Editor’s note: This article was first published in June 2010, during Spain’s economic crisis; its outlook on the businesses with the brightest future in 2010, with demand expected to continue into 2012, and on spas growing considerably at the time reflects that moment.
A roundup of the most profitable business ideas in times of crisis: the businesses with the brightest future in 2010, which will keep up their growing demand into 2012.
Predicting the future isn’t easy, although we already know with complete certainty which businesses will be in demand in the very near future. You can read about them here:
If you feel those kinds of businesses are too futuristic for you, here are other business ideas that require less know-how and are no less profitable for it:
We also suggest all those businesses that stay in demand during a crisis, namely those related to home services and business services:
If you have enough money to invest, you’ll probably want to know our star business, one with high returns and a quick payback on the initial investment. Right now, we think spas are a business that is growing considerably in Spanish-speaking countries.
For simpler businesses that require no investment, we’ve also covered 10 ideas with no investment.
Further reading
- The importance and structure of a business plan
- How can I start a business with no money?
- Why new businesses fail
- Start a business from scratch or buy one?
- If you have a business idea, how to make it happen
Featured image: Globetrotter19, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.



