subject: A Service-Based U.S. Economy and Its Issues [print this page] Companies have a lot to think about when they enter into any industry in the United States today because there are so many issues that come with being a service-based economy. Even if your company sells tangible goods there is still a service component to it that needs to be addressed. It will be interesting to see the new things companies come up with in terms of customer service, since we are entering a new age where the customer rules, yet companies also want to make a profit, so seeing how companies find that balance will be interesting.