As a small business owner, you are always looking for ways to stay ahead of the competition. In order to do that, it is important to know what trends will be popular in the coming months and years. That’s why we at Payability have compiled a list of the top product trends of 2022 to keep you ahead of the curve.
Not only that, but we have tips and tricks on how to get your hands on hot products before the competition.
Consumer Tech Products That Are So Hot Right Now
People are still relying on online shopping much more heavily than before the pandemic and new trends are on the rise. Customers wanting to be mindful of the environment and their own bodies. Tech is a part of that. They are spending more time with fewer people, and they want memorable, durable, useful products.
1. New & Improved Ways of Listening
Whether for music, movies, podcasts, meditation sessions, or something else, consumers are chomping at the bit for new and improved ways to listen to a wide array content. Competition is hot in the bluetooth headphone space as well as the luxury bluetooth and TV speakers. More and more eople are adapting to smart speakers. Vinyl equipment and record sales are exploding year-over-year.
2. More Gaming—Virtual Reality & Custom PC Builds on the Rise
Hobbyist gamers have logged more and more time and energy into games and systems since the beginning of the pandemic.
- Their custom builds require computer parts and chips and RAM.
- Playstation 5 consoles still aren’t widely available.
- New systems are the rise, with highly-anticipated handhold console Steam Deck coming in February.
- A slew of virtual reality headsets and VR phone adapters are starting to sell more and more—even if people aren’t mobbing the Metaverse.
3. Smartphones, Dumb Phones & Wearable Tech
Consumers continue to flock to the latest and greatest in smartphones, with smart flip phones rising in popularity. Alongside smarter, more high-tech phones, customers are seeking out a more mindful phone experience in barebones “dumb phones” that only handle calling and texting.
Tips for Staying Up-to-Date on Consumer Tech Trends
If you’re an ecommerce business owner, then you know that the key to success is keeping your stock updated with the latest and greatest products. But acquiring hot tech products can be expensive – especially when they’re in high demand.
- Follow influential tech publications and blogs: Wired, PCMag, Wirecutter from New York Times, MakeTechEasier
- Look, ask & shop around! Be on the lookout for wearable tech and new gear. Ask the people in your life what products are game-changers for them. Search the web for new products. Find inventory through services like Global Sources, Alibaba, TradeIndia, DHgate, IndiaMART, Thomas, Syncee
- Get behind-the-scenes data on what’s hot right now from places like TrendWatching, Trend Hunter, and Google Analytics.
Turn Trends Into Opportunities for Your Business
It’s one thing to know what products are trending, now you need to know where to buy stuff to sell on Amazon. It’s another thing entirely to find a reliable, affordable supply so you can stock up at a reasonable price, especially on high price point tech items.
If you’re a business owner looking to stock up on the latest and greatest gadgets, it can be tough to know where to start. And even if you do find a supplier with good deals, it can be hard to know whether they’ll have the products you need in stock.
So, how can you stay ahead? We recommend staying ahead of the curve and stocking up on products before they become hit gadgets.
Whatever your supply situation is, extra funding can help. Not funding from a bank or someone who wants a piece of your business. Fast funding based on your sales history.
That’s our speciality at Payability. We help sellers & online stores get funding fast so they make the most out of big, limited-time opportunities.
With fast funding from Payability, you can get between $2,000 and $250,000 to stock up on new products.
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