Top TEN-10 Most Profitable Small Businesses 2011-2012

Top TEN-10 Most Profitable Small Businesses 2011-2012

Here is a list of the 10 most-profitable industries and their average pretax margins:

1. Offices of Certified Public Accountants

Average Pretax Margin, 2003-2010: 16.5%

2. Offices of Chiropractors: 15.3%

3. Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers:15%

4. Other Accounting Services: 14.9%

5. Offices of Dentists: 14.7%

6. Tax Preparation Services: 14.7%

7. Offices of Orthodontists: 14.4%

8. Offices of Lawyers: 13.4%

9. Sales Financing: 13.3%

10. Portfolio Management: 12.2%