Which kinds of business models should people discard going into 2026?

[Fidelia]

There are business models that don't just work anymore at this stage of business revolution. Holding on to those business models won't help any business person to advance.

Which business models should be completely discarded as we enter 2026?

 

[Kross]

Businesses that act like agents and middlemen should rethink. Online marketplaces are making them lose relevance.

 

[kit_hung]

Business systems that rely on old-fashioned stores without using the Internet should be completely abandoned by 2026. Businesses that sell products without regard for customer service or intelligent technology will fail very quickly. You must abandon old-fashioned advertising methods that do not target specific people. Today's world requires creativity and speed to compete well.

 

[eLdavis]

I think businesses that greatly rely on manual processing, or one that might cause environmental health issues, these are businesses one need to avoid.

 

[wisdom01]

People should abandon business models that rely heavily on single-use plastics and extreme fast fashion. These are becoming socially unacceptable and face stricter regulations. Similarly, purely data-harvesting platforms with no real user value are losing trust. Future success requires genuine sustainability and ethics.

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I would add that departmental managers are best placed to approve minor expenses, resolve internal team conflicts, and adjust project timelines based on daily realities. Their focus should be on decisions that directly impact their team's immediate productivity and morale.

 

[kit_hung]

I think businesses that greatly rely on manual processing, or one that might cause environmental health issues, these are businesses one need to avoid.

Kay. Businesses that harm environment and human health are dangerous and should avoided altogether for now. Invest in projects that protect nature and society to achieve sustainable n unbiased profits.

 

[Augusta]

A lot of businesses that still needs manual processes should have a rethink. Go for digitalize busineses to make more profit

 

[Fidelia]

Businesses that act like agents and middlemen should rethink. Online marketplaces are making them lose relevance.

That's true. AI shopping assistants are being used by many people now to find products and services directly from the source. That would be cheaper for a shopper too.