Brokerage firms exist to buy and sell. They also research the quality of investments, offer investment advice and rate companies. Ideally, they exist to offer transparency and accurately evaluate credit risk.

Ah cell phones. Where would we be without them? Forget their primary use of calling people, we’d have no GPS, no personal organizer, and nothing to keep us occupied during the boring parts of the day.  Now that the world has software applications (apps) available to download, the sky is the limit. Download an app to play games or to reduce your stress or to track your sales volumes at work. Whatever you need, there is sure to be an app out there to assist. As more and more people switch over to smart phones, the world of apps becomes available to them.

Who doesn’t wish they could run a marathon or were a professional dancer? But exercising that much takes a lot of work and time! Today’s exercise industry tries to make exercise as fun and interesting as possible. Take Zumba for example. Who wouldn’t like to lose a few pounds by shaking them away to a catchy beat. The hour-long dance class goes by quickly and is still easy enough for people of any dance ability. Yoga and Pilates have been going strong for several years now. And of course there is always the gym which provides swimming, sports and a variety of machines and weights to work every area of the body. Those interested in the exercise and fitness industry can get involved in several ways. One possibility is come up with your own new form of exercise! Work for a company that sells fitness equipment or become a trainer or instructor at a gym. You could also become an athletic trainer or coach however this usually requires years of personal experience in the particular sport. 

The Information Technology industry may very well be one of the fastest growing industries in the world right now and for good reason: the IT department is one of the most important departments in any company. As the majority of office jobs these days involve using computers and other electronic devices for almost all work tasks, it is crucial that these devices work properly at all times.  With the growth of electronic device usage in the past decade, the IT industry has seen rapid demand for IT experts. This demand continues to grow. As an IT professional, you have the opportunity to solve problems on a daily basis and ensure the company runs smoothly. Many IT professionals are even able to work remotely.