Industry Spotlights

Several current trends are changing the way accounting businesses operate, according to research from Wolters Kluwer, CCH, a global provider of tax, accounting, and audit information, software, and services.

There is no shortage of choice for those interested in buying an automotive business. And the good news for sellers of automotive businesses is that sales are brisk in the industry.

The International Air Transport Association expects the global airline industry to make a net profit in 2017 of $29.8 billion on forecast total revenues of $736 billion, which represents a 4.1% net profit margin.

Child care is one of the largest sectors within the education and training industry. Child care centers provide supervision and educational programs for pre-school and school age children.

A cleaning business can be an extremely profitable enterprise with consistent demand.

Demand for clothing is driven by consumer income and fashion trends. The profitability of individual companies depends heavily on effective merchandising and marketing.

Total US construction starts for 2017 will advance 5% to $713 billion, following gains of 11% in 2015 and an estimated 1% in 2016, according to the 2017 Dodge Construction Outlook.

In our fast-paced age, convenience and speed are highly valued currencies. Convenience stores offer the perfect business model to capitalize on these consumer demands.

The craft industry includes goods that are handmade by artisans. During the recession, when many other retail sectors declined, the craft industry held steady at $30 billion in annual revenue.

Daycare businesses have become necessary in today/'s fast-paced world. Businesses in the daycare industry provide daycare services for primarily pre-school aged children.

The delivery service industry will always be in demand. Consumers consistently and increasingly need to free up time from must-do chores so they can focus on more productive or enjoyable activities.

Most adults in the United States rate oral healthcare as important to them, according to research from the American Dental Association (ADA).

According to The Outlook for Wholesale Distribution in 2016 survey conducted by industry magazine Modern Distribution Management and NetSuite, many distribution businesses throughout the U.S. expected growth in 2016 and beyond.

One look at current government statistics will tell you that the United States is exporting more goods and services than ever before. If you are considering the selling or purchase of an export business, now is a great time.

Contractors in the $23 billion flooring industry primarily install flooring, carpeting, linoleum, wood, and other alternatives. Over the next few years, the flooring industry is forecast to grow up to 5% annually.

Offering wide variety of unique business opportunities, grocery stores and supermarkets constitutes a $601 billion industry, carrying 90% of all food store sales.

The furniture industry primarily sells household, outdoor, and office furniture. A large part of retail sales come from living room, dining room, bedroom furniture.

Buying a gas station is a profitable, stable and rewarding form of business ownership. Gasoline remains at the center of our global economy and daily lives.

As people become increasingly more interested in leading healthier, more active lives, owning a gym will most likely continue to be a profitable enterprise.

As the housing market has strengthened and consumer confidence has returned, the hardware store industry has steadily grown over the past five years.

Ice cream is one of the most popular (and delicious) desserts in the world. It/'s no wonder that the average American consumes 23 pounds of ice cream every year.

For nearly as long as there has been human civilization, there has been trade. In our collective history, humanity has shared an interest in buying and selling goods from one another.

Insurance related companies constitute one of the largest sectors of overall business in the United States. Insurance carriers and related activities contributed $450.3 trillion, or 2.6% of the US Gross Domestic Product in 2014.

Transworld/'s landscaping business category includes lawn care, tree trimming and many other services dedicated to designing and maintaining attractive outdoor spaces.

Liquor stores have always been a stable, "recession-resistant" form of business that provide their owners - especially owners looking to work as owner-operators - with a reliable income.

The backbone of industry, manufacturing drives the country/'s economy, accounting for 12% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product.

The pest control industry is a highly sought after sector in business brokerage. There are many reasons for this, but the main one is the buyers love the recurring revenue model that the companies enjoy.

The pool business is a $15 billion-dollar industry comprised of establishments that construct a wide range of swimming pools, including in-ground pools, swimming ponds and indoor pools.

Private schools in the US have never been more popular with parents and other adults throughout the nation, according to recent statistics. A Gallup Poll survey conducted in August 2017 showed that Americans rate private schools significantly higher than other types of schools.

The real estate business is a diverse industry, including the major sectors of real estate brokerage, property management and leasing.

Restaurant businesses are returning on investment better than ever - a trend that has continued year after year for the past eight years, according to the National Restaurant Association.

As most of us know, the restaurant industry enjoys nearly universal popularity among consumers. Restaurants provide a practical service while offering a favorite source of leisure.

Optimistic is the word most retail business owners used to describe their outlook for growth when they answered market research company CIT/'s 2016 Survey of Middle Market Retailers.

Since a significant portion of the consumer population rarely sacrifices spending on personal appearance and grooming even in hard economic times, the salon industry is virtually recession-proof.

Transworld/'s collection of schools for sale offers something to match the interests of any educational entrepreneur.

Troubling world events over the past decade along with the effects of the economic recovery have led to an increase in service sales for several types of security businesses.

Virtually everything that surrounds us comes from somewhere else. The transportation industry encompasses all those businesses that move people or goods, by land, sea, or air, from one point to another.

The travel industry is huge, contributing more than $10 trillion (US dollars) to the global economy annually, representing a significant portion of the overall economy.

Consolidation and success in leveraging technology have driven profitability and productivity for many wholesale businesses. Plenty of opportunity is now available for those who want to buy wholesale businesses.