Houston is one of the main centers of innovation in the United States, with strong employment opportunities in several high technology fields. This also makes it one of the most fertile environments for small businesses looking to grow. Some of the industries represented on the Exchange Network include stationary and office supplies, home and furniture, and electronics retailers. You'll also find a selection of services and consulting businesses in industries like digital marketing and web design. No matter what industry you choose to invest in, when you buy a business from the Exchange Marketplace you'll get access to a fully functional ecommerce website with at least one pre-selected product for sale that you can start shipping almost immediately after you take ownership of your new business. This page lists businesses that are currently based in Houston, but you don't need to live in Houston - or even to visit - to purchase one of them. The only instance in which we strongly suggest local purchases is if the companies involved have pre-existing stock. In these instances, a local presence allows investors to check the quality of the products before they buy.