurring in the marketplace. Kickstarter, Etsy and Kiva have all had profound impacts on business and the world, so to find the next big player in the business space and get a better idea of how your business can get a step ahead of competitors, be sure check out Trend Hunter's New Venture Trend Report.
Many ideas exploded onto the market this year, ranging from talent-bartering e-shops to mainstream supercar rentals (it seems rental culture is still on the minds of consumers). Another interesting idea covered on TrendHunter.com included many viral subscription services and crowdfunding applications that make it easier than ever to get an idea up off the ground.
Top 75 New Ventures Trends in 2013
From Empowering Women Conferences to Talent-Bartering E-Shops:
Shelby Lee Walsh — Jan 3, 2014 — Business
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Lounge-Like Laundromats
Wasbar Lets You Get a Haircut and a Drink While Your Clothes are Cleaned
74
Subway Car Grocery Stores
This Subway Grocery Store Lets Commuters Shop While They Travel
73
Floating Smartphone Mounts
The 'nGroove Snap' Mount Makes Your Smartphone Float While You Drive
72
Burger-Customizing Chains
McDonald's is Testing Out Build-Your-Own-Burger Locations in the US
71
Revolutionary Home 3D Printers
BotObjects ProDesk3D Brings Color 3D Printing to Your Living Room
70
Cross-Culture Beauty Boutiques
Jealousy Beauty Delivers Asian Remedies to North America
69
Baking Business Statistics
With Cupcakes Here to Stay It's Time to Open a Cupcake Bakery
68
Effortless Branding Apps
Makr by Ellen Johnston is Geared Towards Creative Entrepreneurs
67
Successful CEO Demographics
The Path of Fortune 100 CEOs Provides Insight into their Genius
66
Talent-Bartering E-Shops
The Merit Shop Trades Its Items in Exchange for Videos of Unique Talents
65
Miniature Self Storage
Toronto Start-Up Boxit Modernizes Storage
64
Online Billionaire Startup Infographics
Staff Lays Out the Numbers For the Biggest Online Startups
63
Logo-Creating Design Apps
Jon Cropper Converts Students into Entrepreneurs in Seven Days
62
Wearable Rearview Mirrors
The RearViz Bike Mirror Will Help You See What's Behind You
61
Cozy Retailer Lifestyle Villages
The Urban Outfitters Village is a Town Built by Retailers
60
Self-Starter Career Charts
See How the Entrepreneurial Mindset Impacts Business Decisions
59
Indulgment Sensoring Lingerie
This Stress Busting Bra Detects When the Wearer Eats Too Much
58
Brand Identity Infographics
Discover How Corporate Branding is Essential to New Businesses
57
Temporary Deliverable Storefronts
The Storefront Transformer is a Mobile Space for Entrepreneurs
56
Lucrative Idea Infographics
Grow America Shows That Billion Dollar Ideas Can be Simple Ones
55
Portable Smartphone Laptops
The 'CaseTop' Transforms Your Phone into a Computer on the Go
54
Razor Subscription Services
Club Parker Ships Affordable High-End Razors to Your Door
53
Mainstream Supercar Rentals
The Hertz Dream Car Program Lets Average Joes Drive Supercharged Rides
52
Revolutionary Mobile Document Programs
The CloudOn Program is the Number One Productivity Program
51
Crowdfunding Apps
SellanApp Lets Anyone Gain Funding and Connect with Developers
50
Online Science Portfolio Platforms
The ‘GradFly’ Platform Aims to Help Students Build
49
Bicycle-Repairing Vending Machines
Cyclists Can Buy Bike Parts Using Express Biker's Kiosks
48
Smartphone Smell Senders
The 'ChatPerf' Accessory Can Message Scents Between Phones
47
Customer Loyalty Coffee Cards
The Starbucks $450 Gift Card is for True Java Lovers
46
Eco-Friendly Sustainable Backpacks
Daniel Eckler Believes the Future Calls for 'A Better Backpack'
45
3D Printing Vending Machines
Customized 3D Printing is in Vending Machine Form Thanks to Dreambox
44
Iconic Feline Vacation Cruises
The Hello Kitty Cruise is a Fun Getaway for the Holidays
43
Technological Coffee Brewing
The Blossom One Coffee Machine is Revolutionary in
42
Powerful Gadget-Charging Flashlights
This High Power Flashlight is Also an External Battery Pack
41
Charitable Sock Businesses
Cole and Parker and Kiva Collaborate to Help Entrepreneurs Worldwide
40
Individual Milkshake Makers
Mix Up Delicious Frozen Dessert With a Zoku Shake Maker
39
Social Media-Inspired Shops
The Online Startup 'Keep' Lets You Buy Items You See on Instagram
38
Promotional Tactics Infographics
Become a Marketing Genius with this Content Marketing Guide
37
Futuristic Employment Infographics
Degree Query Provides a Realistic View of Jobs in the Future
36
Protective Parent Smartwatches
AT&T Will Offer a Child-Tracking Filip Smartwatch to Customers
35
Culinery Entrepreneurship Charts
Learn How to Become a Chef and What it Takes to Cook Up Success
34
Cheque Depositing Mobile Banks
The GoBank Platform Eliminates All Traditional Banking Practices
33
CEO Failure-Combating Charts
Learn the Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs to Attain Your Goals
32
Crowdsourced Homework Help Apps
Slader Makes Doing Homework Easier With a Little Help From Friends
31
Customizable Vintage Bicycles
ReCycledride Fixes Up Quality Parts to Make One-of-a-Kind Bicycles
30
Key-Replicating Kiosks
The 'KeyMe' Automated Service Acts as a Quick Locksmith
29
Political Parachute Cord Jewelry
Naimakka Designs Creates Wearable Pieces from WWII Parachutes
28
Convenient Sleep Stations
This Nap Cafe in Tokyo Allows Women to Have Public Naps
27
Food Truck Delivery Hubs
The FoodToEat Service Connects Customers with Food Carts
26
Prison-Simulating Hotels
The Karosta Prison Hotel Immerses You in the Life of a Prisoner
25
Iconic Coffee-Serving Locomotives
The Starbucks Train Serves Coffee with a Side of Comfort & Style
24
Short Stay Luxury Accomodations
The High-End Rooms of Dayuse Hotels are Rented by the Hour
23
Reactionary Bike Lights
The 'Velodroom' Cycling Accessory is a Big Step for Road Safety
22
Crowdsourced Virtual Shops
Shop 'Til You Drop at the Recently Launched Trend Hunter Gift Shop
21
Natural Cosmetic Spas
LUSH Cosmetics is Introducing two LUSH Spa locations to North America
20
At-Home Harvesting Supplies
These Back to the Roots Oyster Mushroom Growing Kits Are Economical
19
Social Media Shopping Platforms
Nathan Hubbard is Looking to Introduce Twitter Shopping
18
Luxe Travelling Eateries
The 'Gourmet Bus' Serves Haute Cuisine While You Sightsee
17
Rapidly Changing Furniture Stores
Knoll Will Change its Seasonal Products to Fit Annual Themes
16
Mini Media-Streaming USBs
Chromecast Plugs into Your TV to Stream Media from Your Mobile Devices
15
Chocolate-Infused Tech Products
The Android KitKat Collaboration Creates an Unlikely Partnership
14
Interactive Influencer Marketing
Sean Beckingham Discusses Social Media Branding Strategies
13
Global Gourmet Grub Subscriptions
'Try The World' Ships Out Curated Gourmet Foods Monthly
12
Crowdsourced Detachable Phones
Phonebloks by Dave Hakkens Offers a Solution to Tech Problems
11
Luxe Custom Hair Products
This Custom Shampoo from Concoction Lets You Make the Perfect Mix
10
Smartphone-Inspired Watches
The Google Smartwatch is Rumored to Face-Off Samsung and Apple
9
Time-Saving Laundry Services
The 'Prim' Laundry Delivery Service Does Your Laundry for You
8
Smartphone Hologram Generators
HOLHO Produces Holograms from Your iPhone
7
Online Marketing Media Statistics
Find Out How Organizations Structure Their Social Media Teams
6
Single Dress Retailers
The 'One Dress a Day' Platform Will Sell a New Dress Every Day
5
Dee Poku, Founder of the WIE Network (INTERVIEW)
Women, Inspiration & Enterprise
4
Connected Workplace Infographics
This Visual Shows Benefit of Using Social Technology in Business
3
Home-Cooked Meal Networks
Mealku Works to Let People Barter with Home-Cooked Meals
2
Kid-Friendly Crowdfunding Platforms
'Piggybackr' Teaches Youth the Power of Crowdfunding
1
Hipster Pop-Up Newsstands
This Newsstand Pop-Up Business Supports Independent Publications
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The eBay Luxury Exchange Accepts Pre-Owned Luxury as Currency
Empowering Female Shirts
Londre Bodywear Launches Big V Energy Tank for Entrepreneurial Women
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Fashionable Boomer Marketplaces
VNV Brings the Joy of Getting Dressed to Mature Women
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Elevated Streetwear Imprints
Vans Just Revealed Its OTW Imprint, Launching in Early 2024
Evolved Streetwear Brand Launches
NEPENTHES Presents the New SHIDEN Brand This Year
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Weather-Triggered 3D Ads
Volta Media Launches Interactive 3D OOH Ad Options for Marketers
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
Virtual Clothing Designers
Nordcurrent's Pocket Styler Studio is a New Fashion Creation Platform
High-Fashion Workwear Runways
sacai Spotlights a Few High Fashion Collaborations for FW23
Athleisure Resale Marketplaces
Vitality's New Platform Fosters the Purchase & Sale Of Used Apparel
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Stylized Indie Game Startups
Theorycraft Games Raised an Extra $50 Million in Series B Funding
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Vans Launches a New Campaign for its OTW Line
Luxury Resale Fashion
Luxury Resale Platform Open for Vintage Launches in the US Market
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Black Female-Identifying Entrepreneurs Grants
The Startup Collective by Aveeno is Now Live
Small Business Grants Program
eBay Kicks Off Its Fifth Annual Up & Running Grants Program
Affordable Gen Z Apparel
Foundry by Cover Story Clothing Enters the Fashion Scene Through AJIO
Pop-Up Interview Stores
Trainline's Fashion Pop-Up Preps Gen Z for Interviews with Free Clothing
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Short-Form Video Platforms
YouTube is Updating its 'Shorts' Service with New Monetization Options
Live Broadcast NFTs
eShot Labs Launches Unique Tool That Turns Real-Time Video into NFTs
Trading Card Collector Camps
eBay's Collectors Camp Provides Insights, Tools & Strategy
Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs
Tableau Boasts a Range of Hand-drawn and Embroidered Designs
Elevated Timeless Fashion
VTMNTS' Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Neutral Wardrobe with a Style Twist
Web3 Start-Up Accelerators
L’Oréal and Meta are Set to Launch a Metaverse 'Startup Accelerator'
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Coastal-Themed Fall Streetwear
Banks Journal Presents its Latest Designs for the FW22 Season
AI-Powered Wealth Management Platforms
Era's AI Wealth Platform Secures $3.1M Seed Funding
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
AURALEE and New Balance Reimagine Archival Fashion Designs
AI-Powered Content Creation Tools
Notega is a Solution for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
AI-Curated Art Exhibits
The Woods Art Institute Launches 'The Art of Trending' Exhibit
Metaverse-Based Dealerships
1Verse Launched the First Virtual EV Dealership in the Metaverse
Web3 Gaming Initiatives
Razer Launches a Web3 Initiative for More Gaming Projects in the Space
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Toronto Milestone Retailers
Carriage Trade Celebrates 60 Years of Luxury and Philanthropy
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
AI Startup Pitch Assistants
PitchBob.io Helps Entrepreneurs Refine and Hone Their Pitches
Pre-Loved Apparel Initatives
Ba&sh Launches its US-Based Second Hand Resale Platform with Archive
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
eBay's Sneaker Academy Turns Sneakerheads Into Entrepreneurs
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
AI-Backed eCommerce Platforms
New Era Japan is Upgraded with GroupBy's AI eCommerce Search
Slow Fashion Apps
Bandi's "New Year Reuseolution" Challenges Participants Not to Buy New Clothes
Sophisticated Price Comparison Tools
Klarna Announces the Launch of a New Search Tool
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Ecommerce Returns Programs
Loop Launches an App to Help Shopify Merchants Optimize Returns
Incubator Fashion Programs
SHEIN Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of Flagship Incubator Program SHEIN X
Educational Freelancer Platforms
The 'Owledge' Online Learning Platform Offers Expert Education
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Battery Rental Services
Swobbee Launches an Online Marketplace for Rental Batteries
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Esports Merchandise Capsules
PlayVS Partners with Emerge Apparel on a New Apparel Collection
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Platform-Enabled Baby Registries
Etsy Launches a New Baby Registry Feature for Parents
Fashion Magazine Student Memberships
Vogue Business Launches a New Student Subscription
AI-Powered Influencer Management
Hypothesis Debuts a New Influencer Marketing Deal with Togglehead
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
AI-Powered Marketing Strategies
The M1 Marketing Strategy Generator Will Build a Strategy
AI-Powered Freelance Services
Fiverr Helps People Co-Create with Artificial Intelligence
Business-Oriented Visa Cards
Veem Releases a New Virtual Visa Card for SMEs with Zero Fees
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Content Creator Streaming Platforms
The 'Quench' Platform Offers Access to Exclusive Content
Immersive Eco-Conscious Employee Training
Les Nouveaux Géants Attempts to Revolutionize Training
Web3 Development Studios
'Thirdverse' Raised $15 Million to Develop Web3 and Metaverse Titles
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Financial Literacy Platforms
Secret U Supports Gen Z Women with Free Tools for Financial Success
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
AI Elevator Pitch Generators
Elevator Pitch Uses AI to Create Personalized Entrepreneurial Pitches
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
Esports Wagering Websites
Tipspace Launches in Brazil After a Successful Funding Round
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Incarcerated Employment Programs
Next Chapter Aims to Create a More Equitable Workplace
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
AI-Powered Product Development
UserTesting Debuts the Feedback Engine and New AI-Powered Features
Jazz Artist-Starring Lookbooks
Ella Knight Stars in the Latest Billionaire Boys Club Series
Artist-Empowering Streaming Insights
Spotify Campaign Kit Provides Unmatched Streaming Insights
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Entrepreneurial Esports Events
Esports Insider and the University of Warwick to Host ESI Next Gen
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Accessible Commerce Engines
Ecommerce Platform Mason Seeds $7.5m as It Takes on the ‘Amazon Tax’
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Inclusive Female Development Programs
Laura Knights Launches the 'Black Woman Leading®' Program
NFT Fan Engagement Platforms
VRYNT Allows Influencers and Brands to Create Bespoke NFT Collections
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Artful Design Curation Capsules
Bentley Mills Designs the Modern Curator™ Collection No. 1
Stylish Authenticated Streetwear
eBay Launched a New & Pre-Loved Streetwear Authentication Service
Asian Monetization Platforms
TipTip Helps Southeast Asian Creators Monetize Their Content
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
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