A recent analysis of high-earning small business ideas shows plenty of opportunity in tech, consulting, finance, and local services.

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There’s never been a more popular time to start a business. Over the past five years, more than five million new business applications have been filed per year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

When most people think about starting a small business, they often gravitate toward familiar ideas like opening a restaurant, launching an online store, or starting some sort of freelance business.

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