People set new year resolutions at the start of a new year. So what did most people wished for 2009?

 

  1. Get out of debt or save money
  2. Lose weight
  3. Develop a healthy habit (e.g. healthy eating, exercise)
  4. Get organized
  5. Spend more time with family and friends
  6. Develop a new skill or talent
  7. Work less, play more
  8. Other
  9. Break an unhealthy habit (e.g. smoking, alcohol, overeating)
  10. Change employment

Source: FranklinCovey Products, Business Wire 2008

It’s so predictable that it’s starting to get boring. But if you’re a business owner, marketer or analyst, you can certainly spot what type of products will be selling well at the start of every year.