Most Profitable Small-Business Industries in 2018 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping and Payroll Services: 18.4% Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping and Payroll Services: 18.4% Image credit: Shutterstock “The accounting industry is consistently a top performer on our list,” says Sageworks’ Weaver. No matter how the economy is doing, everyone needs accountants. Also, this industry tends to have low overhead and repeat clients. Management of Companies and Enterprises: 15.5% Management of Companies and Enterprises: 15.5% Image credit: Shutterstock This industry is made up of small, privately-owned offices of bank holding companies and other types of holding companies. Some well-known examples of holding companies (that do not fall into the small-business category) are Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and Carl Icahn’s ICahn Enterprises. Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers: 15.19% Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers: 15.19% Image credit: Shutterstock While the real-estate market is largely dependent on the health of the economy, real-estate brokers and agents have low operating costs and all you need to get started is an agent or brokerage license. Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing: 14.55% Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing: 14.55% Image credit: Shutterstock With the on-demand economy on the rise, Sageworks analyst Libby Bierman says that people may be leasing and renting more cars using on-demand services such as Zipcar -- along with more traditional rental services such as Hertz.
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