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The Future of the Business World

No one can predict what will happen in the future of the business world. However, one can predict what businesses will be selling consumers in the future. The Institute for the Future (IFTF), a Palo-Alto-based think tank, is the leader in future business designs. The think tank releases an annual 96-page 10-year forecast that encompasses all ideas and designs that will bring the business world into the future. IFTF is a non-profit group that works with major businesses including Procter & Gamble.

Although IFTF has always had great business ideas, they have never managed to get their businesses to read the large booklet that is sent out every year, until now that is. IFTF has thought up a great way to market themselves, by producing mock-designs of the products they believe will make it big in the future. These mock-ups are known as "artifacts from the future" and they have really helped to get IFTF`s points across.

Being part of an IFTF seminar is a great way for you business to learn what products will be marketable in the future. No, we are not talking about the year 2050, their "artifacts" generally date to 5-6 years in the future and include great ideas such as glacier water, fruit with added thought enhancement drugs and similar items. Check out their website to learn more about how IFTF can bring your business into the future.