2011 Trends: This Way Up. In his inauguration speech, President Obama paid homage to entrepreneurs.
The path to greatness, he rhapsodized, has been paved by "the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things--some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom. " Almost three years later, it's clear he was spot on. New business ideas, trends and innovation. Cool Hunting. Com: Consumer trends and insights from around the world. Top 10 Small Business Predictions for 2012.