The $15 billion U.S. collection agencies industry, like many other services, was affected by the pandemic — but in a good way.

The demand for office furniture dipped during the COVID-19 pandemic as economic activity slowed and employees transitioned to working remotely. Businesses had little incentive to purchase furniture for empty workspaces.

The Coronavirus epidemic of 2020 altered the employment landscape dramatically. Large numbers of outstanding companies were forced to lay off employees due to both a rapid decline in revenues and uncertainty about the future.

The declaration of COVID-19 as a health pandemic across the globe, followed by emergency lockdown in several economies for long durations, has subsequently affected the financial conditions of the companies operating in the video surveillance industry.

This $117 billion U.S. business, which encompasses basic janitorial services, pest control, and other building maintenance, is huge but very competitive, comprised of mainly small operators, including 36,000 franchised outlets. Competitors run the gamut, from sole proprietors to giants such as ABM Industries with $6.5 billion in revenues. This is a low-investment business that’s easy to enter, and many do.

Professional services form a vast, growing market with a highly educated workforce and some of the world’s most valuable, recognized brands. Professional services encompass a broad range of segments including portfolio management & investment advice, legal services, banking, securities trading, tax preparation & accounting, and other services.

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The global video surveillance market generated a revenue of $32.00 billion in 2017 and is estimated to achieve $36.54 billion in 2018, according to a market intelligence report published by BIS Research.

Gig work soared after the Great Recession, as workers were laid off and millennials entered the job market. In addition, new technology – including ride sharing apps and the ability to telecommute and provide freelance services from home – also fueled growth in part-time gigs. In an effort to find life/work balance, millennials and others embraced this more flexible lifestyle.