Anita Campbell, editor of theSmall Business Trends Blog has been posting a lot recently about trends for 2005.  Here are snippetsof a recentpost that may hint at a profitable niche for attorneys and otherprofessionals:

In 2005 and beyond, an aging Baby Boomerpopulation will be the catalyst for major changes in the workforce. It willspawn the entirely new field of retirement consulting, to help two-incomecouples discover what to do in their retirements.

With seniors aged 65and older the fastest growing segment of the American population, expect to seedaycare centers for the elderly crop up on Corporate campuses. Instead ofdropping off their children during the workday, employees will bring their agedparents.

The growing population of senior citizens will also mean newbusiness opportunities. Think errand-running businesses to serve elders.

Anita cites a report, titled "ChallengerFuture Workplace Trends: 2005 and Beyond" by Challenger Christmas & Gray.  I’veread it and it has some great stuff.  Check it out.  While you are at it, checkout all of Anita’s trends for 2005:

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