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
Iconic Feline Vacation Cruises
The Hello Kitty Cruise is a Fun Getaway for the Holidays
45
Eco-Friendly Sustainable Backpacks
Daniel Eckler Believes the Future Calls for 'A Better Backpack'
44
3D Printing Vending Machines
Customized 3D Printing is in Vending Machine Form Thanks to Dreambox
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
Related Ideas
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
Hyper-Personalized AI Health Coaches
Thrive Global & OpenAI Startup Fund Deliver Thrive AI Health
AI-Powered Styling Apps
StyleHack Changes the Way People Dress with AI Style Analysis
Elite Authenticator Programs
Vestiaire Académie Fights Counterfeit Goods with Specialized Training
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
GenAI Thrifting Tools
ThredUp's AI-Powered Shopping Tools Support Unique, Sustainable Finds
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Travel-Ready Backpacks
Jansport is Debuting its First Travel Pack the 'Venture Pack System'
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Empowered Dating Nail Bars
Tinder's Nailing Dating Pop-Up Shares Tips to Support Singles
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
eCommerce Consignment Services
eBay Consignment Was Launched with Luxe Collective
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
AI-Powered Innovation Platforms
Mintel Spark Helps Brands with Concept Generation
Virtual Clothing Designers
Nordcurrent's Pocket Styler Studio is a New Fashion Creation Platform
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
AI-Powered Ecommerce Tools
Threekit Launches an AI Suite for Guided Selling and Discovery
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
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
Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
Naomi Osaka x Etsy Present a Tennis-Centric Capsule
Generative AI Healthcare Solutions
Light-It Group Debuts a New Chapter — Enlighten Ventures
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Personal Shopping Apps
Beamble is Redefining Luxury with On-Demand Personal Shopping
Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Vans Launches a New Campaign for its OTW Line
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Ride-Hailing App Expansions
Uber and Turo Partner to Offer Vehicle Rentals to Uber Rent
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
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
Beauty Tech Initiatives
L’Oréal Brings Big Bang Beauty Teach Innovation Program to Northern Asia
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Educational Fashion Partnerships
Louis Vuitton’s Design Graduates Initiative Shapes the Future
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
In-House Minimalist Apparel
Crescent’s Contemporary Women’s Clothing for Timeless Elegance
Idea Validating Platforms
HeadStarter Helps Entrepreneurs Discover If Their Idea Exists
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
AI-Powered Content Creation Tools
Notega is a Solution for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Pay-What-You-Want Gaming Platforms
Humble Bundle Changes Game Distribution with Flexible Pricing
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
AI Startup Pitch Assistants
PitchBob.io Helps Entrepreneurs Refine and Hone Their Pitches
Instant Inspirational Quotes
Quotz Offers Quick Curated Inspirational Quotes for Businesses
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Women's Healthcare Books
Evvy Launched a Gender Health Gap Book for Equal Research Day
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Luxury Adventure Travel Platforms
UNCHARTED Recently Introduced the EVOLVE Multimedia Platform
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
AI-Backed eCommerce Platforms
New Era Japan is Upgraded with GroupBy's AI eCommerce Search
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Skincare Investment Campaigns
Kiehl's Skin-Vestment Pairs Skincare Solutions and Financial Jargon
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Small Business Grants Program
eBay Kicks Off Its Fifth Annual Up & Running Grants Program
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Competitor Insight Business Platforms
'RivalSense' Helps Brands Monitor Their Competitors
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features
eBay is Introducing the New 'Resell on eBay' Feature
Tech Job Aggregator Tools
Career Hound Aggregates High-Paying Tech Jobs from Various Sources
Idea Validation Tools
'Validator' Researches Micro SaaS Ideas with Competitor Analysis
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Culture-Focused Crowdfunding Campaigns
NTD International Competitions Runs a Crowdfunding Campaign
Natural Product-Focused Holiday Bazaars
Naturally New York Plans a Special Event on December 11
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
AI-Powered Influencer Management
Hypothesis Debuts a New Influencer Marketing Deal with Togglehead
AI-Powered Marketing Strategies
The M1 Marketing Strategy Generator Will Build a Strategy
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Eco-Conscious Beauty Lines
dhartii is Introducing a New Beauty & Skincare Category
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Scaleable Freelance Tools
Productize Fast Helps Freelancers Looking to Transition and Scale
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
AI Elevator Pitch Generators
Elevator Pitch Uses AI to Create Personalized Entrepreneurial Pitches
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Artist-Empowering Streaming Insights
Spotify Campaign Kit Provides Unmatched Streaming Insights
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Connective Non-Profit Funding
Wingtap Connects Users with Charities in Need of Fund
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Preemptive Startup Evaluations
Vet My Idea Helps Startups Survive with AI Assessments and Ideas
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Brand Identity Generators
The Branding Archetypes Generator Helps You Refine Your Brand
Virtual Entrepreneurial Workshops
autonom.me is Bridging the Gap Between Entrepreneurs and Makers
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Hacker News Insights
Hacker Search Bridges the Gap Between Anecdotal Evidence and Expert Knowledge
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Product-Validating AI Tools
AskBetter Helps Entrepreneurs Test Out Ideas and Business Plans
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Entrepreneur-Specific Global Hubs
Endeavor Has Launched a New Global Hub in London
Empowering Home Improvement Initiatives
Resurfacing Solutions Offers Mentorship & Ownership
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities
Professional Resource Hubs
Noulej Offers Expert-Led Playbooks to Overcome Startup Growing Pains
Digital Entrepreneur Directories
WebKits Aggregates Boilerplate Templates Across Tech Stacks