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Top 35 New Venture Trends in February

From Express Grocery Stores to Staff-Free Restaurants

— February 27, 2016 — Business
While there is often meant to be a divide between what's business and what's personal, many of the most popular February 2016 new venture ideas aim to bring a human touch to business. This can be seen in electronics delivery service 'Enjoy,' which offers an hour of in-person service to ensure the installation and setup process run smoothly. The same kind of personal touches are applied to the 'Homemade,' which makes it possible for users to purchase meals made by others at home.

While automation has driven countless businesses to success in the past, the top February 2016 new venture trends indicate a growing consumer desire for highly streamlined services with human elements to them.
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Early Countdown Streaming Services
Early Countdown Streaming Services
Netflix Offers an Advance New Year's Eve Countdown for Kids
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Inexpensive International Shipping Platforms
Inexpensive International Shipping Platforms
The 'GoSend Commerce' Platform Debuted at CES 2016
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In-Person Electronics Deliveries
In-Person Electronics Deliveries
This Delivery Service Offers an Hour of Personal Set-Up
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P2P Yard Work Services
P2P Yard Work Services
Yaardwork is a Recruiting Platform for Those Who Need Help With Yard Work
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31
Freelance Management Apps
Freelance Management Apps
The 'WeLancer' App Helps Freelancers Manage Client Relationships
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30
Small Business Discount Apps
Small Business Discount Apps
This App Helps Small Business Owners Offer Exclusive Deals
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29
Solar Beacon Devices
Solar Beacon Devices
The 'EKOOR' Solar Proximity Beacons Enable Light-Powered Digital Marketing
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28
Women-Only Liquor Stores
Women-Only Liquor Stores
East Delhi's Star City Mall Has an Alcohol Store for Women Exclusively
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27
Sustainable Retail Logistics Platforms
Sustainable Retail Logistics Platforms
Optoro Helps Retailers Deal With Returned Unwanted GIfts
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26
Custom Watchmaking Services
Custom Watchmaking Services
'Zeewatches' Offers Custom Watches for Consumers to Buy and/or Sell
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25
Connected Personal Shopping Services
Connected Personal Shopping Services
This Service Recreates the Social Shopping Experience
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24
Leadership Beauty Business Programs
Leadership Beauty Business Programs
Sephora is Offering Guidance to Female Cosmetic Start-Ups
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23
Rideshare Entertainment Apps
Rideshare Entertainment Apps
'Uber Trip Experiences' Now Integrate Other Apps into the User's Trip
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Delivery Software Services
Delivery Software Services
Delivery Service Software Platform Bringg Helps Companies Compete
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21
Domestic Accessory Stores
Domestic Accessory Stores
This Brooklyn-Based Retailer Sells Modern Household Accessories
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20
On-Demand Gas Deliveries
On-Demand Gas Deliveries
The 'WeFuel' App Allows Consumers to Request Gasoline on the Go
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Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
This App Allows Customers to Order Homemade Meals
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Proximity-Based Selling Apps
Proximity-Based Selling Apps
The '5miles' Mobile Marketplace App Connects Local Buyers and Sellers
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17
Online Apartment Rental Platforms
Online Apartment Rental Platforms
This Website Facilitates Group Apartment Rentals Online
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Junk-Selling Concierge Services
Junk-Selling Concierge Services
This Company Helps Consumers Sell Unwanted Items
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15
Product Recommendation Marketplaces
Product Recommendation Marketplaces
Startup Shelf Helps You Discover Products People Like and Use
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14
Virtual Window Shopping Apps
Virtual Window Shopping Apps
The 'Retale' Mobile Shopping App Allows Consumers to Digitally Browse
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13
Premium Sock Subscription Services
Premium Sock Subscription Services
This Company Provides Consumers with Unique Socks Each Month
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12
Pot Party Bus Services
Pot Party Bus Services
The 'High There Hopper' Will Shuttle Tourists Between Dispensaries
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Celebrity-Owned Cafes
Celebrity-Owned Cafes
This New York City Cafe is Owned and Inspired By Martha Stewart
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10
Shareable Fashion Collections
Shareable Fashion Collections
The 'ShareWear' Collection is Designed to Be Shared Among Consumers
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On-Demand Laundry Services
On-Demand Laundry Services
'Simply Laundry' Improves Dry Cleaning, Washing, Folding and Delivery
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8
Customized Knife Retailers
Customized Knife Retailers
'MyKnife' Enables One to Design a Knife to Their Exact Specifications
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Staff-Free Restaurants
Staff-Free Restaurants
The Eatsa Restaurant Ordering System Automates Food Purchases
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Winterized Vertical Farms
Winterized Vertical Farms
This Startup Supplies Alaskans with Fresh Produce Year-Round
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5
Shopping Smart Lockers
Shopping Smart Lockers
QikPod Lets Indian Shoppers Pick Up Packages With Ease
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4
Customizable Tea Startups
Customizable Tea Startups
Indian Chai Cafe Chaayos Hopes to Honor Their Heritage With Desi Chai
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3
Chai Tea Delivery Startups
Chai Tea Delivery Startups
Chai Point Offers On-Demand Chai Delivery to Four Indian Cities
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2
Express Grocery Stores
Express Grocery Stores
Sobeys' Unveiled a New Express Store Concept in Nova Scotia
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Supplement Vending Machines
Supplement Vending Machines
SuppNow Helps Gyms Offer On-Demand Fitness Supplements
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