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Top 100 Business Concepts in July

From Social Shopping Pop-Ups to Interactive Golf Stores

— July 18, 2015 — Marketing
Crowdsourced delivery services, businesses for outsourcing a break-up and umbrella vending machines are just a few of the most ambitious new ventures in the top July 2015 business ideas. As well as satisfying the consumer need for novel, experiential events with a purpose, these new business ventures also make the task of getting through daily life just that much easier. Pimkie International's Mini Fashion Bar is a great example of this, providing hotel guests with a closet full of clothing, just like drinks inside of an in-suite bar.

Inspired by the cat cafe craze and the Internet's fascination with odd animals, the UK will soon be host to a Blobfish Cafe, where patrons will be able to get up close with the creatures that have been dubbed "world's ugly animal."

Whether for the purpose of driving sales or increasing interaction, these top business ideas succeed at inspiring brand engagement and excitement.
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Satellite Deforestation Tracking
Satellite Deforestation Tracking
AI Startup Orbital Insights Uses Big Data to Spot Illegal Acts
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Social Media Scoring Tools
Social Media Scoring Tools
'Do You Even List' is a Tool to Track and Score Your Twitter Page
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Emergency Tour Buses
Emergency Tour Buses
During a Failure, Brussels Airlines Entertained Travelers on a Blackout Bus
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Fitness-Focused Networking
Fitness-Focused Networking
Sweatworking is a Healthy Way to Make Business Connections
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360-Degree Cameras
360-Degree Cameras
The iris360 System Lets Businesses Upload Photos Onto Google Street View
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Anonymous Job Marketplaces
Anonymous Job Marketplaces
This Recruiting Service Helps Top Talent Find Their Dream Jobs Secretly
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Indulgent Pasta Flights
Indulgent Pasta Flights
Italian Fast Casual Chain Fazoli's Offers a Selection of Samplers
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Hedge Fund Perks
Hedge Fund Perks
Hedge Fund Perry Capital LLC Offers Particularly Sweet Perks to Its Employees
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Rental Management Services
Rental Management Services
'Lodgify' Enables Vacation Rentals Owners to Create Their Own Websites
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Group Lunch Ordering Services
Group Lunch Ordering Services
LunchLoop Makes Group Food Orders Easier
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In-Suite Fashion Bars
In-Suite Fashion Bars
Pimkie International Converges the Mini Bar Concept with Clothing
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Crowdsourced Online Deliveries
Crowdsourced Online Deliveries
Amazon's On My Way Uses Ordinary People to Deliver Packages
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Mobile-Seeking Deliveries
Mobile-Seeking Deliveries
Phone Address Makes a Handset a Home Base for Receiving Ordered Goods
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Innovation-Focused Districts
Innovation-Focused Districts
The Miami Innovation District Will Foster Creative Tech Ideas
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Outsourced Break-Up Services
Outsourced Break-Up Services
Australian Website Sorry It's Over Will End Your Relationship For You
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Maize-Based Yogurt
Maize-Based Yogurt
Mahue is a Dairy Supplement That Turns Maize in a Yogurt Drink
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Skill Exchange Accommodations
Skill Exchange Accommodations
GigRove Lets Travelers Pay for Short-Term Accommodation with Chores
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Successful Crowdfunding Guides
Successful Crowdfunding Guides
Bit Rebels' Infographic Aids in Building a Successful Kickstarter
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Summer Internship Infographics
Summer Internship Infographics
CampusBooks Compares the Top Internships Across Various Industries
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Smartphone Loyalty Card Wallets
Smartphone Loyalty Card Wallets
The UGO Mobile Wallet Holds Your Credit and Store Cards Digitally
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Interior Design Cloud Platforms
Interior Design Cloud Platforms
Amber Engine is a Cloud Solution for the World of Home Furnishings
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Personalized Email Advertisements
Personalized Email Advertisements
This Software Makes Consumers Reconsider Items They Didn't Buy
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Consumer-Targeting Billboards
Consumer-Targeting Billboards
OfferMoments Creates Custom, Targeted Advertisements
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Crowdfunding Scholarship Apps
Crowdfunding Scholarship Apps
'FinanceU' is an App That Help Students Build Their Own Scholarship
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Financial Innovation Hubs
Financial Innovation Hubs
CIBC is Partnering with MaRS to Launch a Corporate Innovation Space
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Lawn Care Apps
Lawn Care Apps
The 'Lawnstarter' App Makes It Easier for Homeowners to Care for Their Gardens
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Startup Space Platforms
Startup Space Platforms
Cribb Lets Investors Offer Vacant Homes to New Companies Seeking a Venue
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Affordable Private Wind Turbines
Affordable Private Wind Turbines
The 'Breezergy' From Germany Would Revolutionize Eco Efforts
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Social Good Currency
Social Good Currency
UNICEF Promises That Its Unicoin is the 'First Currency Dedicated to Do Good'
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Personalized Wine Clubs
Personalized Wine Clubs
Club W is a Direct-to-Consumer E-Commerce Wine Business
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Curated Culinary Subscriptions
Curated Culinary Subscriptions
Culiniste is a Montreal-Based Startup Making Cooking Well Easy
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Winning E-Commerce Graphics
Winning E-Commerce Graphics
Discover How to Create a Successful Online Business with This Guide
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On-Demand Alterations
On-Demand Alterations
zTailors Delivers Affordable Tailor Services Directly to Your Home
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Spicy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwiches
Spicy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwiches
Fuku is the New Fried Chicken Sandwich Joint from David Chang
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Convenient Ordering Apps
Convenient Ordering Apps
This Food Ritual App Will Have Your Order Waiting For You to Pick Up
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Vibrant Organic Taquerias
Vibrant Organic Taquerias
Poppo's Taqueria is an All-Natural Mexican Food Restaurant in Florida
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Men's Grooming Marketplaces
Men's Grooming Marketplaces
Niven & Joshua is a Digital Destination for Quality Men's Skincare
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Successful Start-Up Guides
Successful Start-Up Guides
This Infographic Details 15 Mistakes Start-Ups Should Avoid
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Opulent Sartorial Boutiques
Opulent Sartorial Boutiques
The Prada Piazza San Moise Store Embodies Luxury and Heritage
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Maternal Subscription Services
Maternal Subscription Services
'Mommy's Toolbox' Delivers Necessities for Mothers and Their Babies
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User-Generated Online Creameries
User-Generated Online Creameries
The eCreamery Parlor Allows Consumers to Personalize Their Pints
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Sculptural Garden Centers
Sculptural Garden Centers
This English Garden Center is Designed to Be a Hub for Education
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Customizable Italian Menus
Customizable Italian Menus
Spoleto Italian's First Location Stateside Boasts Total Customization
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Luxury Resale Services
Luxury Resale Services
This New Trade-In Program Helps You Sell Your Vintage and Designer Clothing
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Concierge E-Commerce Apps
Concierge E-Commerce Apps
The Operator App Brings the Personalized In-Store Experience Online
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Ugly Animal Cafes
Ugly Animal Cafes
The Blobfish Cafe in Shoreditch Will Have Three Blobfish Hosts
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Engaging Activity Shops
Engaging Activity Shops
The Upper Canada Mall's New Pop-Up Retail Space Promotes Recreation
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Three-Pack Beer Branding
Three-Pack Beer Branding
Beck's Trio Beer Pack Design Uses Dark Colors to Intrigue Consumers
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Curbside Delivery Apps
Curbside Delivery Apps
This New On-Demand Delivery Service Helps Make Shopping a Hassle-Free Task
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Completely Customized Backpacks
Completely Customized Backpacks
'Buck Products' Backpacks are Handmade and Customized by Consumers
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Jambalaya Pasta Dishes
Jambalaya Pasta Dishes
This Southern-Inspired Pasta is a Menu Item at Bertucci's
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Grey Scale Luxury Flagships
Grey Scale Luxury Flagships
The New Valentino Flagship in NYC is an Elegant Retail Experience
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Revamped Asian Bookstores
Revamped Asian Bookstores
This Page One Bookstore in Hong Kong Features Experiential Spaces
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Middle Eastern Couture Boutiques
Middle Eastern Couture Boutiques
The First-Ever Prada Saudi Arabia Store is Built in Jeddah
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Canine Subscription Services
Canine Subscription Services
'Dog Swag' Delivers Monthly Treats and Accessories for Your Dog
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Interactive Golf Stores
Interactive Golf Stores
The PGA TOUR Superstore Gives Shoppers an Interactive Golfing Experience
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Pixelated Flower Chain Rebrands
Pixelated Flower Chain Rebrands
Mostsvettorg is a Chain of Flower Shops with 71 Stores in Moscow
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Printed Retail Structures
Printed Retail Structures
The RIBA Shanghai Windows Project Exhibits a 3D-Printed Custom Display
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Bouquet Bike Deliveries
Bouquet Bike Deliveries
Petalon is a Flower Service Powered by Cyclists and Social Media
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Product Launch Guides
Product Launch Guides
Learn How to Pull Off an Epic Product Launch with This Handy Infographic
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Charismatic Coworking Hubs
Charismatic Coworking Hubs
This NYC Coworking Space is a Launchpad for the Next Big Idea
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Gourmet Sandwich Subscriptions
Gourmet Sandwich Subscriptions
Weekly Food Subscription Cheese Posties Sends You Grilled Cheeses
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Organic Drive-Thru Eateries
Organic Drive-Thru Eateries
Amy's Kitchen Drive Thru Will Serve Healthy, Organic Fast Food
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Cannabis-Inspired Restaurants
Cannabis-Inspired Restaurants
'Cannabistro' is a Pop-Up Diner Serving Gourmet Herb Dishes
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High-Tech Maternity Stores
High-Tech Maternity Stores
Thyme Maternity's Concept Store Targets Savvy Moms-to-Be
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Sleep E-Commerce Startups
Sleep E-Commerce Startups
Casper is a Mattress Startup with an Innovative Approach to Business
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Children's Magazine Pop-ups
Children's Magazine Pop-ups
The ANNIVERSARY MiLK Pop-up Shop is Designed for Kids
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Sensory Hardware Shops
Sensory Hardware Shops
This Home Depot Retail Display is an Interactive Decor Guide for Visitors
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Modified Recipe Campaigns
Modified Recipe Campaigns
The McCain #MODIFRY Campaign Encourages You to Get Creative
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Rustic Patisserie Concepts
Rustic Patisserie Concepts
This Parisian Patisserie Boasts a Stunning Factory-Inspired Interior
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Whiteout Bike Shop Interiors
Whiteout Bike Shop Interiors
The New Biomega Store in Copenhagen Features a Stark Interior Design
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Experiential Pharmaceutical Ads
Experiential Pharmaceutical Ads
This Pop-Up Retail Display is Designed for the OPA
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Umbrella Vending Machines
Umbrella Vending Machines
'brellaBox is the World's First Rental Service for Sharing Umbrellas
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Dining Experience Apps
Dining Experience Apps
The Reserve App Handles Everything From Restaurant Reservations to Payment
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Video Game-Themed Cafes
Video Game-Themed Cafes
Super Mario-Themed Pop-Up Cafes Have Recently Opened in Japan
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Nature-Inspired Pop-Up Fixtures
Nature-Inspired Pop-Up Fixtures
The British Designers Collective Pop-Up Shop Features a Large Tree
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Pop-Up Offices
Pop-Up Offices
This Outdoor Pop-Up Office Brings People and Nature Together
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Anti-Fast Food Burger Branding
Anti-Fast Food Burger Branding
Better Burgers Aims to Be New Zealand's Answer to In-N-Out
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App-Connected Veggie Packaging
App-Connected Veggie Packaging
This City Farm Shop Concept Features Only Hyper-Local Produce
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Digitized Detergent Displays
Digitized Detergent Displays
This Woolite Retail Display Informs and Intrigues Consumers
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High-Tech Retail Hubs
High-Tech Retail Hubs
Harvey Nichols' Newest Retail Store Design Boasts Engaging Details
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Cobranded World Cup Pop-Ups
Cobranded World Cup Pop-Ups
The Nike World Cup Pop-Up Shop Celebrates the Women's Tournament
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Experiential Pop-Up Stores
Experiential Pop-Up Stores
This Dyson Pop-Up Store Lets You Test Out Vacuum Cleaners
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Social Shopping Pop-Ups
Social Shopping Pop-Ups
Tanger Outlets Celebrates Its New Location with Fun Pop-Up Stations
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Rustic Salon Studios
Rustic Salon Studios
This Stylish Industrial Hair Salon is Located in the Japan City of Nagoya
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Virtual Drug Stores
Virtual Drug Stores
Well.Ca's Virtual Shopping Experience Features Scannable Products
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Vintage Ballroom Bistros
Vintage Ballroom Bistros
Wright & Company is an Exciting Detroit Restaurant with Stunning Decor
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Creative Lettering Shops
Creative Lettering Shops
5 POINTS' Shop Appeals to Creative Millennials with Interactive Stations
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Quirky Nostalgic Bakeries
Quirky Nostalgic Bakeries
Bake Shoppe is a New Toronto Bakery with a Playful Attitude
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Graph Paper Retail Interiors
Graph Paper Retail Interiors
This Children's Shoe Store Features Graphical Tiled Displays
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Interactive Tech Retail
Interactive Tech Retail
The Intel Ultra Store is an Immersive Retail Experience in Beijing
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Interactive Retail Mirrors
Interactive Retail Mirrors
Samsung's Mirror and Transparent OLED Makes Retail Visually Engaging
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Luxe Pop-Up Boutiques
Luxe Pop-Up Boutiques
Chanel St. Tropez is a Temporary Retail Experience for Lovers of Luxury
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Summery Pop-Up Shops
Summery Pop-Up Shops
This Byrant Park Pop-Up Celebrates the Target x Lilly Pulitzer Collection
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Unusual Dispenser Charts
Unusual Dispenser Charts
This Infographic Lists Weird Vending Machines Located Internationally
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Raw Vegan Restaurant Branding
Raw Vegan Restaurant Branding
This Example of Raw Vegan Branding Hails from Italy
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Millennial-Centric Grocery Stores
Millennial-Centric Grocery Stores
Enjoy Quality-Meets-Value Shopping at 365 by Whole Foods Market
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Nordic-Inspired Flagship Stores
Nordic-Inspired Flagship Stores
The OCE Flagship Boutique in China is Nordic-Inspired Minimalism
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Futuristic Grocer Concepts
Futuristic Grocer Concepts
Carlo Ratti Associati Imagines the Future of Supermarkets as Digital
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Recipe-Based Grocery Stores
Recipe-Based Grocery Stores
This Store Will Allow Shoppers to Buy Recipe Kits and Ingredients
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