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High-Revenue Industries: A Guide for New Businesses (2022)



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Starting a business? Let data guide your industry choice. Our analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Business Survey reveals compelling insights about where new businesses thrive financially.

🚀 Revenue Leaders: Top Industries for New Firms

Young businesses (under 2 years) in our top-performing industries average $1,263 in annual receipts. The standout sectors:

💼 Employment and Payroll Insights

New firms in these industries average 4.3 employees and $247 in annual payroll per firm. This data suggests optimal staffing levels for startups:

📈 Revenue Growth Trajectory

See how revenues typically evolve as businesses mature:

Key Takeaways

  1. Industry Selection: The data shows Utilities and Wholesale Trade leading in early-stage revenue.
  2. Growth Pattern: Most industries see significant revenue increases between years 2-5.
  3. Resource Planning: Successful young firms maintain an efficient ratio of revenue to employees.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau Annual Business Survey (ABS) 2022
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About the Author

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Jack Nicholaisen

Jack Nicholaisen is the founder of Businessinitiative.org. After acheiving the rank of Eagle Scout and studying Civil Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), he has spent the last 4 years disecting the mess of informaiton online about LLCs in order to help aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners better understand everything there is to know about starting, running, and growing Limited Liability Companies and other business entities.